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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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So I got my 06 GTO about a month ago. Only thing I've done to it is put a new tag on it (I paid extra to get the silver space shuttle tag ) and I had the windows tinted 20% all around.

I'm thinking of things I want to do to it. I eventually want full exhaust, including headers and catted midpipes. For headers, I was thinking either Kooks or Stainless Works. For exhaust, I'm thinking either Borla or Magnaflow. I really like the 5" stainless tips that come with the Borla system. I also want to tweak the suspension for better handling, add some better brakes, and get a street tune.

What did you guys do first, and ballpark figure what am I looking at paying? I think this is as far as I want to go. I really don't want to do any internal engine work since I like to keep the factory tightness.

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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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"I think this is as far as I want to go."

haha. never heard this one before........full exhaust and a tune is gonna run you over 2k if you do the work yourself and a good amount more if you pay a shop.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Kooks LTs w/ catted midpipes- @1300
Borla CB- @1K
Tune-varies greatly depending on who you go to.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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KOOKS are nice. i have a magnaflow which i think is a quality system for its price.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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I have stainless works full exhaust very high end stuff but it will break your bank. I got lucky bought my car barely used the guy had it all installed already. Headers and full exhaust for SW is around $2k if you install yourself add about $1k for a shop.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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Just drive it like you stole it and spend the money on something else. My son has an 05' and he had the mufflers removed and straight pipe welded in for $50 and it sounds good. Just throwing it out there :0)
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