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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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What next?

What should my next mod be?

1. 17 or 18 inch Z06 Rivets with new Tires
2. Long tubes
3. 3200+ Stall
4. Torque Arm and Panhard
5. Diablo Predator
6. Shocks and Struts

Magnaflow catback is on it's way. Will the larger wheels(18's) affect me speed/performance any?
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Re: What next?

Toss up between the converter or headers.
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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STALL!

and some sticky tires... that will get you some good 60ft and some good 12.xx quater miles... if you arnt there already!


longtubes can wait... any A4 guy will say thier stall was the best mod you could have...
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Re: What next?

headers or stall.....
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Dude it totally depends on what you want more. Do you want sound? do headers Do you want good cornering? do shocks. Do you want a good launch? do stall Do you want bling bling? Do wheels.
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Re: What next?

I don't wanna lose my cats because i'm military and i don't know where i could end up next. Are the MAC or Pacsetter Mids just as good?

What size stall would you guys recommend? I still want to be a daily driver.
Old May 27, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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No the mids are not near the same. They offer a boost over the stockers and shorties, but for HP LT's are the only choice. To save the cash (if you plan on going mids/shorties) buy some ported stock 01+ manifolds.
Old May 27, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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i think 00+ manifolds are the same...

if i were to get a stall for my DD i would get a 3200... and some nitto 555r and cut some killer 60 fts!
Old May 27, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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How much of an improvement will he 01-02 manifolds be over the ones i have now?
Old May 27, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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minimal.... i would say like at the most 5rwhp...

i say leave the headers alone and stall the bastard
Old May 27, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Re: What next?

The ONLY single mod you have listed that will give you a very noticable improvement and get your car down the 1/4 .5 sec quicker is a converter. Get a trans cooler too.

As for headers. Mids are actually quite good. They give little up to LT's, but they still won't be legal. Any mod moving the cats is technically illegal.

Panhard I wouldn't mess with unless you're lowering and need adjustable or road racing.

BTW, the Z06 wheels w/rivets are called Z06 Motorsport wheels.

Do you want bling, handling, or a quicker car?
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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But you're forgetting that neew shocks will really improve the way it handles and rides. You might like that more than any of the other mods... just keep that in mind.
Old May 28, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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So none of you guys recommend the Diablo Sport?
Old May 28, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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I have only seen 1 person on the whole board that would recommend the Predator.
For a hand held, look into the Crane.
Old May 30, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Re: What next?

the most noticeable mod that you could do would be the z06 motorsports. I put those on my SS and i changed the entire look/attitude of the car. But i got the 17's because I HEARD that 18's affect performance, but I don't think that is entirely true......

If I were you, I would get the black z06 18's because that would be the coolest looking car ever. I have a red SS and I have the black rims and I love them. So ya, just my opinion..



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