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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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2500$$ to spend..what mods??

i have a 1995 z28 with 30lbs fuel injectors that were just put in along with a brand new distributor and fuel pump. since i had a crappy horrible hesitation and stumble before i had changed the fuel pump.....everything is awesome now, even smoked a 2002 gay mustang gt easily.....but anyways i got 2500$ bucks to spend on mods....what mods shall i go with since its pretty much a stock lt1....??? stall???? cam??? any ideas??
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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A4, M6? im a big believer in upgrading the basics first; gears, converter, clutch, tires, exhaust. ive been down the power adder road in my mustangs, they run good. but as ive gotten older ive learned that dependability and consistency are more important then just upping the boost. dont get me wrong, boost and nitrous is great. and contrary to popular belief its not easy power. IMO its more difficult to build a forced induction combo, but you are better off strengthening the basics first.

as far as what specific mods for you, what is your intended use of your car? what are your goals? is their anything you need fixed on it now?
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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intake, headers, and cam!
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by 93turbo5oh
A4, M6? im a big believer in upgrading the basics first; gears, converter, clutch, tires, exhaust. ive been down the power adder road in my mustangs, they run good. but as ive gotten older ive learned that dependability and consistency are more important then just upping the boost. dont get me wrong, boost and nitrous is great. and contrary to popular belief its not easy power. IMO its more difficult to build a forced induction combo, but you are better off strengthening the basics first.

as far as what specific mods for you, what is your intended use of your car? what are your goals? is their anything you need fixed on it now?
Totally agree. I'd also throw in there sub-frame connectors and a strut tower brace. But definately upgrade your basics first before you start tossing money into something else.
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Totally agree. I'd also throw in there sub-frame connectors and a strut tower brace. But definately upgrade your basics first before you start tossing money into something else.
duh, forgot about subframes. first thing i did w/ my car was take it to wolfe racecraft and have dan build me sume sfc's and weld em on. nothing is tighter then a Hardtop w/ SFCs. i love it!
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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you got enought money for a cam headders and a CAI. That would sound good to me!
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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Heres what I would do:

LT Headers - $500
True Duals - $200
Cam Kit - $600
Subframe Connectors - $100
CAI - $150
Eibach Pro Kit - $175
Shocks - $125
Drag Radials - $300
TQ Converter - $400

All that for $2,550. Definitely get you off to a good start.
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:01 AM
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LT headers, ported heads, cam kit.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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Originally posted by Z-Scrilla
Heres what I would do:

LT Headers - $500
True Duals - $200
Cam Kit - $600
Subframe Connectors - $100
CAI - $150
Eibach Pro Kit - $175
Shocks - $125
Drag Radials - $300
TQ Converter - $400

All that for $2,550. Definitely get you off to a good start.
What about all the little stuff that he is going to need? Plugs/wires/gaskets/fluids/bolts. It all adds up real quick.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:35 AM
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Ditto^...the little things do add up real quick.
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