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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Got $350, what to buy

I was thinking a 52mm throttle body or a lightweight driveshaft. Whcih is the better buy? Don't say a tune or cam, they are on their way (well, not the cam that's in a few months, but I am ording PCMFORLESS in a few days and will have $350 left over)
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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Well, since you also have a cam coming, I'd say the 52mm tb
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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Sticky tires.
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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why not some suspension stuff, maybe a stb/panhard rod... maybe some lca's/subframes....
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Put the money in your car account. You don't need a bigger TB for awhile. You do have RRS and springs right?

You will need springs at least with your cam, so if you know what cam you are going to get, I'd spring for some springs to handle the cam.

JMHO
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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I've pieced my cam kit together also, and you could probably shell out nearly $350 or so in misc. parts/pieces. Springs as mentioned, keepers and keys, valve stem seals, misc. gaskets, and a timing set....
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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hows about and electric waterpump and maybe a set of pulleys (have mine for sale if interested).

that should gain you a solid 15hp/15tq those two combined.

either that or i second the suspension stuff,
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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yes, I have the springs and everything else but the cam. Forgot about suspension stuff. i have a few things, but i should probably get some lcas. Thanks for the responses.
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