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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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fast cheap mods

what can i do to my car to get some quick hp gains for cheap already have a cai and a magnaflow muffler i kno i need the exaust system what else?
Old May 1, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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Fast and cheap just don't go together unfortunately. If there was such a product out there, there would be such a high demand for it that you wouldn't be able to get your hands on it. Intake/Header/Catback Exhaust is good for about 15HP or so. If you want to continue NA modding then some more aggressive cams, forged internals with higher compression, and a pulley kit will probably be your best bet to start out with. But that's a good $1500 or so right there ... Otherwise, start saving for a turbo cuz NA modding gets to be crazy expensive and doesn't even give you as many ponies as it should for the money.
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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don't be in such a rush to add power. if you're gonna do it, you should do it right the first time.

basic bolt ons aren't that expensive, exhaust, intake, header. but even dealing with a header is a pain in the *** because of our primary cat.

just save up some money and do it properly. supposedly f2 is coming out with an intake manifold for our car and also a fuel management. so all i've mentioned would be great for an n/a car. but it = $$$$$$$$$
Old May 2, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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recipe for speed??

Power
Reliability
Cheap

pick 2...and ONLY 2.
Old May 2, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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no rush

everyone wants speed but i kno it takes time im still considering the ms3
Old May 2, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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A good set of sticky tires is about the best bang-for-the-buck upgrade you can do.
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