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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 02:49 PM
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Best things to do?

I have about $400 right now, and i was thinking about tinting the windows, flowmaster, or blackouts. I just recently got a K & N air filter. So any suggestions on what you would do?
And also, i've been wanting to get blackouts for my car for a long time, but they are always out of stock. I have an 89 Firebird Formua. Do you know where I could get blackouts? Thanks a lot guys!
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 04:11 PM
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I would choose the exhaust first over the blackouts, but you should be able to easily get both with that money. You thinking the cat back system or just the muffler?

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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 04:27 PM
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If I had $400.00 laying around for my 89FB_Formula I would get the flows or a nice hurst shifter.



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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 04:29 PM
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flowmaster...hands down



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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 04:35 PM
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If I had 400... I'd add a few more get some SLP or TES headers and have them coated.

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Best Time Slip:
60' - 2.098
1/8 - 9.137 , MPH - 76.21
1/4 - 14.213, MPH - 97.55
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 04:42 PM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
If I had $400.00 laying around for my 89FB_Formula I would get the flows or a nice hurst shifter.



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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 04:54 PM
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Get headers, the cat-back won't do too much good with out headers. When you get a cat-back go with Hooker. Check out the exhaust board for sound clips, and I personally love mine.

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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 05:39 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mark A Shields:
Get headers, the cat-back won't do too much good with out headers. When you get a cat-back go with Hooker. Check out the exhaust board for sound clips, and I personally love mine.

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Hookers yeah, I need me some good Hookers in my car.



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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 05:46 PM
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Is it true if you get headers then you will have a true dual exhaust?

If I got headers could I keep My catback 80 series flowmaster?

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Id go with the flowmasters

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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 05:51 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
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not true

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91 Z28
Best Time Slip:
60' - 2.098
1/8 - 9.137 , MPH - 76.21
1/4 - 14.213, MPH - 97.55
Performace Mods: B&B Exhaust, few free mods.
Appearance Mods: SS wheels, 2.5" Cowl Hood... New 100% Black paint job, Clear Side Marker Lights
Stereo: Alpine 855, Infinity Kappas all around, Infinity 150x2 amp (POS), Infinity Perfect 10 in hatch.
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 05:55 PM
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Appearance items vs. go-fast goodies.... Go-fast goodies EVERY time!

Why do you think so many fast cars are ugly???
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 05:57 PM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mark A Shields:
Get headers, the cat-back won't do too much good with out headers. When you get a cat-back go with Hooker. Check out the exhaust board for sound clips, and I personally love mine.

</font>
Hookers yeah, I need me some good Hookers in my car.



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Red with T-tops
5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400sb.
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