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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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How should I spend My $$$???

I got a 87 GTA w/350ci auto... I have been saving up some $ for my car i got $1500 its not much but i was wondering what i could do performance wise to the car(engine) what i could buy/install that will make my Bird faster I already have some headders, most of the work ill be doing myself what do you guys think i should get for my car??? cna you please list part/brand of product thanks
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 05:33 AM
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Re: How should I spend My $$$???

And exhaust is always a good start.. Flowmaster has a decent kit, I've never used one, but seen them around.. A set of hedman shorty headers would be a good performance upgrade, too.. And ofcourse, a cold air intake..
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Re: How should I spend My $$$???

Cold air intake, exhaust, cam, heads, intake, high flow runners
maybe some suspension parts??
shocks, struts, springs,sway bars, etc.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Re: How should I spend My $$$???

I'd start with subframe connectors... you'll launch better, the car will be more structurally sound and you'll have much better handling. After that, I'd either invest in freshening the steering and suspension up with new bushings and rag joints or start on the heads/cam/intake upgrades if you're happy with the handling and want more power.

I'd definitely make sure to pick up some SFC's... anything else is just whether you want acceleration or handling.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Re: How should I spend My $$$???

its expensive but take a look at tpis miniram 2 man does it make a difference although u have to get the fuel rail kit with up witch will take up probaly 1300 of ur 1500 idk look around tpis has alot of nice stuff my car is there right now gettin chipped
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