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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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$800 mod?

Im looking to spend $800 on my next mod/mods. Any suggestions to what i should do? (HP gain would be nice)My curent mods are listed in the sig.

My ideas:
Aluminum/Carbon fiber driveshaft
Subframe connectors
Panhard bar/ Lower control arms
Carbon fiber valve covers
SLP Shift Kit
Save for Baer brakes

What do you guys think? Thanks, Doug


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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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If it were me, I'd get the subframe connectors and shift kit, and save the rest for the brakes.

You've pretty much got all the bolt on engine mods.

Although, you could use a 6AL
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 02:11 PM
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I would say the aluminum driveshaft, subframe connectors, and the shift kit. unless you need new brakes now...
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 02:13 PM
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I don't think you'd notice much difference with the driveshaft, but that's me..

I have SFC's, they are a MUST on any thirdgen especially Z28's.

The stiffer the spring, the more you notice the SFC's
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 02:34 PM
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What is 6AL?

Part of the money will go to SFCs.

Any thing i haven thought of or other opinions?

Thanks, Doug

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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 03:56 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 91RedBigFinZ:

My ideas:

Subframe connectors
Panhard bar/ Lower control arms


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Best ideas, power dont matter if you dont put it on the road and keep it there.
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 04:08 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 04:36 PM
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6AL = MSD 6AL ignition box
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 04:57 PM
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Port your heads and get a cam or get a cam and stall converter.
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 05:08 PM
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i'd say go for the chassis tuning mods.. and save for brakes
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 07:25 PM
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yeah.. im leaning to the suspention mods. what are some prices on installation of SFCs? Thanks, Doug
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 08:34 PM
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nitrous
slicks
exhaust cutout
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Old Apr 2, 2001 | 11:01 PM
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personally a good thought would be a stahl converter, subframe connectors, and driveshaft.
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