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Old September 22nd, 2008, 10:58 PM   #1
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300 dollars....


ok im looking for the next mod.. for the cheapest price.. right now i have a cia.. and ive been debating between exhuast or a programmer.. any suggestions on what should i do?? what should i use that money for?? since im kinda tight on money now.. oo yea i have a 99 mustang...so what im asking is what could i get the biggest bang for the buck?? all since im tired of hearing my buddys talk about there stupid 4 cylinder cobalt sport and ss...im just trying to beat them. .... thanks
 
Old September 22nd, 2008, 11:00 PM   #2
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$300 isnt enough for a tuner

if you want exhaust you should wait until you can get headers back ($800-$1000)

id get UDP's and save the rest for more mods in the future
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save for awhile get a some nitrous and have a good time lol,

but UDP's are a good mod for cheap
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Old September 22nd, 2008, 11:07 PM   #4
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true.. i was going to wait to get header..along with my twin tubro kit.. but that after i rebuild my engine...i want an exhuast but only for performance wise not really for sound..even though it always sounds good....
 
Old September 22nd, 2008, 11:13 PM   #5
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you have a twin turbo kit? and its not on ur car? haha
 
Old September 22nd, 2008, 11:17 PM   #6
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i wish..naw... im in tech school right now..so im trying to save to buy the kit....but first i want to rebuild the motor..and i have to get a daily driver too..so just for now..i need some extra horse power...
 
Old September 22nd, 2008, 11:21 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen View Post
save for awhile get a some nitrous and have a good time lol,

but UDP's are a good mod for cheap
You and your nitrous i swear lol
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well ....gears would be a great investment but they will probably be out of ur price range cuz of installation unless you can do em they are like 200 bucks 3.73 or 4.10s
 
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Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie View Post
$300 isnt enough for a tuner
Go look in the for sale section, I was just in there and saw an SCT for $200 and a Diablosport for $250.
 
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Originally Posted by 98stangv6 View Post
You and your nitrous i swear lol
hey i got 2300 in the car and i should be running low 13s high 12s soon. if that doesnt prove how awesome it is idk what will lol
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Old September 22nd, 2008, 11:47 PM   #11
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hey i got 2300 in the car and i should be running low 13s high 12s soon. if that doesnt prove how awesome it is idk what will lol
Lol thats badass dude, whats the 1/4 times for stock tc's? like mid 15's-16's?
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Originally Posted by 98stangv6 View Post
Lol thats badass dude, whats the 1/4 times for stock tc's? like mid 15's-16's?
15.1-15.5 is about average
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen View Post
15.1-15.5 is about average
Nice and only 100 shot right? Not bad at all dude.
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Originally Posted by 98stangv6 View Post
Nice and only 100 shot right? Not bad at all dude.
yeah 100 shot and bolt ons
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen View Post
yeah 100 shot and bolt ons
Sweet, i wish i could run 13's and 12's lol
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Originally Posted by 98stangv6 View Post
Sweet, i wish i could run 13's and 12's lol
split port swap and some spray all you need and a good gear ratio
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Old September 23rd, 2008, 12:13 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen View Post
split port swap and some spray all you need and a good gear ratio
Im a little iffy on the spray. But split port and a 4.2 stroker kit would be nice. And im also wanting to do turbo as well.
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yeah I would have gone turbo, but with gas the way it is I like being stock for DD driving and when I wanna race having the ability to flip a switch and add 88 hp and 139tq
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Old September 23rd, 2008, 12:21 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen View Post
yeah I would have gone turbo, but with gas the way it is I like being stock for DD driving and when I wanna race having the ability to flip a switch and add 88 hp and 139tq
Haha ya thats always nice. So what happened to your mustang, i forgot its been awhile lol
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Originally Posted by 98stangv6 View Post
Haha ya thats always nice. So what happened to your mustang, i forgot its been awhile lol
getting old so I sold it, bought the scion
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