New mods
#1
New mods
Well, recently I purchased a new O/R H, an sct tuner, 4.10 gears, and bbk shorty headers. I have the H installed and the car tuned now. Heres my question.
I have about another grand to drop on the car and wanted to know what I would see the most performance from. I am getting gear install quotes around 500 and header install quotes of 300. I was thinking maybe I could get some suspension work done instead of getting these installed. Such as LCA's and lowering springs along with caster camber plates. Would I be able to install these myself? (I can do oil changes and minor engine work). Do you think I would see better performance from the headers and gears or the suspension? If I can do the suspension myself I can still get the gears installed. Also, is the header install a bad one? I heard it takes awhile.
Any input is welcome. Just looking to get an idea of where I can put the grand to get the most value. Also, not looking for nitrous.
I have about another grand to drop on the car and wanted to know what I would see the most performance from. I am getting gear install quotes around 500 and header install quotes of 300. I was thinking maybe I could get some suspension work done instead of getting these installed. Such as LCA's and lowering springs along with caster camber plates. Would I be able to install these myself? (I can do oil changes and minor engine work). Do you think I would see better performance from the headers and gears or the suspension? If I can do the suspension myself I can still get the gears installed. Also, is the header install a bad one? I heard it takes awhile.
Any input is welcome. Just looking to get an idea of where I can put the grand to get the most value. Also, not looking for nitrous.
#4
Those headers aren't going to help too much anyways since they're shorties.
The gears are where the big help comes from.
Get a set of cams and have them installed. It'd be a bit over a grand after the dyno-tuning required and the install (if you didn't do it yourself) but it'd be much worth it. Especially with the gears.
The gears are where the big help comes from.
Get a set of cams and have them installed. It'd be a bit over a grand after the dyno-tuning required and the install (if you didn't do it yourself) but it'd be much worth it. Especially with the gears.
#5
Sell the shorty headers and forget you ever bought them. They are worthless in all honesty. Longtubes aren't much better.
Gears is probably the largest change you'll see unless you add a power adder. And whoever said you don't have enough mods to do suspension is dead wrong. Handling is always fun, no matter what the power level, and if you're into straight line, you can make up more time on the track with suspension and tires than with a bunch of bolt-ons.
Gears is probably the largest change you'll see unless you add a power adder. And whoever said you don't have enough mods to do suspension is dead wrong. Handling is always fun, no matter what the power level, and if you're into straight line, you can make up more time on the track with suspension and tires than with a bunch of bolt-ons.
#7
i'd say definetly install the gears. don't bother with the headers, sorry. if you want to keep going the bolt on route i say get underdrive pullies and a new throttle body/plenum. if you get the tb/p, make sure its an adequate size for you. don't get the big 78mm one because that'll actually hurt your performance.
also, in my opinion, you can never be too early on installing an upgraded suspension and braking parts. subframe connectors, springs and shocks, caster camber plates, and new rotors are allways good.
also, in my opinion, you can never be too early on installing an upgraded suspension and braking parts. subframe connectors, springs and shocks, caster camber plates, and new rotors are allways good.
#8
hmm, I could resell the headers if the install is out of my league. Gears I will do for sure.
How about the install for the suspension mods, can a novice accomplish this with the right tools, patience, and instructions?
How about the install for the suspension mods, can a novice accomplish this with the right tools, patience, and instructions?
#11
always suspension and braking first. Gears 2nd, bolt-on bits last. That's my view of the gains vs. dollars curve.
You'd be shocked at how much harder you can drive it with a good suspension setup. MM coil over conversion all around, severe duty lower control arms (F&R), subframe connectors, caster camber plates. If you want to get more exotic, add a PHB and Tq arm for really serious rear suspension upgrade.
You'd be shocked at how much harder you can drive it with a good suspension setup. MM coil over conversion all around, severe duty lower control arms (F&R), subframe connectors, caster camber plates. If you want to get more exotic, add a PHB and Tq arm for really serious rear suspension upgrade.
#12
I have been looking at MM caster cambers and lowering springs. I will have to check into the LCA's. Thanks all.
For the sub frame connectors, I see like 8 different ones on AM. Can you link me a good one? Otherwise I would probably get the MM ones.
For the sub frame connectors, I see like 8 different ones on AM. Can you link me a good one? Otherwise I would probably get the MM ones.
Last edited by Danimal1209; 10-19-2009 at 11:53 AM.
#18
K then i guess it depends when i can get a job. ha.
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