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Old 12-22-2005, 06:57 PM
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Ok, I really LOVE these seats Corbeau a4s, yellow... but im in a postion where i can either get them or get some SLP long tubes, what should i do?? (right now im leaning towards longtubes tho cus im getting stage 2 cams put in )


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Old 12-22-2005, 06:59 PM
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longtubes...I get the feeling you're gonna hear that alot.
 
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Both.......thats a tough choice.
 
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I voted for the seats
 
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Springs if you get anything other than longtubes, Ill ban you... Get the longtubes, watch that damn video if you have to again. YOU NEED LONGTUBES
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 07:12 PM
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ummm yea longtubes
 
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I said longtubes, I like the new seats idea, and those are close to what I like. But I don't like the fact that it looks like u have to use a racing harness/seatbelt. I wish there was a mix between those and factory
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
I said longtubes, I like the new seats idea, and those are close to what I like. But I don't like the fact that it looks like u have to use a racing harness/seatbelt. I wish there was a mix between those and factory
i would get a harness, and also in the description it says racing harness compatible

im leaning heavily toward longtubes now

so with stage 2 cams and LTs what kinda gains am i looking at?
 
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With your set up now, 40RWHP. My estimate, with a 75mm TB/Plenum combo, at least 50RWHP. This would free up even more air flow
 
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Ok I change to LT's.
 
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ok then ive decided


so by summer i should have Stage 2 cams w/ cam springs, Long tubes, and TB and plenum
 
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Originally Posted by Lances03GT
Ok I change to LT's.
...conformist
 
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Originally Posted by madmatt
...conformist
 
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The stage 2 cams will be the majority of the power, prolly around 25RWHP with your 5 speed. The LT's will just be more efficient if you get the 75mm TB/Plenum. My tuner who specializes in stangs, think I will get at least 10RWHP because of my longtubed and my full exhaust.
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:51 PM
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Grag some pulleys while you're at it
 
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Grag some pulleys while you're at it
Yep just grag them
 
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Grag some pulleys while you're at it
yeah probably since im not goin with a blower
 
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Why the sudden change of plans?
Just curious, as Im also considering cams/na over the blower...
 
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blower's are just too much. I'm doing the same thing. 75 mm TB/Plenum and Saleen U/D pulley's. Also gears, and a ****load automatic tranny upgrades. I would do cams but I don't think they're worth a decent amount of money, since you have to take apart some of the engine. Also, with stage 2 you have to get new springs, and again, if you ever do get a blower, thats when I would get cams, that way you can truley max out the power of the cams.
 
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yeah but i sure love that wyne of the KB s/c...giggity...
 
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+'s & -'s

Blower = Constant wear on engine and constant power
N/A cams + Dope(nitrous) = Power when you need it

If you got blower cams, they will not do much UNTILL you get a blower. If you got n/a cams, you'll see an instant increase in power, and help alot if you go sprayed.

I had a tuff time decided which way to go. So i went cheapo and plan on dope.

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BUT if get N/A cams, then when u get a blower u have to get new cams, AGAIN.
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 09:38 PM
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True^^

So make your decision early :shifty:
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 09:54 PM
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im not getting a blower, i decided, i dont want to worry about that crap. I dont want to floor it, and wonder if im gonna spin a bearing/snap a belt/throw a rod. or whatever, i drive this car 360 out of 365 days a year, and i think n/a is perfect for that, even tho it may be less $ per hp, it wont be when somone else blows a motor because their running to lean with too much boost or whatever!! too much of a head ache. besides. stage 2 cams sound SICK


thats why
 
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Originally Posted by SpringsStang
im not getting a blower, i decided, i dont want to worry about that crap. I dont want to floor it, and wonder if im gonna spin a bearing/snap a belt/throw a rod. or whatever, i drive this car 360 out of 365 days a year, and i think n/a is perfect for that, even tho it may be less $ per hp, it wont be when somone else blows a motor because their running to lean with too much boost or whatever!! too much of a head ache. besides. stage 2 cams sound SICK


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Sounds like a great reasoning. And this is the similar thought process Im following. Except I dont know if I just wanna wait for a cobra. My car has an *** of miles on it. And I pretty much have it where I want it speed wise, I mean, cams would be great, but If Im going to sell it next year, well, hell no. We'll see I guess. I just dont what to buy a blower and get stuck with a 7k dollar car with 5k worth of blower crap that breaks... :wallbash:
 
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Originally Posted by madmatt
Sounds like a great reasoning. And this is the similar thought process Im following. Except I dont know if I just wanna wait for a cobra. My car has an *** of miles on it. And I pretty much have it where I want it speed wise, I mean, cams would be great, but If Im going to sell it next year, well, hell no. We'll see I guess. I just dont what to buy a blower and get stuck with a 7k dollar car with 5k worth of blower crap that breaks... :wallbash:
yeah dude, just wait, i know that im gonna have this car for SEVERAL more years (3-6) and thats why im doin it...if your gonna get a cobra, i wouldnt waste money on a GT your gonna sell next year, just ride it out and save money for mods for the cobra
 
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If you're gonna be N/A, then get heads and a P-51 intake while your at it
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
If you're gonna be N/A, then get heads and a P-51 intake while your at it
dude damn, im not made of money, and im not a retard, i know what to get

by this time next year ill have Modular Powerhouse Stage 2 1/2 High Flow Heads


and ill wait a lil while to get an intake for not tb and plenum are good
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 06:47 AM
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Yea, Id shy away from the p51 (but you know why already) Tims heads will certainly give your car a kick in the nuts. The only thing keeping me away from a cobra is another damn car payment, which I am not going to want after I pay this pig off. We'll see I guess....my dad was always asking how to get 300 rwhp out of it
 
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long tubes and i remember wen iwas like the only one on this site who said they wanted N/A..............copiersss
 


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