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Drifting
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i would def. start off with headers. it will def. wake the car up. also gears. leave the heads/cam for a little later on. unless of course you want to do it all at the same time.
let me know if you need any info, or a place to get anything installed. i see your down south. we have a shop here in orlando that can take care of you for a very reasonable cost.
let me know if you need any info, or a place to get anything installed. i see your down south. we have a shop here in orlando that can take care of you for a very reasonable cost.
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I'd do either the gears or headers next. Both will be decent mods.
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High Performance hood seal......good for about 15hp! 
Or - go for the magnetic drain plug!
Or - go for the magnetic drain plug!
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Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
i would def. start off with headers. it will def. wake the car up. also gears. leave the heads/cam for a little later on. unless of course you want to do it all at the same time.
let me know if you need any info, or a place to get anything installed. i see your down south. we have a shop here in orlando that can take care of you for a very reasonable cost.
let me know if you need any info, or a place to get anything installed. i see your down south. we have a shop here in orlando that can take care of you for a very reasonable cost.
A little too far north but you never know. Thanks...
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
High Performance hood seal......good for about 15hp!
Or - go for the magnetic drain plug!
Or - go for the magnetic drain plug!
How about replacing the muffler bearings.
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Originally Posted by DJN
A little too far north but you never know. Thanks...
besides.... im sure you could pick up EG! hed love to tag along!
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Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
let us know when your ready and what you decide! the price might be worth it! besides.... im sure you could pick up EG! hed love to tag along!
besides.... im sure you could pick up EG! hed love to tag along!
I was thinking gears might be a good next step. 
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since you have the 273, I would definitley go with gears and TC
throw in some 342's or 373's
gosh, it's fun spending someone elses money
do the Headers next, or at the same time you do cam/heads 
throw in some 342's or 373's
gosh, it's fun spending someone elses money
do the Headers next, or at the same time you do cam/heads
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Originally Posted by FrankTank
since you have the 273, I would definitley go with gears and TC
throw in some 342's or 373's
gosh, it's fun spending someone elses money
do the Headers next, or at the same time you do cam/heads
throw in some 342's or 373's
gosh, it's fun spending someone elses money
do the Headers next, or at the same time you do cam/heads
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Headers first.
I would do heads and cam first if it is a future option for you because you will want 3.90's instead of 4.10's with that set up...
No heads and cam ='s 4.10's
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I would do heads and cam first if it is a future option for you because you will want 3.90's instead of 4.10's with that set up...
No heads and cam ='s 4.10's
Peace
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
High Performance hood seal......good for about 15hp!
Or - go for the magnetic drain plug!
Or - go for the magnetic drain plug!
Well, another vote for long tube headers and gears.
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From: Paducah Ky
I'd say since you already have a good sounding exhuast then I'd go with TC and gears. This will give you a great push in the seat. The extra acceleration is amazing when you change gears. When you get some more money, then do your headers. Unless you've got plenty then go ahead and do all three.