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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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help, i cannot figure out where to start with some mods.i would like some suggestions on air intakes,exhaust,where to get the best price on brake and air duct screens,headers,and any other mods you have done looking to build a 450 horsepower reliable car without spending 10g's at one time.also how about rotors & calipers,i would really appreciate your comments and suggestions.i have a 2003 vert all stock and cannot figure out where to start.i think i'll start with some ccw's...
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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a magnacharger will get you there for half of your 10 grand.. it is very streeable..
CCW's will cost you 4500 dollars with tires and sensors..shipped
The C5 brakes are pretty good..
if your looking for pretty... paint your calipers red... buy a set of drilled slotted and zinc coated rotors from SportsBrake.com cost for all four is 249 dollars plus 30 dollars shipping.

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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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thanks evil twin,have you or anyone else used stop force rotors? they look .in regards to the magnuson i would have to get a new hood correct? is there any drawback of a magnuson or would i be better off with heads and cam?
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by weekendwarrior
thanks evil twin,have you or anyone else used stop force rotors? they look .in regards to the magnuson i would have to get a new hood correct? is there any drawback of a magnuson or would i be better off with heads and cam?
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Yes you will need a new hood, stop force rotors are popular..
but the best bank fr the buck in auto cross is NAPA rotors..the best back for the pretty buck is sportsbrake
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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what hoods work with the mag?
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