Cheap but effective performance mods?
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Cheap but effective performance mods?
Im looking for cheap yet effective mods to perform to my car, being a college I dont have the income to save for a standalone or full coilover set. What are some good mods to perform that are $200 and under?
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Originally Posted by classicauto
if everything on your sig is on the car I think you past the point where $200 will make much difference.......
or start your "next project", thats an under 200 dollar mod
or start your "next project", thats an under 200 dollar mod
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Ghetto cold air intake piping
1. Piping cost ~$15-$30
2. Remove washer bottle
3. Enlarge hole
A CAT pipe works wonders aswell, I got mine for free from a mate who's a steel fabricator, but all you really need is 2x3inch flanges and a measeurement of the original CAT, take to someone capable and they should be able to knock it up for you relatively cheap.
Also, not sure about the emissions laws in your state (here in Australia we don't really have to worry about that) But if you haven't already remove the air pump and solenpoid rack.
1. Piping cost ~$15-$30
2. Remove washer bottle
3. Enlarge hole
A CAT pipe works wonders aswell, I got mine for free from a mate who's a steel fabricator, but all you really need is 2x3inch flanges and a measeurement of the original CAT, take to someone capable and they should be able to knock it up for you relatively cheap.
Also, not sure about the emissions laws in your state (here in Australia we don't really have to worry about that) But if you haven't already remove the air pump and solenpoid rack.
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first thing i did was 60k tune up coz i got it at 67 and it was pretty gross. not to expensive but it works. also went through a can of rubbing compound. next step is springs and strut bars and gas and gas.
pilx i was wondering if you ever had a problem sucking water through that pipe?
pilx i was wondering if you ever had a problem sucking water through that pipe?
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Well, if you haven't I'd start by REMOVING dead weight - sound deadening material, spare donut, power steering system and perform the internal seal mod to your rack, removing inner fenders, hood pin the hood and remove the latch assembly. Don't forget about the throttle body mod.
Mebbe use that cash to buy some used / cheap racing seats and ditch the factory heavyweights? Just some starting points. ~rich
Mebbe use that cash to buy some used / cheap racing seats and ditch the factory heavyweights? Just some starting points. ~rich
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Originally Posted by playdeadva
pilx i was wondering if you ever had a problem sucking water through that pipe?
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pilx i was wondering if you ever had a problem sucking water through that pipe?
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Originally Posted by SureShot
If I had another $200, I'd get the cheap/stiff coilovers on e-bay.
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Your mods are similar to mine.
Yesterday I swapped in a 929 AFM.
I picked it up on e-bay for $31.
It gives more flow w/less restriction.
I had to dial back the all S-AFC settings by 40%.
Yesterday I swapped in a 929 AFM.
I picked it up on e-bay for $31.
It gives more flow w/less restriction.
I had to dial back the all S-AFC settings by 40%.
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