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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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killer street car

well i was the proud owner of an 87 GXL......but it broke...... i am now in the process of shoping for a vert or a Tii if im lucky and was wondering what the best/first/cheapest upgrade for either and also is anyone selling in the south carolina area?

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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start with intake and exhaust and then work on suspension
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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well i have the borla catback off the GXL im gonna use first sry i forgot to mention that and IYO what is the best suspension set up for a street car?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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some adjustable shocks with lowering springs are adequate. KYB or tokico shocks
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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if your looking for killer drag, V8 swap.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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i HATE v8 swaps with a passion
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Go for the vert, you wont be dissapointed! As far as upgrades are concerned, i'd look at an exhaust and intake to start with. After that look at replacing your fan with a efan.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Turbo Vert FTW!
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