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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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what should i do?

i just got about 3,000 and i would like to know what your opinions are on what i should get. i want to spend all of it. the car is an 87 turbo II with a 2.5 inch rb dp.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:52 AM
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are you trying to spend your money on aesthetics, power, suspension, reliability, or what???

It depends what area you want to improve for what to spend it on.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:59 AM
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power and suspension
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 04:33 AM
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konis+ground controls/jic/zeal coilovers, bushings, intake, fuel cut defenser, s-afc, avc-r, 720s, fuel lines/etc, fuel pump, gauges...


errr damn forums!

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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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oh didnt notice you dont have exhaust! add that to the above list.. should be around 3k or so...
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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thanks guys sure love those tax returns
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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anyone else
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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this order:
suspension
guages
fuel pump
fcd
boost controller
exhaust and intake
safc+ injectors
then next time you gotsome cash, upgrade turbos and fmic.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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1. Standalone EMS (microtech lt-8 $900)
2. Fuel Pump (Walbro 255 $70)
3. Injectors (2 720's $220)
4. Exhaust (anywhere between 550-1000 for turboback)
5. Tuning (300-500)

blow the rest on suspension

This will be a leap in performance with the ability to easily upgrade Turbo, IC,and Fuel system with the Standalone later on.

2-2.5K on power, .5-1k left for suspension

if you actually have 3k to blow
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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the problem with the standalone is that i don't know where to get it installed and tuned. there isn't even a dyno in my state.
*also i wouldn't call investing money in my car blowing it*
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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where can i find rear steer eleminators? i want to set the car up for the dori dori so i want a good suspension setup. i.e. adjustable camber
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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hello?
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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get what I listed and you can get the toe stuff at racingbeat.com or mazdatrix.com
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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thanks reboot do you have any good parts in mind? i was think about some jic's apex n-1 catback apex'i intake. what manufacturors do you recomend for each part?
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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you have 1 option in my book...

you rebuild the motor, save up about another 1k or so, and go all out with a rebuild, race port, 3mm seals, any internal that needs to be replaced can be, and get a solid motor built up!

seriously... you need a good solid motor to start out with, if you just keep upgrading you will eventually pop your motor, just start off strong, with a rebuild/port and then add fuel (pump, regulator), and then go with the standalone. you dont need to worry about the turbo or IC...the stock turbo can put out PLENTY of power, you just need to get it rebuilt, which will only cost about $600, and then you'll have yourself a 300-400rwhp car with that alone.
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