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From: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Originally Posted by gambit023
JAH MON!!! get the reliablitiy mods done first. an Aluminum AST($125 from Pettit) and a Down Pipe ($275 HKS). if you're going to do the DP yourself... get the HKS... you'll thank me later for recommending it.
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Why would he thank you? The HK$ downpipe is made for a japanese rx, which has the driver's steering column on the right side of the car. B/c of this, the HK$ downpipe has a crush bend and does not flow nearly as well as most other downpipes out there, like the n-tech, gotham, and m2 one.
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From: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Originally Posted by DamonB
True, but the crush bend does give the pipe more clearnace and can make it easier to install. I assume that's why he recommended it.
"Thanks for getting me that cool 4 rwhp gain instead of the 14 rwhp gain. Installed like a charm, tho
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From: Detroit, MI
Originally Posted by pianoprodigy
Don't waste your time with speakers especially if you have a touring (Bose-equipped) car. If your Bose stuff is working, leave it that way. You will not find a more balanced speaker for the front without spending more than $1,000 to do it right (amplifier, new head unit, installed properly with dynamat). If you have a base or R1, the sound installation is much easier. Still, if I were you, I would worry about reliability and basic performance first.
Downpipe - Don't know which brand
Catback - I agree with ijneb, get the Racing Beat Dual Tip
Intake - It sounds like AdamC's cheap bastard mod works well and is...cheap!
Boost Gauge - So you know what's going on
Those mods will make a noticeable increase in power and reliability, and purchase and installation should be under $1,000.
Good luck! Remember, never drive her hard until she's fully warmed up!
Downpipe - Don't know which brand
Catback - I agree with ijneb, get the Racing Beat Dual Tip
Intake - It sounds like AdamC's cheap bastard mod works well and is...cheap!
Boost Gauge - So you know what's going on
Those mods will make a noticeable increase in power and reliability, and purchase and installation should be under $1,000.
Good luck! Remember, never drive her hard until she's fully warmed up!
-A downpipe will lower your underhood temps by a lot, not to mention it won't clog.
-Most cat-backs are the same (performance wise), so it's up to you to choose what style/brand you want.
-As for intakes, Adam C's intake does work well. He has Sonny has dynoed it at around ~12RWHP.
-And the boost gauge is one of the most important things in your car. With the stock sequential system, having a boost gauge is necessary to troubleshoot the system.
-You might also consider new tires -- you would be surprised at what difference it will make.
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