Spend my money!!!!!

btrackit · 03-19-2007, 01:50 PM

Ok.....$2500 to spend.....no turbo no sc. what mix of mods for that money would give me the best results? I'm reading through all these posts, but to be honest, I don't know which mods affect one another. Help me pair some up to give me some max NA Hp! SPEND MY MONEY!!!!
Thanks

Jardiniboy · 03-19-2007, 01:58 PM

I/E/H/Hondata Reflash, Short shifter

Kakashi · 03-19-2007, 01:58 PM

Pickup "How To Use Internet For Dummies"?

btrackit · 03-19-2007, 02:02 PM

Already have Magnaflow catback.....injen cai about to be put on....have the short throw shifter that still needs to be put on. Reflash is a must! Don't know about the other smaller less well-known mods that would help.

Zesti1 · 03-19-2007, 02:07 PM

RH and Cams

Jardiniboy · 03-19-2007, 02:24 PM

Even though its not a engine mod but coilovers would be nice

reaper702 · 03-19-2007, 02:29 PM

so you have the magnaflow catback, injen cai, and SS + $2500 more to spend on NA mods?

Werkt06Si · 03-19-2007, 03:43 PM

get rid of the Magnaflow crap..and put something real...Greddy, Apex'i...
get the SSR-RH

adamhoud · 03-19-2007, 04:56 PM

SSR FTW

***m1k3*** · 03-19-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werkt06Si

get rid of the Magnaflow crap..and put something real...Greddy, Apex'i...
get the SSR-RH

magnaflow makes a good muffler..

granted it isnt as big as the greddy or skunks its still pretty nice

SiCali · 03-19-2007, 05:57 PM

get some NST or UR pulleys. upgrade brake pads and/or switch to stoptech OEM sized rotors. get cable and shifter bushings. different high quality rims would make that 2.5k go fast as well

sounds like u either got a big bonus or a nice tax return lol

aki · 03-19-2007, 06:20 PM

How you should spend it depends on your priorities--does it need to be street legal? Do you not care about daily drivability? Do you want to have it better in turns or just on the drag strip?

I'd get lighter wheels (Rotas or Ultraleggras), RT high-flow cat, springs. Then wait for some better Stoptechs to get released (Aerorotors or BBK).

Edit: if you haven't paid off your car, I dump it in there first =)

Dessa_8837 · 03-19-2007, 06:31 PM

It really depends on what you want, suspension, cosmetics, power...

You let us know.

ShayneD.

legendman · 03-19-2007, 08:26 PM

I'm usually not a fan of these kind of threads b/c they are so open-ended.

Are you looking for strictly straight line performance, or a car to have fun in the twisties with? or both?
What do you plan on doing with the car? Drag? Auto-X? Road-Race?
Do you need to remain smog legal?
Have you considered forced induction or nitrous oxide?
Are you interested in upgrading cosmetic appearance?

These are all important questions to ask yourself before throwing money into your car. I would advise in putting it all down on paper before you start spending money. There's nothing worse than investing money in a CAI and RH only to take it off if you decide to go turbo down the road.

Everyone's built their car to reflect their personal tastes. I don't want a car that's all power with no suspension to back it up. Likewise, if a car is all suspension, I'm not going to get around the track fast enough. If you need any advice, feel free to PM me, but in the end it's what you want to do.

btrackit · 03-20-2007, 02:45 AM

Ok....cosmetic really means nothing........but I want the same thrill that I have now when I drive the car. I just want more of it......I love the way it handles, and the pickup is nice.....but I want to improve quickness and handling to go along with it.
This is my first car worth modifying, and I appreciate your help. I may want to SC it, but that's only because I fear blowing a turbo. I don't know enough about all this stuff. You guys all seem to know what you're talking about. So if I'm thinkning of turbo, the don't CAI....if i'm thinking of SC, don't get the pulleys???? these are the things I wonder about.
Anyway, cams? pulleys? cams sound like forced induction wouldn't make a difference. true?
again, I appreciate your time. I read these posts all day long, and most of the stuff sounds like jibberish for a while.

reaper702 · 03-20-2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btrackit

Ok....cosmetic really means nothing........but I want the same thrill that I have now when I drive the car. I just want more of it......I love the way it handles, and the pickup is nice.....but I want to improve quickness and handling to go along with it.
This is my first car worth modifying, and I appreciate your help. I may want to SC it, but that's only because I fear blowing a turbo. I don't know enough about all this stuff. You guys all seem to know what you're talking about. So if I'm thinkning of turbo, the don't CAI....if i'm thinking of SC, don't get the pulleys???? these are the things I wonder about.
Anyway, cams? pulleys? cams sound like forced induction wouldn't make a difference. true?
again, I appreciate your time. I read these posts all day long, and most of the stuff sounds like jibberish for a while.

i wouldn't bother with cams yet as there is no way to tune them. if you are going turbo, no need for cai and header. if you are going s/c i would definately stay away from pulleys. if you are going turbo soon then i would get a nice big exhaust because your magnaflow would be way too restrictive. then get a set of coilovers if you don't have the HFP suspension along with the progress rear sway. then save the rest for your turbo or spend it on some nice wheels and grippy tires

BATANG CITY JAIL · 03-20-2007, 02:53 AM

get my turbo kit for 2,500...

offer is just for you.. take it or leave it..

***qwerty :)*** · 03-20-2007, 02:56 AM

SSR header, UR pullyes, reflash, save the rest for kpro and cams!

kevzSi · 03-20-2007, 03:17 AM

some really lightweight forged wheels will improve acceleration. u can look into those maybe...?

Skylinegtr06 · 03-20-2007, 03:18 AM

Invest in Gold?

03-19-2007, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
btrackit Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston Age: 28 Posts: 17 Brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	Spend my money!!!!! Ok.....$2500 to spend.....no turbo no sc. what mix of mods for that money would give me the best results? I'm reading through all these posts, but to be honest, I don't know which mods affect one another. Help me pair some up to give me some max NA Hp! SPEND MY MONEY!!!! Thanks

03-19-2007, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
btrackit Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston Age: 28 Posts: 17 Brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sorry,should have been more specific Already have Magnaflow catback.....injen cai about to be put on....have the short throw shifter that still needs to be put on. Reflash is a must! Don't know about the other smaller less well-known mods that would help.

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aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 29 Posts: 4,343 Resident Si Sedan Hater iTrader: 4 / 100%	How you should spend it depends on your priorities--does it need to be street legal? Do you not care about daily drivability? Do you want to have it better in turns or just on the drag strip? I'd get lighter wheels (Rotas or Ultraleggras), RT high-flow cat, springs. Then wait for some better Stoptechs to get released (Aerorotors or BBK). Edit: if you haven't paid off your car, I dump it in there first =) Last edited by aki; 03-19-2007 at 06:25 PM.

03-20-2007, 02:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
btrackit Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston Age: 28 Posts: 17 Brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	I guess I want it all! Ok....cosmetic really means nothing........but I want the same thrill that I have now when I drive the car. I just want more of it......I love the way it handles, and the pickup is nice.....but I want to improve quickness and handling to go along with it. This is my first car worth modifying, and I appreciate your help. I may want to SC it, but that's only because I fear blowing a turbo. I don't know enough about all this stuff. You guys all seem to know what you're talking about. So if I'm thinkning of turbo, the don't CAI....if i'm thinking of SC, don't get the pulleys???? these are the things I wonder about. Anyway, cams? pulleys? cams sound like forced induction wouldn't make a difference. true? again, I appreciate your time. I read these posts all day long, and most of the stuff sounds like jibberish for a while.

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03-19-2007, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,789 Jasten iTrader: 2 / 100%	I/E/H/Hondata Reflash, Short shifter

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Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 21 Posts: 3,683 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Pickup "How To Use Internet For Dummies"?

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Zesti1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brampton, ON Age: 28 Posts: 4,556 Joseph iTrader: 8 / 100%	RH and Cams

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Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,789 Jasten iTrader: 2 / 100%	Even though its not a engine mod but coilovers would be nice

03-19-2007, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
reaper702 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sin City Age: 21 Posts: 4,026 iTrader: 6 / 100%	so you have the magnaflow catback, injen cai, and SS + $2500 more to spend on NA mods?

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Werkt06Si Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Age: 24 Posts: 1,194 Alex iTrader: 1 / 100%	get rid of the Magnaflow crap..and put something real...Greddy, Apex'i... get the SSR-RH

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adamhoud Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,031 Adam iTrader: 3 / 100%	SSR FTW

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SiCali Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 317 iTrader: 1 / 100%	get some NST or UR pulleys. upgrade brake pads and/or switch to stoptech OEM sized rotors. get cable and shifter bushings. different high quality rims would make that 2.5k go fast as well sounds like u either got a big bonus or a nice tax return lol

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Dessa_8837 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan, SoCalifornia Age: 20 Posts: 1,963 Shayne Dessa iTrader: 0 / 0%	It really depends on what you want, suspension, cosmetics, power... You let us know. ShayneD.

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legendman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 657 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I'm usually not a fan of these kind of threads b/c they are so open-ended. Are you looking for strictly straight line performance, or a car to have fun in the twisties with? or both? What do you plan on doing with the car? Drag? Auto-X? Road-Race? Do you need to remain smog legal? Have you considered forced induction or nitrous oxide? Are you interested in upgrading cosmetic appearance? These are all important questions to ask yourself before throwing money into your car. I would advise in putting it all down on paper before you start spending money. There's nothing worse than investing money in a CAI and RH only to take it off if you decide to go turbo down the road. Everyone's built their car to reflect their personal tastes. I don't want a car that's all power with no suspension to back it up. Likewise, if a car is all suspension, I'm not going to get around the track fast enough. If you need any advice, feel free to PM me, but in the end it's what you want to do.

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BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,316 iTrader: 10 / 100%	get my turbo kit for 2,500... offer is just for you.. take it or leave it..

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*qwerty :)* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: redlands (909) Posts: 3,605 kyle iTrader: 8 / 100%	SSR header, UR pullyes, reflash, save the rest for kpro and cams!

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kevzSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cali Age: 20 Posts: 862 iTrader: 1 / 100%	some really lightweight forged wheels will improve acceleration. u can look into those maybe...?

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