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Old 12-07-2009, 11:40 PM
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its a 01 3.8 v6 convertable, everything base

looking to buy my first upgrade, what im looking for is to go faster and sound cooler doing it, only looking to spend no more than about $450 or less, what should i buy? would like to know the part(s) brand model price etc if u have it on hand
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:03 AM
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start with a intake upgrade like a slp. that will only leave about 300. not quite unough to get a new exhaust but u may find a used borla or magnaflow for that. could save for a while and pick up a cat back exhaust. whens the last time it has had new spark plugs. how are the plug wires looking. that may also be something that will help performance.
 
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by craby
start with a intake upgrade like a slp. that will only leave about 300. not quite unough to get a new exhaust but u may find a used borla or magnaflow for that. could save for a while and pick up a cat back exhaust. whens the last time it has had new spark plugs. how are the plug wires looking. that may also be something that will help performance.
i just replaced the plugs a few months ago, and is this the intake system u meen?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SL...3/?image=large
 
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:25 AM
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thats the one.
 
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Search on the Forum too.
 
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by craby
thats the one.
will this give me a noticable differance or to soon to expect that
 
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Old 12-08-2009, 07:33 AM
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u have a less restrictive stock air cleaner than my 93 but i noticed a big difference with the cai on mine. i would think u would notice it. do a search on the forum and see what kind of info u get.
 

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First SLP CAI, Whisper Lid and oilable air filter (SLP is better than K&Ns). Next I would focus on handling, esp. if it's a daily driver.
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by libertyforall1776
First SLP CAI, Whisper Lid and oilable air filter (SLP is better than K&Ns). Next I would focus on handling, esp. if it's a daily driver.
where is the whisper lid sold? i cant find it
 
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