Acceleration mods
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Acceleration mods
I am getting my tax refund check soon, so I'll have about $1200 to spend on my car. I was wondering what the best mods were to increase 0-60 and drag times.
I've looked at CAI, tuners, boss IM, LT headers, and a few suspension mods to help my times. I've already been saving for LT headers, so from the other options, what should I add next?
I've looked at CAI, tuners, boss IM, LT headers, and a few suspension mods to help my times. I've already been saving for LT headers, so from the other options, what should I add next?
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With the gearing in these 6-speed trannys I don't think changing the rear gears to anything more than 3.73's is a good move. If I go FI down the road I might drop down to 3.31's in the rear.
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I think you have everything covered. The Boss intake is only worth it if you are willing to bring the rpm's up to 7600. Of course a good tune, CAI, LT's and o/r X will get you great results. Just need to get some suspension mods and tires to get everything out of these mods.
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If you had a tuner and CAI, I would tell you to look at a torque converter since you have an auto. But since you don't have the tuner and CAI yet, start with those items.
Torque converter example: http://www.jmschip.com/2011-2012-mus...que-converter/
Torque converter example: http://www.jmschip.com/2011-2012-mus...que-converter/
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If you had a tuner and CAI, I would tell you to look at a torque converter since you have an auto. But since you don't have the tuner and CAI yet, start with those items.
Torque converter example: http://www.jmschip.com/2011-2012-mus...que-converter/
Torque converter example: http://www.jmschip.com/2011-2012-mus...que-converter/
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Yeah but they make the car scream, which I like! But, in the hp side of things it isn't worth the price. I'm going to invest in a steeda CAI, BAMA tune with the intune, and probably j&m extreme LCA, UCA, and PH bar. Then I'll look at 4.10 gears, Boss IM, steeda springs, koni struts and gt 500 relo brackets
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Don't do 4.10's in the auto unless you want to go slower. All you'll do is spin your tires. You have 4.17's as a first gear. Coupled with 4.10's it will be the equivalent of having 5.61's in the old C4 transmissions. A converter will make a significant difference.
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Don't do 4.10's in the auto unless you want to go slower. All you'll do is spin your tires. You have 4.17's as a first gear. Coupled with 4.10's it will be the equivalent of having 5.61's in the old C4 transmissions. A converter will make a significant difference.
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With an auto, I wouldn't do the CAI or manifold. Just get a tune from a reputable tuner, I like VMP of course. We have a tuner/ tune package with them. 3.55 gears I think work just fine, headers are a PITA to install if you're doing them yourself. Start off with O/R mid pipe, tune and some supporting suspension mods. I really like the DSS one piece that we carry, it is really noticeable and its great not having that OEM ds slop these cars are known for.
For Mid-pipes, lethal makes a great stainless pipe for the cost, I really like MRT's H-pipes but come with high flow cats which I personally enjoy if you plan on staying N/A.
For Mid-pipes, lethal makes a great stainless pipe for the cost, I really like MRT's H-pipes but come with high flow cats which I personally enjoy if you plan on staying N/A.
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Thanks for the tips Jay. I appreciate your input. A lot of people are saying no to the manifold. Not getting that will allow me to put $500+ into something more beneficial. Although I do want to get the CAI for aesthetic reasons. I know it doesn't give a huge boost, but it does make the exhaust louder. At least that is the case in my F150. I think I'm just going to go with LT headers from stainless works (I'll hit you up about that soon Jay) plus the catted x-pipe. Then I will add susp mods with a custom tune and CAI.