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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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i have a 2006 mt

current mods:
k&n short ram intake
test pipe
greddy evo2 exhaust
ings kit
seibon cf hood
greddy strut bar
nismo spoiler
pioneer navi/dvd
work emotion xd9
kumho MX

yes, i know all of my mods are for looks. But now i think it's time to really kill with some more performance. What's the best way to make my car faster with around $2000?
from what i've read here 3.9 final drive is a great mod. What else can help? headers will make me even slower at low rpm right?
weight reduction? (pull out all the interior panels in the hatch and trunk?) will this have a noticable effect?
What else can i do besides a tune becox i know nothing about it.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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search, and you will be rewarded.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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Nitrous and a tune.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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I say $2000 worth of stickers should do the trick.

other than that keep saving for a turbo or sc
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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Many of us have struggled with important decisions such as this. Take it to jesus.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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^hahaha

Don't let your buddy with the ridiculously ugly glasses ride with you and maybe you'll pick up 5-10hp.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Funny stuff
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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Is that the Turbonator Version II?
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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2g's = nitrous + tune. I would have to agree with the op
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 350zHalleck
I say $2000 worth of stickers should do the trick.

other than that keep saving for a turbo or sc
agreed. Stickers=HP
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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Nitrous is the best bang for your buck - no argument. If 2K is all you want to spend, that's your answer.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Single turbo kit


Twin turbo kit


fuking hot Z tho... FMIC would finish it off
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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serioulsy your best bet is the nitrous, but if you dont want it.....get a nice tune by a reputible tunner in your area.or look at the market place for used superchargers thier around 3000 so just save up a little more
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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100 shot + OSIRIS
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Drive down hill everywhere you go. I do.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Subrwho
Drive down hill everywhere you go. I do.

+1111111111
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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you could get a used S/C kit for $2000...
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Take off the things that weigh more than stock and have more drag and learn to drive your car better. Easy .5 down ther 1/4. And dont tell me you know how to drive well you dont because you asked a Q my sister knows the answer to.
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Take off the things that weigh more than stock and have more drag and learn to drive your car better. Easy .5 down ther 1/4. And dont tell me you know how to drive well you dont because you asked a Q my sister knows the answer to.
Berts sister is very car smart.
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