Wheels, Utec, Mrev2 & Headers, or LSD installation
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Sup guys... What do you guys think should be the next mod on the list?
Well as it is in my title.... You see the mods I have below, and I'd like to know what you think would be the next best mod..
Wheels & Tires
UTEC
Mrev2 & Headers
LSD install ( Already have the LSD, just not installed )
Well as it is in my title.... You see the mods I have below, and I'd like to know what you think would be the next best mod..
Wheels & Tires
UTEC
Mrev2 & Headers
LSD install ( Already have the LSD, just not installed )
Depends on what you want to do this spring. If your going to be hanging out at shows alot, I would go with the wheels. If your an autoXer or dragger I would probably go with the mrev/headers. I honestly wouldn't worry much about the utec until after you have done most of your mods. That way you dont have to get a new tune every time you add something.
go with wheels and tires...you did mention having traction issues on the highway pulls over the weekend. wheels and tires should take care of that somewhat plus they make the biggest difference lookswise
Can't argue with umzzz logic. If all you do is spin you've gotta do something....unless you are still driving the stock summer compound tires. I am right now and definitely get more spin with the cooler weather, but that's OK, I'll get through this set quicker this way.
(hate the stretched 265 tires on the rear of my car, but just can't throw too much "good" rubber away)
Honestly the most noticeable mod I did was the MRev2+5/16" spacer. If you want more grunt under the curve this is the thing to do next. I can't comment on headers until next week, but the Function Tuned deal = really outstanding pricing from a great shop, and looks to make some more decent under the curve gains. You really do want to give this some thought while the deal is on.
(hate the stretched 265 tires on the rear of my car, but just can't throw too much "good" rubber away)Honestly the most noticeable mod I did was the MRev2+5/16" spacer. If you want more grunt under the curve this is the thing to do next. I can't comment on headers until next week, but the Function Tuned deal = really outstanding pricing from a great shop, and looks to make some more decent under the curve gains. You really do want to give this some thought while the deal is on.
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Thanks for the responses so far guys... Honesly been kinda stuck between all of them since I don't want to just lay down the money for everything.. Trying to be a responsible adult, but it's SOOO HARDDDD!!!..
It's winter time, get that LSD installed!!!
Wheels/Tires = Must Haves
Utec = why bother when you're not even done modding
Mrev2 + Headers = too much money for little gain and worthless without a tune
Since it's winter, don't get wheels/rims since salt will eat them alive, wait till Spring. The thing you want right now is better traction in this crap weather, I'd chose LSD. Getting one installed is fairly cheap anyways.
Wheels/Tires = Must Haves
Utec = why bother when you're not even done modding
Mrev2 + Headers = too much money for little gain and worthless without a tune
Since it's winter, don't get wheels/rims since salt will eat them alive, wait till Spring. The thing you want right now is better traction in this crap weather, I'd chose LSD. Getting one installed is fairly cheap anyways.
I wouldnt do the UTEC cuz you would need a retune later after the headers or mrev2. I wouldnt do the LSD unless you race from a stop a lot. Id likely finish the motor for now, do the mrev and headers (Crawfords hopefully) and then later do UTEC w/tune, wheels, LSD....
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If traction is an issue, then def go with wheels and tires. Just don't get a set of cheap tires. Too many guys pop for nice rims, and then throw sh!tty rubber on them...
Next I'd do the LSD myself, and the headers and MREV. UTEC after you're done with everything for a while (to avoid retunes).
Next I'd do the LSD myself, and the headers and MREV. UTEC after you're done with everything for a while (to avoid retunes).
rim/tire is the best mod imo, completely changes the car (as long as you are already lowered)
but if you have the diff (full pumpkin or guts?) that would be cheaper and lots of fun. <but if you have VLSD, rims first. if base model, do it.
but if you have the diff (full pumpkin or guts?) that would be cheaper and lots of fun. <but if you have VLSD, rims first. if base model, do it.
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Originally Posted by Motormouth
rim/tire is the best mod imo, completely changes the car (as long as you are already lowered)
but if you have the diff (full pumpkin or guts?) that would be cheaper and lots of fun. <but if you have VLSD, rims first. if base model, do it.
but if you have the diff (full pumpkin or guts?) that would be cheaper and lots of fun. <but if you have VLSD, rims first. if base model, do it.
Originally Posted by tylerdurden07
Naw brother.. I have a base model and have the Cusco MZ LSD in my closet waiting for installation.. I thought it was expensive for labor though so I decided to wait on it. I think I need other things for the LSD install right? ( Axles stubs or something? ) Haven't done much research yet..
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Originally Posted by abui01
You need stub axles from an LSD equipped model ($100 er so?) installation probably $200-400'ish? Get it done at Function:TUNED, they have spare pumpkins that they can let you borrow in the meantime while they take your LSD and mate it to your stock base pumpkin. Hardly any downtime.
You are the f'kin man!!!! Thanks for letting me know about the stubs
Originally Posted by abui01
You need stub axles from an LSD equipped model ($100 er so?) installation probably $200-400'ish? Get it done at Function:TUNED, they have spare pumpkins that they can let you borrow in the meantime while they take your LSD and mate it to your stock base pumpkin. Hardly any downtime.
I'd still do the Rims/Tires first though
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