Go back to previous topic
Forum namePerformance/Engine
Topic subjectwhat should i do with $500?
Topic URLhttps://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=i5&topic_id=15293
15293, what should i do with $500?
Posted by kelsted, Feb-20-02 07:34 AM
I'm getting $500 as my tax return, and I want to spend it all on stuff to make my car faster. My engine is all stock. What should I buy? I want to get the most mods for my money. I have been told to get an intake, but is there much of a difference between a regualr intake and a cold air intake? I know i'll probably get one of those but what else should i get? please name the brand and part.

thanks.
15294, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by Michael_97RS, Feb-20-02 07:42 AM
If you are mechanically inclined adwill do all the installatoin yourself...

Cold Air Inake - $200 (love my Injen)
Underdrive Pulley - $160 (Howell Automotive AFX)
Used Throttle Body - $50 (wherever you can get one)
Bore TB to 55mm - $100 (send to Howell Automotive)

And after this get your exhaust fowing better ($50-$75 for a GS-T muffler or get a 2.5" cat-back)


"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein



Michael J. Kulaga
e-mail: Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com aol IM: MJKulga
http://highlander.dsmpower.com/

Injen CAI, 55mm TB, Hooker 4-1 Stepped Header, GS-T Muffler, AFX UDP, S-AFC, 8.5mm Magnecor Wires, Crane Fireball HI-6DI2, SS Clutch Line, NRG Susp. Motor Mount Ins., FU/RU/RL STBs, TSW Blade 17x7.5, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 215/45ZR-17. Front KVR Cross-Drilled Rotors & Carbon Fiber Pads

To Be Installed: Ported/Polished Intake Manifold 1/2, Rear disc brake conversion kit w/, Rear KVR Cross Drilled Rotors & Carbon Fiber Kevlar Pads, SS Brake Lines
15295, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by Fast420A, Feb-20-02 08:27 AM
Underdrive pulley from A/FX. $150 at www.PTuning.com withfree shipping and the 2gnt discount by using this link:
http://www.ptuning.com/html/discount_code.cfm?clubid=pt2gnt

Cold Air Intake on Ebay, $100 - $200
Universal Muffler $100 - $200 plus $50 - $100 custom catback piping from a muffler shop.

________________________________________________________________________________________
current status - No 3rd Gear synchro


http://hometown.aol.com/ohshootuhh/
www.Fast420A.com


15296, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by bebe1405, Feb-20-02 08:30 AM
get an aem cold air intake. they are the best in my opinion!!!!






-98 GS-
AEM Cold Air Intake; Ground Control Coilovers; APC Indiglos; Ingall Front/Rear Camber Kit; Gunmetal Wheels; Toyo Tires


http://www.geocities.com/bebe1405/index.html
15297, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by 9D9 MITSU RS, Feb-20-02 09:16 AM
invest it and turn it into a higher amount then go turbo. :P
15298, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by Breezio, Feb-20-02 12:19 PM
You guys get the same 5% discount at Ptuning as I do with my zx2 club thing.. hehe. That's too funny.
15299, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by xcasbonx, Feb-20-02 12:22 PM
save it man go for the turbo!


96ESi Mods
apex'i dunk exhaust
*more mods when i get the cash*
15300, RE: what should i do with $500?
Posted by Amish_Eclipse, Feb-20-02 01:06 PM
yeah dood put it in an envelope and stick it under the bed. every pay check take like 150 bucks and put it in the envelope. soon enough you'll have a turbo kit.
15301, If you what a AEM cold air intake for $199 ....
Posted by onefastgs, Feb-20-02 08:46 PM
go here for $199 AEM cold air intake
http://www.diabloautosports.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_296_25_80&products_id=1183&PHPSESSID=0bf4f8009df8c90e2a38514c3c4d4fdf

15302, RE: If you what a AEM cold air intake for $199 ....
Posted by soldier101, Feb-21-02 12:21 AM
our cars are slow unless you do one of two things, turbo, or nos, save the money, work hard, and go turbo baby yeah!
15303, RE: If you what a AEM cold air intake for $199 ....
Posted by kelsted, Feb-21-02 03:22 AM
Thanks for all the replies.
If I went ahead and bought the aem cold air intake, would I still have the use for it if I one day get a turbo?

I think I remember reading somewhere that once you get a turbo, the intake is useless. Is that true?



15304, RE: If you what a AEM cold air intake for $199 ....
Posted by Ludiclipse, Feb-21-02 03:51 AM
true but you shoule be able to sell it easily, you'll be surprised how long it takes to save up an extra 3 grand.
ludiclipse
96rs
janderhalter@hotmail.com
15305, RE: If you what a AEM cold air intake for $199 ....
Posted by xcasbonx, Feb-21-02 10:56 AM
best of luck with the saving man, it will be worth it.


96ESi Mods
apex'i dunk exhaust
*more mods when i get the cash*
15306, RE: If you what a AEM cold air intake for $199 ....
Posted by mitsuman, Feb-21-02 04:39 PM
save up. trust me . u dont want an intake you want a turbo. jes do the bpu and save save save. plz dont be inpatient. save. you will thnk me later. but if you reaalllyy need sumthin then intake is the way to go. i got my aem cold air for 50 bux + shipping. look around youl get a good deal. lates


"Proud to be, a 2gnt"


-mitsuman

Performance:
1. AEM cold air intake
1. NGK plugs

Ride:
1. motegi mr7 17'' wrapped
in yokohama A550v
235/45/17

Sound:
1. sony xplod cdxm620 deck
2. 2 10'' audiobahn subs
3. nice shiny audiobahn
amp

In room:
1. blitz front end(thnx 2
eclipse804)
2. H&R sport springs(thnx 2
eclipse804)

Fun mods:
1. "Nozzel mod" :)

Wanted:
1. to much ish to list... but a
boy can dream :)

coming very soon:
1. HRC STG 2
2. Greddy Power Extreme
3. Blits Super Sound BOV
4. HKS Turbo timer