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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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Best Mod for around $500?

Hey whats up guys. I have had my 04' mt coupe for over 2 years. Finally, im thinking about doing some mod to it. I just put on some new KDW tires on there so the feel is nice. I was leaning maybe toward some Stillen Swaybars? What I really want though is anysort of engine mod that would give me the best HP or engine response for around $500 to spend. I have been reading a fair amount but want a "if it was me, what would i buy". Help me get the best bang for my buck plz
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:59 AM
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imo id get a intake and a spacer intake depending on what you get aroudn 200 to 300 and a spacer up aroudn 300 so that be around 500, but thats just me
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 04:31 AM
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WHat kind of performace HP and feel do u get from that setup? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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spacer, sway bars, z-tube
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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A hot looking model escort in your passenger seat for one night.. lolz..
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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CAI, moterdyne spacer,
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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I was actually thinking about getting the Stillen Cold Air setup/ with the Ztube, what do u guys think? Its about $24o on their site. Mrev and spacers, i have read up on them but since I have a 04' non Rev engine i heard there are specific ones...Which would suit me best for my 04? How about those Crawford Cast Plenum or the Kinetix one? Hmm im getting excited =P
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeMan
spacer, sway bars, z-tube
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Can u guys send a link to the spacers that would be best for my 04 MT
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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A Z-tube and a K&N filter will work just as good as a Stillen cold air . A plenum spacer may lean out the Drivers side of the motor to much with out sending in the ECU to TN to have it flashed . ANd thats another $500.00
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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I already have a drop in K&N filter that replaced the Stock one, i just need the Z-Tube. I heard that the Injen cold air has some really nice sounds to it but also alot of complaints. I guess its all the vibrating from the length of the pipe?

Anyhow, i migh just clean my K&N Filter and get the stillen Ztube for around $50. Still taking advice if you guys got some =)
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeMan
spacer, sway bars, z-tube
+2, No need for an intake.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Yeah no need for an intake unless you just want to change the sound... and a Z-tube accomplishes that cheaply.

Swaybars are a great bang for the buck suspension mod.

Either a spacer or MREV2 is a nice bang for the buck engine mod. Wouldn't do both though (unless you plan on getting a tune) since the combination tends to run lean on non-revup engines. IF you do MREV2 find out if there is still a core return on it. I was able to send my old lower collector back for a $222 dollar core refund so final price was $122 or something like that.

Just my 2 yen.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Stillen sway bars and the Motordyne MREV2 would be excellent additions to your G.
 
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