joshjwc9
Active Member
Yes, definitely figure out what you want to do with the car. If you dream is to supercharge it, don't go with 4.10's do 3.73's or 3.90's. If you just want to keep it a DD and don't do highway driving at all go with 4.10's.
Exhaust is just subjective to what sound you like. I've had 4 different on my car. Stock, Flowmasters, SLP Powerflo and Magnapacks. Each has their own sound paired with a ORX. I loved the Powerflo until they passed away in a manhole accident and I picked up Magnapacks, if you like the straight through sound, Magnapacks are amazing!
Definitely get FLSFC's. Stiffen the car up alot and improves handling. Depending where you drive lowering springs and shocks definitely help the ride and look of your car. Eibach sells one for those who don't want a too rough ride and others like Steeda and H&R really give you the slammed look. Shock wise there are several choices. KYB is good for a cheap OEM replacement that can handle lowering spring increased rates, then Bilstein, Koni and Tokico sell more performance ones with several being adjustable. Definitely go with MM CC plates if you install lowering springs to keep your alignment in spec.
From there, engine and power mods are depending on what you want to do. If I did it all over again I'd focus on exhaust, suspension, supercharger, then wheels/tires. But, taking my car from bone stock to 380rwhp/378ftlbs with the Vortech it was fun gauging each modification after every mod.
Just remember it's your car and enjoy it. Don't let the critics get to you, they probably drive something slower..
Exhaust is just subjective to what sound you like. I've had 4 different on my car. Stock, Flowmasters, SLP Powerflo and Magnapacks. Each has their own sound paired with a ORX. I loved the Powerflo until they passed away in a manhole accident and I picked up Magnapacks, if you like the straight through sound, Magnapacks are amazing!
Definitely get FLSFC's. Stiffen the car up alot and improves handling. Depending where you drive lowering springs and shocks definitely help the ride and look of your car. Eibach sells one for those who don't want a too rough ride and others like Steeda and H&R really give you the slammed look. Shock wise there are several choices. KYB is good for a cheap OEM replacement that can handle lowering spring increased rates, then Bilstein, Koni and Tokico sell more performance ones with several being adjustable. Definitely go with MM CC plates if you install lowering springs to keep your alignment in spec.
From there, engine and power mods are depending on what you want to do. If I did it all over again I'd focus on exhaust, suspension, supercharger, then wheels/tires. But, taking my car from bone stock to 380rwhp/378ftlbs with the Vortech it was fun gauging each modification after every mod.
Just remember it's your car and enjoy it. Don't let the critics get to you, they probably drive something slower..