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[ninethreecoupe]

i haven't gotten to any mods because i just got a job but now that i got some money what would be the best way to start off improving performance. i was looking at maybe a good cold air intake and exhaust. ive read mixed experiences with getting online and ebay exhausts so are they good quality or should i go to a shop to find somethin? thanks

[stretch JDM]

IMO.start off with a 2.25 piping, look into the option2 cold air intake , slap a k/n filter on ,not too costly muffler and you have a good start.then move focus toward a cam upgrade,header, and a good e.c.u..

[ninethreecoupe]

IMO.start off with a 2.25 piping, look into the option2 cold air intake , slap a k/n filter on ,not too costly muffler and you have a good start.then move focus toward a cam upgrade,header, and a good e.c.u..

appreciate it. would it be better to start with a muffler or a catback exhaust system? and is a short ram better than the longer cold air?

[ihaspotato]

appreciate it. would it be better to start with a muffler or a catback exhaust system? and is a short ram better than the longer cold air?

i wouldn't waste the money on just a muffler, i'd go full cat-back.

as far as the intake, its kinda your preference. theres pros and cons to both. Short ram stays in engine bay where the most the heat is, but cold air goes in the fender/bumper, but can get soaked in the rain or snow and really screw things up. personally i'd do a short ram with K&N con filter and a bisimoto intake manifold gasket ( http://www.bisimoto.com/sport-compac...intake-gaskets )

[ninethreecoupe]

alright thanks

[Losiracer2]

I would think the intake would be a good place to start. Its cheaper than a proper catback exhaust and makes the most noticeable gains for the cost. Plus it sounds cool! haha

[ninethreecoupe]

are k/n filters one of the better filters or is it one thats kinda like the more bang for your buck type thing.

[vtecfanatic]

yes k&n is one of the better filters.
but theres plenty of options.
aem is good as well.
a couple other good brands out there as well.

[Cobalt]

If I remember right K&N is an oiled filter... for simplicity I perfer a dry filter, I have a AEM Dry filter on my CB.

Sidenote: whoever said that was the best bang for the buck... I dissagree, a 68mm TB or 8.5lb flywheel would be much better spent. Even the h23/f22a6 intake mani with a doublestack would be much better than an intake and if you are attempting to be sleeper these mods arent easily detectable at a glance.

[ninethreecoupe]

that was me askin if it was. this is a noob question...i get that lighter is always better but ive never figured out what the flywheel is for?

[markrutherford]

Go with the K&N for sure

[93blackcb7]

ebay stuff is good just get the stuff that says top seller and yea i would go with a full exhaust headers and air intake that the best stuff to start off with and then coilovers if yiou want it lowered

[Cobalt]

that was me askin if it was. this is a noob question...i get that lighter is always better but ive never figured out what the flywheel is for?

The flywheel is inside the transmission, a flywheel has two purposes, one to connect to the starter and start the car, the other to transfer power from the engine to the tranny by clamping a clutch to it. The stock flywheel is based off inertia it weighs 21lbs. The 8.5/11lb flywheels are based off of freeing up rev's so you can reach the powerband quicker. When going up a hill at a low rpm you will want the stock one, for any spirited driving you will want a lighter one.

[Old School]

what would be the best way to start off improving performance.

Get the brake system in top working order.

Get the suspension in top working order.

Get good rubber.

Diagnose engine / transmission condition and repair any faults.

Diagnose the rest of the chassis and return to top working order.

Get to this point and should be very happy with performance.

H22, Turbo, N02, Hot Bitches, ???

Want to go further spend some money or...........

If not get a late model Mustang or much better choice a NSX.

[Cobalt]

If not get a late model Mustang

FAIL!

The only way to make it fast/reliable is to put a Chevy driveline in it.