Hi all,
Still working on my 2.2 2000 OHV I have rims. tires, Intake, spark plugs, cables, magnaflow exhaust.
KYB Struts, Stock springs, New pads, shoes and rotors
Working on front strut bar next
Just wondering on suggestions what upgrade would you consider next.
Please keep in mind I am still trying to hook this car up, with limited funds next mod I am willing to spend at least another $200-250
Thanks all
get different springs w/ the kyb struts. or save more and drop an ecotec engine in.
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my carDomain updated 11/5/07 I've got premium. Yes I do. I've got premium. How 'bout you?
If your Mechanically Inclined, Roller Rockers would give you a bit more power for 200 bucks.
Also, Headers, Hi flow Cat, P&P head with 1mm+ valves, Throttle body upgrade..... There is a lot to do!
What do you look for? If you want handling more than power, front and rear sway bars are a good investment, as well as a drop (not recommend on those struts though).
You didn't mention it, so I'm guessing you don't have one...get a pacesetter header.
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yeah I was thinking of getting some nice black pacesetter headers, Can anyone recommend a specific model of headers I want to make sure they fit and hoping it will go good with my magnaflow.
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Get the "coated" pasecetter. The painted rust bad.
Drop springs for sure. www.gravanatuning.com. No questions ask spring the extra cash for the coated Pacesetter. It'll look better and hold up a lot longer than the painted one.
A nice inexpensive up grade would be engine mount upper and lower. Also a trans mount. Can get them at turbotechracing.
MizzenMast wrote:yeah I was thinking of getting some nice black pacesetter headers, Can anyone recommend a specific model of headers I want to make sure they fit and hoping it will go good with my magnaflow.
Header, we only have one header. 1 Exhaust manifold=header. 2 exhaust manifolds=headers. If its not a v6, v8 or horizontally opposed 4cyl, it only has one header.
Thank you and have a nice day!
btw.... spark plugs arn't considered a mod... and what are these "cables" your talking about......
If I had everything you do and $200 to burn... I'de lower the car.
Silver Z wrote:MizzenMast wrote:yeah I was thinking of getting some nice black pacesetter headers, Can anyone recommend a specific model of headers I want to make sure they fit and hoping it will go good with my magnaflow.
Header, we only have one header. 1 Exhaust manifold=header. 2 exhaust manifolds=headers. If its not a v6, v8 or horizontally opposed 4cyl, it only has one header.
Thank you and have a nice day!
Wow, grammar-obsessive much...
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MizzenMast wrote:yeah I was thinking of getting some nice black pacesetter *headers*, Can anyone recommend a specific model of headers I want to make sure they fit and hoping it will go good with my magnaflow.
You have a V6 engine??? My car is only capable of a header.
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My Cavalier Burnt up :-(
Wil Ketchin wrote:MizzenMast wrote:yeah I was thinking of getting some nice black pacesetter *headers*, Can anyone recommend a specific model of headers I want to make sure they fit and hoping it will go good with my magnaflow.
You have a V6 engine??? My car is only capable of a header.
...... Wil ... when u first started out customizing your J body im assuming you knew EVERY thing right ???
This isnt the performance , boost, or tranny section on this forum where most of the poeple there have a vast knowledge of the parts needed for these cars ....
You think theres a reason why they called this one Newbies???
This community doesnt need any more ignorant pricks.
If you want to make fun of people who dont know what you do ????? ....Find a new forum to bash people in ....
If you want to make fun of people who maybe make a spelling mistake...... should we just site you as the new spellcheck prick for j body ???
Ether way grow up, cause the day will come when mr perfect (yourself) will not be so perfect and im sure your gonna love a similar responce
"This community doesnt need any more ignorant pricks.
If you want to make fun of people who dont know what you do ????? ....Find a new forum to bash people in ....
If you want to make fun of people who maybe make a spelling mistake...... should we just site you as the new spellcheck prick for j body ???
Ether way grow up, cause the day will come when mr perfect (yourself) will not be so perfect and im sure your gonna love a similar responce."
Amen Brother!
I'd go with the springs and/or upper and lower motor mounts.
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it also really depends on where you want to go with this whip .... for performace or show and shine ? or both ??? lean on one side and stick with it .....
i noticed that when i started to do performance and s/s i wasnt concentrating as much as i would have if i woulda stuck to just one feild ......
shocks seems to be the best bet for your buck @ the moment since your already riding on kyb's
whichever way you choose to go ....... remeber to never half a$$ it or think that you got a deal because its No Name branded .....
its a risk that i personally wont take since i value the work that i do and is to lazy to have to do it over again beauce i cheaped out on parts ...
do the research first b 4 buying anything ........ ask 5 people on here and in person if what you want to do is logical and a good idea all together
u'd seriouly be suprised with the answers these guys come up with and the Tallent that some have is truley amazing and astonishing
none the less .... its your car and you will do what u will to it ........just remeber that your the one driving it .... not us !
Rob Durrett wrote:Silver Z wrote:MizzenMast wrote:yeah I was thinking of getting some nice black pacesetter headers, Can anyone recommend a specific model of headers I want to make sure they fit and hoping it will go good with my magnaflow.
Header, we only have one header. 1 Exhaust manifold=header. 2 exhaust manifolds=headers. If its not a v6, v8 or horizontally opposed 4cyl, it only has one header.
Thank you and have a nice day!
Wow, grammar-obsessive much...
Juat goes to show that some people on the org can still speak proper english!
To OP, for that much cash in hand i would look into a sawybar or drop springs like it has been stated above.
I would lower it....BUT....and this is a HUGE BUT, like cottage cheese dimpled, underwear swallowing BUT....
if those KYB's are GR2's, DO NOT LOWER IT without replacing them with something made to handle a drop like the KYB AGX's, Tokico D-Specs, or Koni Yellows. More information on that can be found in the suspension forum....
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