What should I do with my $$

SmokeyDP · 06-14-2001, 10:37 AM

I have around $400-$500 to spend on my car. I was thinking a Hi-Flow X-pipe with 2 new O2 sensors. A heat sheild fell off my stock h-pipe the other day and the o2 sensors are still stock(94K miles). The suspension is also stock. I could get some new shocks, struts and bushings. Or I could also get some gears(3.55's), or even a strut tower brace. This car is my daily driver.

What do you guys think I should do?

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1992 GT 5.0L Convertible
BBK Shorties, Flowmasters, Super Chip, Mass Air, Under Drive Pullies, Hurst Shifter, Duck Tape
AIM: SmokeyDP

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Smokedawg · 06-14-2001, 11:03 AM

I would say subframe connectors would help since its a convertible.. Then go with a new h-pipe(or x-pipe). Then go for 3:73 gears...

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del, rear seat del.

the bandit · 06-14-2001, 02:10 PM

yea go with the 3.73's and an intake if possible, change out that stock one if you still have it.

SmokeyDP · 06-14-2001, 03:28 PM

What brand X-pipe w/ cats should I go with and where should I get it from? Also, what place has the cheapest o2 sensors (these are what I am leaning twords)

List of Mods:
K
130A alternator
Flowmasters
BBK Shorties
BBK Pullies
Superchip
Shifter

Everything else is stock(94K miles)

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Smokedawg · 06-14-2001, 03:42 PM

Summit sells X-pipes fairly cheap. I bought my O2 sensors from Napa for damn close to 50 bucks EACH..I couldnt hardly believe they were they expensive..

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del, rear seat del.

Thad · 06-15-2001, 10:17 PM

Go for either the subframe connectors or the h-pipe first or hold off until you can do both. They both will give you dramatic results for the $$.

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90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.

06-14-2001, 10:37 AM	#1
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	What should I do with my $$ I have around $400-$500 to spend on my car. I was thinking a Hi-Flow X-pipe with 2 new O2 sensors. A heat sheild fell off my stock h-pipe the other day and the o2 sensors are still stock(94K miles). The suspension is also stock. I could get some new shocks, struts and bushings. Or I could also get some gears(3.55's), or even a strut tower brace. This car is my daily driver. What do you guys think I should do? ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties, Flowmasters, Super Chip, Mass Air, Under Drive Pullies, Hurst Shifter, Duck Tape AIM: SmokeyDP [This message has been edited by SmokeyDP (edited 06-14-2001).]

06-14-2001, 11:03 AM	#2
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	I would say subframe connectors would help since its a convertible.. Then go with a new h-pipe(or x-pipe). Then go for 3:73 gears... ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del, rear seat del.

06-14-2001, 02:10 PM	#3
the bandit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Posts: 121	yea go with the 3.73's and an intake if possible, change out that stock one if you still have it.

06-14-2001, 03:28 PM	#4
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	What brand X-pipe w/ cats should I go with and where should I get it from? Also, what place has the cheapest o2 sensors (these are what I am leaning twords) List of Mods: K 130A alternator Flowmasters BBK Shorties BBK Pullies Superchip Shifter Everything else is stock(94K miles) [This message has been edited by SmokeyDP (edited 06-14-2001).]

06-14-2001, 03:42 PM	#5
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	Summit sells X-pipes fairly cheap. I bought my O2 sensors from Napa for damn close to 50 bucks EACH..I couldnt hardly believe they were they expensive.. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del, rear seat del.

06-15-2001, 10:17 PM	#6
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Go for either the subframe connectors or the h-pipe first or hold off until you can do both. They both will give you dramatic results for the $$. ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.