How important is a stereo?

smokedchevy · 07-23-2001, 02:19 AM

Here's the scoop. I finally scraped together $600 dollars in my stang account. It boiled down to an intake or stereo. I went and bought the stereo. I've been driving around for 1 1/2 years without any sort of a stereo saving for a blower. Literally nothing. No tape deck no c.d player, just me and my flowmasters. I figured it was time,and I got a really good deal. A pioneer premier head unit, 4 speakers, an amp, bass tube, amp kit and face plate for $600. Sounds killer. I just can't help but think I might have been able to free up 20 horses with $600. How important is a stereo you guys?

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92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

Mercury · 07-23-2001, 02:30 AM

My stereo in my 64 1/2 Diane, croaked 3 years back, and I have yet still to try to fix it.

In my 2000 GT, I can count the number of times I've turned the stereo on with only the finger on my hands.

Stereo's arent to important to me, but that diffres from person to person.

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax
64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

Skyman · 07-23-2001, 02:47 AM

They are important. My cars gettin so loud I can hardly hear the stereo over the exhaust anymore though.

A worthwhile investment, as you got a good deal also! It'll make you enjoy your car even more now.

Tunes and a blower nice combo.

I will sell my Edelbrock Intake if you want to buy it.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
1.69 60'

Old Guy with 87 GT · 07-23-2001, 05:14 AM

very important....my cars older and makes lots of strange noises.....it's easyer to make the stereo louder then it is to track down all the strange noises

actually i love music ...so a stereo is very important....i don't need a real fancy one just one that goes really loud and sounds good.....thers nothing like pulling up next to a ricer thats got nothing but bass from a rap song pouring out of it and finding an old rock song and just plain old drowning him out.....then when he gets mad and takes off it's even better when you can blow past him and make him look slow too....nothing against ricers or rap ....i just like my rock music and would rather hear it when i'm at an intersection.....enstead of just the base from some kid who thinks base makes him look cool

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old guy with 87 gt....well not so old guy
87gt,T top -155,000 on odometer-mods-2 1/2 ex,cold air(home made),adj.clutch 5.0 shifter,kyb shocks,and a stereo that can overcome the wind noise at 100 mph with the T tops off(he he)......also got/78,6banger,mustang/80 capri(future project)

95mustanggt · 07-23-2001, 09:03 AM

I guess a basic stereo is something every car should have. Although I think I've listened to 2 songs since I've moved to texas!

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1995 Mustang GT

Stang Runner · 07-23-2001, 08:01 PM

Well I have a Nice stereo in my stang I just got a free 1000W amp I not sure if it works I cant put it in my car my 500W all most kills the car with the lights on. I all most dont use my nice stereo becuase My daily drive has not a stereo in it for about 4 years, I dont miss it to much now. Well I think I will get a new car this year and I will get one with a CD player in it.

smokedchevy · 07-24-2001, 02:05 AM

Hey Sky, is it the performer or the performer rpm? And how much do you want?

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92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

HiFlow5 0 · 07-24-2001, 04:47 AM

before i got my stang i use to be real big into stereo's. but now i've been more concerned with making my car faster and such. but i still think a stereo is very important. like when a ricer with a fart pipe comes up next to u, u can drown out that lawnmower noise!

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89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims
MY89GT

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69fastback · 07-24-2001, 07:59 AM

I think a stero is important but not in my mustang. The mustang came with just an am and one speaker. These are ofcourse long gone and will never return. I refuse to put any kind of stero in it and never will. Now on the other had. I could never drive my truck without a stero. Right now it just has the factory stereo but it will get upgraded as time goes on. I don't need anything loud just something that sounds good.

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69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods.
97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III
BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN.
Objects in the mirror are about to disappear...
QUICKLY!!!!!!

jonnyk · 07-24-2001, 12:21 PM

Well considering I've spent about $3000CDN ($2000US) on stereo, I'd say it's important. For the amount of driving I do, and the amount I like music, tunes are important and I can't stand the sound of crappy systems. That's why I went out and did it right. When I consider the fact that I could have afforded heads, an intake, and a cam for the same money, it kind of sheds some light on the situation but I think all in all I'm happier right now.

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'91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5
Best ET: 14.593 Best MPH: 95.72 (75°, 75% hum., 2200')
1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

silver_pilate · 07-24-2001, 01:08 PM

Dang....$2000 on stereo...if I only had that much money to blow.

I guess if it came down to it, I would go for performance. To me, that's the essential. The stereo is just an added pleasure.

Don't get me wrong, I love the tight setups some guys have with the high dollar components and installs, but I'll stick to the essentials. A good head unit (Alpine CDE7831), a decent set of components (6 stock Ford speakers...they actually do a pretty good job), and a quality sub and amp (Aura Force 10" with a matching amp).

All told, I spent about maybe $400 over several years on stereo stuff.

The last bit of this ramble I guess would be, reguardless of your setup, you've got to have a decent sub. They add sooo much depth and substance to your music that I don't think I could go without one.

--nathan

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--silver_pilate

'91 GT, Built 306, Wolverine 1087 cam, ported Windsor Jr. Irons, and all the goodies...click the link to the left to see a full list of my mods...

Tried and True 302 Being Built to Outrun You! heh heh heh...
--Texas Panhandle--
Check out my site

btr · 07-24-2001, 01:25 PM

Don't overdo it. You'll just go deaf.

mikew88gt · 07-24-2001, 07:47 PM

I have an aluminum plate where my stereo used to be for a few good reasons. First of all I've done a lot with my car and I'm a paranoid person. Always listening to see if there's a new noise that shouldn't be there like an exhaust leak, knock, squeak...you get the idea. Second, the radio stations around here suck. I don't like classic rock or country and most everything in between is a waste. Most radio stations play the same 40 songs over and over again anyhow. The third reason is the roads around here are to bumpy for a cd player. I've had some before and they get beat up in 2 years. And when I do buy a cd for 12-14 bucks I end up liking 2 songs which I soon get tired of. So I'm turning into a cranky oldman in that respect but I'd rather spend the money on speed parts which I don't get tired of.

mustangII460 · 07-24-2001, 08:31 PM

Stereo,umm. I remember seeing mine somewhere in the basement about 7 years ago.

When you get older you tend to go a little crazy.

The voices in my head keep me entertained

Mercury · 07-25-2001, 12:54 AM

MachII 460, aint that the truth. If I have my stereo going, its harder to hear me talk to myself.

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax
64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

lx mike · 07-25-2001, 07:41 AM

Stereo isn't important to me, as long as i can hear what i have i am ok with that. would rather hear the sweet tunes from my tailpipes!

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93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.

Cindy · 07-25-2001, 08:26 AM

If you cant hear the radio over your car, then i would suggest you get rid of it. I swore i would never get rid of my a/c and radio. And i gutted it all a few months ago.

I say "go" to the stereo.

Cindy Crawford

joe4speed · 07-25-2001, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by btr:
Don't overdo it. You'll just go deaf.

Huh? What? Eh?

I have about 1500.00 in mine, but I think it's all the hard rock concerts that I have gone to that screw my hearing!

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
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Skyman · 07-26-2001, 03:34 AM

Its the Performer. Currently its on my car. I would take 300-350 for it.

I have a custom made ported speaker box for the hatch back with 2 12" rockford fosgate speakers in it. Its really nice, and sounded great with a 150watt amp, but it no longer fits with my roll cage. If anyones isnterested.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
1.69 60'

red82gt · 07-26-2001, 01:53 PM

With my electric fuel pump and the fact my car doesn't have a lot of sound deadening, I'll take the stereo. I don't think I could do a 4 hour drive without a stereo. Just a head unit, mids and tweets up front, a set of mids and tweets on a plate where the stock 6x8's were and 1 12" kicker sub with a 40Wx4 Kicker amp gets the job done for me.

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GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

07-23-2001, 02:19 AM	#1
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	How important is a stereo? Here's the scoop. I finally scraped together $600 dollars in my stang account. It boiled down to an intake or stereo. I went and bought the stereo. I've been driving around for 1 1/2 years without any sort of a stereo saving for a blower. Literally nothing. No tape deck no c.d player, just me and my flowmasters. I figured it was time,and I got a really good deal. A pioneer premier head unit, 4 speakers, an amp, bass tube, amp kit and face plate for $600. Sounds killer. I just can't help but think I might have been able to free up 20 horses with $600. How important is a stereo you guys? ------------------ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

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07-23-2001, 02:30 AM	#2
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	My stereo in my 64 1/2 Diane, croaked 3 years back, and I have yet still to try to fix it. In my 2000 GT, I can count the number of times I've turned the stereo on with only the finger on my hands. Stereo's arent to important to me, but that diffres from person to person. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

07-23-2001, 02:47 AM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	They are important. My cars gettin so loud I can hardly hear the stereo over the exhaust anymore though. A worthwhile investment, as you got a good deal also! It'll make you enjoy your car even more now. Tunes and a blower nice combo. I will sell my Edelbrock Intake if you want to buy it. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor 1.69 60'

07-23-2001, 05:14 AM	#4
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	very important....my cars older and makes lots of strange noises.....it's easyer to make the stereo louder then it is to track down all the strange noises actually i love music ...so a stereo is very important....i don't need a real fancy one just one that goes really loud and sounds good.....thers nothing like pulling up next to a ricer thats got nothing but bass from a rap song pouring out of it and finding an old rock song and just plain old drowning him out.....then when he gets mad and takes off it's even better when you can blow past him and make him look slow too....nothing against ricers or rap ....i just like my rock music and would rather hear it when i'm at an intersection.....enstead of just the base from some kid who thinks base makes him look cool ------------------ old guy with 87 gt....well not so old guy 87gt,T top -155,000 on odometer-mods-2 1/2 ex,cold air(home made),adj.clutch 5.0 shifter,kyb shocks,and a stereo that can overcome the wind noise at 100 mph with the T tops off(he he)......also got/78,6banger,mustang/80 capri(future project)

07-23-2001, 09:03 AM	#5
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I guess a basic stereo is something every car should have. Although I think I've listened to 2 songs since I've moved to texas! ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

07-23-2001, 08:01 PM	#6
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Well I have a Nice stereo in my stang I just got a free 1000W amp I not sure if it works I cant put it in my car my 500W all most kills the car with the lights on. I all most dont use my nice stereo becuase My daily drive has not a stereo in it for about 4 years, I dont miss it to much now. Well I think I will get a new car this year and I will get one with a CD player in it.

07-24-2001, 02:05 AM	#7
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Hey Sky, is it the performer or the performer rpm? And how much do you want? ------------------ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

07-24-2001, 04:47 AM	#8
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	before i got my stang i use to be real big into stereo's. but now i've been more concerned with making my car faster and such. but i still think a stereo is very important. like when a ricer with a fart pipe comes up next to u, u can drown out that lawnmower noise! ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims MY89GT [This message has been edited by HiFlow5 0 (edited 07-24-2001).]

07-24-2001, 07:59 AM	#9
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	I think a stero is important but not in my mustang. The mustang came with just an am and one speaker. These are ofcourse long gone and will never return. I refuse to put any kind of stero in it and never will. Now on the other had. I could never drive my truck without a stero. Right now it just has the factory stereo but it will get upgraded as time goes on. I don't need anything loud just something that sounds good. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

07-24-2001, 12:21 PM	#10
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Well considering I've spent about $3000CDN ($2000US) on stereo, I'd say it's important. For the amount of driving I do, and the amount I like music, tunes are important and I can't stand the sound of crappy systems. That's why I went out and did it right. When I consider the fact that I could have afforded heads, an intake, and a cam for the same money, it kind of sheds some light on the situation but I think all in all I'm happier right now. ------------------ '91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5 Best ET: 14.593 Best MPH: 95.72 (75°, 75% hum., 2200') 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

07-24-2001, 01:08 PM	#11
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Dang....$2000 on stereo...if I only had that much money to blow. I guess if it came down to it, I would go for performance. To me, that's the essential. The stereo is just an added pleasure. Don't get me wrong, I love the tight setups some guys have with the high dollar components and installs, but I'll stick to the essentials. A good head unit (Alpine CDE7831), a decent set of components (6 stock Ford speakers...they actually do a pretty good job), and a quality sub and amp (Aura Force 10" with a matching amp). All told, I spent about maybe $400 over several years on stereo stuff. The last bit of this ramble I guess would be, reguardless of your setup, you've got to have a decent sub. They add sooo much depth and substance to your music that I don't think I could go without one. --nathan ------------------ --silver_pilate '91 GT, Built 306, Wolverine 1087 cam, ported Windsor Jr. Irons, and all the goodies...click the link to the left to see a full list of my mods... Tried and True 302 Being Built to Outrun You! heh heh heh... --Texas Panhandle-- Check out my site

07-24-2001, 01:25 PM	#12
btr Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Mandan, ND USA Posts: 184	Don't overdo it. You'll just go deaf.

07-24-2001, 07:47 PM	#13
mikew88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York State Posts: 242	I have an aluminum plate where my stereo used to be for a few good reasons. First of all I've done a lot with my car and I'm a paranoid person. Always listening to see if there's a new noise that shouldn't be there like an exhaust leak, knock, squeak...you get the idea. Second, the radio stations around here suck. I don't like classic rock or country and most everything in between is a waste. Most radio stations play the same 40 songs over and over again anyhow. The third reason is the roads around here are to bumpy for a cd player. I've had some before and they get beat up in 2 years. And when I do buy a cd for 12-14 bucks I end up liking 2 songs which I soon get tired of. So I'm turning into a cranky oldman in that respect but I'd rather spend the money on speed parts which I don't get tired of.

07-24-2001, 08:31 PM	#14
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Stereo,umm. I remember seeing mine somewhere in the basement about 7 years ago. When you get older you tend to go a little crazy. The voices in my head keep me entertained

07-25-2001, 12:54 AM	#15
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	MachII 460, aint that the truth. If I have my stereo going, its harder to hear me talk to myself. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

07-25-2001, 07:41 AM	#16
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Stereo isn't important to me, as long as i can hear what i have i am ok with that. would rather hear the sweet tunes from my tailpipes! ------------------ 93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.

07-25-2001, 08:26 AM	#17
Cindy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: South Florida Posts: 93	If you cant hear the radio over your car, then i would suggest you get rid of it. I swore i would never get rid of my a/c and radio. And i gutted it all a few months ago. I say "go" to the stereo. Cindy Crawford

07-26-2001, 03:34 AM	#19
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Its the Performer. Currently its on my car. I would take 300-350 for it. I have a custom made ported speaker box for the hatch back with 2 12" rockford fosgate speakers in it. Its really nice, and sounded great with a 150watt amp, but it no longer fits with my roll cage. If anyones isnterested. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor 1.69 60'

07-26-2001, 01:53 PM	#20
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	With my electric fuel pump and the fact my car doesn't have a lot of sound deadening, I'll take the stereo. I don't think I could do a 4 hour drive without a stereo. Just a head unit, mids and tweets up front, a set of mids and tweets on a plate where the stock 6x8's were and 1 12" kicker sub with a 40Wx4 Kicker amp gets the job done for me. ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!