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Old 09-03-2007, 02:25 PM
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Anyone got any ideas for a mod i can do today for under $50.00?
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Old 09-03-2007, 02:27 PM
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K&N drop in filter...

Clear corners...

180* Stat....


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Edit* saw the sig for the K&N lol
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Old 09-03-2007, 02:30 PM
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i like the 180 stat idea....keep em comin
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Old 09-03-2007, 02:31 PM
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when was the last time you did a nice full coolant flush... could do that as well with the 180* stat and that will be close to $50...
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x2.. get that DEX out of there if you haven't

get the 180* stat & gasket
2 gallons of prestone yellow coollant
prestone flush kit

that should total around $40
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sounds like a plan to me thanks everyone
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its a little late now, but High speed fan override?

that was my plan, but I visited friends over the weekend and i got back late night to fine i had to get up at 6:00 this morning to go do masonry work with my dad on a side job...so much for it being a holiday...
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how do you put in a 180 stat???
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fill up the tank
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fill up the tank
well im not sure that would count as a mod, but you could put ultra/premium in and it could count
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