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Old 07-17-2006, 07:00 PM
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I just added a new high flow exhaust and custom K&N intake now im looking for the next step. Where should i go from here?
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NA or SC?
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N/A Series 2
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I'd say something simple like rockers. If you want to dig in, do a cam. I believe cam'* run around $300 from Intense-Racing or ZZP. Ported exhaust manifolds, High flow/compression heads, if you want to go that route. A high velocity intake insert. Just a few options.
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all this is going to run around what price range? im thinking 1500?
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Did you do both a high flow cat and muffler? Might want to get a 180* thermostat.
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lacking the cat. or just take a broom handle to it? Lolz.
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Oops. Forgot, you could also get a custom PCM tune from Intense. Also, don't rod the cat out, that'* illegal. A high flow cat from magnaflow will help though. The part number can probably be found if you search for it. Also, you could put on an underdrive water pump pulley.
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lacking the cat. or just take a broom handle to it? Lolz.
WOULD NOT suggest that unless you don't have to run through emmisions. Even so, it can be a HUGE fine. Get a high flow magnaflow cat.
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Lol, was just kidding man but none the less i would do it the legal way


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