what if you dedicated $2,000
 

So its just a random thought to see what route people would go. Keep in mind try to stay N/A, already have coldair, midpipe, tune(93/E85) and only looking for power mods. Which brand+mod would you go with to maximize performance at the same time getting the most out of your money. budget is $2,000 Go!

Not really much else you could do in terms of power and keeping it N/A. Complete the exhaust, JDL header, frontpipe, overpipe.

I know you said you only want power mods, but in terms of bang for buck, tires or LCA could help you accelerate faster and be under that budget.

tires would be the best in my opinion. but if you really just want power for 2k pretty much your best bet is finishing your exhaust. borla header and nameless catback is my fav setup at the moment; nice boxer rumble.

sorry that kinda just repeats what the person above me just said haha

if you want performance not power, strut bars! front and back.

i should have been more detailed..i have some suspension, tire, rim, and appereance mods that im going to keep seperate from the money im willing to spend on power mods. Right now i was thinking complete exhaust, headers, pulleys. Just wondering what brands/mod would people consider given the oppurtunity. Right now im thinking works resonated exhale ab $349... perrins overpipe 305 if it fits the midpipe(ill check on that when i get a chance..either p&l or rev works header...but im sure ill have money left over for me

You'll have money left over for sure. Take a look at a FA20 intake, that should give you just enough for a Unichip or a Visconti tune if you can find someone who already has a cable. THAT will give you a lot of HP for $2000. You basically can't get even close to 200 whp without a good tune.

I wanted pulleys at first but now I'm hesitant because many people have had dealers tell them not to do that if they want to keep warranty. Maybe a catless front pipe to go with your overpipe? I got a catted Invidia one.

JDL header, Overpipe, Frontpipe. $1600 and a re-tune. Done.

Save it for a FI upgrade :-D

I had 2k dedicated: had intake already. I went headers back + tune. no regrets.

How bout final drive change, should give you the acceleration if you don't mind losing top end

Ill wait for Cam's to be release

i was actually thinking of doing that..i dont mind losing top end at all because im not going to see numbers of 120+ very often... so
works resonated 350
perrin or nameless over pipe 300-350
rev works or p&l header 599-799
final drive 749
total 2250 maybe less if i get the right deals
pair these with my coldair, midpipe, e85..retune im hoping for more than 200 on a dynojet or 180 on a mustage/dynodynamics

If it was me, I would go this route. Your already half way to the Vortech kit or FBM turbo kit. Otherwise, headers for sure and a re-tune.

i wish i had the money to do that but i have to keep in mind that a turbo is about $4500-5500 then add installation which is another $1000+ then add clutch...just comes out to more than planned..im more of a looks person so i rather do a little bi of everything to my car...suspension, tires, rims, power, appereance, music, navi

Your right, it can add up. I would stick with the header option then. I have the RevWorks UEL ordered and should be here by this month. I will let you know how that thing feels.

Do some exhaust work. I would love to have $2000 for UEL header and other components of the exhaust.

Nameless Header, Retune, Tires/Wheels

Headers and a front pipe and over pipe. Will give you the best gains

lightweight flywheel? I know it's not power related. Also carbon fiber drive shaft? Make the power you currently have work less ;)

What he said, light weight your drive trains rotational mass.

here's what I would do with two thousand buckz

Lightweight pulley kit($300-$350)
Nameless Header ($???)
Nameless frontpipe/overpipe combo + cat/helmholtz ($500+/-)

Misc: Lightweight flywheel, future intake manifold(I know there's hidden power under there), maybe a throttle body.

Wait for nameless chatted header?

Coilovers! Probably the RS*R sport-i and with the left over I'd get Whiteline subframe bushings.

Handling > hp
:cool:

You are going to get the most power out of a header and e85 tune...so like others said, full exhaust/e85.

I plan on doing an e85 tune and header, and just my ARK dts catback. Don't want it to be stupid loud.

White racing strip down center of car will add +20 hp and then add neon lights to make under glow. The glow will make look like your burning up the pavement. Last but not least a huge awkward looking wing on the back to keep your ass end on the ground!!!

$2k not a bad way to spend on a ride!!!

Sorry was watching the original Fast and Furious then read this post.

What about brakes, or suspension (Coilovers, or shocks springs and swaybars)

To hell with the white stripe

:lol:

lol forgot about the painted calipers!!:bow: