Starter pack lol performance parts
What are some good starter performance parts for someone who is just starting out.... Mind you its an Auto but idc its my car just want your suggestions.....
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Suggestions
Search ghetto airbox mod or dyi short ram intake. Both are pretty much free also. Fog light rewire is also popular it isn't a performance upgrade though.
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NWP Spacers, GAB, Suspension mods. Thats basically it.
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:vqman:
Not again... OP, what amount of $$ are you looking to spend? That's the first question that needs answered...Then tell us what you want out of the car? What are you looking to do with it? Then we can help you better and point you in right direction..... Otherwise this is another vague thread, with vague question and random mod ideas thrown out.. :nod: |
Originally Posted by Blake2000
(Post 9002773)
What are some good starter performance parts for someone who is just starting out.... Mind you its an Auto but idc its my car just want your suggestions.....
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Another newbie
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Originally Posted by Quickywd01
(Post 9002822)
Auto trans needs synthetic fluid like amsoil to prevent getting burned up during sporty driving. Not just a drain and fill, you should replace all the fluid.There are like 10-14 quarts to do a compelete fluid exchange yourself through the hose under the hood; not mechanic "flush" using machine. Then you need a auto trans cooler to keep the fluid from getting ruined so get a b&m auto trans cooler. Then you need a auto trans valve body upgrade a.k.a. shift kit. I'll let the pro's give you some ideas for the motor since there is many "packages" you could do. Things work together to provide gains.
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Originally Posted by 2003MaximaMan
(Post 9002920)
+1 to tranny ups. It is unbelievable the untapped power left with the stock auto-tranny.
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TransGo HD2 kit
High stall TC(~2200 rpm) B&M transmission cooler 4x Polyurethane mounts |
What's the point of gutting the pre-cat?
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Originally Posted by Mateen995
(Post 9003848)
What's the point of gutting the pre-cat?
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Originally Posted by george__
(Post 9003849)
too poor to afford headers :gotme: |
Hmm, interesting...
Might do it as long as I don't get a CEL. Gotta do emissions testing in a couple months |
Originally Posted by Mateen995
(Post 9003852)
Hmm, interesting...
Might do it as long as I don't get a CEL Gotta do emissions testing in a couple months |
Originally Posted by george__
(Post 9003853)
Gutting can cause a cEL :|?
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Yes catalyst inefficiency, both banks (p0420 and p0430)... I got them now lol. U can do non foulers, o2 Sim or do like I do and keep a code reader in the car and check and erase when the light comes on lol. Gutted mine cuz bank one was completely fried. Nice sound, a decent enough power boost (compared to the bad cat). Non foulers are cheap enough but a pita, gonna get a custom y pipe made and put them in soon tho
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Just do the o2 sim.
Rears are uselesssssssssss |
Does anyone make short throw shifters for a 5th gen 5 speed
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Originally Posted by george__
(Post 9002926)
TransGo HD2 kit
High stall TC(~2200 rpm) B&M transmission cooler 4x Polyurethane mounts From what I've read, I'm not sure both a Shift kit and Trans Cooler are good together. I had originally planned for that pair, but some suggest that because the shift kit helps the transmission to stay cooler by allowing it to work differently than the stock smooth shifts, the transmission cooler might hinder it from reaching a good operating temperature. I can't give any real opinions on this since I personally have not installed either of these upgrades, but it's worth some more research if this is something you want to install. I have installed a CAI, and tomorrow a new 3" exhaust system on my auto. Really hoping to put the HD2 kit in within the next couple of months. Probably most excited for that, so I'd recommend it as an upgrade for sure. |
^^ Trans oil cooler is a good idea with the transgo kit. Your trans will not be running any cooler after the transgo mod, I promise. Trans cooler is very beneficial.
In fact, if you plan to whip it hard for extended periods like track or auto-x usage you def would NEED a trans cooler. |
Read some more because a automatic transmission cooler, such as the ones made by b and m have an internal thermostat so it doesn't start cooling until it warms up. :D
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B&m 70268
I have mine mounted near the underneath splash guard with zip ties >< |
Originally Posted by D.Stillwell
(Post 9005526)
^^ Trans oil cooler is a good idea with the transgo kit. Your trans will not be running any cooler after the transgo mod, I promise. Trans cooler is very beneficial.
In fact, if you plan to whip it hard for extended periods like track or auto-x usage you def would NEED a trans cooler.
Originally Posted by Quickywd01
Read some more because a automatic transmission cooler, such as the ones made by b and m have an internal thermostat so it doesn't start cooling until it warms up.
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HD kits make the tranny run cooler, less friction with quicker shifts. My tranny fluid temps stayed cooler by a few degrees after the VB mod.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
(Post 9005573)
HD kits make the tranny run cooler, less friction with quicker shifts. My tranny fluid temps stayed cooler by a few degrees after the VB mod.
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Originally Posted by Cotozic
(Post 9005575)
So would you recommend a cooler even if it stays a few degrees cooler with a kit?
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
(Post 9005573)
HD kits make the tranny run cooler, less friction with quicker shifts. My tranny fluid temps stayed cooler by a few degrees after the VB mod.
And are you talking regular driving or spirited and WOT? And for how long? |
Originally Posted by D.Stillwell
(Post 9005596)
Interesting, never noted the before/after difference in mine. But remember it being basically the same looking at it, might just be few degrees indeed, not much.
And are you talking regular driving or spirited and WOT? And for how long? It's till a good idea. I have yet to do it mainly because I don't autocross. |
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
(Post 9005604)
Spirited of course. It's till a good idea. I have yet to do it mainly because I don't autocross. Def doesnt hurt tho for when you do wanna go a lil wild :naughty: |
I would just recommend a good tune up. Often times most bang for your buck is regaining power instead of trying to add. Spark plugs, fuel filter, sea foam, injector cleaners, trans fluid are all good places to start. The couple free or nearly free mods are always fun too. GAB as mentioned as well as a grounding kit. From there I went straight to the suspension. Struts, mounts, bushings and lowering springs. I just picked up my 01 SE a few months ago and this is the route I went. FWIW.
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Originally Posted by Cotozic
(Post 9005490)
I'm planning to put the HD2 kit in my transmission, as I favor auto over manual.
From what I've read, I'm not sure both a Shift kit and Trans Cooler are good together. I had originally planned for that pair, but some suggest that because the shift kit helps the transmission to stay cooler by allowing it to work differently than the stock smooth shifts, the transmission cooler might hinder it from reaching a good operating temperature. I can't give any real opinions on this since I personally have not installed either of these upgrades, but it's worth some more research if this is something you want to install. I have installed a CAI, and tomorrow a new 3" exhaust system on my auto. Really hoping to put the HD2 kit in within the next couple of months. Probably most excited for that, so I'd recommend it as an upgrade for sure.
Originally Posted by D.Stillwell
(Post 9005526)
^^ Trans oil cooler is a good idea with the transgo kit. Your trans will not be running any cooler after the transgo mod, I promise. Trans cooler is very beneficial.
In fact, if you plan to whip it hard for extended periods like track or auto-x usage you def would NEED a trans cooler.
Originally Posted by Quickywd01
(Post 9005534)
Read some more because a automatic transmission cooler, such as the ones made by b and m have an internal thermostat so it doesn't start cooling until it warms up. :D
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Nothing performance based yet..... As far as money i don't really have a budget.i want to do small cosmetic work to it first to kind of personalize it i.e. headlights, tailights, side marker lights, fog lights All OEM or aftermarket it doesn't matter, no body kit, paint job, keyless entry, tint, Gold Drag Dr 19 rims, audio- new door speakers an maybe 12inch subs that's all that i want to do to it so far from that aspect of it
Originally Posted by D.Stillwell
(Post 9002814)
:vqman:
Not again... OP, what amount of $$ are you looking to spend? That's the first question that needs answered...Then tell us what you want out of the car? What are you looking to do with it? Then we can help you better and point you in right direction..... Otherwise this is another vague thread, with vague question and random mod ideas thrown out.. :nod: |
I really don't have a budget per say I'll just try to go piece by piece as i get more and more money. The car will pretty much be a daily driver or something to show off at Meets or events nothing to special. I don't race or drag nothing like that i love cars but not that much. Only thing I'm looking to do right now is to pretty much personalize it to make it my own an give it a sense of unique style. Im not looking to do any performance stuff yet maybe an intake but that's about it. Im really just looking to do paint, headlights, tailights, fog lights, side marker lights either OEM or aftermarket doesn't matter, no body kit, tint, Gold Drag dr 19 rims, audio-new door speakers, keyless entry, 12 inch subs, an new aftermarket radio receiver..
Originally Posted by D.Stillwell
(Post 9002814)
:vqman:
Not again... OP, what amount of $$ are you looking to spend? That's the first question that needs answered...Then tell us what you want out of the car? What are you looking to do with it? Then we can help you better and point you in right direction..... Otherwise this is another vague thread, with vague question and random mod ideas thrown out.. :nod: |
Gutte Precat
Originally Posted by george__
(Post 9003849)
too poor to afford headers
I am about to the buy the cattman headers to the same guy I bought my cattman exhaust catback but I proceed to gutting the precat because I live in New Jersey, the motor vehicle visually inspect the presence of precat and main cat. I did not use the O2 sim because it will last only for 2-5 years. |
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