5spd conversion or supercharger ?
12-18-2001, 01:50 AM
#41
Originally posted by medicsonic
OK, as a former 5 speed owner, I think I am unbiased towards trannies. I keep seeing people say that manuals are 'more fun'. I don't think that its fun. Could someone expand on what 'fun' is?
OK, as a former 5 speed owner, I think I am unbiased towards trannies. I keep seeing people say that manuals are 'more fun'. I don't think that its fun. Could someone expand on what 'fun' is?
Disclaimer-I don't drive in heavy traffic to or from school...
12-18-2001, 08:01 AM
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Re: 5spd conversion or supercharger ?
Originally posted by Craig Mack
I will be selling some things and saving up $$$, into early next year. I was saving up for a 5spd conversion, but after hearing the beautiful whine of the s/c on my friends lightning, and the power it gives, I am thinking about getting one. My question is, would it be possible to find a used V1 s/c for under 2,800 ? Feedback would be very helpful.
I will be selling some things and saving up $$$, into early next year. I was saving up for a 5spd conversion, but after hearing the beautiful whine of the s/c on my friends lightning, and the power it gives, I am thinking about getting one. My question is, would it be possible to find a used V1 s/c for under 2,800 ? Feedback would be very helpful.
IMO, you'd be happier with the results if you went with the SC. A 5spd is nice but it won't be faster than a SC'd auto. Also, get in line for Don's VB mod. You'll need that also.
$2800 seems like a fair price for a used V1 (like mine) and they do show up in the for-sale forums now and then. Keep saving your money and keep an eye out for one.
Jim
12-18-2001, 11:22 AM
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Re: Re: 5spd conversion or supercharger ?
Originally posted by JJW95SC
IMO, you'd be happier with the results if you went with the SC. A 5spd is nice but it won't be faster than a SC'd auto. Also, get in line for Don's VB mod. You'll need that also.
$2800 seems like a fair price for a used V1 (like mine) and they do show up in the for-sale forums now and then. Keep saving your money and keep an eye out for one.
Jim
IMO, you'd be happier with the results if you went with the SC. A 5spd is nice but it won't be faster than a SC'd auto. Also, get in line for Don's VB mod. You'll need that also.
$2800 seems like a fair price for a used V1 (like mine) and they do show up in the for-sale forums now and then. Keep saving your money and keep an eye out for one.
Jim
Have you been to the track yet to see what your car can do?
12-18-2001, 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by costcowholesale
maybe you can trade your car in for a 97 GTP with $3000 since resale value on those are so lousy
and u'll get an S/C with kick a$$ automatic tranmission.
maybe you can trade your car in for a 97 GTP with $3000 since resale value on those are so lousy
and u'll get an S/C with kick a$$ automatic tranmission.
12-18-2001, 03:19 PM
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is comparing getting a sc to 5spd conversion even realistic ? It seems a supercharger is gonna be waay more expensive, with the upgrades to my engine i'm gonna have to do.
Will supercharger prices ever go down ? Some cars can get brand new ones for 2200. Also, say for some rediculously lucky reason I got a supercharger, should I expect alot more engine problems and failures ?
Will supercharger prices ever go down ? Some cars can get brand new ones for 2200. Also, say for some rediculously lucky reason I got a supercharger, should I expect alot more engine problems and failures ?
12-18-2001, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
Will supercharger prices ever go down ? Some cars can get brand new ones for 2200. Also, say for some rediculously lucky reason I got a supercharger, should I expect alot more engine problems and failures ?
Will supercharger prices ever go down ? Some cars can get brand new ones for 2200. Also, say for some rediculously lucky reason I got a supercharger, should I expect alot more engine problems and failures ?
Some problems yeah maybe. Like broken belts and other "tuning" issues you will have until it runs smooth.
But once it is up and going you should be very happy.
SuDZ
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