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Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:18 pm 
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Hey guys been a while since i have logged onto this site.. lost abit of interest wen i lost my licence i guess. but Bam its nearly been 6 months and time to start pondering about mods..

basicly what i am after with my car is.
1. A lil faster than average
2. Sounds Good
3. Looks good

what i have been considering without spending too much of my apprentice wage lol is these mods.

High Stall
Shift Kit
LSD (with some decent gears that im not sure on)
exhaust/headers/K&N Pannel Filter

i have to buy a new diff because my standard 1 is on its last legs so why not go the custom gears haha :)

any thoughts about all of this?

i would love a XR6 Turbo Uterus but being 20 lost my licence twice their is not a hope in hell im going to get insurance.[/list]
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Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:50 pm 
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get extractors and exhaust first than K&N filter and larger intake snorkel, thats always a good start, will have your car going heaps better and will have a nice tone to it...
LSD and 4:11 diff gears and a 2500 stall is a good combo but dont expect to get good fuel economy but your will go hard...

 

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Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:57 pm 
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I think everything you've listed is spot on, so get to it!
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Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:31 pm 
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Private9 wrote:
I think everything you've listed is spot on, so get to it!

true!
apprentice ship isbest time to start modding, try to do most work by yourself/with a few mates help saves much $$$

 

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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:19 am 
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i agree with gettin the zorst and CAI first. i personally wouldnt bother with a stally unless u had your tranny upgraded and a reflash would be in good order there too.

should also think about just gettin xr6 ecu and head maybe

 

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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:09 pm 
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I would highly reccomend the stall, I've got a 2700 in mine, and under general driving, it's almost as tight as a stocker - it's very entertaining.
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:34 pm 
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so talkin about xr6 heads and ecus n stuff how much is that going to set me back would i b better off selling my car and getting an au xr6?
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:41 pm 
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i also recommend getting a hi stall, my 2500 rpm stall is hardly even noticeable under normal driving conditions and has made a huge difference, takes off hard now, you will need a tranny cooler though if you get a stallie

 

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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:44 pm 
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prendii wrote:
so talkin about xr6 heads and ecus n stuff how much is that going to set me back would i b better off selling my car and getting an au xr6?


I personally wouldn't bother with this stuff, not enough difference to justify how much it's going to cost.

Do the mods you originally outlined, and your car will be much quicker.
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:56 pm 
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thanx now i jus have to pay my phone bill and 4 my 21st and then ill b sweet to save for some sweet mods aha :)
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