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Do lots and lots of research, grab every import magazine u can and do not take advice off this message board, most members are in the same boat as u and talk out of there ass, but there are a few peeps who know whats up, one you've done some research you will be able to tell who knows whats up and who doesn't, but do plan the route u want and budget your have.
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22 posts < some people in the thousands
Grabing every import mag is not always a great idea. When I first hit the "imoport scene" import mags were telling me to buy a CAI, Header, Catback and Id see crazy results. Biggest thing I saw was my account drop and maybe 5 -10HP if that. It sure was loud and my Ear dyno thought 50HP but no...
Listen. Dont do what I did and buy parts to stay NA ie: CAI, Header, Catback, skunk2 manifold, etc.
Try to get yourself into a boosted car. I was going NA until I road in a boosted GSR. The next day I began to do research on turboing my GSR. Took me a bout 1yr of research and buying till I finally knew what I wanted. Then about 2 months on and off for the install of it.
I was on the fourms a lot asking questions. YES...there are people who speak from there buttox here but only listen to those who might have gone through this already.
I boosted my GSR and I make 270WHP. Cost me about $3,000 but that was beacuse I bought all brand new parts. My HP increase was "a lot" and people around my "hood" have a hard time keeping up.
If you were to spend $3,000 and go the NA route you wont see the HP jump like I did.
AND if you do some searching, you can get some real good used parts and have a nice setup for about $1000-1500.
Remember I did the install myself so if you do that too...youll save some money.
I didnt think I could do the entire install but after researching, looking at other peoples installing and speaking to some smart people on the web...its possible!
Good Luck
have any questions...just shoot me a PM
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