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Old May 10, 2013
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i want to put new performance parts in but i dont know where to start. whats all your opinions?
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Re: performance parts

My opinion

Know that HP costs - exponentially so

Have a budget

Have a (realistic) goal - unless you have deep pockets

Research thoroughly

Expect it to cost more than what you think

Expect it to take longer than what you think

Expect in the process of upgrading - you'll find other stuff that needs fixed/ replaced

Expect once you upgrade one thing - something else will need upgraded - else it'll break... won't perform as expected

Enjoy the work... and then the results of your work


Motors are air glorified pumps - getting it breathing (in and out) better will have the greatest affect for a modest cost

But also be careful - better breathing could also lead to the motor running lean - so an upgrade to the fuel system "may" be necessary

Again - one upgrade could beget another, could beget another


Its all good if you accept, and are prepared for that

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Re: performance parts

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i want to put new performance parts in but i dont know where to start. whats all your opinions?
i would start by buying a different car
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Re: performance parts

I'd start by searching. This same question has been asked and answered one thousand times. Like you will end up with the answer mikey1 has provided. Unless you've got CASH
 
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