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want more power, where to start?

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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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want more power, where to start?

hey all,

lately i've been wanting to get a little more punch out of my car but have no clue where to start.

i have mostly exhaust work done, ie: headers, flowmasters, x pipe. the a/c pump was removed from the car and everything else is pretty much stock.

where do i start to really get my stang moving!! thanks

also im not really on a budget but i also dont want to break the bank too much
Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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gears gears and more gears. I will save some replies for other knowledgeable members
Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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How much do you plan on spending?
Old Sep 1, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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s/c ftw
Old Sep 1, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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i like to do stuff the old way. Heads, cam, intake. Maybe bump compression up (do not do if you plan on boost later on)....
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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A shot of nitrous would do the trick and won't break the bank.
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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oh oh good call^^^^
Old Sep 6, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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I second the nitrous, best bang for the buck. Put me in the 11's on a stockish motor
Old Sep 6, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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nitrous on the street might not be a good idea, whats the fine for getting caught with it hooked up on the street??
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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can't be good lol



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