What to do with $2K?

[dano]

Howdy!

I am fortunate enough to have a few extra dollars that I can slip past my wife and wanted to spend the money on my new mistress. I wish I had more but am happy for what I have ($2,000ish) and wanted some ideas on performance mod(s).

I have a '97 GTS, 12K miles, smooth tubes, 355's and brand new PS2's.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[plumcrazy]

im not sure prices on an exhaust but id call jonB of parts rack and see what he says for pricing on one.

 

[RedEnuf93]

Before spending the money, make sure that the mods you buy today supports the mods you plan to do on long run.
I ended up buying 2 sets of headers and an intake I dont need anymore and VEC 1 and so on...

It all depends of WHAT your final plans are. Can you give us more info????

Headers are about 1500-2000, maybe worth 20-30HP. If you do the headers, it would be good time to update exhaust.

I would save the 2K and buy a Roe SC next year. It WILL add value to your car, rest of the "stuff" necessary not.... Besides with that ONE mod, you'll gain an easy 100HP or more.

 

[rblong]

Dito the plan thing - do your investigations and decide what your long term plan is - save you tons of money in the long run.

 

[Leslie]

Thoughts?

Thanks!

just send it to me, I'll make sure it's spent

 

[dano]

Thanks...

Actually, the car does have an aftermarket catback system. I bought the car from the original owner but he did not know the brand but said it was dealer installed. The car has a great sound but I wouldn't mind some more noise.

My goal is to have a streetcar that could hit high 10's (if I ran some drag radials and was on the proper closed course...of course). I'm in Denver, so looking at equivilent of a high ten car at sea level.

Was looking at a Roe in a year or so.

Also, been trying to to get up to speed on nitrous...however, this path has always made me a bit nervous.

 

[trainville]

Buy a Vec 2 (or Vec 3) and Nitrous Express wet system. Install it yourself and you'll stay under 2k. You should be putting down about 600 hp and 800 ft/lbs torque (on 200 shot). I'm VERY satisfied with my VEC and the service I get with it at Roe Racing. Good luck!

I wish I had your dilemma......

 

[Casey]

Headers (used if possible to save $$)! And VEC3 tuned-in would be my choice. Especially if you are planning a Roe!

 

[dano]

Headers (used if possible to save $$)! And VEC3 tuned-in would be my choice. Especially if you are planning a Roe!

Thanks Casey...I think you sent me a PM previously on where I might find some used headers..I sent them an email. Thanks!

 

[Daniel Cragin/DC Performance Inc]

If you want to get in the tens on a budget, here is my suggestion:

Drag Radials
Upgraded half shafts and safety loops
Chromoly flywheel and better clutch disc
Headers (Belangers on e-bay for $765)
Wet Nos System