 Suggestions?, Starting Upgrades |
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 Apr 9, 2008 - 1:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 5, '08 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Ok, right now I have a stock 1997 GT Celica. I am wondering what I can do for my first upgrades. What can I do with the Stock Engine to get the best bang for my buck. Any suggestions would be nice. Thanks guys!
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Apr 9, 2008 - 2:06 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
i need to save this some where and just continue to copy paste it
1A) Driving school (take a track day or something and learn how to drive) 1) lowering (either via springs+shocks, or complete coilovers) 2) Rear strut tower brace 3) quality brakes (slotted rotors + good pads + SS brake lines + fresh fluid) 4) quality tires (consider 16" or 17" wheels maybe in addition) 5) Sway bars the next are motor related 6) Replace your coolant (Distilled water, REDLINE water wetter, prestone coolant) 7) change your oil + filter 7) K&N drop in Panel Air filter (Remove resonator boxes inside driver fender) 8) Ebay header 10) 2" header back exhaust most of this is pretty good on the budget and make your car more enjoyable to drive.. |
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Apr 9, 2008 - 2:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 5, '08 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 9, 2008 - 2:06 PM) [snapback]662922[/snapback] i need to save this some where and just continue to copy paste it 1A) Driving school (take a track day or something and learn how to drive) 1) lowering (either via springs+shocks, or complete coilovers) 2) Rear strut tower brace 3) quality brakes (slotted rotors + good pads + SS brake lines + fresh fluid) 4) quality tires (consider 16" or 17" wheels maybe in addition) 5) Sway bars the next are motor related 6) Replace your coolant (Distilled water, REDLINE water wetter, prestone coolant) 7) change your oil + filter 7) K&N drop in Panel Air filter (Remove resonator boxes inside driver fender) 8) Ebay header 10) 2" header back exhaust most of this is pretty good on the budget and make your car more enjoyable to drive.. Well thanks. Well I have the 17" with the low pro tires. So now I guess it is on to the K&N air filter and Oil filter. What header would you suggest? |
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Apr 9, 2008 - 3:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
there should be a sticky on starter mods made
--------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Apr 9, 2008 - 5:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I have an Injen short ram air intake and filter with an Aeroturbine performance exhaust muffler. I plan on the ebay header myself once I complete my future build but for now the exhaust and intake are awesome (more fun to drive than power gains) and sound powerful too...not tinny like a civic...haha.
Also, maybe buy an A/F control unit and tune after the header, exhaust, and intake setup to get the best out of the upgrades. |
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Apr 16, 2008 - 11:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
TURBO~
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Apr 17, 2008 - 2:27 AM
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 Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE there should be a sticky on starter mods made I agree one for NA and Turbo stickyed -------------------- |
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Apr 17, 2008 - 2:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd go back to the beginning -- 1A.
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Apr 24, 2008 - 2:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 1, '07 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
my friend took the driving course, I think he had to drop something like 1500 for it though. Is there a cheaper alternative?
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