2.4L LE5 Performance Tech 16 valve 171 hp EcoTec with 163 lb-ft of torque

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Old 12-13-2006, 12:50 PM
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What should I do??

Hey guys...I got my 2.4L in October...I haven't done anything to it yet...but considering it...
just wondering where to start or if anyone has any suggestions on what to do....thanks!
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what are you looking to get out of it? do you want a some extra hp, or do you want to go all out ***** to the wall?
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id start with some DIY mods, thats what i have been doing, painting calipers etc.

so far i have painted my calipers, shorty antenna,painted my headlights, and removed the bowtie from trunk. next im going for a corsa touring exhaust, injen intake, and cobalt-addiction header.
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i would like some extra hp...
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i was thinking about painting the housing of my headligts black....but i'm not too sure
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do you got some $$$?
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if you're just looking for some extra power, i would start with basic bolt ons...

exhaust, downpipe with hi flow cat, header, intake... will really wake the car up
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yes i have money.....
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yes i have money.....
buy new header, downpipe and exhaust, and intake.. thatll get you moving for starters, and itll be quite easy work as well..
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ok...thanks guys for helping a female out! I'll keep it in mind
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ok...thanks guys for helping a female out! I'll keep it in mind
Also check out the How To forum - there are articles posted with pics of how to do intakes and exhaust and a lot of other things.
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Also check out the How To forum - there are articles posted with pics of how to do intakes and exhaust and a lot of other things.
thanks!
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Originally Posted by D4u2s0t
what are you looking to get out of it? do you want a some extra hp, or do you want to go all out ***** to the wall?
What he said...

Before you spend any money, research and then research some more. This will save you in spending money twice or spending money on items that will just send you in the wrong direction.

Figure out what you want from your car power wise. Figure out how much money you're ultimately looking to invest into it. Figure out if it's worth spending that much money. Figure out if you care about your warranty or not.

These are basic things to think about. When you answer these questions, you can go a bit further and look more into what you want to do with your car intelligently and not blindly.

If you need any help, just ask.
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thanks very much!
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thanks very much!
Your welcome.

But like I said, if you need any help, you can reach me however...check the signature for the ways.
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If you have any questions feel free to pm us. Would would be happy to provide you with any technical information and help choosing parts and addons for your car.
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yep i/h/e is the way to go for starters....order from dezod or cobalt perf parts...they have great service and good prices....also its good to see some different genders in here posting.....be careful though got some dogs on here.....lol
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Originally Posted by Sexsi-SS
yes i have money.....
You feel like doin some mods to mine too then?




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