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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Some advice here plz!!

Ok i want to do some mods here this spring i want to spend around 1500 what will be the best bang for the buck also i still want my warrenty so i need to keep that in mind while shoping for modds so what do you guys think i should get ? Also is there any thing else out there that i can use to tune my car other than a hp tuner nothing like a apexi afc controller or a prologger would work ??? Thanks !!
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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I'm assuming this is for a SS/SC?
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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GM Stage 2, Headers, Downpipe, Exhaust, intake, and motor/tranny mounts
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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go with stage 2, and if it doesnt void warranty im not sure look into cooling mods like the cobra h/e, intercooler opt b and a tune
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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^^X2 thats the best way to go, maybe an ingalls TD with that
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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GM Stage 2 ($700ish), Intake ($225ish), GMPP Catback ($400ish), thats about $1350 right there, but its a great start while keeping your warranty.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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GM stage 2, GM exhaust arnt that much
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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with install they are
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared B
GM stage 2, GM exhaust arnt that much
Your right, that would be ~$700 for the S2 plus install. The GMPP Catback is still atleast $375 is it not?
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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honestly, i would not buy the stage two kit if you have someone that can tune you, that would save you money right there... just buy the injectors, pully and tune somewhere. then it is up to you. there is no right or wrong. i would say start with mounts and lowering springs, and then cooling mods. others would say just pully that bitch and be done with it,... others would say just chrome everything and put carbon fiber hood on it. just do what makes you happy. thats whats cool about moding and tuners.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by widebody_balt_ss
honestly, i would not buy the stage two kit if you have someone that can tune you, that would save you money right there... just buy the injectors, pully and tune somewhere. then it is up to you. there is no right or wrong. i would say start with mounts and lowering springs, and then cooling mods. others would say just pully that bitch and be done with it,... others would say just chrome everything and put carbon fiber hood on it. just do what makes you happy. thats whats cool about moding and tuners.
I would recommend this as well, but he wants his warranty intact still.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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if somethin goes wrong make it stock again
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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^^ haha, "o shitt!, well i better change it back to stock"
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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yeah, thats actauly still the way i would go. but its easy for me cause. i can change it reall easy
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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SO what would be the best way to tune it is there anything else then hp tuners ??? Any one in colorado got hp tuners or some thing to tune lsj's.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Hp Tuners is the only program i know of that u can use to tune the cobalt.
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