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Old May 21, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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as of now my power mods are:
-injen CAI
-full exhaust
-TRD lowering springs

i plan on supercharging some time soon, with that in mind what should i go with next

NST pulley set: CR-Lite Crank Pulley and 20% Alternator & WP-Lite Water Pump KIT

TRD struts

or just save up for the S/C first

or a cosmetic mod like tints or rims (im not feeling this one)
Old May 21, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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if you are going any kind of forced induction you will need a suspension upgrade

if you have your bolt ons and you already have your pulleys set I would do these next in either order


Clutch+ Flywheel

OR

Strut and Sway bars




*also...if you like your springs get the TRD shocks to go with them. If you want your car to sit lower then get the Tein Coilover set.


you, of course, could just save up for the S/C too tho... its all up to you.
Old May 21, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Sways, clutch, S/C/sell CAI...take your pick.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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i think im gonna wait till im at 50k for a clutch and fly wheel

i might go with struts and sways would it feel a lot tighter ?

i was really leaning to NST pulleys



sorry but one more question when i do go S/C what are my intake options the injen is useless?
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Injen will be completely useless, hence why I said sell it.

The sways will make the biggest difference in overall handling.
Old May 21, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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what do most people who go S/C do for an intake
Old May 21, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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^stock or weapon r i believe, but if you upgrade the intake then you need a piggyback bc you car will run lean
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
The sways will make the biggest difference in overall handling.
x4. What good would it be to have a S/C if your suspension can't handle the power?
You're going to have to upgrade the suspension eventually, you might as well do it now.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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^ Plus a rear sway is only like $150...
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save for s/c or turbo!
Old May 23, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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err....not to break *****, but SPRINGS aren't POWER mods...




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