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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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I already have installed a Short Ram intake, Cat Back exhaust, and I just ordered some DC headers. Are there any other easy performance DIY's out there for an 06 box?
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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A sail.
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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$30 Spark Plugs, $10 Ground Wire Kit, $FREE$ Throttle body coolant bypass....
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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stickers LOL
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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and underglow
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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@NYC A sail i am assuming is a spoiler?

@Zsanz Have no idea what the acronym stands for

@john What is the point to get plugs, ground wire kit, and throttle body coolant bypass?

@06tc I have plenty of decals on mine, need no more.

@superwhite Already installed
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Get a lightweight crank and alternator pulley. Lightweight rims. The lighter rims and pulleys will help with acceleration quite a bit... also frees up mass when trying to throttle up. You could also remove the slack from the throttlebody cable... quicker response time when hitting the gas.

Uhm, gofaststripes?
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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Trade-in for a tC!
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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lol a snail is a turbo..
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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there isn't much except for pullys...orif cost no worries weapon r intake mani
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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wow i was thinking that the weapon r manifold was 900, not 500.. hmm once i start my new job i know what im getting : )
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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Shawn get your plugs in?
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:30 AM
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yea i got them in last night, it runs so much better now. the plugs that were in were horrific looking lol.
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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yeah but your good to go now for a long time
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whats the purpose of the TBCB?
Old Feb 5, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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grab a pick-axe and install some speed holes, they make the car go faster.
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purpose of TBCB throttle body coolant bypass. 30% lower intake temps.



remove hot & cold side coolant lines from your throttle body, link them together so they circulate just like they were.

the peice you need to connect the two hoses is like 3 bucks good for a hp or 2 esp with cai..cold air intakey ?

kapeish ?
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ah i see, i might have to do this...thats the first ive heard of that
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