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Old 10-05-2007 | 06:40 PM
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I'm looking for some cheap effective mods that work. Somethings in the $200-$300 range that I could install myself. Or just modifying existing parts. Any ideas?

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Old 10-05-2007 | 07:01 PM
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Modify stock airbox
tb bypass
muffler

there is a list somewhere, do a search for "free mods"
Old 10-05-2007 | 07:13 PM
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mailorder tune
homemade cold air intake
muffler
TB bypass
underdrive pulleys? not sure on cost
home ported TB
Old 10-05-2007 | 07:17 PM
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TORNADO??
TB SPACER?


HAHA JFWY........ NO MATTER WHAT YOU HEAR DONT BUY A HANDEHELD TUNER... (EG. HYPERTECH ETC.... LITTLE TO NO GAINS)

AND DO NOT USE THE 2 ABOVE I MENTIONED.... NEITHER WILL GAIN ANYTHING BUT MAYBE A TENTH OR SO FROM A LIGHTER WALLET
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:17 PM
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TB Bypass?? I have an ideal of what ur talking about, but not 100% sure. Expalin please!
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:20 PM
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connect the two radiator hoses connected to the TB together and disconnect them from the TB.
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by silveradol33
TB Bypass?? I have an ideal of what ur talking about, but not 100% sure. Expalin please!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-02...spagenameZWDVW


You can get all of the stuff from your local store
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:23 PM
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They also sell it here for $3 shipped if you don't feel like looking for it
NOT MINE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LT1-L...spagenameZWDVW
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:27 PM
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u dont need a kit to do the TBbypass the hose will reach
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:29 PM
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Buy a K&N for the stock air box. Walmart ~$30....



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