what to do with 500 bucks?

[hockyman88]

i have about 500 bucks saved up and i really dunno what to buy... think about new pulgs and wires.. new cat.. anything else or anything better other than what i have?

[navyblue2000]

get polyurethane bushings, and 1LE suspension components. you can do all 1LE for a little over 500

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

Get a torque converter. Don't bother with a hi-flo cat. That should knock off .5sec of your et. Precision Industries seems to work very good for people. You don't even need a vigilantee. Get the cheaper one.

[Liquid Silver]

If I had 500 I'd get headers (that's my vote) but the others are good too... probably suspension and headers could be the last bolt on mod :confused: It's up to you

[hockyman88]

where can i get a good headers and how much would it be to have them installed?? i was thinking of them but isnt it alot more than 500?

[Liquid Silver]

Actually the headers are about $500 (4 something) and then you have to pay to get them installed and fixed up. I, on the other hand, am going to get a catback exhaust, high flow cat, and coated headers, then I'm going to save up a couple hundred, swallow my pride, and get EVERYTHING installed at once. You can order headers from www.thunderracing.com (http://www.thunderracing.com)

[Blac Drop Top]

If you don't already have y87, than i'd get a new rearend w/ 3.42's & lsd, then a 1le aluminum driveshaft.

[Liquid Silver]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Blac Drop Top:
If you don't already have y87, than i'd get a new rearend w/ 3.42's & lsd, then a 1le aluminum driveshaft.<hr></blockquote>

^Better idea.^
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Better idea.

[gt1953]

I have the simple answer Give it to me. I could use it also. I would say upgrade the suspension components.

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

Headers won't give you much gain. 5hp and better sound.

[hockyman88]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>
Blac Drop Top If you don't already have y87, than i'd get a new rearend w/ 3.42's & lsd, then a 1le aluminum driveshaft. <hr></blockquote>

what is a y 87 what does it do.. where would i get it? can i install it my slef? where would i get new rearend w/3.42's any indea price for install? also what is lsd// and 1le drive shaft what it do how much where? sorry guys im new at this im only 17 :(

[AMinor65]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by hockyman88:


what is a y 87 what does it do.. where would i get it? can i install it my slef? where would i get new rearend w/3.42's any indea price for install? also what is lsd// and 1le drive shaft what it do how much where? sorry guys im new at this im only 17 :( <hr></blockquote>

Sorry about the email problem. Y87 is the performance package from the factory. Slightly better steering ratio, 3.42 axle ratio and LSD(limited slip differential-somewhat like positraction-both rear tires spinning) Check the RPO codes on the driver's side door or in the glovebox to see if you have y87 on there. If not y87 check for gu6 which is 3.42 and g80 which is lsd. You can get a rear end from the junk yard(I wouldn't) or order the lsd diff. and gears from slponline. They have a zexel-torsen takeoff differntial for around a hundred bucks. 1le driveshaft is the one-piece driveshaft. You currently have a 2-piece driveshaft. The one-piece will allow you to put more power to the ground and is somewhat safer. May or may not feel more vibration once installed. You can get it from gmpartsdirect.com I'll email you a list of 1le part numbers. Installation of lsd and gears can be anywhere from 300-500 dollars. Some people get done it cheaper.

[ January 03, 2002: Message edited by: AMinor65 ]</p>

[knowledgefreak]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Liquid Silver:
Actually the headers are about $500 (4 something) and then you have to pay to get them installed and fixed up. I, on the other hand, am going to get a catback exhaust, high flow cat, and coated headers, then I'm going to save up a couple hundred, swallow my pride, and get EVERYTHING installed at once. You can order headers from www.thunderracing.com (http://www.thunderracing.com)<hr></blockquote>

ahem headers for a 98 from thunder racing? SUREEEE perhaps for your 3.4 rksport headers are worthless so are cia 5 hp gains are not worth 500+ dollars plus a 300 dollar install if you cant do it yourself.

[Blac Drop Top]

Like a minor65 said check your glove box, or driver door side for codes. All 98 A4's came stock w/ 3.08 gears which really are great for highway driving & easy on gas mileage, but suck for acceleration. upgrading to 3.42's or 3.73's will give you much better off-the-line acceleration, since you'll run through the gears faster.

Note, a gear swap can be very costly for part's & labor i was quoted by several shops around $900. I suggest contacting www.speedautomotive.com (http://www.speedautomotive.com) they will ship you a used complete rearend axle from m5 v8's which come w/ 3.42's & lsd stock. for only $300. installation shouldn't be very expensive since it will bolt right on.

As for the driveshaft, check under your car you probably already a 1-piece steel driveshaft which i think became standard on autos in '98. However a 1-piece aluminum driveshaft weighs less, so many peps op for that anyway to reduce parassitic drivetrain hp loss. speedauto.com will sell you a used one for $150.

does that help?

[AMinor65]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Blac Drop Top:
As for the driveshaft, check under your car you probably already a 1-piece steel driveshaft which i think became standard on autos in '98.
does that help?<hr></blockquote>

Yeah, I'm supposed to get my 2.5" catback and s-pipe installed next week. I'm gonna check for sure to make sure I don't buy anything I already have. (Don't feel like crawling around under there right now. smile.gif )

[ January 03, 2002: Message edited by: AMinor65 ]</p>

[Liquid Silver]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by knowledgefreak:


ahem headers for a 98 from thunder racing? SUREEEE perhaps for your 3.4 rksport headers are worthless so are cia 5 hp gains are not worth 500+ dollars plus a 300 dollar install if you cant do it yourself.<hr></blockquote>

Yah I realized that which is why I changed my vote to the rear end + driveshaft idea. I might do that next come to think of it. (I really have to upgrade my fuel system though)

[ January 03, 2002: Message edited by: Liquid Silver ]</p>

[john00v6a4]

i would say get a shift kit and a v8 servo for your car. i think its one of the best mods for an automatic. just my opinion though.

[SnkeSkiner]

I have to agree with the shift kit and servo. Its a huge SOTP difference.

[12secondv6]

Ya know, $500 can get you a great nitorus kit smile.gif

Well what do you want?
Straight line acceleration
Appearence?
Handling?
Perfomrance?
Maintenence?

[hockyman88]

how much would it be to install nitrous on a v6? doesnt also hurt the car?

[Liquid Silver]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by hockyman88:
how much would it be to install nitrous on a v6? doesnt also hurt the car?<hr></blockquote>

There are plenty of great stories about Nitrous installed on a V6- and there are horror stories too. Ask James, or Shirl, or Magnus because they're all sportin' the 3.8 and have broken into the 12's running Nitrous.

P.S. Using nitrous will help clean out any carbon buildup crap inside the motor. (an added bonus)

[ January 04, 2002: Message edited by: Liquid Silver ]</p>

[Nemesis]

Yep, 12sec is right on the money if you are looking for bang-for-the-buck... I bought and had the NOS 5175 installed for a little more than five hundred but whooooaaaahhhh! 85 HP right then and there...

[FireFighter]

wow this was dug up, why do ppl bring posts back after forever, and look who it had to be, the guy known for bs'ing from what i've heard.

[geisencam]

Get some ho's

[pualrevere]

i wouldnt mind goin with a 1le aluminum driveshaft........anyone know where the hell i can get one (links) and how much do the run?