$1,000....what do i do ???

[MSP-Ralfi]

today is my birthday.....got 1000 dollars to spend on my car...im stock....how can i get the best performance out of these 1000 dollars....what should i get ??? just want some ideas....thanks!!

[FC3s Boy]

front mount IC

[I_Vtec]

What he said!!! ^^^^^

[ELEmental59437]

Its my birthday too but I got $25... and I need $4k just to get my car to where it was 3 months ago...

FMIC sounds pretty nice, or you could get a bunch of little things, like motor mounts, set of bushings, plugs, wires, turbo timer, boost gauge, EBC, and so on...

[MSP-Ralfi]

What do u guys think about Intake exhaust and downpipe ??

[I_Vtec]

That's a good combo. If you got a Corksport exhaust you would still have alotta that money left over.

[lamp3]

i vote, smic, downpipe, intake.

[2K3 MSP]

I say intake, custom turbo back, and lowering springs:) Keep in mind though...Is there any chance you'll have $1,000 cash again all at once? If not, then an FMIC might be a better bet.

[MSP-Ralfi]

Is the greddy sp-2 exhaust for the mazdapssed anygood ??? http://www.apexr1.com/grsp2ex.html

[Demonic-Speed]

Fmic

[MSP-Ralfi]

But wouldent i get better performance out of the intake exhaust and downpipe then just a fmic ???

[mspeed101]

Yea I would get a exhaust before fmic if you want performance. FMIC wont do you any good in stock form

[mspeedpro]

fmic will yield you no performance gain

[MSP-Ralfi]

ok does anyone know anything about the greddy sp-2 exhaust?? is it any good ?? how it sounds ??? i posted a link about 3 replies down

[Devilspawn]

if your car isn't paid off, put it towards that...

[mspeed101]

From what I have heard the greddy exhaust is not much louder then stock. I would get a dp first though you will see more gains from that alone because thats where all the restriction is at.

[MSP-Ralfi]

Yea thats good i dont want anything to loud....ok so im pretty sure this is what im going to get....intake...apex 2.5 downpipe....and greddy sp-2 exhaust....sounds good ?? and what about the intake....Injen CAI ??

[I_Vtec]

Well just keep in mind that if you get an Injen you rule out certain FMICs. Cause certain FMICs will only work with certain intakes.

[mspeed101]

Well just keep in mind that if you get an Injen you rule out certain FMICs. Cause certain FMICs will only work with certain intakes.Which FMIC's are you talking about? The injen works with the ion and hiboost kit. The only fmic that it wont work with is the wagner because the wagner comes with its own intake

[DragonSpeed]

if your car isn't paid off, put it towards that...
(screwy) (confused) (notcool) , It's no fun to spend bday money on that, that's what job money is for. (lol2)

[mspeed101]

(screwy) (confused) (notcool) , It's no fun to spend bday money on that, that's what job money is for. (lol2)Yea I agree! unless that grand will pay your car off I say mod away.

[jonbig]

man just save up just a little bit more, just a little and get FMIC AND 3 inch midpipe...trust me dont spend it yet...do your research

[hello2000]

Hiboost FMIC w/greddy bov and a boost gauge

[sickspeed94]

nah, intake, custom exhaust, MBC, shifter bushings, short shift, synthetic tranny fluid, FCD, FPR, and dinner at steak N shake... you may be shy after shipping though, so maybe take out a couple of those.

[SherbertRocket]

3in apex midpipe, cut out, cai, joep mbc, boost gauge, eibach springs, front motor mount, and Turbo timer. You would probally have some money left over also turn it up to ten and the fcd isn't necessary and u could run that all day long with no problems

[wickedjra]

an air freshener and a bunch of strippers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TigrMsP]

FMIC - Sure, it wont yield any gains (yet) but it looks OH SO SWEET (hump)



http://student.claytonstate.net/~csu19277/front-mount.jpg

[mspeed101]

Damn that looks sweet! I cant wait to get mine soon

[lazythekid]

ok does anyone know anything about the greddy sp-2 exhaust?? is it any good ?? how it sounds ??? i posted a link about 3 replies down

skunk 2 makes a pretty sweet catback system although i put a 4 inch tsudo carbon fiber cannon on mine and had the piping redone from the cat all the way back.. i took out the resignator to give it a little more sound its really deep and sounds dam good cuz its not too loud... or annoying like alot of them hondas

[speedhawaii]

midpipe then pay some car bills

[muohio]

The exhaust has to be first and I would hold off on the intake since it doesn't provide much in stock form. You may want to consider changing your tranny fluid to GM Synchromesh, engine oil to synthetic (Mobil 1 or Amsoil), and copper plugs from NGK. You will probably have money left for springs to improve handling.

If you plan on more upgrades in the future. A FMIC would be ideal since you won't see a hp gain up front but heatsoak seems to be bad or at least in my car. Once those are taken care of, then go with engine management, injectors, and fuel pump.

After that you can always get better rods and lower compression pistons, a clutch, and flywheel.

If you want handling on the other end, you may want to look at Tein SS coilovers, lighter rims and different tires.

Plan out a goal for the car and spend towards that, otherwise you will blow money each time you get it just to replace that part later down the road.

[bill harvey]

save for a down pipe and get the fmic. the stock catback is fine so skip that. I would get a front mount then save for a downpipe. it will make a big difference trust me.

[mazdaowner123]

w00t, another young msp owner. Anyway, I'd go for full exhaust. Perrin's exhaust will be out soon, and I'm pretty sure hiboost mentioned making an s-pipe. Those together should be ~1k.

~brian

[mspeed101]

Yea I would save that money and put it towards perrins products when they come out! Thats what I have been doing and I already have enough to buy thier whole line of parts when they do come out.

[BlkZoomZoom]

Exhaust def.... Pay me the rest and I'll getcha in the 13's. (if thats what you are aiming for)

[FSDET]

i say get an exhuast system and an intake for some turkey :) get the 2.5 apex midpipe. dont spend that much money on catbacks (greddy). which is about 500 and u wont see any gains. just go custom 2.5 inch and an ebay muffler it shouldnt be more then 200.
get an intake too, so all this would be around 700. rest of the money get a boost gauge, mbc, kartboy bushings and syntethic transmision fluid and front motor mounts. ull be left with enough money to buy a happy meal.
OR screw all that and get the iON fmic if u plan on spending more money on ur car later on.
Btw DONT even think about paying it towards ur car if its not payed off, thats just something an old man would do

[mdaj]

The very first thing I think you should buy before anything else is a boost gauge. You need to know whats going on before and when you mod your car.

[MSP-Ralfi]

Man everyone has so many different opinions....lol i guess im just gonna get the injen cai....and the apex 2.5 downpipe....that leaves me with like 400 bucks....i guess ill get exhaust later as some one posted that the stock catback isnt that bad....now with these 400 bucks what do u guys think...

[MSP-Ralfi]

And i already have a boost gauge and tt intsalled

[protegeV]

if your car isn't paid off, put it towards that...wose words from an old....(cough) I mean, WISE man :D

[MSP-Ralfi]

Yea my car is paid off...

[protegeV]

well arent you just special then...I vote for hardpipes, dp, and SP2 and keep the change for a few cosmetic mods...

[jurgs01]

Man everyone has so many different opinions....lol i guess im just gonna get the injen cai....and the apex 2.5 downpipe....that leaves me with like 400 bucks....i guess ill get exhaust later as some one posted that the stock catback isnt that bad....now with these 400 bucks what do u guys think...
Get Turbohoses new SRI with an air duct. They are saying Est. price of about $220 which is the same as the Injen and the intake is so much better. Cat deleting J-pipe from circuit sports (Spicy MSP) $255 shipped. Blitz DCII dual TT $120. AWR front motor mount $50-55. Corksport bronzoil and Kartboy shifter bushings $60. JL audio W0 series sub to replace crappy stock sub $80. Take about $75-100 and get some redline tranny fluid, some amsoil or royal purple synthetic for you engine and a good oil filter. Take the rest of the money and start saving for either turbohoses or Circuit Sports SMIC. I am going with turbohoses, but I think it is more expensive (but higher quality). Oh and sand and paint your rotors and calipers.

[project_msp]

1,000$ Limit Eh?

Build it up nicely first :) Spark plugs/wires, MBC (or you could save money and build your own), (other gauges if you like other than your boost gauge) gauges, FCD (once again, you can build your own easily), FPR, cai intake and a catback exhaust. Then you might have some money left over for some of those 200 dollar hardpipes and a BOV. Keep it simple at first, build up your supporting mods. All of these you could easily install yourself so you could save on service charges. Price range might vary a little due to shipping, but if you search around the foroums (and net) a bit... I'm sure you can find some reasonably priced options :)

Downpipes, FMIC, Turbo-Back exhaust, etc... why spend it all on one product? When you could get your car running quite nice with those mods at around 8-9psi. Once again... just my two cents :)

[warrier04]

i vote ...

- smic - 465
- downpipe - 255
- hardpipes w/bov - 200(?) ... i didn't check that thread - is it only pipes?

- intake (injen) - 200(?)
- muffler off apexr1.com - ~115
- downpipe back piping - ~115

i say get the top half with the money you have now. the less expensive group - make that christmas/hanukah(?)/kwanza/present time.

just my thinking.

drew.

[mspeed101]

Plan out a goal for the car and spend towards that, otherwise you will blow money each time you get it just to replace that part later down the road.This is the best answer for your question (thumb)

[FSDET]

do as i told u.. u wont regret it

[MSP-Ralfi]

Ok...but everyone has given me different opinions....and a lot of ppl are saying ohh save up your money....some people are saying to pay ur car payments...and also some people have told me some really good ideas .. thx ...but basically i just want to know how i can get my car to go the fastest with these $1000 obviously a downpipe is one thing because that makes a big difference...but now...lets say i get the downpipe...like 650 buks left...NOW what should i get ??? no saving....no carpayments...i wanna make my car run! ..... i mean i know im not gonna have like 200 whp with only 1000 buks....but i want to put mods that will increase hp...i ask u guys because some of u guys really know what ur talking about...THANKS (2thumbs)

[jonbig]

Ok...but everyone has given me different opinions....and a lot of ppl are saying ohh save up your money....some people are saying to pay ur car payments...and also some people have told me some really good ideas .. thx ...but basically i just want to know how i can get my car to go the fastest with these $1000 obviously a downpipe is one thing because that makes a big difference...but now...lets say i get the downpipe...like 650 buks left...NOW what should i get ??? no saving....no carpayments...i wanna make my car run! ..... i mean i know im not gonna have like 200 whp with only 1000 buks....but i want to put mods that will increase hp...i ask u guys because some of u guys really know what ur talking about...THANKS (2thumbs)


The easiet way to increase HP is to turn up the boost! but, if you really want some power you have to spend a little on "suppoorting mods" (FMIC, free up exhuast, colder plugs), as turning up the boost is easy (MBC+boost guage). If i were you, with the extra $650 i would get an ebc. i like ebc's b/c you can turn them off and be at stock boost for when you hand the keys to your sister, or you can turn it to losw boost and zip around at say 10psi, or you can throw some octane booster in there and smoke some z28's at 12psi! And an fcd with an activation switch...(so you can still have the safety of the fuel cut when you want it). You'll still have quite a bit left over, i'd start saving for an fmic. hope his helps

-jon

[FSDET]

Ok...but everyone has given me different opinions....and a lot of ppl are saying ohh save up your money....some people are saying to pay ur car payments...and also some people have told me some really good ideas .. thx ...but basically i just want to know how i can get my car to go the fastest with these $1000 obviously a downpipe is one thing because that makes a big difference...but now...lets say i get the downpipe...like 650 buks left...NOW what should i get ??? no saving....no carpayments...i wanna make my car run! ..... i mean i know im not gonna have like 200 whp with only 1000 buks....but i want to put mods that will increase hp...i ask u guys because some of u guys really know what ur talking about...THANKS (2thumbs)
ok ull have 650 left... get a boost gauge and manual boost controller.
ull have 500.. get a custom catback made at a local muffler shop
ull have 300.. get a CAI
ull have about 50.. get the kartboy bushings and synthetic tranny fluid.
btw with the exhuast, CAI and boost set to 10 psi ull be very close to 200whp.

[MSP-Ralfi]

Ok....u 2 have given me some great ideas thanks guys i really appreciate all ur help :).....oh and i know theres like 100 threads about this but what should i get the 2.5 dp or the 3" dp ???

[FSDET]

2.5 inch.

[Kooldino]

Engine management.

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[FSDET]

dont confuse the guy.

[protegeV]

sell your car and buy a kia(rockon)

[msp35]

And i already have a boost gauge and tt intsalled


^^^hello!

Obviously boost guage and TT not needed. What's wrong with the dp and buying an intercooler, bending some flex pipe templates and having someone bend you the piping (drinks)? You may even have some left over.

[FSDET]

ok instead of the boost gauge on i put on the list, get the front motor mount from awr

[BlkZoomZoom]

give the money to me........lol. It's amazing what you can do for a grand or less.

[StreetUnit]

Call the website below and ask for me. I will be informative and can save you some money so you don't blow it on the wrong parts.