for $2K what mods give most hp bang for the buck?
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for $2K what mods give most hp bang for the buck?
I have $2K set aside to mod my is350. What mods do you think would give me the most bang for my buck? Would it be an injen or LMS intake (5-8 hp), borla exhaust (8-10 hp), and Club Lexus sticker (20 - 45 hp)?
Any thoughts on configuration? (i.e. type of exhaust, intake, etc..)
Any thoughts on configuration? (i.e. type of exhaust, intake, etc..)
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If you ONLY have 2k for mods, drop the car then go from there... you can just do a muffler swap and probally get the same hp as a more $$$ catback exhaust. Changing your lites and tint will give you more impact if you cant afford rims/tires. You can spend the 2k on intake and catback and get what...10hp... i wouldnt... go for looks since the 350 is pretty fast as is.
Sub/amp also needs to be considered.
tires are 1k and rims are... 2k and up.
Sub/amp also needs to be considered.
tires are 1k and rims are... 2k and up.
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x2 or get a set of lightweight wheels and tires when your tires wear out. This will inarguably help your performance in many different regards including stopping distances, handling, acceleration, mpg, etc.
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I put on 18" forged volk wheels that weigh ~18 lbs (compared to the ~25 lb stockers.) The PS2's also weigh a couple lbs less than the stock dunlop sport maxx tires. IIRC, I was able to shave a little over 30 lbs.
As you mention, wheels definitely add to the aesthetics of the car. Why not kill as many birds as possible at the same time?
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Reducing unsprung, rotational weight is one of the best ways to increase the car's performance. The most often quoted ratio that I've seen is that 1 lb of unsprung rotational weight is worth 4 lbs of dead, curb weight.
I put on 18" forged volk wheels that weigh ~18 lbs (compared to the ~25 lb stockers.) The PS2's also weigh a couple lbs less than the stock dunlop sport maxx tires. IIRC, I was able to shave a little over 30 lbs.
As you mention, wheels definitely add to the aesthetics of the car. Why not kill as many birds as possible at the same time?
I put on 18" forged volk wheels that weigh ~18 lbs (compared to the ~25 lb stockers.) The PS2's also weigh a couple lbs less than the stock dunlop sport maxx tires. IIRC, I was able to shave a little over 30 lbs.
As you mention, wheels definitely add to the aesthetics of the car. Why not kill as many birds as possible at the same time?
There are also quite a few cheap ways to remove weight. If the stock stereo is going to be left stock, then a small dry cell battery can shave 20 lbs for about $100. Another 20 lbs can easily be shaved from the exhaust for another ~$650 (remove 2nd cats and replace axle-back with Tanabe). There's several birds right there (weight, looks, sound, AND power).
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There are also quite a few cheap ways to remove weight. If the stock stereo is going to be left stock, then a small dry cell battery can shave 20 lbs for about $100. Another 20 lbs can easily be shaved from the exhaust for another ~$650 (remove 2nd cats and replace axle-back with Tanabe). There's several birds right there (weight, looks, sound, AND power).
The cat removal is questionable just based on the (il)legality issue (important to some and not to others) in addition to the personal preference in regards to the 'sound' for those who like it and the 'noise' to those who don't.
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They were but PS2's are only a $100-$200 more a set than the stockers. Unless one has tires that never wear out... You can also get good lightweight wheels for $2000-$2500. Mine were $2500.
The battery is a no brainer if you can find one with the specs that are close to the stock battery. Most (if not all) of these lightweight batteries are lacking here.
The cat removal is questionable just based on the (il)legality issue (important to some and not to others) in addition to the personal preference in regards to the 'sound' for those who like it and the 'noise' to those who don't.
The battery is a no brainer if you can find one with the specs that are close to the stock battery. Most (if not all) of these lightweight batteries are lacking here.
The cat removal is questionable just based on the (il)legality issue (important to some and not to others) in addition to the personal preference in regards to the 'sound' for those who like it and the 'noise' to those who don't.