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Old 09-08-02, 03:19 AM
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What is the least expensive upgrade I can get for my GS4 (performance wise, of course). Something realiable will be nice. I'm still a student, so money is a big issue!
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look down the page in this forum, something about what to do with $5000, there are some good suggestions. exhaust and intake to start i'd say
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Remember you are driving a Lexus.

Anyway, best bang for buck
* is weak ***** us the best

$100 - $600 range

$100 new spark plugs (there are some good choices. Do a search on spark plugs) **
$100 K&N filter **
$575 SRT Cold Intake system & SRT Race ECU ***** (best buy, you maybe able to get one used too for around $400)

Hope this helps
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Default Re: LEAST EXPENSIVE yet decent upgrades?

Originally posted by KILLERGS4
What is the least expensive upgrade I can get for my GS4 (performance wise, of course). Something realiable will be nice. I'm still a student, so money is a big issue!
I hear lots of stickers make your car faster - something about improving your aerodynamics.
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How much increase in HP are we talking about here (Filter and Plugs)? What Plugs do you recommend!
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many guys have raved about the torquemaster spark plugs from the group buy offered here recently. about $110 and it'll be worth a lot more in your mind, supposedly. i'm getting them for sure.

lexciting, great suggestion about the plugs
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How much HP increase? This is my main concern.
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The questions you asked are totally n00b and asked many times before. Search it before asking a question. There is dyno on the TM plug.
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For $120, the L-tuned ECU that you can install yourself. And please use search!
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
For $120, the L-tuned ECU that you can install yourself. And please use search!
so true, but he is only looking for the glory and power mods for now
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