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Old 01-14-2007, 02:37 PM
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C32 First Mods? what should they be?

Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks
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Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks
do the following immediately:
flat hood badge
CL grill
color matched side markers
Sprintbooster

and if the budget allows:
quaife LSD
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Originally Posted by jgsx
do the following immediately:
flat hood badge
CL grill
color matched side markers
Sprintbooster

and if the budget allows:
quaife LSD

agreed, but i would go with pulley/ecu instead of the quaife first...
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what is a Sprintbooster ?
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Originally Posted by //AMG KING
what is a Sprintbooster ?
you can do a search to get more info, but in a nut shell, it is a device that gives you better throttle response than the stock MB programming.....
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Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).
do you have the sprintbooster? it is not hard to drive the car at all...
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Originally Posted by //AMG KING
what is a Sprintbooster ?

I have a friend who has almost the same car as you and it rocks...The Bi-Turbo loves the sprintbooster.
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Thanks ! Were could i get a intake, exhaust and engine parts from? any sites? Thanks
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).
Ah, yes, delete the resonator!
BTW, the sprintbooster does not make the vehicle difficult to drive smoothly under any condition.

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Ah, yes, delete the resonator!
BTW, the sprintbooster does not the vehicle difficult to drive smoothly under any condition.
Hmm, I could have sworn I'd heard from other members that they have had troubles with smooth starts. Oh well, I stand corrected.
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Get the Quaife LSD BEFORE doing a pulley upgrade. Coming from a car with traction issues, you will appreciate how much improved the C32 is with the Quaife way more than you'll appreciate the effect of turning up the wick first!
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).
how so? the sprintbooster has given me absolutely no problem driving the car. my wife drives it smoothly as well.
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when i first got the sprintbooster, i loved it so much, i couldnt help but have a lead foot. a couple of days later, i was having trouble getting traction from a dig. i couldnt figure out why and blamed it on the sprintbooster (which is a tiny bit to blame). i stupidly forgot that my tires already had low tread when i installed the sprintbooster. so i was having trouble with some baldish tires lol. if you dont have bald tires, the sprintbooster is fine.
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how so? the sprintbooster has given me absolutely no problem driving the car. my wife drives it smoothly as well.
Please see post #12.
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Originally Posted by keikdasneak3
Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks
get evosport pulleys to match your SRT-4's 400HP
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Personally I think the first mods should include suspension. This car is pretty powerful in stock form, but the handling leaves more to be desired. I think its one of those things where you will fall in love with the car again.

I did the basics first, only because the car really needed them. K&N Air Filters, Magnacor wires, and NGK Plugs.

I will agree with someone that mentioned the resonator delete. Sure you dont get much out of it, but the sound alone it worth it.
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
Hmm, I could have sworn I'd heard from other members that they have had troubles with smooth starts. Oh well, I stand corrected.
When I first installed the Sprintbooster, it made my throttle SUPER hyper-sensitive. So, of course, I started having traction issues. It was very hard for me NOT to lose traction. It felt as if the car wanted to race EVERY time I touched the gas pedal. However, after a couple of days of driving, my foot adapted to the feel of the sprintbooster and now I can launch very smoothly or very agressively...

All in all, the sprintbooster is a great mod, and makes the car VERY FUN to drive...
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Originally Posted by MB_Forever
When I first installed the Sprintbooster, it made my throttle SUPER hyper-sensitive. So, of course, I started having traction issues. It was very hard for me NOT to lose traction. It felt as if the car wanted to race EVERY time I touched the gas pedal. However, after a couple of days of driving, my foot adapted to the feel of the sprintbooster and now I can launch very smoothly or very agressively...
All in all, the sprintbooster is a great mod, and makes the car VERY FUN to drive...
Agreed - there were people who were having problems with the sprintbooster, but I believe those were the people who got the version that is suited to the manual transmission and not auto. The manual version is definitely harsh.
I love mine though!
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Originally Posted by keikdasneak3
Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks
Carbon fiber front lip for sure!
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first thing would be suspension. it'll dramatically improve the handling of the C32.

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