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Old 03-21-2012, 03:31 PM
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Best Waste of $3K?

Boss lady says I get a budget of $3k to **** away on my car, no questions asked. I thinking about either a Rentech aribox or pair of Eisenmanns. Cost to my door would be about the same and both are best quality pieces. Which way to go (car already has tune, pully and headers)?
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Which way to go (car already has tune, pully and headers)?
For those that didnt read entire post. Also has big HE.
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I would go with 82mm throttle body and 550cc inj, along with a closed loop fuel rail. That right there will probably net you another 30-40rwhp and added safety, win win.... If you want a louder exhaust, straight pipe the mufflers.
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I would go with 82mm throttle body and 550cc inj, along with a closed loop fuel rail. That right there will probably net you another 30-40rwhp and added safety, win win.... If you want a louder exhaust, straight pipe the mufflers.
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Eisenmann, FTW. It's the only mod on my car that was worth EVERY shiny penny I spent on it.
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Originally Posted by chawkins2001
I would go with 82mm throttle body and 550cc inj, along with a closed loop fuel rail. That right there will probably net you another 30-40rwhp and added safety, win win.... If you want a louder exhaust, straight pipe the mufflers.
+1 if you already have cooling package (H/E, pump, spacers, etc...)
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Also maybe wheels and tires? (Not sure if you're still running the OE 18's.)
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Just a heads up. Not a lot is gonna give you butt dyno results at this point. However, you would see a nice bump with a VRP style Carbino airbox mated to an 80 or 82mm throttle body.

Don't go cams, this would be the wise choice OR Chawkins post.

Can't go wrong with either.

Also consider the EC TCU tune. No power increase but fun FUN FUN!!!
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totally agree with chawkins, thats my next mod.
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totally agree with Clayton, that's my next reality.
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I would have agreed but have since met a girl named Molly.

3k would keep me and her happy for a solid 10 days straight.
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Originally Posted by chawkins2001
I would go with 82mm throttle body and 550cc inj, along with a closed loop fuel rail. That right there will probably net you another 30-40rwhp and added safety, win win.... If you want a louder exhaust, straight pipe the mufflers.
THIS.
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At least someone is thinking here.... $3000 with no questions asked... dang this is a no brainer.....
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Originally Posted by chawkins2001
I would go with 82mm throttle body and 550cc inj, along with a closed loop fuel rail. That right there will probably net you another 30-40rwhp and added safety, win win.... If you want a louder exhaust, straight pipe the mufflers.
This^^^^ Its a no brainer
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Thanks for some of the suggestions, but all I really wanted was opinions on the two options I already said I wanted to **** my money away on:

Originally Posted by Scud E55
I thinking about either a Rentech aribox or pair of Eisenmanns.
I'm thinking the airbox since it at least has the potential to add some incremental power. The mufflers just add different sound.
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Originally Posted by Scud E55
Thanks for some of the suggestions, but all I really wanted was opinions on the two options I already said I wanted to **** my money away on:



I'm thinking the airbox since it at least has the potential to add some incremental power. The mufflers just add different sound.
Air box wont do too much, but go for it.. Nothing like spending $1,500 for 10 hp..
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Originally Posted by AKnight55
Air box wont do too much, but go for it.. Nothing like spending $1,500 for 10 hp..
More like $3295

http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/624

Just stupid to pay the for a CF airbox.
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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ
Buy $3k of gas, then sell in a month for double that.
LOL i was thinking the same thing ala "its alway sunny in philadelphia"


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