Abit to spend

[RadRacer]

I've got ~$150 to spend on my car. I've already have a cat-back exhaust and cold air intake, and was hoping to find something else to use it on. I was thinking I might be able to find a good used LSD and 3.42's, but is there anything else I should get? Should I do more engine bolt on stuff (if there is any), or should I go with drivetrain stuff now? I was hoping more engine wise, but anything is good, what would you guys recommend? I'm already talking to someone on here about a driveshaft, but I may go with something else.

[CamaroRSZ28SS]

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Computer Tuning chips, 160* stat, camshaft, new pulley set, Throttle Body Coolant Bypass................have u done n e of those?

[RadRacer]

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Computer Tuning chips, 160* stat, camshaft, new pulley set, Throttle Body Coolant Bypass................have u done n e of those?

Nope. I was thinking of doing the 160 stat and TB Coolant bypass, but never really got around to it. And if I get a custom tuned PCM, then if I do anything else, I've got to get another one, or get it retuned. And a Cam is outa my price range, along with pulley sets, I think.

[CamaroRSZ28SS]

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wut year/type car u got?

[RadRacer]

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Guess that would help:spank:

It's a 97 3.8 Camaro

[UDLOSE98]

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dont waste your time and money on chips, stats, or bypasses. all that does is make your car run TOO cold.

for $150, there isnt a hell of a lot you can do, usnfortunately. you have knocked out the cheap mods and now it gets tough. I would get some NGK spark plugs, maybe some taylor wires or something, then honestly save the rest for future mods.

[97rs4life]

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for 150, I would upgrade to the aluminum driveshaft. Don't mess with the steel, go right to an aluminum one. You will notice a difference with this upgrade, at least I did and most people I talk to have.

[UDLOSE98]

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for 150, I would upgrade to the aluminum driveshaft. Don't mess with the steel, go right to an aluminum one. You will notice a difference with this upgrade, at least I did and most people I talk to have.

correction, I like his idea, I have a Alumin DS for sale! : )

[CamaroRSZ28SS]

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what kind of difference does the AD make?

[RadRacer]

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correction, I like his idea, I have a Alumin DS for sale! : )

How much you want for it? That's what I was thining, was either a DS, or a used posi and gears. I was looking into some Taylor 8.2mm wires, along with some NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs, but don't think I want/need them much.

[UDLOSE98]

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well the DS IS BRAND NEW!!!! Aluminum, i would have it to your door for $125.00

[RadRacer]

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OK. I'll get back with you on that man. I just found a cam I like for $200, I might be able to find some extra cash for it:banana:

[97rs4life]

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you could get a cam, but your budget is gonna be short for it. cam install run around like 500+ once you get all the valvetrain upgrades and all.

gears and posi upgrade is tough to find for 150 or less. Used rear ends go for 300 bucks.

[UDLOSE98]

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if you are refering to the came in the for sale section, you are gonna need some work done to your valve train to handle it.

[RadRacer]

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if you are refering to the came in the for sale section, you are gonna need some work done to your valve train to handle it.

He says I only need to get my valve pedestals milled down some. How hard would that be, or how much would it cost? My uncle's a mechanic, so he'd most likely do it all for me if I asked him to. How much gain do you think I'd see from that?

EDIT: Nvm, did some readin on it, and I don't want it afterall. So, I may be interested in your DS. I would really like to find a LSD and gears though. How much of a difference would I see form the DS? I know it won't be much, but just an estimate.

EDIT 2: Did some more searching (I'm a good boy :P ) and foudn that there's about an average of .2 coming off of 1/4 times with a aluminum shaft. So, all I can say is I think you should hold that one for me man. I should hopefully have the money by either tomorrow or Wednesday (depends on if I have time to get to the bank tomorrow).