The most bang for the buck...
05-18-2007, 12:37 PM
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The most bang for the buck...
Hello All.....Im a newbie (noob?)...anyway...im glad to be here..I just bought an '02 CL-S...54,000 miles...auto trans...I already added an AEM CAI...sounds great...my question(s) is/are....for a little more performance...what is the most bang for the buck I can get??..im not looking to do any internal engine mods...and dont want to spend a fortune...just want something a little ..............more.....any and all suggestions are more than welcomed.....is a trans-cooler a smart add???..etc etc...i dont want to turbo or supercharge ...im totally open here...in my short time here..less than a week....i have learned quite a bit...everyone seems to be friendly and very helpful...and if I posted this thrad in the wrong area....I apologise...thank you all very much...I'm looking forward to a very long stay here...
05-18-2007, 12:44 PM
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Headers.
trans cooler IMHO isnt worth getting til u relaly starting throwing bones.
XS headers , maybe a set of coilovers.
im selling a set right now. where in PA u at?
one thing i never liked about CLs are the way they stand.. they ride so high up.
trans cooler IMHO isnt worth getting til u relaly starting throwing bones.
XS headers , maybe a set of coilovers.
im selling a set right now. where in PA u at?
one thing i never liked about CLs are the way they stand.. they ride so high up.
05-18-2007, 01:12 PM
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if you're looking for speed, definitely go with headers and/or pulleys since you already have an intake.
if you're going for looks/handling, coilovers or better springs/struts are a great way to start
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welcome to the forum 
if you're going for looks/handling, coilovers or better springs/struts are a great way to start
oh and
welcome to the forum
05-18-2007, 02:36 PM
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I agree totally with the suspension then headers and pulley. You might want to look into new rotors too. I warped my brakes the first 20,000 miles I put on mine.
05-18-2007, 02:47 PM
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XS headers for $125 or so will be a good mod. Get them by emailing the people at
www.ssautochrome.com
Suspension is nice too, really sets the car off and helps the handling quite a bit.
www.ssautochrome.com
Suspension is nice too, really sets the car off and helps the handling quite a bit.
05-18-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 03silvertypeS
if you're looking for speed, definitely go with headers and/or pulleys since you already have an intake.
if you're going for looks/handling, coilovers or better springs/struts are a great way to start
oh and welcome to the forum
if you're going for looks/handling, coilovers or better springs/struts are a great way to start
oh and
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05-19-2007, 01:41 AM
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intake doesn't give you much performance esp when its 250$ with just a few hp increases... plus you can remove the resonator but ppl might burn u cuhz it's too "ghetto".
just search around, you'll get the gist of what everyone thinks by reading other threads.
just search around, you'll get the gist of what everyone thinks by reading other threads.
05-19-2007, 03:34 AM
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Most bang for the buck....
WOW!!!...thank you all for the overwhelming response..suggestions..opinions etc etc!!!...dang im glad i found this board!!..you guys are awesome...Please be patient with me when I ask few more questions...hopefully not stupid questions...what exactly are the benefits of pulleys???..less rotating mass on the crankshaft??..i dont want to go with nitrous or a turbo..................yet....lol..a trans cooler couldnt hurt at all...waiting for response to my "pulleys inquiry"....and so much controversy over the XS Power headers...but...thats a good thing..getting so many responces about installing them...the crappy bolts...the whoosh sound...well..im getin wayyy too long winded here... im babbling.......and what about a bigger throttle body/intake???...keep 'em coming guys...im tickled pink...hopefully ill be able to contribute to this board very soon...!!! 
Thank you all again...
Thank you all again...
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