Hello friends I would like to know on how to hook up my car, to make it eazy for u guys i just install my tv's with a navigation and a nice little system now i want to know where to go now i have $1700 to spend but i dont know where to start maybe engine first or an under lip or some rims what its your advise please help me out here. btw/ its 99 TL. Thanks in advance.

 

OEM Kit and looked for a delicately used full catback

 

Damn with $1700 bucks I'd say you redo your whole exhaust and you would be satisfied. Most of your budget would go to Comptech headers or if your lucky mabe $800 dollars of it and match it with the Comptech Axelbacks because the Catback is almost pointless it's not very necessary. Also go with the AEM V2 it's the best CAI for a TL IMO. When your throttle opens up you will be totally amazed and satisfied with the sound and the pick-up. Other little things are brake upgrades and if you don't have some already find some nice 18's and drop em on that sucka.

 

I'll have to agree with Tunaboy. CAI($200) Used catback in decent condition($400-$600) and some decent 18"s ($1200) baamm baamm... tissy...

 

tunaboy or any else that has some experiense can you exactly list in here what i need and do u have any links on where to get this stuff So if i get this correct i need Comptech header for like $800 are this new? what is axelbacks? and u say to go with AEM V2,CAI what its this please explain a little better since im net to this car mod thanks in advance.

 

if you wanna go with looks, i would definately go with the acura ground effect kit (mabye 900 bucks) and some lowering springs. you can find this stuff on this website under "store", or try looking on ebay or type it in on google. kit and drop makes the car look sooooo much better.

however, if u wanna go with performance, listen to these guys.....

 

Thanks guys but i think im going to listen to the ballers in here and go with performance first.

 

Headers with out a doubt should be your 1st mod!

 

I'd say CAI, axle back,headers.

 

i'd go with the headers and axleback exhausts. BTW, i see ppl sayin get used stuff. where would u get used stuff from?!?!!

 

you have to have a mix between looks and performance. Rims with headers and an axelback would be perfect because the CAI you can install yourself... It takes 10 mins if you are good with the tools. For the money that would be the best way to go because getting the headers and the exhaust installed at the same time would save you some money... Up to you though. Get the CAI later. THe car will still sound awsome with the headers and exhaust...

 

OK what type of headers do i need? and same goes for the exhaust? Sorry im a big noob another question that i have wich one is better Comptech Exhaust -Axle-back or Comptech Exhaust -Cat-back and also whats the difference in this two thanks.

 

CAI - 180 dollars
Comptech headers (used) - 600 dollars
Comptech mufflers (used) - 400 dollars

That will improve your car's performance tremendously. So far, we have spent 1180. We have 520 dollars left over.

With that, get Comptech sway bars to improve handling -- 300 dollars new
With the leftover 220 dollars, get H&R Sport springs to lower the car.


It'll be like driving a whole new car.

 

Axleback only replaces the mufflers.

Catback replaces the mufflers and the B-pipe (the pipe from the catalytic converter to the mufflers) for a better flow. But our exhaust system is pretty nicely designed already and doesn't have too much backpressure. You will see like 4 hp gain from the mufflers and a bit more from the catback. But it will sound nicer.

Headers, you want to go with Comptech. They are the best for our cars. If you want to save money, you can buy a new set of OBX headers for about 300 bucks. They are nearly as good for performance, but is of less quality. That's what I have, as I didn't have the money for Comptech headers. I get some resonance at 1500 and 3500 RPM, but nothing I can't live with.

 

Where can i get used parts?

 

how is the sound of the OBX headers compared to the sound from the comptech headers. my issue is that i dont want the car to be horribly loud.

 

I wouldnt go with OBX headers due the Cracking problems

COMPTECH headers are 1100 Plus install
so that would blow his moneyh

So then go with CAI CATBACK and save up some more and get the turning upgraded