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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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How to Spend $10,000

Which way should i go either it be a SC or Turn key GTM stage 1 TT? I will need the valve body upgrades also sense i am an 5 automatic. This is my daily driver and I would say I drive pretty light footed now. But i will get on her every once in awhile. whenever a neon of honda pulls next to me anyway.
What you guys think?
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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If it were my 10K, I'd go GTM TT.

Bring it to Houston for the install. So the mechanic there will have experience whenever I get around to doing mine.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Either direction you take, you will still need additional parts if you want a "complete" set-up.

TT Kit: Still need downpipes, exhaust, clutch (depending on your power level), gauges

SC Kit: Not sure yet as the GTM kit info. hasn't been released.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
If it were my 10K, I'd go GTM TT.

Bring it to Houston for the install. So the mechanic there will have experience whenever I get around to doing mine.
YEAH RIGHT. IM THINKING AUSTIN. UPREV or MZM more local. good try.


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Either direction you take, you will still need additional parts if you want a "complete" set-up.

TT Kit: Still need downpipes, exhaust, clutch (depending on your power level), gauges

SC Kit: Not sure yet as the GTM kit info. hasn't been released.
i have the mxp so far and I think i want to stick with the cobb tunning. the gauges ill include at the install i guess. every installer has the guages they like to use i would think. thanks for the info
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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also for downpipes not sure which way to go. Clutch should not matter cause im auto correct. just a tranny cooler and valve body upgrade
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by whiddles
Clutch should not matter cause im auto correct. just a tranny cooler and valve body upgrade
Yea, sorry I mis-read that you were auto.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Don't forget oil cooler.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Unless you have more than 10k, I would not go either. When you go FI, you better have a "oh ****" fund, because things WILL happen.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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yeah i ordered the stillen oil cooler
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Debbie Downer.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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SC for a DD. You have a little less to worry about as far as maint.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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why is that bad? i like the price and looks of it.
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I would invest your 10k until it's 20k then go for one or the other.. Like "MIKE" said.. There are ALWAYS maint. costs as well as when things go wrong.. Plus i think either one would cost a little more than 10k to have a thorough job completed..

Buy a watch..
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BOXER83
SC for a DD. You have a little less to worry about as far as maint.
thats what im thinking. but i'm trying to be open minded. lol
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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SC is probably more reliable, but TT will have more power.
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