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Old 09-24-2010, 04:50 PM
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NY After market performance questions/upgrade recommendations

I have a automatic 2004 rx8 gt.
everything is stocked.
I recently got a new engine provided by mazda through warranty.
I have a good $2000.
Can anybody recommend what I should do with it to soup it up.
i know nothing about cars.
I just want a faster car...nos? turbo?
This is an everyday 40 miles a day kind of car.
also, i plan to get a new body kit with new paintjob, new tires and new rims.
if anybody can offer which size tires are best? also which kind of spoilers are the best?
I just need lots of recommendations...

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The most have mods are cobb with mazdamaniac calibration and BHR ignition system... and for spoiler... its your choise bro... search and you founf out some cool stuff
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ambitious goals with a small budget
do you want to focus on performance or body work?
you want a faster car, what is your horsepower goal?
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Make sure you get this dude ... our headlights and taillights have issues with condensation ... this helps the issue http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=6
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well, for both of course.
idk how much for body kit and tires and all...
but 1-2 g is just for performance.
no set horsepower, just stuff to make the ride more smooth, faster.
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and where to do my research?
all i know is amazon and ebaay hahaha.
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horsepower goal.....if i can at least 300?
i might be too ambitious now with no money hahaha
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Originally Posted by dammsam
horsepower goal.....if i can at least 300?
i might be too ambitious now with no money hahaha
300 HP will cost over $5,000

$2,000 might get you 20-30 HP unless you go Nitrous which as you should know is only good for short bursts of straight line acceleration.
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