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Old May 2, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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alright got my tax thing today and can spend $200 on my gold digger (truck). i dont know what to get. should i get some performance stuff? some MPG stuff? Exterior stuff? Interior? i dont know. I was thinkin about a soft tonoue cover to try and knock 2 out of the way but i know it doesnt net my much mpg but you guys know anything helps. maybe some 10" subs so i can get the big 12" box outa the back seat. I dont know of any performance parts that are under $200. plus i did a tune up already. would an MSD system help with mpg and or both? ive heard mixed things about it yes it works but eats more gas, or no it doesnt but gets better mpg, or vise versa. ive got the window visors and flame grill already. so if any of you guys have any ideas please share, what would you do type thing. also the truck runs fine no problems so i dont need any repairs. thanx for all your input
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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just lookin at stuff. would it be hard to install coil spacers and blocks to get a little more clearance? oh yeah just a 2" in front and 1" block in back. i think i already have a leveling kit due to the truck sits level
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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With $200, I would go on to summitracing.com and buy a universal magnaflow cat to complete that exhaust system of yours. It will make it louder, free up some horsepower, and let your truck breathe a little easier. Should cost about $88 shipped, and for somebody to weld it in there probably $50 or so. You should have money left over to put towards the gas you will loose hearing your 44 open up some more.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Definitely go with the CAT/Exhaust route. You will enjoy it!
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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either that or spend just a little more to get a fastman tb. it costs a little over 300 up front, but you get 80 back when you return your core.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Honestly if I was going to put it into my truck the things I'd do are Fastman TB. Your not far from it with $200. The next things I'd consider are a set of HID headlights, or some Tint.

Honestly though what I'd do is take $60 and go buy the GTA 4 game and save the rest.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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either that or spend just a little more to get a fastman tb. it costs a little over 300 up front, but you get 80 back when you return your core.
Ditto if I wanted to spend it on my truck and wanter performance this is what I'd do. If I wanted looks tint or HID's.

I still say get the game and save the rest though. The game is sweet.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Haha. I saw a skit on Conan O'Brien last night that made me "lmao". I was never really into it, and I have a gamecube I use to play madden 06 when I'm too broke to work on the truck. Football's my main hobby anyway. But I don't think they make GTA games for Gamecube. Well I don't think they're making any now. PS2 and Xbox are still too pricey for a guy like me that doesn't play them much.

Now, I'm going to be mr conservative and say; check your maintenence. Get some Syn. Oil, change the ball joints (yourself!!!), Upgrade your shocks. I see you don't need any repairs but 200 in preventive maintence could save you for more performance later.

If your all good with that though, then I'd save a week or two and get the Fastman. After I get my exhaust done, shocks, and some fluid changes, that'll be the next "upgrade" i go for. but I have to tend to my interior soon.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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+2 on fastman,but this is 209 if you want to go higher http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Dod...1693QQtcZphoto

i got it and am prolly puttin it on this weekend,i also added the trac bar ext. adp and stering stabalizer.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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1. wine.
2. women.
3. song.

or...in updated language...and priorities...

1. sex
2. drugs.
3. rock and roll.
 
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