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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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with my tax return comin back, i got two options for upgrades...


OPTION A: new rear brakes (drums, shoes, hardware) new front brakes (pads, rotors) new rear shocks.


OPTION B: HS 1.7 Roller's, new cat-converter delete pipe


What should i buy?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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How badly do you need new brakes?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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How badly do you need new brakes?
+1 if your brakes are bad I would replace them
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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i can wait about 6 months prolly, but are the HS 1.7's really worth the price. thats what i cant decide
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Should'nt you get the 1.6's because of your cam?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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First thing. Go readjust your withholding so you have more money in your pay check each time versus letting the goverment have it. Then do the brakes. Then with the extra money every check the you can save it then spend it or what ever.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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^^^+1 to that!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by PurplDodge
Should'nt you get the 1.6's because of your cam?
That completely depends on his cam
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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It seems quite stupid IMO to try to squeeze additional performance out of your truck while knowingly having inappropriate brakes. Fix your brakes first!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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if i remenber right Stage 1 cam was about or a little better than the R/T cams so 1.7 will work..... if you need brakes get brakes and upgrade to 1ton wheel cylinders
 
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