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Apr 12, 2012 | 05:07 AM

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metalsaber

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Probably the FP Black on stock bottom end. 10k later now have a built 2.3L yet still gun shy about every little noise I hear.

Apr 12, 2012 | 05:20 AM

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Cams - huge waste of $600 + springs + the install prices

Apr 12, 2012 | 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by evo8426

Cams - huge waste of $600 + springs + the install prices

Care to elaborate please?

Apr 12, 2012 | 10:46 AM

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Probably the FP Black on stock bottom end. 10k later now have a built 2.3L yet still gun shy about every little noise I hear.

did the stock bottom end blow or something?

Apr 12, 2012 | 10:53 AM

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yup

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:44 AM

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Care to elaborate please?

It just was not worth it in my opinion. I would have rather saved that money because the gains were about worthless to me.

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:46 AM

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^^PM'd

Apr 12, 2012 | 12:56 PM

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yet still gun shy about every little noise I hear.

I haven't blown a motor...but I had a bad experience similar to a blown motor with my Evo X. Now that I'm back in a 9 I feel the same way sometimes.

Apr 12, 2012 | 01:08 PM

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Clutch (lockout), stiff front motor mount , cheap lowering springs.

Apr 12, 2012 | 02:04 PM

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Oh and HKS coilovers or any HKS parts for that matter.. Overpriced and cheaply made.

Apr 14, 2012 | 09:35 PM

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It just was not worth it in my opinion. I would have rather saved that money because the gains were about worthless to me.

i thought cams were good with a tune....not sure if the car is bone stock but if you got other mods then i heard cams would make a big difference???

Apr 15, 2012 | 01:41 AM

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i thought cams were good with a tune....not sure if the car is bone stock but if you got other mods then i heard cams would make a big difference???

Short of ported parts, a built motor, and a new turbo, I'd say my car is quite modified. I make right at 400/400 on e85

May 2, 2012 | 10:03 AM

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HKS RS intake

May 2, 2012 | 10:38 AM

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bought a lightweight flywheel then it wasnt practical for stop and go traffic. so wasnt nice on stage 3 clutchmasters clutch

May 2, 2012 | 10:53 AM

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I regret not buying a car with minor bolt on's. About to spend 5-7k to get my car to around 450HP.... ( Labor )