Haev Some Ideas In Mind But Would Like To Hear Some Of Yours Aswell- Buyn A Lightning In Jan. From A Friend Of A Friend- Clean Truck And It S 100% Stock- I Will Have Apprx 3,000 To Spend On Mods- What Do You Guys Recommend For Me To Do - Thanks...
Have 3k To Mod New L
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Kenne Bell and a tune. With 3k I'd skip all the little things and go for the best mod out there.
edit: Congrats on the new truck, and welcome to SVTperformance! Check out the FAQ thread at the top of the page.
edit: Congrats on the new truck, and welcome to SVTperformance! Check out the FAQ thread at the top of the page.
Laser98SVT said:
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I wouldn't. I'd get all the proper supporting mods first.
ACSVT said:
+1 on that
Read the newbies faq, and search, that's what that buttons for, not getting on you, but you can go fast on the cheap. Just read all you can and then after about 6 months, you can make a better, more cost effective way to spend your money.
+1 ;-)fishin-nole said:
ACSVT said:
Other than going built at the same time as a KB, if I had the 3 grand I'd get the blower upgrade and then when a spare 3-400 bucks came along I add the supporting mods to it then.
He might not come across another 3 grand to do a KB for quite a while.
But then, truth be told, if it were me I'd probably use 2k of it as a better down payment and use 1k for BPU. :burnout:
I know I'm old, but what the hell is bpu?
I would go with the KB and a tune first, and then slowly add the supporting mods cuz it is easier to dish out 200 to 400 at a time than 3000.
Another one that likes the capital letters. WTF are the schools teaching in English class these days?
KICKDOFFTHETOUR said:
Take your money and pay for an elementary level English class. They'll teach you when to use capital letters.
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take it easy, thats what happens when your caps lock is on. i didnt realize it and caught shit on one of my threads.:rollseyesnastynivek said:Take your money and pay for an elementary level English class. They'll teach you when to use capital letters.
lower pulley,tune, FTVB, traction device, intake, bedrug, guages, brakes, lower it. Once you get used to the power get the KB and tune. The supporting mods are key parts of going fast. Other than that I'd hate to see you get the KB then toast the motor, then be SOL needing a new motor. Use hte rest of the money to pay down the truck or continue to save for a whipple. I have owned two Lightnings and this is the route I went with zero problems. Just my .02 and understand the forum here is super supportive nad good group. Welcome
Depending On How Fast You Want To Go. If You Want A 450hp-500hp Truck Just Get A Kb & A Good Tune. If You Want More Than 500 Hp & Like To Race, Build The Motor.
I'm going to mod my truck soon and I'm planning to get Headers, exhaust and add some more Boost. Under 3 grand and should make my truck a lot faster. :burnout:
Headers are a royal PITA and are not really worth the $$ and time until you have a built motor imo. Get a valve body upgrade at the very least...best bang for the buck imo. There is the Factoiry Tech Valve Body and LFP or JLP has one too if I am not mistaken.
kb and tune with out the supporting mods = another 5K+ he'll need after he blows the motor.
a tune is only as good as the fuel system and MAf can handle.once thats peged i dont care who tuned it. youll be venting the block.
id go with a tuner with custom tune, 4lb lower, twin 255's (not so much needed now but good to have if and when he goes bigger) , a SCT MAF or MAFia, intake setup and cat back. lowering shackles and traction bars
if you do the work yourself youll come in under 3K if you get some good deals on used parts.
and on street tires with a good launch and good tune youll run 12's and have a nice setup that you wont have to worry about a vented block
a tune is only as good as the fuel system and MAf can handle.once thats peged i dont care who tuned it. youll be venting the block.
id go with a tuner with custom tune, 4lb lower, twin 255's (not so much needed now but good to have if and when he goes bigger) , a SCT MAF or MAFia, intake setup and cat back. lowering shackles and traction bars
if you do the work yourself youll come in under 3K if you get some good deals on used parts.
and on street tires with a good launch and good tune youll run 12's and have a nice setup that you wont have to worry about a vented block
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Thanks for your help everyone. I'M SORRY MOM!!! "NASTYNIVEK" FOR LEAVING MY CAPS ON- sorry.......
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