$1000 to spend on engine mods

englishmike · 10-21-2009, 02:27 PM

My new 88 SC is also my daily driver. I was wondering what mods to buy with $1k. For the time being I am restoring the car but when that is done to increase the power a bit. I don't expect big gains from the 4agze but what can I get for 1k.

I already have a cold air intake and hks exhaust (just back box and not headers).

Maruki-kun · 10-21-2009, 03:44 PM

96+ 5SFE with cams/3rd gen 3SGE

ToyotaTechGeek · 10-21-2009, 03:47 PM

i would start with brake/suspension/tire refreshment then go to SERIOUS tune-up and all fluid flush/fill. i like to unplug/clean ALL of my engine bay connections and check/refresh ALL grounds. then there is fuel filter change, air filter change and alignment. there is more like more detailed list of what is considered a SERIOUS tune-up. oh! and i like to clean the intercooler our and place a fan underneath.

YellowJacket · 10-23-2009, 09:35 PM

These cars are BUILT for the turns... you wont get near as much ROI dumping a grand in the engine as you will if you spend that money on suspension! Struts/springs/bushings/etc

I know twosRus.com has a full suspension refresh package for 1000 coincidentally enough.

Macgyver5 · 12-25-2009, 01:18 AM

He's right ^ I would / am go suspension first... but 1000 hmmm a nice swap maybe a 20v BT and some cams? ebay is your friend!!!

10-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
englishmike Some Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	$1000 to spend on engine mods My new 88 SC is also my daily driver. I was wondering what mods to buy with $1k. For the time being I am restoring the car but when that is done to increase the power a bit. I don't expect big gains from the 4agze but what can I get for 1k. I already have a cold air intake and hks exhaust (just back box and not headers).

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10-21-2009, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	96+ 5SFE with cams/3rd gen 3SGE

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ToyotaTechGeek resident GEEK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...boosting mid-corner Posts: 995 Thanks: 14 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	i would start with brake/suspension/tire refreshment then go to SERIOUS tune-up and all fluid flush/fill. i like to unplug/clean ALL of my engine bay connections and check/refresh ALL grounds. then there is fuel filter change, air filter change and alignment. there is more like more detailed list of what is considered a SERIOUS tune-up. oh! and i like to clean the intercooler our and place a fan underneath.

10-23-2009, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
YellowJacket 1985 16v NA 6-speed Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 415 Thanks: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	These cars are BUILT for the turns... you wont get near as much ROI dumping a grand in the engine as you will if you spend that money on suspension! Struts/springs/bushings/etc I know twosRus.com has a full suspension refresh package for 1000 coincidentally enough.

12-25-2009, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Macgyver5 Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 51 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	He's right ^ I would / am go suspension first... but 1000 hmmm a nice swap maybe a 20v BT and some cams? ebay is your friend!!!