Tuners, If you knew then, what you know now.... Options

[jgreening]

I have always meant to start this thread for the benefit of others considering modifications (particularly engine modifications and swaps). My question is really for the people who have engaged in fairly serious modifications. Perhaps we can help others learn from our mistakes. So, here it is: Based on your experience and current knowledge, what would you do differently if you were starting all over with your 6gc project.

I will start.

I would have bought a ST205 front clip, kept it stock except for intake, boost controller and exhaust and sold the ST205 tranny for big $ to the alltrac guys. The fact is that 250whp is all you really need (and can usefully use) in a FWD setup. The newer engine, better turbo, and intercooler are a real plus.

I would have then switched the GT4 front end over and had the whole car professionally painted.

I would have bought Greddy guages rather than Autometer.

I would have gone immediately to Tein SS coilovers instead of springs and new struts and would have skipped my sway bars (due to all the rubbing problems I have had).

I would have bought 8" wide 16" TE37's so I could run 245/45/16 tires.

If I had done that, I would have spent less than I have and had a better (although similar) car.

[goferris]

jgreening this thread is possibly the most amazing thread i have read in a long time. since i haven't really done any performance or engine mods there isn't anything i can say about that but so far i am please with my choices and can't wait to see the end result. my only thing is that i wish i had more time and money to do the thing i want like paint my interior pieces and get my exterior mods installed.
i do plan on modding the bay in the near future and reading all these posts will help me a lot i am sure.

the only suggestion i can give is think long and hard about what you want to do b4 you do anything. don't just buy something because it's a good deal. buy it because that is what you are looking for and that's exactly what you want.