I need more power...

[Antivikings57]

Im looking for mods I can do for under 400... I dont want to boost. Eventually I am doing a motor swap but thats not happening for a while... so i am looking for cheap mods that can take my stock 01 gt and make it a little better any tips?

[TheOtherNick]

use the search button.........
read safely modding your 3800

[Bio248]

i will slap a *****.

[blueguy]

Charlie Murphy...what did the Five Fingers say to the face?

Ah

Ah

Ah

SLAP!!

[Lsick7]

I'll help point you in the right direction

Under $400 is a bit tough, but here are some bang for the buck NA mods.

Downpipe=$80 to $130
Intake=$50 to $250
Plog or headers=$180 to $350(cheapest well performing headers)
HV3=$300 (EXCELLENT NA 3800 mod)

These prices are for NEW parts, used parts can be found in the For Sale section for great prices.

Start out there and pick your combo.

You will also want plugs and a t-stat as Nick stated below. (I figured those were a given but meh, whatever)

[a98gtp4u]

and then after all that is done...... tune......

[Lsick7]

and then after all that is done...... tune......

x2

Tuning is a definite essential.

[blueguy]

Ok...since I'm a dick...

180* T-Stat
Autolite 606 Spark Plugs
ZZPerformance 3" Catless Downpipe
Custom Fenderwell Intake (You can make your own for like $50 or so)
Flipped Motor Mounts - Free

Then if you can afford it...get a TransGo Shift Kit from Dave at Triple Edge Performance

[gtryda]

I heard 2 1/2 inch downpipes would suite n/a gts better and 3'' downpipes are better for sc grand prixs

[BillBoost37]

Ok...since I'm a dick...

Probably got weathered with too many motor deaths...lol

[Bio248]

I heard 2 1/2 inch downpipes would suite n/a gts better and 3'' downpipes are better for sc grand prixs

you heard wrong. stop posting useless garbage. 3" or nothing.

[gtryda]

you heard wrong. stop posting useless garbage. 3" or nothing.

Yea maybe the guy building 8,9, an 10sec grand prixs an rebuilds 100's of 3800 trannys told me wrong maybe but oh yeah the homer simpson internet guy is right... Maybe??

[Bio248]

you should move back to big bodes. we are clearly too educated for you. anyone that uses a 2.5" downpipe is stupid.

[BwolfGT]

you should move back to big bodes. we are clearly too educated for you. anyone that uses a 2.5" downpipe is stupid.

Just stop giving advice, your avatar is homer simpson so OBVIOUSLY your car knowledge is far inferior to the dude with the pumpkin car. Let him take it from here

[BwolfGT]

Ok...since I'm a dick...

180* T-Stat
Autolite 606 Spark Plugs
ZZPerformance 3" Catless Downpipe
Custom Fenderwell Intake (You can make your own for like $50 or so)
Flipped Motor Mounts - Free

Then if you can afford it...get a TransGo Shift Kit from Dave at Triple Edge Performance

Yes, and a tune, I felt a HUGE difference after a tune when my GT was still N/A.

[99prixgt]

Yea maybe the guy building 8,9, an 10sec grand prixs an rebuilds 100's of 3800 trannys told me wrong maybe but oh yeah the homer simpson internet guy is right... Maybe??

he uses 2.5" d/p's on his 8,9, and 10 sec gps?!?!?

[matt5112]

he uses 2.5" d/p's on his 8,9, and 10 sec gps?!?!?

I think he was trying to say that the guy who builds 8-10 second GP's says a 2.5" works well for a N/A motor. The real question is, why would you want to keep your motor N/A...

[Bio248]

3" works better for n/a too. dont let anyone convince you otherwise.

[kjohnson]

is it just me or is all that guy gets accomplished on here is pissing people off?

[blueguy]

Nope not just you...he is a useless tool that thinks he knows...little does he know he doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground or his car from IHOP's pumpkin pancakes