Thread: How should I spend my $$

I recently got a bit of money and looking to use some of it ($2500 max) on my car. I'm thinking the S2IC from ZZP, 60# injectors, fuel logs , and 3.0 pulley . My goals are high 12s/low 13s and I already have 1.9 roller rockers, ZZP headers, Overkill Upgraded MAF/intake, and 3.6 pulley. Given my goals and budget am I on the right track or anything else I should be considering ?

Oh yea, not interested in the cam and e85 route.

Sounds like a decent plan. But the stuff used before new. That way you can put aside the other 1500-1700 for something else like maybe some trans parts.

Also in before someone suggest turbo.

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Nope never. Your know what red just get a set already you will love them you know you will!

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Nope money can be spent elsewhere besides on some vc


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Invest the money into something that can be worth something?? Like a 401k/ROTH or similar, it's honestly a smarter choice than dumping it into a car almost not worth the $2500 max you have to spend.

If you can't achieve your goal of 13's for under $1,000, just sell the car. It wouldn't be worth it to go further and at this point you have a $2-3k transmission calling your name at any minute, and then it's really not worth it. One wrong downshift and it'll blow this budget out of the water.


I know this is a harsh and semi mean post, but it's the reality.

True words.

Also consider a backup GP, plenty out there.

Also, why is corn not an option?

Originally Posted by kewGTP

I recently got a bit of money and looking to use some of it ($2500 max) on my car. I'm thinking the S2IC from ZZP, 60# injectors, fuel logs , and 3.0 pulley . My goals are high 12s/low 13s and I already have 1.9 roller rockers, ZZP headers, Overkill Upgraded MAF/intake, and 3.6 pulley. Given my goals and budget am I on the right track or anything else I should be considering ?

Oh yea, not interested in the cam and e85 route.

I think you'll need to either port your TB or get a larger one like a north star, upgraded MAF, and a fuel pump from what I've gleaned from reading to support a 3.0, and i think 42 lb injectors should be plenty. I'd look at beefing up the trans after that. I think you'd also be safe to drop to a 2.8 maybe at that point

e85 nitrous transmission parts........

throw intercoolers in trash can!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by USonuMabeaCh

I think you'll need to either port your TB or get a larger one like a north star, upgraded MAF, and a fuel pump from what I've gleaned from reading to support a 3.0, and i think 42 lb injectors should be plenty. I'd look at beefing up the trans after that. I think you'd also be safe to drop to a 2.8 maybe at that point

not going to 2.8 even on e85 unlessed cammed or alot more mods than rockers.

tb is a waste im at 330whp 400wtq on stock tb with s1x cam gen5 sc 105# springs ti retainers headers 60# injectors e85 2.8 pulley rest is stock!

Originally Posted by BoostedPontiac

Also, why is corn not an option?

my hero spread the word.............

throw intercoolers in the trash can......

rockers injectors fuel pump rewire e85 3.2 maybe 3.0 simple no drama.

that could be done for way under 1k since you already have rockers and headers.

spend rest on or save for trans parts..... its not a question of if but when mr trannysauruswrecked pays you a visit!!! lmfao!!!!

keep on with the simple mods do e85 if you can and a solid transmission setup with dr's should get damn close if not into the 12s on e85 rockers gen5 if your still on gen3. gen5s are cheap too.

as others know from me around here just my opinion but id spray a car before intercooler throw them things away lol .

60# injectors is what id do. 42s work but personally id go for 60s leaves more headroom. 60s will need a tune people have used 42s without a tune before. (42s and no tune is kind of controversial) i have 2 pcms so i can swap back and forth between e85 and piss gas without using a tuner.

id use a rewire for the pump that boosts the voltage they are pretty easy to put in and a def a bigger pump if using the 60# injectors.

04 ups dont have an access cover for the fuel pump in the trunk right behind the seats? id be pissed lol id prolly cut a damn hole after having to drop the tank the 1st time.

04s do

05-08 is where it gets tricky


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Originally Posted by ImNowTylerTibbets

my hero spread the word.............

throw intercoolers in the trash can......

rockers injectors fuel pump rewire e85 3.2 maybe 3.0 simple no drama.

that could be done for way under 1k since you already have rockers and headers.

spend rest on or save for trans parts..... its not a question of if but when mr trannysauruswrecked pays you a visit!!! lmfao!!!!

Let me know where these trash cans are, I'll be happy to dig an intercooler setup out.