Almost ready to do performance mods!

[Felix]

Finally finish doing preventive maintenance on my car (at least I think) -

Changed LIM Gasket/Elbows/Blower Gasket
Changed Supercharger oil
Changed Oil pan/gasket
Changed tranny fluid/gasket/filter
Changed Control arms
Changed both cv axles
Changed both tie rods

Now I am wondering what mods can help me reach my goal of about 350 whp or closest to that goal, my budget is around $2000.
One thing I am getting for sure is a new exhaust since the one currently on the car is loud in the middle (I think a leak) and rusted to hell.
Maybe brakes? I am not sure. What would you guys recommend? Not experienced at all with grand prixs but a friend of mine has experience with 3800s working on them for a couple of years now, he will be helping me install the parts.
ALSO I plan on keeping this car running for as long as I can, not really sure why, probably because its been my first and only car and has a lot of sentimental value haha, but my other question is. are there any good companies that sell upgraded transmissions? I want to get one thats been upgraded and will not have problems running that much horsepower and torque. Thanks in advance!

[LEVELX]

You may wish to rethink your goal of 350 whp on a $2000 budget.
I'm not saying that it's not doable, but if you're planning
"...on keeping this car running for as long as I can...", your
trans will give up the ghost.
Even a GXP with what, 303 HP tend to break trannys.

[Felix]

Yeah, is 300 whp possible, just want a little more oomph with the car. If there are any companies that sell upgraded transmissions I will definitely get one.

[Scottydoggs]

just do headers and a 3.4 and tune. cause 300 or more hp will need a bulit tranny rather quick. those are not cheap.

or get a used turbo set up for around 2 grand, and baby it till you can buy a tranny.


new ic set will run ya 800 ish if you want to go that route, or e85 if you got that local. either one will get your pulley dropped for ya.

[FordMan77]

Yeah, is 300 whp possible, just want a little more oomph with the car. If there are any companies that sell upgraded transmissions I will definitely get one.

Ask and you shall receive--> http://www.tripleedgeperformance.com/

Dave builds some great transmissions for these cars. When I need one eventually, I'll be going with one of his. And if you have any questions he will actually answer your email.

[Felix]

Thanks for the replies, I think I'll just do headers, 3.4 pulley and tune as well as a new exhaust for now, then in about 6 months go for that TEP tranny. Turbocharging it sounds pretty neat as well, will definitely do that once the upgraded trans is installed. What headers/exhaust do you guys recommend? I've heard speedy daddy headers work well, not sure about the exhaust. Want something a little bit more loud without as much rasp.