What should I do with my car?

[Black03Marauder]

I'm looking to put about a grand into my car and I was wondering how that money could be spent best. If I can't get a decent upgrade I'll just wait until I have enough money to do so. I'd call a decent upgrade something that puts the car into mid 14's on the track. Am I too optimistic?

First, about how I use my car. I dont think I could call it a daily driver because I don't commute to college with it(I take the bus), but it is my only means of transportation; meaning that I would have to use it at least once or twice a week and have to use it for long distance trips.

I've read a lot of good things on this site about a 4.10. Unless someone here has a better suggestion I think that what Im going with. I know you guys probably get asked this a lot but, how is that possible? Also, what are the downsides to putting a 4.10 in my car? I read that chart on this site about engine rpms at certain speeds so I know about that, but what about traction?

Is there anything on this car that could possibly break because of the installation of the 4.10? Either way, I have about a grand aside for a "fubar fund", is this enough?

I figured that If I were going to with any kind of new differential, I might as well get a chip, I need one of those anyway to get a speedo correction anyway, correct? what kind of gain could I see from a 4.10 coupled with a chip? What kind of chip should I get? What kind of risk is involved with putting a chip in?

Whatever I'm going to do, Im going to Dennis Reinhardt to get it done. Just for giggles, how much would getting a 4.10 and an alternative automotive chip cost?

Do you guys have any other suggestions? :help:

btw, sorry about the length of this post, soooo....

CLIFF NOTES: 4.10 and an alternative automotive chip installed by Dennis Reinhardt. Yes? no? better ideas? how much?

[carfixer]

I say skip the 14's and shoot for the 13's. A 75HP shot of N2O will do it for well under a grand. :burnout:

Chip and 4.10's will be one of your best bang for the buck mods. That will net mid 14's for sure.

[jstevens]

Chip and gears=$900 approx.

Traction/launch improvement=priceless

[Black03Marauder]

hmm...nitrous, might do that when the warranty goes out...

hey, jstevens...you got a 4.10, how does it drive on the street as far as traction goes? Had any problems with the car since installation?

[stevengerard]

Just did this to mine and boy its a huge difference and it is something you can keep down the road as additional mods are put on. It really makes the car another level of fun. I don't know how big a difference a torque converter would be by itself, but that's another mod to think about.

[SergntMac]

I don't know how big a difference a torque converter would be by itself, but that's another mod to think about.
Adding a Stallion TC to the mix is about as exciting as adding 4:10s.

[MarauderMark]

Adding a Stallion TC to the mix is about as exciting as adding 4:10s.


Thats at least a second off your time.At least with me it was..was doing low 13's until that and the meziere .now low 12's

[stevengerard]

Thats at least a second off your time.At least with me it was..was doing low 13's until that and the meziere .now low 12's

Reallr, Really?

I have one just haven't installed it. Can't wait.

[Hack Goby]

Chip and gears=$900 approx.

Traction/launch improvement=pricelessRealy good bang for your buck.$900.00 took me from 15.365 to 14.531.Now go to the timeslip area and see how much more it will take you to get to 14.00

[BADMERC]

Go with Dennis! Chip/Tuner, Gears and UnderDrive Pulleys. Great bang for around a grand.

[jstevens]

hey, jstevens...you got a 4.10, how does it drive on the street as far as traction goes? Had any problems with the car since installation?[/QUOTE]

Launch is awesome. Not a lick of trouble and I will be driving mine through the winter. Whatever you do, have someone with experience do the work.

Lidio did mine.

[mpearce]

Not to beat a dead horse or anything...I know I've posted this more than a few times...just trying to help here.

I have these exact mods you question. 4.10 gears, and a 2 position superchip.

Alternative Auto

I came in under what you've got saved money wise.

I went from a 15.199 @ 93.xx stock, to a 14.234 @ 97.17.

Completely satisfied

-Mat

[Donny Carlson]

I drove a Pinto station wagon owned by my dad. (sigh)

[martyo]

I walked too and from school. And, it was up hill both ways. And, I had no shoes.



I drove a Pinto station wagon owned by my dad. (sigh)

[DEFYANT]

I walked too and from school. And, it was up hill both ways. And, I had no shoes.
.......in the snow....

[Bradley G]

Hey jstevens,

I'm with ya on the gears and Lidio's tune,But what does this do to enhance traction?I have to modify my launch now ,as there is additional wheel slip due to these mods.I feel a 1/3 pedal for a brief moment then stomp gets me moving quicker than a stomp on the go pedal.I saw Jerry Barnes do this driving Trilogy #1 @ the Dreamwood cruise as we ( Jerry, BigSlims' father and I)rolled past a dissapointed mustang guy trying to show off in front of his girlfriend .I am not comparing 4:10's and a program to a trilogy powered Marauder,I am curious what you feel these mods do to gain additional traction?
Bradley G

Chip and gears=$900 approx.

Traction/launch improvement=priceless

[Black03Marauder]

Thanks for the help guys! I had my doubts but I'm definitely going with a 4.10 and a chip now! I'm going to get this done sometime in January.