05-24-2013, 09:00 PM
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Need Beginning Advice
I'm a college student taking mechanical engineering. I have around 10 grand saved up to spend on my car. I own a 2004 gls alero with the 3400 engine. What parts would I be able to buy to get the best performance increase staying in budget? If there is another post with a list i apologize, could not find it.
Last edited by Barind : 05-24-2013 at 09:08 PM.
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05-24-2013, 09:53 PM
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Probably a mild turbo kit with supporting mods from Milzy Motorsports.
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05-24-2013, 10:09 PM
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Suspension mods and a turbo setup from mms, then an f40 6; speed if funds allow..
Jump in on the sway bar group buy they are working on.
And welcome! Got an pics?
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05-25-2013, 12:31 AM
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I'd pay off college
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05-25-2013, 12:41 AM
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^^^^^^this!!!!
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05-25-2013, 12:14 PM
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If you don't have 2 cars, the 2nd car should be your toy and then you won't worry about if the car will get you to class.
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05-25-2013, 01:02 PM
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^^^^^^this!!!!
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If you don't have 2 cars, the 2nd car should be your toy and then you won't worry about if the car will get you to class.
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Exactly
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05-25-2013, 01:28 PM
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05-27-2013, 10:17 PM
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I worked a lot through high school, college money is fine haha. That's in a separate account. I'll get some pictures in. This is a side project I'll be working on.
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05-27-2013, 11:35 PM
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some people have that, with the upgrades that tranny should do well. along with a good tune. the stock one you can tune as well and make it work pretty good. idk the power you are wanting.
my turbo build i plan on going all out. gonna cost me atleast 20+ grand.
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05-27-2013, 11:45 PM
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IF you're upgrading the trans, why not go all out and do 6 speed?? I've always said go big or go home.
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05-27-2013, 11:58 PM
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6 speed hasnt been tested with boosted applications really other then a 700 hp ls6 i believe fiero. dont see why it couldnt hold the power.
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Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
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A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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05-28-2013, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyalero
some people have that, with the upgrades that tranny should do well. along with a good tune. the stock one you can tune as well and make it work pretty good. idk the power you are wanting.
my turbo build i plan on going all out. gonna cost me atleast 20+ grand.
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What are your recommendations for being close to that? Sorry for all the questions, just entering this world haha. Learning as much as possible.
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05-28-2013, 12:59 AM
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close to what?
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Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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05-28-2013, 01:10 AM
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Sorry, i meant like close to your build that you are shooting for.
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05-28-2013, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Barind
Sorry, i meant like close to your build that you are shooting for.
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well dont really wanna say what all im doing but... race block, forged internals, turbo set up, heads, etc... milzy has a full crate motor build you can do and add whatever you want to it. and it will give you a price at the bottom on his site. check it out.
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Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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05-28-2013, 01:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepyalero
well dont really wanna say what all im doing but... race block, forged internals, turbo set up, heads, etc... milzy has a full crate motor build you can do and add whatever you want to it. and it will give you a price at the bottom on his site. check it out.
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Yeah that's what i said close . Figured you'd not want to do show and tell. I'll take a look on the website. I'm sure as I advance through my classes and practice I'll be able to figure out the best route.
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05-29-2013, 01:08 PM
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Hey stupid question!
I have a stupid question. I have the 3400 sfi engine and i keep reading where people are talking about a 3x00 engine! Is there any difference between that engine and my 3400 whats the difference?
Last edited by 02AleroGLS : 05-29-2013 at 01:09 PM.
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