To be realistic, I plan on running it into the ground. The engine is about due for service, such as the timing chain around 100k;I also plan on replacing the waterpump at that time as just in case measure. Running the original. Assuming the trans does not grenade, I plan on running it atleast 2-4 more years. Trade off is no car payment, and super high plate fees and taxes.
I got the mass air flow piece off the svt front clip, along with the K&N filter and ram intake.
I have a spare set of used manifolds, but I would just as well put headers on if I was going that far to gut the converters. As far as a used exhaust, I would rather replace than install used.
I can get a system bent reasonably by a local shop, $150-$160 for heavy gauge aluminumized steel, plus the mufflers and converters for around another $150. I was going to go through summit racing, as they have a flowmaster universal ufit kit, for $160 for a 2-1/4" that would give me all the pipe I need, I would fab my hangers from new replacement OEM hangers. I was looking at mufflers, and I saw a dual inlet/outlet that I thought would work well, unless I tuck the mufflers out back under the trunk.
I would be doing all the work myself, unless I farm it to the shop for just the exhaust work.
I've done my share of stuff, and despite the tight bay, I've worked on worse.
Asside from the exhaust, about the only other major upgrade I want is larger front brakes. I put tires on last summer, so no new rims, etc until those are bald.
Thanks for the advice.
