Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance 98 CSVT Mods...I have a lot of money

Basically it goes like this: I got a killer job, and I make a lot of money. I want to mod the [censored] out of my 98 CSVT. I'm thinking about starting with full exhaust (headers back) I have a drop in filter right now, but wondering about gain on a full CAI, also Turbo (or TT), chip, cams, ect ect. What would yall suggest, lets give it an initial budget of $10k. What kind of mods would yall suggest, what kind of gains am I looking at over stock. Also wondering about true dual exhaust.

If possible could yall post links to the mods you list? I don't really know of anywhere to buy.

So far the car just has a new set of all season Z-rated tires, a spec stage 1 clutch, new flywheel, and a drop in filter.

Thanks in advance for your time

So if you have a lot of cash, why not just buy my car from me for a good price. I guarantee you it will cost you a lot more to mod your car even close to the way I have mine then to just give me a good price .

Then you can sell your other one to recoup some money.


**************Edit: My mods *************

3Liter
Turbo charged and intercooled Stainless headers and turbo piping
2.5" catback exhaust magnaflow mufflers
17" rims 235 series tires
SCT Pro Racer Tuning package,

Full gauges, A/F gauge with wideband O2 sensor, EGT (turbine inlet temp), Intake Air Temp (dual channel), Boost
Full stereo system Eclipse front end w/BostonAccoustics Pro series, PPI amps, 4 subs
60K miles, Great condition all the way around
New bigger brakes, 300mm fronts, 278mm rear
Full Tint
Spec Stage 3, Torsen, updated shift rods.
Steeda Triax short throw shifter

Many more things, too much to list
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I doubt you'd want to buy it, but floating 10 g's got my attention. If add a bit more cash to that you can PM me.

Okay..


I'm going to brush right over the "killer job" thing.. whatever you say, bud.. that's your perogative..

Learn to use the search feature.
Doing so with these terms will help tremendously:

Turbo:
ADC (arizone dyno chip) turbo kit.
One note: no need for a TT.. not easily feaible in the bay, and would be as efficient as a PROPERLY sized and tuned single turbo (which ADC has)

Headers:
MSDS or "Weapon R"... everything else is.. well.. anyway.

Exhaust:
trubendz
borla
bassani
Magnaflow
Basically just look under the Duratec performance forum, and read the sticky at the top.

In fact.. read the sticky at the top of every forum that is applicable.

the FORCED INDUCTION forum, 3L forum.(VERY BIG recomendation...)


welcome to CEG.. and a serious good luck to you and your mods..

ENJOY IT!!

buy a car with a V8 easier to modify , easier to make fast, use the SVT as a moderatley fast very nice DD

not saying the SVT is not worth modding but u have to think about things in the long run

Ford v8s are easy to modify and make power, so are teh SBC but if ur really looking into amazing technology and powermaking GMs LSx series motors are amazing but it would cost more than what ur traditional small block would , or u could just go BBC or ford
YUMMY BIG BLOCK (licks lips)

I bet my SVT will make your SS sweat if you ever met up with it. From a launch it'll make it sweat but on the highway...theres a good chance I'll be saying seeya.

Persoannly, I'd get another car w/ 10k. Anyways...

do a 3L swap and add an ADC turbo, with MSDS headers and 2" Ture Dual exhaust. And dont forget to add an LSD to your tranny. That will be around your budget of 10k

if money is not an issue (as you have an amazing job or so you say), then why dont you go ahead and be the first to convert a contour to RWD.

I agree with posthuman63t that if you want to keep your present car and do $10K in mods, go 3L, turbo, headers, LSD. And IF you can part with your car but want a modded CSVT, buying warmonger's and selling yours is worth considering.

this is awesome.