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Fast89GWILL

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Hi folks,

Have a choice of 3:73 gears for about $700 all in from a local shop (still pricing around)

Or

Shorty header install and full 2.5" exhaust from headers back around 1k diy

Thoughts on your experience and what you would tackle first for the best bang for the buck? This is a Weekender toy at best.
 

BlakeusMaximus

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Id start with the gears. Id also look into MM full length subframe connectors. Make sure you suspension is all up to par. Just my suggestions, but id do the gears over the exhaust.
 
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Boostedpimp

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Pickup used shorties, used mid pipe of choice and used catback of choice and install yourself. Then spend the other $550-500 on your 3.73 gears after shopping around.
 

deathb4dismount

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Subframe connectors, lower control arms.
 

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gears - best bang for the buck
 

billison

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Gears but I’d shop around locally first: I see used rears with gears for 2-400 all day long
 

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3:73 first for sure, bigger seat of the pants thrill
 
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