[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2Kguy:
[B] [QUOTE]Originally posted by Pinky:
[b]I dont know if there is a best one.

 

Best bang-for-the-buck engine mods (Top 5 in order):

1. K&N Filter $40
2. ProFlow TB $140
3. Adjustable fuel pressure regulator $120
4. Toda Flywheel $490
5. Mugen Header $1,300

Other that you could consider but don't make the top 5 list: Exhaust system (take your pick here), Extrued Hone intake manifold, Muge thermostat and radiator cap, Apex V-AFC.

In the handling/braking department:

1. Spoon X-brace (front/lower) $220
2. Porterfield R4S pads (front) $120
3. Mugen 31mm front sway bar $390
4. Any front strut bar $100-$250
5. SS Brake lines with good brake fluid $120

 

The K&N is hard to beat, couple of HP for $45. 5 minutes to install and immediately noticeable!

 

I totaly with pepe here.

 

Which K&N Filter model is it? RC-5000 or RC-5050?

 

RE-810

 

I'll agree with this one and I'm not trying to be a wise ass, just trying to add emphasis. Best $600 I've spent on the car was a 2 day performance driving course.

 

Oops, I guess I should have read the above posts more carefully. Doh!

 

It all depends on where your priorities lie, and how much cash you have available. I went for a Neuspeed exhaust, which certainly FEELS like it puts out a few more horses - although maybe it just SOUNDS more powerful. At $585, it didn't seem like a bad deal, and I'm really happy about getting it.

Probably, my next buy will be the rebored TB, which everyone says gives you better performance increase for your $$$$, along with the K&N filter.

 

K&N and Pro-flow are the easiest way to gain a bit of a performance boost with minimal cost and effort. They also don't show if you care about keeping the stock look. I'd reccommend Pro-flow in a heartbeat, nice folks, very easy to work with, and a great service.
JohnA