Need ideas on upgrades - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

~StealthDriver · 05-03-2008, 09:30 AM

Hi, so i havn't been on this site in years, its good to see its still going strong. Anyways, so I blew a rod im my 1991 stealth TT a few years ago and its been on blocks through college. im graduating in a couple weeks and im gonna make a lot more money and am looking to spend around 20k including a new engine on my car. I just wanted to see what people suggest as how to upgrade.

Take in mind i want to spend at least half on performance and about half on exterior (new paint, possible 99 conversion, etc.), interior (new leather seats, dash, etc.)

Any input would be greatly appreciated since i havn't been keeping up the latest additions in the past 5-6 years.

DuTTch · 05-03-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ~StealthDriver

Hi, so i havn't been on this site in years, its good to see its still going strong. Anyways, so I blew a rod im my 1991 stealth TT a few years ago and its been on blocks through college. im graduating in a couple weeks and im gonna make a lot more money and am looking to spend around 20k including a new engine on my car. I just wanted to see what people suggest as how to upgrade.

Take in mind i want to spend at least half on performance and about half on exterior (new paint, possible 99 conversion, etc.), interior (new leather seats, dash, etc.)

Any input would be greatly appreciated since i havn't been keeping up the latest additions in the past 5-6 years.

Bring it to Dynamic racing and I am sure he can help you.

3KGT2NV · 05-03-2008, 04:04 PM

DR turn key dr 900 car??

etecnifibre · 05-03-2008, 06:51 PM

Unless you are super attached to your 91 Stealth, I'd sell it for what you can get and use that 20K to buy either a true 99 VR-4 or a VR-4 Spyder. Otherwise, 20K should be able to turn that into a car that is faster than hell and showroom and showcar quality.

lawdogg · 05-03-2008, 06:59 PM

New pampena stage III short block, DR stage III heads, IPS Evo III kit, supporting mods, pampena tuned.

Fiji blue paint, JIC magic coilovers, 18x9.5 bronze TE37's, etc etc.

Or, have you considered getting something newer and saving some $?

linchpinjoe · 05-03-2008, 07:01 PM

I'd pass on the 99 vr4 idea if you plan on going fast. You need to go standalone to really harness big power from a 98/99 vr4. 20k can take your 91 into the realm of 11s or 10s, reliably. Dynamic racing is not a bad idea if you want it done correctly.

~StealthDriver · 05-03-2008, 08:57 PM

Thanks alot for all your help, i actually contacted matt today and we're gonna get something set up. I would love just buying a 99 gt, but 1st of all their really hard to find, and 2nd im kinda partial to my baby from high shcool

. Im also really interested in the venom bumper for the 1st gens.

Anyways, thanks again, and any additional help would be appreciated

GA3kgT91 · 05-03-2008, 09:10 PM

buy a kia spectra and put the rest in a retirement fund, you do want to retire right?

but seriously, i like the idea of buying a 99 vr4 or a spyder.

tha92Boostguy · 05-03-2008, 09:16 PM

+1 if you put 20k in to your 91 TT that will be one sick monster

Good to have another 3S around Albuquerque.

~StealthDriver · 05-03-2008, 09:29 PM

Heh, thanks for the financial advise on the spectra, but im getting a 30k sign on bonus with a 6 digit income from making around 15k a year now. I have a financial plan set up with my adviser now but i really want to get my old car running again.

05-03-2008, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
~StealthDriver Go Lobos! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Trader Rating: (0)	Need ideas on upgrades Hi, so i havn't been on this site in years, its good to see its still going strong. Anyways, so I blew a rod im my 1991 stealth TT a few years ago and its been on blocks through college. im graduating in a couple weeks and im gonna make a lot more money and am looking to spend around 20k including a new engine on my car. I just wanted to see what people suggest as how to upgrade. Take in mind i want to spend at least half on performance and about half on exterior (new paint, possible 99 conversion, etc.), interior (new leather seats, dash, etc.) Any input would be greatly appreciated since i havn't been keeping up the latest additions in the past 5-6 years. __________________ 1991 Stealth R/T TT 1995 3000GT

05-03-2008, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
3KGT2NV Verified Seller Join Date: May 2007 Location: poughkeepsie, NY Drives: 1994 3kgt vr-4 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades DR turn key dr 900 car?? __________________ Paypal address is mlsjlq@yahoo.com http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/engine-b...s-sale-435556/

05-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
etecnifibre In Training Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, IN Drives: 99 3/4 Ton Silverado Trader Rating: (62)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades Unless you are super attached to your 91 Stealth, I'd sell it for what you can get and use that 20K to buy either a true 99 VR-4 or a VR-4 Spyder. Otherwise, 20K should be able to turn that into a car that is faster than hell and showroom and showcar quality. __________________ Stealth owners....Get vinyl lettering for your calipers!

05-03-2008, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (62)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades New pampena stage III short block, DR stage III heads, IPS Evo III kit, supporting mods, pampena tuned. Fiji blue paint, JIC magic coilovers, 18x9.5 bronze TE37's, etc etc. Or, have you considered getting something newer and saving some $? __________________ 94 VR-4: 11.8 @ 116, 17psi, pump, 13Ts

05-03-2008, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
linchpinjoe Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Batavia IL Drives: 99VR4 Trader Rating: (17)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades I'd pass on the 99 vr4 idea if you plan on going fast. You need to go standalone to really harness big power from a 98/99 vr4. 20k can take your 91 into the realm of 11s or 10s, reliably. Dynamic racing is not a bad idea if you want it done correctly. __________________ "The Journey To Perfect, And To Conquer It's Definition"

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05-03-2008, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
~StealthDriver Go Lobos! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades Thanks alot for all your help, i actually contacted matt today and we're gonna get something set up. I would love just buying a 99 gt, but 1st of all their really hard to find, and 2nd im kinda partial to my baby from high shcool . Im also really interested in the venom bumper for the 1st gens. Anyways, thanks again, and any additional help would be appreciated

05-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
GA3kgT91 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Drives: 03 Q45 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades buy a kia spectra and put the rest in a retirement fund, you do want to retire right? but seriously, i like the idea of buying a 99 vr4 or a spyder. __________________

05-03-2008, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
tha92Boostguy S318008 3^07 1 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque Drives: CBR F4I Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades +1 if you put 20k in to your 91 TT that will be one sick monster Good to have another 3S around Albuquerque. __________________ An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all. -Wilde

05-03-2008, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
~StealthDriver Go Lobos! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Need ideas on upgrades Heh, thanks for the financial advise on the spectra, but im getting a 30k sign on bonus with a 6 digit income from making around 15k a year now. I have a financial plan set up with my adviser now but i really want to get my old car running again.