$1000 budget for modifcations

[Peter]

With my extended warranty ending soon, I finally started modifying my Marauder. I have the JLT CAI and I'll be getting a tune next week. What a night and day difference so far!

With a $1000 budget, what do you guys suggest I do?
I'm open to any brake, suspension or engine mods. Thanks!

[SC Cheesehead]

4.10 gears and underdrive pulleys will complement the CAI and the tune, and should keep you within your budget.

The gears will make a big difference in low end responsiveness.

[MrBluGruv]

+1, for that budget I'm pretty sure the 4.10 gears would be the no-brainer.

[fastblackmerc]

Metco control arms & Addco sway bars

[ntd]

4.10's then put the leftover $ in a savings acount named "Supercharger Fund"

[musclemerc]

Pullys, EMP pump, and a mid pipe swap for performance. SS brake lines, hawk pads, addco's for suspension. $1000.00 well spent.

[FordNut]

Headers....

[ImpalaSlayer]

gears should run you about 500 installed, then get the sway bars and control arms.

things i wouldnt waste my time on:

intake spacer
emp water pump

[SpartaPerformance]

Gears and under drive pulley's is a great start.

[LANDY]

headers or torque converter will run you about that much if you install them yourself.
the biggest difference you will feel on a N/A car.

[dohc324ci]

Headers.....

[Peter]

Thanks everyone for your input. I will be contacting a few vendors to order parts.
I have a question regarding the pulley:
What are the advantages of the pulleys over stock? Would I need a new belt?

[ImpalaSlayer]

Thanks everyone for your input. I will be contacting a few vendors to order parts.
I have a question regarding the pulley:
What are the advantages of the pulleys over stock? Would I need a new belt?

no need for a new belt, i dynoed them good for 10whp

[Peter]

no need for a new belt, i dynoed them good for 10whp
How long does it take to install them? Are any special tools required?

[ImpalaSlayer]

dosent take long, all you need is a pulley puller for the crank pulley, and 8mm socket for the water pump pulley and a 17 or19mm socket for the crank bolt.

[SC Cheesehead]

Just make sure you keep your old pulley, as you'll need to switch back to the OEM when the S/C bug finally bites. ;)

[musclemerc]

IIRC MrBlueGruv has a set for sale. They are brand new with the correct install bolt

[MrBluGruv]

^ thanks for the plug. :)

Indeed, I still have a new set for sale. They've been up for a while though, so I'm debating if I ought to just keep them and toss them on when I get some exhaust work done in the coming month or two.