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what are some simple performance mods and look mods that can be done w/o specialized tools or a big check book?
 
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clear corners...exhaust (dump it after the muffler to keep it cheap)...new grille...k&n filter...not familiar with that gen so others wcan give more advice
 
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clear corners...exhaust (dump it after the muffler to keep it cheap)...new grille...k&n filter...not familiar with that gen so others wcan give more advice
Doesn't truely matter u still pretty much hit the nail on the head...if u want things that actually really really increase hp and tq get a chip tuner, cai if u use the search u'll find alot of stuff done.
 
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black out head lights, tints, tires and rims
 
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Also u can put new Shackles on there like $50 lift the rear 2 inchs and then crank your t-bars to raise your front end...t-bar crank is free.

Chevy Drop Shackles.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
 
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Anything can be done at little cost, you just have to be patient for the right deal to come around.
 
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always keep an eye on craigslist, someone is always getting rid of rims or tires, tonneaus or caps.
 
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Also u can put new Shackles on there like $50 lift the rear 2 inchs and then crank your t-bars to raise your front end...t-bar crank is free.
sorry... i feel kind lame asking...but wtf is a t-bar, and where can i get a t-bar crank...i most likely have seen a t-bar when i was working on my manifold,
but i cant put the name to the piece....and as far as the back goes...i think its high enough for now, if you look @ the pics on my cardomain you can see how much lower my front end is than the rear...how do i crank up the t-bars and what.where are they?
 
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you dont have a t-bar actually...they didnt start till 98 i beleive...you have a TTB suspension IIRC

t-bar = torsion bar
TTB = twin traction beam ( i think)
 
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ya us ttb guys can't do t-bar lifts... kinda sucky... body lift is reasonable... only about 80 or 90 bucks and you can lift it like 3 inches.. lots of pple on here do it....
 
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