Tuning own car?

[x_moh_x]

Hi I just got a '96 nissan sentra 200sx and want to do some work on it, so it was given to me with a new altenator, new brakes and a battery and I really wanna make it look good, inside and out. Im planning on getting a CAI, New Seats, a scoop. What else is there that I could get to make it look good and increase its performance? And what of those things could I install myself? Oh yeah I also want to get a new exhaust system

Suspension and Brakes are already replaced/ new what else?

[DannyK]

you could do all that yourself. But why the hell do you want a scoop? Keep it stock, that list of mods is the definition of ricer, none of them increase performance (substantially). Your talking maybe 3-5hp between the CAI and exhaust.



If your really determined on modding a 200sx, start with suspension and brakes and safety. then move to the motor.

[thepumpguy]

Thumbs up Danny.Keep it stock and make it last by good maintenance.

[JoshT]

I agree with the post above.... a vehicle is pointless with out good brakes. I would start by getting new calipers, 4 piston calipers would be best. 2nd look into getting some cross drilled rotors. They aren't much more than for looks, but do help with excessive braking. As far as mods, a CAI and exhaust wont add more than 5-10hp. and for the price of around $400+. If you really want to increase your HP, look into turbo charging your car. You can find a bunch of mods and how to's on cardomain.com and other sites. Or a motor swap. Either way, a scoop doesn't do your vehicle much good. except extra air flow into your engine compartment. And since you're not running a turbo or super charger, there's not reason why you need more air in the engine compartment

[WillS]

I'd definately invest in some of those 20 dollar spinning hubcaps, that will make it look 'trick'.