Hey guys, I'm kinda new here. I have an '02 2.2 non-ecotec sedan. I've done some very minor upgrades. K&N filter, Polk 6x9's, and a Magnaflow muffler. Wondering how you guys think I should spend the 200 bucks I have left over. Here are some pics of my car. Thanks for any input.
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lowering springs off of ebay.

no im just kidding dont do that.
ummm you could get new rotors. if its a stick you can get a short shifter. motor mounts. do you want looks or performance?

performance would be the way to go, maybe u can do the simplest upgrade and most common of them all...an air intake.

EDIT: or is that wut u have the K&N filter on is an intake?

Here are some ideas....

*Remove the chevy emblems and bowties from the hood and trunk - $free

*Remove the side strikes on the doors - $free

*Just get some Goo Gone or "Oops" from your local auto store for like $5

*Remove the rubber covers on your heat/ac knobs if you want them to be clear - $free

*Polyurethane motor mounts, top & bottom $65 http://www.carcustoms.net/product_info.php?products_id=100&osCsid=ba7232802ef15b8c3f756d941bbcf3a0

*Some strut bars, I bought the combo front and rear from Turbo tech racing here http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=489&idproduct=2714 for $120 but you could try out the ebay ones for like $50

*If you have a manual trans. you could get the polyurethane transmission mounts for around $50
http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=495&idproduct=1274

*Or like stated before you could get a short shifter, they range from $80 to $150+

*If you have an auto trans. get the B&M shift plus plug n' play mod for $45
http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=495&idproduct=1136

*A grounding kit of any kind will keep your electrical system tight, you wont have dimming lights and your sound system will be top notch, any grounding kit should do the trick, they're all universal for like $25-$30
http://motors.search.ebay.com/grounding_eBay-Motors_W0QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR8QQsacatZ6000

Hope this gave you some more ideas.

Good call lance. Nice to know someone listens to me around here. :lol:

lance, do you know if they offer that auto B&M shift thing for 3 speed trannys? I emailed them, but nothing back so far, I've searched around and came up with squat, let me know b/c that would definetly be my next purchase, lol.

Yeah man, it should. It says it fits all automatic electronic trannys only. Doesn't specify 3 or 4 speed so im assuming both.

might be electronic vs hydraulic, DAMNNNNNNN

Lance read this

http://www.carcustoms.net/product_info.php?products_id=477&osCsid=84a3c7a91d14543da3d8f1a217c97f7a

Oh oops, it doesnt say that on Gravana, sorry bro

ya, its for 4 speed auto trannys only. looks like u found it tho. i knew this cuz i ordered one myself and on the jbody site, this this long forum on it. so of course i read the whole thing. lol. theres possitives and negitives about it. i hear its alot funner to drive and one guy said it shaved .4 seconds off his quarter mile time. another possitive i guess u could say is that ppl say their tires chirp going into 2nd w/ it. so if thats a possitive to u, then so be it. theres one big negitive about it tho. alot of ppl said it makes the check engine light come on and stay on. which can be bad news...

The check engine light only comes on if you screw up the installation. Also there is more positives to shift+ then negatives.

ya, i was thinking the same thing. its so easy to mess up tho w/ all the wires ur messin w/. and yes, i agree, there are alot more positives, thats y i ordered one! :)

then i plug in my handy dandy ecu reader and erase that code :) that's what I did for the stupid gas cap code, lol

WOW...a lot of replies! Thanks guys. About 15 minutes after i took those pics i took the Chevy emblams off lol. I have an auto trans. Whats up with the B&M thing? I heard it makes it shift "harder". Is that a good thing? I dont want to damage my car in any way.:grinno:

lowering springs off of ebay.

no im just kidding dont do that.
ummm you could get new rotors. if its a stick you can get a short shifter. motor mounts. do you want looks or performance?PERFORMANCE!!!!! lol

performance would be the way to go, maybe u can do the simplest upgrade and most common of them all...an air intake.

EDIT: or is that wut u have the K&N filter on is an intake?No, I dont have an intake. Thought about getting a WAI from RD Fabs.

I have just about decided to get a CAI from RD Fabs. Do you guys know what kind of hp gain this would bring? I do have that magnaflow too, remember...just the muffler though. Maybe after that, get those engine mounts.

I have just about decided to get a CAI from RD Fabs. Do you guys know what kind of hp gain this would bring? I do have that magnaflow too, remember...just the muffler though. Maybe after that, get those engine mounts.

5-7 for the intake, as for just the muffler your not going to get a whole hell of alot out of that man. Your entire exhaust is extremly restrictive...Do something like this and you may be able to snag 15-18 for everything. All i know is the car screams unlike it use to before.

RDFABS CAI... Pacesetter armor coated 4-1 header

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9002/dscf0788ix5.jpg

Here is your stock exhaust..

http://www.rdfabs.com/galleries/images/custom_exhaust_work/1999_chevy_cavalier/beforeinstall3.JPG

magnaflow high flow cat..

http://www.rdfabs.com/galleries/images/custom_exhaust_work/1999_chevy_cavalier/dscf0692.JPG

RDFABS custom dual equal length magnaflow 2.5" header back exhaust....

http://www.rdfabs.com/galleries/images/custom_exhaust_work/1999_chevy_cavalier/dscf0707.JPG

Oh wait thats right, i work with them ....... :wink:

If you're going for strictly performance tho, dual exhaust is only worth it if you're running some sort of boost, other then that you should go single outlet. The less curves and turns the better.

so anyone find anything on the 3-spd? b/c that would be amazing

Are you talking about the shift plus? it won't work for 3spds

*cries* WHY NOT?!?!?!?! *whimpers*

idk, it only works for 4 speed autos tho. just needs to be that certain tranny. might have something to do w/ the wiring or the port.

*cries* WHY NOT?!?!?!?! *whimpers*


Call B&M and bitch to em...