# What would you do? (Modification related)

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [April 5, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-would-you-do-modification-related/114426 "2008-04-05T03:05:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-would-you-do-modification-related/114426/13 "2008-04-06T06:45:17Z")

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> [@starbucks sunday 8/27/06](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starbucks-sunday-8-27-06/16445/19):
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> Here’s the thing, if I get a front clip from Varun and then get it installed by him (properly, no shortcuts: FMIC, exhaust, clutch, Walbro FP, engine/fuel management, tune) it’ll cost like 5 grand, no?
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> KA-T is out of question, it doesn’t suit me, since I want a reliable, decent on gas, and low on maintenance setup.
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> I guess I’ll start saving for the 5 spd. swap until I can do the SR swap in a few years. You guys are right about the auto killing the fun. I had a blast driving a beat up manual Mazda MX-3 lmao.
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> Thanks for your advice SON, and anybody who chose the last option for the poll, shame on you lol.

You don’t need a FMIC, just get a whole clip which will have mostly everything you will need. (Smic and ecu), and I’d just recommend picking up a walbro fuel pump which is like $100 - $120 brand new. And if you don’t have an exhaust, this will be a good time to pick one up. Oh and you’ll probably need a downpipe which is around $100. You can also get a turbo elbow which might be $100 or less.

But yeah, I’d also recommend doing the clutch since the tranny will be out.

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