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darkness_fallz

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Aug 11, 2004
Rochester Hills, Michigan
I need an opinion-

I just came into 500 bucks and there is some work I need done on my DSM. I have a feeling of what i want to have done first- but I want some opinions before I make my final decision- Should I

A) My radiator support is bent back due to the previous owner rear ending someone at low speeds. The hood currently doesn't latch per say but I have hood pins in. Should I disassemble the front and have a frame shop straighten that out for me?

B) I have a pretty nasty exhaust leak in the flex section of the downpipe. Should I replace it with a new aftermarket piece? I don't need to go any higher than 2.5 for my goals though-

C) I'm having some funny happenings with the car running- when it gets up to running temps the 3rd cylinder misses every so often. So I was thinking about picking up a head from a junk yard or a dealer (who would you suggest?), building it, and swapping it on (all the while getting the timing belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump re-done)

C would be the most expensive and time consuming to me.... and this IS my daily driver.... so.........Any help and or opinions would be greatly welcomed
 
A) Won't be too expensive if you really want to get it done. If you can get it done cheap then go for it, but if you get quoted like 200 dollars then screw that

B) Won't really matter, until you really have to pass emissions (ways around this too :p ) I have an exhaust leak too haha

C) FIX IT. As you said, this is your daily driver so you want to keep it in good running order! :thumb:
 
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