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2017fosho

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I have recently bought a 2017 sho with 84k miles but is now at 91k, I am unsure if it’s pp or no pp. I have done some research and I have made a plan for upgrades.

1. I first am going to change Every fluid and pray the PTU is good, if not then I’ll replace it. Now, the full plan is upgrading the spark plugs, thermostat, get a high pressure fuel pump, and then getting a tune from GearHead or AJPTurbo. I am debating on a GearHead intercooler but since this car will be a daily and not track driven I feel it’s not necessary. After these mods id leave it alone on power.
2. I would like to do exterior mods I was wanting to lower it with the H&R lowering springs (1.4 in front, 1.5 in rear) and add a front splitter and maybe new rims (had almost got into an accident and went into the curb vs hitting the other car so one side of rims are Very scuffed and damaged) unsure if I want the OEM “flower” rims or a different style of rims.
3. Lastly I currently have a muffler delete and it is good but I want something loud, I am thinking just going cat back straight pipe.

If you have anything to say, any recommendations or things to do instead of what I have planned pls let me know. Nothing has been started on this plan as I’d like to map out the full plan then put it into motion. I am open to exterior mods as idk what’s out there. Thank you for anyone who responds.
 

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Check that thread, it will answer a lot of your questions. Welcome!
 

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I have a basic 93 tune and then installed H&R springs with new struts last summer (close to the same mileage you have) and have really enjoyed the car with just the basic mods that most everyone has started with. Car is faster and looks better. Might as well get hot pipes installed. I think I went 6 months after the tune was installed and got a boost leak. If you live in Texas I think an intercooler would be money well spent. Even in Wisconsin I can tell when it's hot outside, the car feels completely different. The car loves 50 degree mornings with low humidity.
 

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Check that thread, it will answer a lot of your questions. Welcome!
Will do thank you sir!
 

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I have a basic 93 tune and then installed H&R springs with new struts last summer (close to the same mileage you have) and have really enjoyed the car with just the basic mods that most everyone has started with. Car is faster and looks better. Might as well get hot pipes installed. I think I went 6 months after the tune was installed and got a boost leak. If you live in Texas I think an intercooler would be money well spent. Even in Wisconsin I can tell when it's hot outside, the car feels completely different. The car loves 50 degree mornings with low humidity.
I do live in Texas so I will be adding the intercooler to the build list
 

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I have recently bought a 2017 sho with 84k miles but is now at 91k, I am unsure if it’s pp or no pp. I have done some research and I have made a plan for upgrades.

1. I first am going to change Every fluid and pray the PTU is good, if not then I’ll replace it. Now, the full plan is upgrading the spark plugs, thermostat, get a high pressure fuel pump, and then getting a tune from GearHead or AJPTurbo. I am debating on a GearHead intercooler but since this car will be a daily and not track driven I feel it’s not necessary. After these mods id leave it alone on power.
2. I would like to do exterior mods I was wanting to lower it with the H&R lowering springs (1.4 in front, 1.5 in rear) and add a front splitter and maybe new rims (had almost got into an accident and went into the curb vs hitting the other car so one side of rims are Very scuffed and damaged) unsure if I want the OEM “flower” rims or a different style of rims.
3. Lastly I currently have a muffler delete and it is good but I want something loud, I am thinking just going cat back straight pipe.

If you have anything to say, any recommendations or things to do instead of what I have planned pls let me know. Nothing has been started on this plan as I’d like to map out the full plan then put it into motion. I am open to exterior mods as idk what’s out there. Thank you for anyone who re
 

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First off always fresh fluids as soon as you purchase anything mechanical that history is unverified rant over all said nicely and learned the hard way !! Keep it stock son you cant compete with those electric cars and besides they cant see how HANDSOME you are if your driving fast !! Fast is slow Slow is smooth :)
 

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First off always fresh fluids as soon as you purchase anything mechanical that history is unverified rant over all said nicely and learned the hard way !! Keep it stock son you cant compete with those electric cars and besides they cant see how HANDSOME you are if your driving fast !! Fast is slow Slow is smooth :)
Hahaha, I disagree with all that…minus the fluids part, that’s on point.
 

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