07 Hatchback Upgrades

[kirbycope]

I bought myself an 07 Chevy Aveo 1.6L Hatchback LT automatic sans the spoiler, 'Spicy Orange.' I was bored one day and put Quik Mesh (galvanized mesh, I work at Home Depot) between the chrome/bowtie and plastic honeycomb. It looks sharp enough and my lady liked it and wouldn't mind if I did more.
I really don't want to mod the exterior with anything, the engine bay is where I want to play. What I need is a list of availible parts and websites convienetly listed. I haven't been able to find one site that offers a one stop shop like when I drove a Hyundai Tiburon or Toyota Celica. I appologive upfront for the sthingy-feeding request. Also, in what order would it be best to install given I have ~$300-$500 a month to spend.

::What I have so far::
Short Ram Intake
www.gravanatuning.com/applications/2007_Chevrolet_Aveo_Hatchback_1.6.aspx/8/4/_GRAVANA_Aveo_Stainless_Air_Intake_System_IN_STOCK_
1.6L DVE 4-1 header
www.performancestylingcentre.com.au
Forged JE Pistons and Rods (I would like to find some with out having to take mine out and not having a car to drive for any extended amount of time)
aveoclub.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=en04&action=display&thread=1114715866

::Local Auto Parts Store or eBay::
NGK V-Power™Spark Plugs
8(or 8.5?) mm Spark wire

::Local Shop::
Port/Polish intake manifold
Piping and welding of exhaust

::Things I am looking for, Please add/comment on to this list::
Muffler, that is not restricing but isn't loud
Should I keep the stock cat?
Cams
Pistons
Rods
Big bore throttle body
Front strut bar

[AveoSam]

congrats get some pics of you car....only have one comment about your list: the gravana intake was a waste of the money.....its just a filter on the end of a stainless steel elbow

[kirbycope]

Any links for me my guy? ;D
I hear you make a good intake but are unsure of its fitting on anything past 2004 models.

[whiteraven]

I have 2 Gravana intakes (one not in use). I'd still suggest getting one on from AveoSam.

If I had the extra money in the budget, I would get one.

[AveoSam]

for the strut bar...go to the for sale area and aveosummit is having a sale on on a very nice strut bar for 145 shipped which is a heck of a deal
aveoclub.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=AveoStuffforsale&action=display&thread=1159197908&page=1

now what r your plans? all motor or turbo? there specs for cams in the engine section somewhere but i dont know if those cam specs are good for turbos because i know some setups actually lose hp with cams that gain you power in a all motor....
but heres a thread with alot of links on motor parts
aveoclub.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=en04&action=display&thread=1159859679

there probably pistons in there somewhere if not let me kno, i have another link for big bore pistons

the bigbore throttle body is sold somewhere online i forget where tho but no one every bought one because the site/ company was a little sketchy and wouldnt provide and info on it

[AveoSam]

itll fit on there...ive already installed it on someones 06 aveo with the same tb as you, but it wont be as smooth as butter like it is on the 04-05...basically you my intake will have to be slightly adjusted like everyother intake out there for other cars....but i think the only thing you have to modify is the reducer coupling becuase there is a metal bar that sticks out on the 06+tb that gets in the way when you try to push coupler on so you just need to cut a slit in the coupler. id do it for you if i remembered where i had to cut it, but i dont have a visual reference

[Brian5475E]

As far as sending in a piston and rod just buy 1 of each from chevy. only like $23 for a piston. They are very cheap

[kirbycope]

Great idea Brian. I plan on all motor. A turbo on a chasie like this would most likely curl it like a sardeen can.
I will try to get some pics up this weekend and I will start buying everything once I have made the all too important first car payment, untill then I can only assume its financed.

[kirbycope]

Pics of car, grill and ARMREST! lol
aveoclub.proboards26.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=AveoPics&thread=1160336376

[scuzzfuzz]

Does that header u have in the original post bolt right up? and does it give u any noticable power increase? I recently bought a 07 aveo hatchback also and want to do some motor work on it.
-thanks

[kirbycope]

I have no idea, found the link surfing these forums. I didnt see anything about it on the website but I am sure it's a custom made part.

[kirbycope]

Would these fit?
www.sharkracing.com/acecart/bin/shop.cgi?action=view&itemID=strutbar-daewoo&cate=020400000

[whiteraven]

Maybe not directly, but if someone could contact them?.....

[AveoSam]

umm if it looks like the one in the pictures, then no...unless you want to run it through your intake mani...check out the for sale area, aveosummit has ones that are made for the car

[kirbycope]

Thanks. Next up, tranny re-gear: good or bad idea. My buddy told me that it would help in the low end to have it charged to 4:11. Ideas?