Getting started on Automotive repair and modding

soCo

I was in the same boat a few years ago. If you have the tools just go and dive right in. Plenty of instructions on here and around the internet. My parents knew/still know nothing about cars. My mom freaks out every time I tell her I'm going to work on my car (she's the type that will pay for the smallest/tiniest/easiest things).

I went from knowing nothing to installing intake, headers, and exhaust, painting parts, and changing the entire interior lighting of my current car. I went in with the just having the tools required, instructions, and a back up plan in case something happened (tools breaking). It's always nice to have a backup car in case you need to run to sears and get something.

Also manage your time well, say for example the headers for my car said it would take 7-8 hours for a professional to install...it took me 2 days. That was by far the hardest thing I've done and I think I'll stay away from anything harder than that haha.

I would also say that after you do the oil change, do either the exhaust or hfc first. As those will be the easiest, the further you are from the engine typically the easier of a time you will have. Intakes also aren't hard but if you have to dremel a hole (like i did and I believe if you get the stillen intakes you have to as well) it can be a little unnerving.