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[nicholas70]

I'd start with the x-valve upgrade. I upgraded my classic-L7 with an x-valve about 4 months back and even without an SHP reg I'm able to put more paint down range. Combined with the slight BPS boost and the difference the level 10 makes avoiding chops I'm not feeling out matched by all the electrons anymore. I'm planning to get the SHP upgrade myself in 3 or 4 months and I'm sure based on my experience so far that'll put me over the top when it comes to fire power on the field. I'd stay away from changing anything else about the marker itself. Right now your mag has the old school look and if you go ULE and change the main body you're likely to bust the old school vibe. Not only that if you think you're going to do much more to the marker itself aside from upgrading the valve you'd probably be better off buying a brand new mag. Also note that you might have to swap out the feed plug depending on how old it is if you want to max out your BPS.

[Runamok]

An RT Pro valve will do the same as an X valve and they cheaper to start with. A ule body will bring the hopper in tighter and reduce your overall height and width. Along side of the autocockers Mags are one the the most customize able guns around. "Because Allah loves infinite diversity..." Morgan Freemans quote from "Robin Hood" movie.

[Jwinter]

Will the classic valve handle the increase of pressure to the ninja HP reg? I'm going to have to upgrade in stages. Also tell me more of this pneumag. Watched some youtube on it very interesting.

[C_losjoker]

Yes no problem using HP on any agd valve. Pneumag you can have it all mech, part electro or full on epmag which would be using a board and eyes. Most common frame to make a mech pneumag is an entilli or ego frame. It will make the trigger pull easier and if you have a HP tank you will increase your rps. Like others said, you would have the same rates has guys with top end markers with the newest board whatever and it's all mech.

[bowcycle]

I'd go with pneu mag if you're a tinkerer. Mag guys tend to be tinkerers anyway, but you just need to know what you're getting into.
Pnuemags are less efficient, but tend to produce the only walkable, mech mags. (which I really, really like.) Also, if you're going the pneumag route, you can stick with your classic valve for now, just get an rt on/off for it (which you may already have since it is a very common upgrade. show us a pic of the bottom of your valve.)

I don't like the reactive feel of RT valves, but that is personal preference. So if you feel like paying $200+ and starting down the path that Soul mentioned, get an x-valve with ULT on/off. Combined with a double trigger frame, this will produce one of the lightest mech trigger pulls available and you will still be able to put in a pnue-mag kit later if you see fit (although they tend to not play well with the ULT on/off).

You should be able to sell your trigger frame with wood grips for ~$40. That will help you keep from accumulating enough parts to make more mags.

Finally, I happen to like hopper-right bodies. If you are going for a ULE body and upgrading your trigger frame and don't want to spend a ton of money, you should just sell this marker and buy a ULE mag with the trigger frame you want. They've been going in the $400 range recently.

[Runamok]

Not to seem self seeking, but I do have almost every upgrade part you might want except the pnumag parts. Never went that route but I've read they're great. And if you cruise the bst form you can find almost anything. personally I kept my 1st mag just as I bought her and played many years with just the way I got it. If you need parts there are tons available here on A.O. and plenty of friendly advice .

[Bunny]

Welcome to AO!! I think you have come to the right place for anything AGD related. Your best bet is to head to the B/S/T forums here and try to find your parts there. There always seems like there are deals out there, but you better check often since we have many lurkers that like to snatch up the good stuff. I suggest getting an Xvalve which includes the Lvl10 bolt. Good luck!