best way to add 50hp?
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
Thanks for the help guys! Think i will pay a big part of the loan off, then start doing some mods later down the road.
I dont see a WU8 code on the door sticker, i think someone just plastered SS logos on the car. The cost of the car and fixing the leaks cost me about $9800, whoever had the car before me, must have taken care of it, or let it sit in a garage a long time, if ya saw it you would think its never been out in the weather!
Chas
I dont see a WU8 code on the door sticker, i think someone just plastered SS logos on the car. The cost of the car and fixing the leaks cost me about $9800, whoever had the car before me, must have taken care of it, or let it sit in a garage a long time, if ya saw it you would think its never been out in the weather!
Chas
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
Originally Posted by chas
Thanks for the help guys! Think i will pay a big part of the loan off, then start doing some mods later down the road.
I dont see a WU8 code on the door sticker, i think someone just plastered SS logos on the car. The cost of the car and fixing the leaks cost me about $9800, whoever had the car before me, must have taken care of it, or let it sit in a garage a long time, if ya saw it you would think its never been out in the weather!
Chas
I dont see a WU8 code on the door sticker, i think someone just plastered SS logos on the car. The cost of the car and fixing the leaks cost me about $9800, whoever had the car before me, must have taken care of it, or let it sit in a garage a long time, if ya saw it you would think its never been out in the weather!
Chas
i ended up waiting till i paid mine off and glad i did. i'm just glad i didnt know early on what i know now. haha, i wouldnt have wanted to wait.
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
You guys know the Camaro better than me, better to learn before i jump into things. I would like to have the speed and power of my now sold Ford Lightning and my just sold V-8 powered S-10!
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
1. 160* thermostat
2. TB bypass
3. CAI, which ever u prefer
4. Long tubed headers and exhaust
5. 1.6 roller rockers
6. TB air foil or step up to a bigger TB
7. Gears for the rear end
8. rebuild tranny, stall if Auto
2. TB bypass
3. CAI, which ever u prefer
4. Long tubed headers and exhaust
5. 1.6 roller rockers
6. TB air foil or step up to a bigger TB
7. Gears for the rear end
8. rebuild tranny, stall if Auto
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
Originally Posted by Z28Vert19
Not to sound like a complete idiot, but what the hell is a MadZ28 tune?
obviously it is a tune but where can i get one?
obviously it is a tune but where can i get one?
http://www.madz28.com
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
Originally Posted by JS02
Ion did a great job on my car. He sure did fix the temp issue in the staging lanes. Do you guys feel the airfoil is worth it?
97SSM6
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I'm debating airfoil, underdrive pulley, etc.
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
quickest and most inexpensive path to 50hp is nitrous hands down.
on the other hand, heads and cam works well too and gets you more than 50hp. However if you don't have the supporting cast as it were to support the heads and cam swap, you wouldn't reap the total benefit.
on the other hand, heads and cam works well too and gets you more than 50hp. However if you don't have the supporting cast as it were to support the heads and cam swap, you wouldn't reap the total benefit.
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
Originally Posted by shoebox
That's not even enough heat to make the fans come on. LT1 fans don't come on until 226°. You have nothing to worry about. Put in a 160° thermostat and have the fans temps reprogrammed if you want to run a little cooler.
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Re: best way to add 50hp?
It's debatable if the 160 thermostat does any good. Sure it keeps the engine cooler, but engines operate at an optimal temp, and I'm not sure 160 is right for the LT1. I've kept mine stock, but set the cooling fans to come on at just over 180. Works great.
The tune will help, but getting the right, reliable parts is a great option to getting the HP#'s you are looking for. The tune is not going to get you close to 50 HP. Maybe 10 rwhp from the tune. Once you start modding, it's hard to stop, so just make sure you take time and don't rush into a certain component just because it's cheap. Wait and buy the quality part.
Dan
The tune will help, but getting the right, reliable parts is a great option to getting the HP#'s you are looking for. The tune is not going to get you close to 50 HP. Maybe 10 rwhp from the tune. Once you start modding, it's hard to stop, so just make sure you take time and don't rush into a certain component just because it's cheap. Wait and buy the quality part.
Dan