Cheapest performance upgrades
#1
Cheapest performance upgrades
I've been looking around and I'm wondering what the cheapest, most efficient performance upgrades for my 1996 Camaro Z28 would be. I've already got Flowmaster exhaust, hypertech programmed, and a K&N air filter. What would be next? A cold air intake? Do throttle body by-passes really do that much? Some are so cheap on ebay that it makes me think it almost has to be a gimmick. Also, what about these "cold air power chips" that I see on ebay. They're all very cheap and make huge claims of "up to 20HP!"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33597 for example. What is up with those?
Would this SS air intake sensor do anything for me?
Basically I'm wondering what works and what doesn't. There are so many things out there and it's a little confusing as to what I can trust. Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33597 for example. What is up with those?
Would this SS air intake sensor do anything for me?
Basically I'm wondering what works and what doesn't. There are so many things out there and it's a little confusing as to what I can trust. Thanks.
#2
If I were you I'd de-program the Hypertech, sell it on eBay and get pcmforless or Madz28 tuning. You will definitely feel the difference, plus you'd come out about even after you sell the Hypertech programmer. Others will probably recommend a 3.73 4.10 axle gear or CAI which you can't go wrong either.
#4
A performance axle would be NICE, as I have 2.73 gears in it right now. Only thing is that gas is like $2 per gallon. How much of a difference would there be to my gas mileage if I put 3.73 gears in it? Right now I'm getting around 20 if I don't hotrod it, 26 on the highway.
#5
Originally posted by Eck
A performance axle would be NICE, as I have 2.73 gears in it right now. Only thing is that gas is like $2 per gallon. How much of a difference would there be to my gas mileage if I put 3.73 gears in it? Right now I'm getting around 20 if I don't hotrod it, 26 on the highway.
A performance axle would be NICE, as I have 2.73 gears in it right now. Only thing is that gas is like $2 per gallon. How much of a difference would there be to my gas mileage if I put 3.73 gears in it? Right now I'm getting around 20 if I don't hotrod it, 26 on the highway.
#6
Some are so cheap on ebay that it makes me think it almost has to be a gimmick.
Off Shoebox's site: Throttle Body Bypass = Free
Great thread explaining a lot!
I hope this helps
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