My Next Mods HP/TQ Thoughts
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My Next Mods HP/TQ Thoughts
Ok, most of my mods are in my sig. I have Lloyds Heads and the 227/233 XE cam. My latest dyno numbers were 351hp/333tq. The numbers are a little low, but I just had the car back together that day and it still needs some fine tuning. I am considering a couple of mods to squeeze a little more power out of it. I really want to get around 370-375 if possible. Here are the plans:
I currently still have the STOCK rear exhaust section on the car. Jet Hots, Hooker Y-Pipe and then stock exhaust with a crappy Flowmaster muffler in it. I should see some increase by going to the Hooker catback, correct? Any guesses on what kind of rwhp increase I would see? I imagine that this would be a worthwhile mod. Or..... Should I just keep the rear section as it and have a cutout installed between the Hooker Y-Pipe and stock rear section?
Next, I am considering buying the ASP pulley/balancer combo to try to get that extra bit of power. Is anyone running this pulley? Are the gains worth $145?
One more thing, I haven't done the TB bypass. Should I? I have the 160 stat and its pretty cold here right now.
I also have a air foil just laying around, is it worth installing or not? I wouldn't buy one, but since I have a free one it may be worth a try.
Thoughts/comments are welcomed. I would really like to improve my numbers a little. The car is running lean and the spark advance was at 46--- is this too high?
I currently still have the STOCK rear exhaust section on the car. Jet Hots, Hooker Y-Pipe and then stock exhaust with a crappy Flowmaster muffler in it. I should see some increase by going to the Hooker catback, correct? Any guesses on what kind of rwhp increase I would see? I imagine that this would be a worthwhile mod. Or..... Should I just keep the rear section as it and have a cutout installed between the Hooker Y-Pipe and stock rear section?
Next, I am considering buying the ASP pulley/balancer combo to try to get that extra bit of power. Is anyone running this pulley? Are the gains worth $145?
One more thing, I haven't done the TB bypass. Should I? I have the 160 stat and its pretty cold here right now.
I also have a air foil just laying around, is it worth installing or not? I wouldn't buy one, but since I have a free one it may be worth a try.
Thoughts/comments are welcomed. I would really like to improve my numbers a little. The car is running lean and the spark advance was at 46--- is this too high?
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Umm, do you have a CAI? Thats a good 10-15 rwhp right there on your car. Regarding the catback thing...it would definitely be cheaper and worth a few more ponies to do a cutout, but I'd go with the hooker. I think when all is said and done you could be up to 380ish rwhp.
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Originally posted by 94GrayV6
Umm, do you have a CAI? Thats a good 10-15 rwhp right there on your car. Regarding the catback thing...it would definitely be cheaper and worth a few more ponies to do a cutout, but I'd go with the hooker. I think when all is said and done you could be up to 380ish rwhp.
Umm, do you have a CAI? Thats a good 10-15 rwhp right there on your car. Regarding the catback thing...it would definitely be cheaper and worth a few more ponies to do a cutout, but I'd go with the hooker. I think when all is said and done you could be up to 380ish rwhp.
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I think you would see some gains from a Catback system or a cutout. You can get a used setup for very little money but even a new one isn't bad.
Your loosing some of your exhaust flow due to the stock pipe diameter.
Your loosing some of your exhaust flow due to the stock pipe diameter.
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