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Best 3.8 Engine Mods?

Old Jun 2, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Best 3.8 Engine Mods?

After the whisper lid, K & N, and exhaust whats the best engine mod to go with next?(thats not too terribly expensive)
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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i think that you should get some 3.73's to harness that power, and it really cuts your times.
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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Maybe a chip? Also the gears would be nice. I like the 3.42's. I get a lot of people off the line ugly. When you say K&N do you mean the FIPK or just the filer? If it is the filer it would be nice to get some sort of CAI going.
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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headers
http://www.ammperformance.com/MonthlySpecial.htm
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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I didn't realize headers were so inexpensive, how much gain will they give, I've already got a cat back system, will they improve sound too?

Are they a pain in the *** to install, Can i do it myself with out a lift and just basic tools?
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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I didn't realize headers were so inexpensive, how much gain will they give, I've already got a cat back system, will they improve sound too?

Are they a pain in the *** to install, Can i do it myself with out a lift and just basic tools?
prolly ~ +10hp,15 ft.lb. and they'll make your exhaust louders as headers have less mass to dampen sound

the hardest part to installing headers is getting your old exhaust manifolds off
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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Heh...headers generally aren't so inexpensive. They'll usually run $500+...that is why the Pacesetter's appeal so much.

If you already have your intake + exhaust done, headers will change the sound. Much more aggressive and deep.
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Why are they so cheap?
The ones from RKSport are about $500, these are only $220?

Are they good or trash?
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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id do headers or gears.

the manifolds on these cars are VERY restictive IMO
Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Don't even consider the RKsport headers. There are a lot of problems with them. The flanges are not very good. Unless you weld them on, they're going to leak. Most people install the headers and just let them go. They don't realize that you have to go back a few days later and retorque the bolts. The heat warps the flange and that's where your trouble begins. If you're going to get headers....get the Pacesetters'.
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