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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by marz
If I am understanding what you are wanting. You want to get the existing motor to have more power. The only way to get this done is to bore the block out and new heads and cam kit. High performance intake and headers will also be needed if you do this. If all you want is 200-250 hp it should not take much.

Let's hear what everyone else has to offer too. Good luck and let's see some pics of your car.
Bore the block out for more power? Don't give advice if you don't know what you're talking about.
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Great article. Thanks for passing it on.
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