need advice on engine mods
Le Mans Master
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From: melbourne florida
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
1. sell the car to a trusted friend or family member.
2. put as much money as you can into a can and bury it somewhere.
3. dont do anything till the divorce is final!
thats my performance upgrade plan for your car.
2. put as much money as you can into a can and bury it somewhere.
3. dont do anything till the divorce is final!
thats my performance upgrade plan for your car.
Safety Car
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From: anchorage ak
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Island Lake IL
to keep you guys updated I talk to holley tech support (Looks like they own Weiand) they recommend 3psi of boost for my engine, gain wise about 50hp.
So I will fix all the leaks and search for pro tune. Will keep you updated about the dyno numbers but it will take a couple of months (recovering from surgery and other daily tasks take priority)
So I will fix all the leaks and search for pro tune. Will keep you updated about the dyno numbers but it will take a couple of months (recovering from surgery and other daily tasks take priority)
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Palmer Alaska
to keep you guys updated I talk to holley tech support (Looks like they own Weiand) they recommend 3psi of boost for my engine, gain wise about 50hp.
So I will fix all the leaks and search for pro tune. Will keep you updated about the dyno numbers but it will take a couple of months (recovering from surgery and other daily tasks take priority)
So I will fix all the leaks and search for pro tune. Will keep you updated about the dyno numbers but it will take a couple of months (recovering from surgery and other daily tasks take priority)
I do have a 142 with 12 psi boost. It is a serious kick in the pants. however,....2k on one is not worth it given your engine. Wrong cam, carb needs mods, heads not so good and there is a host of other things. What gear ratio? Get it tuned properly and slap a set of 411's in it if available. You did say you want hard acceleration not high speed. You will be stressing u-joints though. Some solid spicers would be worthwhile.
Would be getting the car out of your name too. Have a family member you can sell it to for a buck?.....If you trust them that is
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Island Lake IL
have 4.11s already
will fix leaks and get a pro tune... In a few years maybe I'll swap this engine into something lighter (volvo?) and start looking for new engine for my vette
Thanks Gents!
will fix leaks and get a pro tune... In a few years maybe I'll swap this engine into something lighter (volvo?) and start looking for new engine for my vetteThanks Gents!
