96' hop ups
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96' hop ups
Im thinking about racing this 1996 LT1 300 hp. auto coupe of mine with 16k miles against a new 2005 CTSV Caddy 400 hp. with 3k miles and a 6 speed.
The Caddy is 600lbs heavier. People say that it would be a close race or that the Caddy would win??
So are there any cheap cost effective ways to get a few more horses out of my 1996??? To tip the scales in my favor.
The Caddy is 600lbs heavier. People say that it would be a close race or that the Caddy would win??
So are there any cheap cost effective ways to get a few more horses out of my 1996??? To tip the scales in my favor.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
You have been on here long enough haven't you been reading?There are about a thousand threads on this subject.Do a search. I heard the TB airfoil is the best bang for the buck. 
Last edited by Redeasysport; May 26, 2005 at 05:37 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Redeasysport
You have been on here long enough haven't you been reading?There are about a thousand threads on this subject.Do a search. I heard the TB airfoil is the best bang for the buck.
Ask any seller!
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You know that tornado thingy is also good for at least 25HP and I've heard that if you use both the TB airfoil and the tornado the effect goes up the square of the diameter of the left side airfoil. 
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Oh I almost forgot cut up your air cleaner lid it is good for 10hp.
I did not know the LT1 had 300hp but with these mods you will be running 360hp easy.
I did not know the LT1 had 300hp but with these mods you will be running 360hp easy.
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Originally Posted by Darth Vader
Im thinking about racing this 1996 LT1 300 hp. auto coupe of mine with 16k miles against a new 2005 CTSV Caddy 400 hp. with 3k miles and a 6 speed.
The Caddy is 600lbs heavier. People say that it would be a close race or that the Caddy would win??
So are there any cheap cost effective ways to get a few more horses out of my 1996??? To tip the scales in my favor.
The Caddy is 600lbs heavier. People say that it would be a close race or that the Caddy would win??
So are there any cheap cost effective ways to get a few more horses out of my 1996??? To tip the scales in my favor.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Originally Posted by lukeskywalker
Use the Force.
Don't forget the electric superchargers that can be bougt on Ebay for $200!!! That's cheap forced induction!!!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by 96dblblack
Come on guys lets help him out here. He needs to tint the windows. The cool factor alone adds 50 horses.
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Originally Posted by Redeasysport
You have been on here long enough haven't you been reading?There are about a thousand threads on this subject.Do a search. I heard the TB airfoil is the best bang for the buck.
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From: Cypress Texas
On a serious note, keep in mind that the Caddy has an LS6 based motor which I believe were rated at rear wheel hp rather than crank hp like the LT1 motors. I have a friend that works at a performance shop here in Houston, and he dynoed several stock SS Camaro's that put around 300 at the rear wheels, so you can guess what it is at the crank.
As far as cheap mods go, it really depends on what you consider cheap. The above mentioned mods (TC, exhaust, RR) are not terribly expensive, but not easy to install yourself or cheap to have installed.
If you want to do a few things, do a Hypertech power programmer and a K&N airfilter as cheap start.
And good luck !
As far as cheap mods go, it really depends on what you consider cheap. The above mentioned mods (TC, exhaust, RR) are not terribly expensive, but not easy to install yourself or cheap to have installed.
If you want to do a few things, do a Hypertech power programmer and a K&N airfilter as cheap start.
And good luck !
