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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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toying with the idea of some small performance upgrades for my L98. Thinking Full roller rockers, pulling the pre cats, adding a high flow cat and some high flow mufflers (I would likely weld stock tips to the mufflers.) want to keep it looking as original as possible with a bit of extra performance.

Will 1.6 rockers work on a fully stock l98?

Do I need to add high lift springs?

Do you think its worth doing any of this, that I would feel a difference?

I'd like to louden the exhaust, but also be able to put everything back to stock later if ever wanted to.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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1. yes.
2. no
3. yes you'll notice the difference with RR + exhaust work like you've mentioned

My site has ideas, do your research and form a plan/goals along with a budget.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vader86
1. yes.
2. no
3. yes you'll notice the difference with RR + exhaust work like you've mentioned

My site has ideas, do your research and form a plan/goals along with a budget.

Those mods will give it a little kick
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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for Vaders site...Im new to upgrading the L98 as well and found his site very useful!
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