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I want some quick horse power gains, I know intake and exhaust, but was wondering what in your opinion is the best bang for the buck? Almost finished installing the custom 5 speed kit and would like to start on another project. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by DriftaVette
I want some quick horse power gains, I know intake and exhaust, but was wondering what in your opinion is the best bang for the buck? Almost finished installing the custom 5 speed kit and would like to start on another project. Any ideas?
Long tube headers !
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L98 - open up the intake and the exhaust.
Headers and exhaust will free up a lot of ponies.
Use the bottle to add more air
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Bump, for more info.
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Originally Posted by DriftaVette
Bump, for more info.
Will 620 streetable hp be ok?

Google 572 crate engine.
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Originally Posted by Mark85Vett
bottle
I second the bottle. Can't get 150 horses for $500 any other way.
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