Headers are in...what next?
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Headers are in...what next?
So far I have the following mods:
1. 1.6 rr
2. 160 deg Thermostat
3. Cut lid with K&N
4. TB bypass
5. LT headers
6. EGR/AIR/Cat delete
What I want is more SOTP difference in acceleration. However, I want to keep the stock rear end ratio. What do you guys recommend?
check it out on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAVX0yVLlBo
1. 1.6 rr
2. 160 deg Thermostat
3. Cut lid with K&N
4. TB bypass
5. LT headers
6. EGR/AIR/Cat delete
What I want is more SOTP difference in acceleration. However, I want to keep the stock rear end ratio. What do you guys recommend?
check it out on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAVX0yVLlBo
Last edited by rogerdoger1993; Jun 23, 2010 at 11:48 PM. Reason: More info
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For SOTP feel the rear end it the thing that will get you there , If you have an automatic a higher stall converter also helps..Other then those 2 things , not much else without going into the motor...WW
PS...Theres always NOS....
...WW
PS...Theres always NOS....
...WW
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Nice looking job on the pipes.. The hotcam will work well, porting the intake or going to highflow intake will help, though the tune is a good idea, I would save that until your done with the rest of your changes so you only have to do it once..WW
. The hotcam will work well, porting the intake or going to highflow intake will help, though the tune is a good idea, I would save that until your done with the rest of your changes so you only have to do it once..WW
Last edited by WW7; Jun 23, 2010 at 07:24 PM.
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All the things you said will help but the only way to come off the line hard and fast is to change the gears. You would be shocked at the difference between 2.59 to 3.07 and 3.73. It is the only way to get off the line.. and honestly it does not cost a whole lot.
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Check out my exhaust
I bought the headers used from another forum member. And the install went almost flawless. Unfortunately I had to chase down a header gasket leak. But with that squared away I can tear it up at Bloomington Gold this weekend.
Last edited by rogerdoger1993; Jun 23, 2010 at 07:52 PM. Reason: wrong pictures
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My set up came to the following grand total.
Headers $360
Gaskets $22
EGR/AIR delete plates $15
Exhaust parts and labor $275
Grand total $672
The real question is. Was it worth it? And the answer is maybe. That is because I felt hardly any SOTP difference. This is mainly because I didn't tune for the lack of air/egr plumbing. However, the throaty rumble when you open it up makes it all worth while.
Headers $360
Gaskets $22
EGR/AIR delete plates $15
Exhaust parts and labor $275
Grand total $672
The real question is. Was it worth it? And the answer is maybe. That is because I felt hardly any SOTP difference. This is mainly because I didn't tune for the lack of air/egr plumbing. However, the throaty rumble when you open it up makes it all worth while.
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But I am wondering how much gearing I should change. Because at the moment I kinda like the highway driveability.