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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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Sup yall, 1can any of you give me some ideas on cheap hp, thanks in advance..... :cool:
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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Not really - it costs :seeya
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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Sup yall, 1can any of you give me some ideas on cheap hp, thanks in advance..... :cool:
:D :D Are you asking..or ready to tell us? :D :D

Assuming you are asking, the best free mod you can do is remove the Frisbee(that's the large flywheel attached to the waterpump), This does aid performance

Next best and doubtful as to results, 1) open airfilter lid, 2) TB Bypass, 3) K&N Filter


As a general rule, if you get into serious mods, you are going to end up spending about $100.00 for each 1 HSP

Headers, roller rockers, etc. are dubious if you don't rework the heads.

Just my HO!

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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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Does this count? :D
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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What cheap HP.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Does this count? :D
Dayum, somebody needs to stop this guy :lol:
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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remove frisbee
throttle body bypass
cut lid
k&n air cleaner, $70
air pump eliminator, $170
port plenum behind throttle body
headman long tube headers, $109
2.5 dual exhaust (no cats), $300
160* thermostat, $5
AFPR, $70

Thats all I did for 254rwhp and 354rwtq


[Modified by Raistlin, 10:46 PM 4/4/2003]
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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cheap hp
Try this.
You can only pick Two out of three.
1. Good
2. Fast
3. Cheap
If you want good and fast, it won’t be cheap
If you want fast and cheap it won’t be good
If you want good and cheap it wont be fast
If you follow the above, there’s no such thing as cheap horsepower.
:D
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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cheap hp
Try this.
You can only pick Two out of three.
1. Good
2. Fast
3. Cheap
If you want good and fast, it won’t be cheap
If you want fast and cheap it won’t be good
If you want good and cheap it wont be fast
If you follow the above, there’s no such thing as cheap horsepower.
:D
:lol:
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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Default Re: Cheap HP (hngacurv)

You can only pick Two out of three.
1. Good
2. Fast
3. Cheap
If you apply this to your decisions on performance parts you can’t go wrong..................... :D
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