more speed!!
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im thinking of putting in the fast chip and a cold air induction system....is that good for more power on my '91 L98 or should i change the throttle body also..pleeze help...im in south florida
p.s i dont want to get into engine work too much
thanx
p.s i dont want to get into engine work too much
thanx
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The chip and the cold air will help. Exhaust will also help a little and will give you a better sound. Pullies are always good for a few ponies also.
Heads and cam are the ultimate in power increase.
Heads and cam are the ultimate in power increase.
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Optimize your current set-up first... most people can run several tenths quicker as they sit and don't know it.
Sticky tires and if you have an auto, a good torque converter will have the greatest effect short of going into the motor.
good luck
Beach Bum
Sticky tires and if you have an auto, a good torque converter will have the greatest effect short of going into the motor.
good luck
Beach Bum
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
check my the mods ive done on my site...
its taken off 1sec from stock.. not too bad.. no engine mods needed either!
you mean to say you cant take the mustang guys on now? hehehe...
its taken off 1sec from stock.. not too bad.. no engine mods needed either!
you mean to say you cant take the mustang guys on now? hehehe...
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Torque converters can run from $300 to thousands. A good one is the Vigilante. It runs $700 usually. A recommended stall speed for a street vette is 2600-3000. 3000+ is getting unstreetable (is that a word.. hehe)
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ok i called ecklers and this is the setup the recommend....power chip stage 2...thermostat 160 deg. ...throttle body 52mm....cold air rammer....all this 830$ with shipping included..
they said it would give me about 40-50 hp...what do u guys think...in wanted to change the exhaust but cant spend extra money right now...im in south florida
thanx
they said it would give me about 40-50 hp...what do u guys think...in wanted to change the exhaust but cant spend extra money right now...im in south florida
thanx
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Originally Posted by jackyy
ok i called ecklers and this is the setup the recommend....power chip stage 2...thermostat 160 deg. ...throttle body 52mm....cold air rammer....all this 830$ with shipping included..
they said it would give me about 40-50 hp...what do u guys think...in wanted to change the exhaust but cant spend extra money right now...im in south florida
thanx[/color]
they said it would give me about 40-50 hp...what do u guys think...in wanted to change the exhaust but cant spend extra money right now...im in south florida
thanx[/color]
You should try the lower temp thermostat but I would skip the rest of those mods. 40-50 hp sounds a bit high. More like 10-15 and most of that will be from the thermostat change.
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Don't expect 40-50 HP from those mods, though they will be beneficial. Since you have a SD intake a chip is likely a good idea.
Check out the "easy" mods on my site, with results and cost. I've also removed that "frisbee" for a free 10 HP gain, added the March Underdrive crank pulley for .1 sec off my ET and am now trying to install 1.6:1 ProMagnum full roller rockers. Cutting back the spark plug ground electrodes is another free 10 HP.
I'm also sending you data from a CF build up on an L98. Sorry, if you want this info e-mail me and I'll respond with it.
Check out the "easy" mods on my site, with results and cost. I've also removed that "frisbee" for a free 10 HP gain, added the March Underdrive crank pulley for .1 sec off my ET and am now trying to install 1.6:1 ProMagnum full roller rockers. Cutting back the spark plug ground electrodes is another free 10 HP.
I'm also sending you data from a CF build up on an L98. Sorry, if you want this info e-mail me and I'll respond with it.
