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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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So I had all my bolt ons done and I'm happy with the results (see sig for details). The sound and power difference is very noticeable. I am a little confused about the before and after dyno runs (see my post in the perf results forum for details), but it doesnt really bother me.

I was wondering what kind of results have other forum members seen from bolt ons?

I'm still leary of opening the motor at this point. Would I be able to find any more power with other bolt ons? Or would a 3:90 gear be my next step?
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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yea ... ud see some more power with an underdrive pulley, and a bigger throttle body probably only around 10-15. gears will help you for sure
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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slap on a supercharger and be done with it.

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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George I have very similar mods on my vette, different brands, but similar. I'm running a A4 and gears/tc by far were the best sotp difference. If your putting new gears in a performance clutch may be worth throwing in while the trans is dropped. I'm running 3:42's which I think would be comparable to a 3:90 in a M6. Definitely the best money I have spent so far. MHO gears are first step in mods.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Do the 3.90's, you won't regret it!!!!

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