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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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can anyone tell me what low cost items I can install to get a little mor poweron my 2003 50th conv also what can I do to get off the line better I am an old hot rodder from the 60s I just bought the car and I will admit I need some pracice also it is an auto thanks for your help
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Anything that you can bolt on without diving into the engine is going to be your best bet. What is your budget? Air intake system and manifold, exhaust, headers and programming are probably going to be your best bang for the buck.
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A good tune will do a lot to liven up an Auto car.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by RumbaZ06
Anything that you can bolt on without diving into the engine is going to be your best bet. What is your budget? Air intake system and manifold, exhaust, headers and programming are probably going to be your best bang for the buck.
I agree
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Some low cost headers and a set of C5 ZO6 Titianimum Mufflers, a VARARAM, ported Throttle body, a set of higher ratio differential gears and a FULL TUNE!

The sucker wil FLY!
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Some low cost headers and a set of C5 ZO6 Titianimum Mufflers, a VARARAM, ported Throttle body, a set of higher ratio differential gears and a FULL TUNE!

The sucker wil FLY!
you mean lower gears, right (from 3.15s to 3.73s or so)
and a ported TB by itself won't be very cost-effective, but will help a bit in a string of intake flow modifications
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can anyone tell me what low cost items I can install .....
Define "low cost"..
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Well,, 410 is higher than 273 but the ratio is LOWER.

Yes a ported TB will help. Its not a significant power adder but,, if your getting a FULL tune, might as well get all you can under the knife so it runs efficiency.

Low cost headers as in XS Power vs LG Pro Racing headers. There are lower cost headers that work excellent. If your not out for name brand bragging rights, they are an excellent header. Sure the LGs are very nice but on mostly stock bot on daily driver or occasionally driven on the track car,, what are you loosing??
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Define "low cost"..
my budget is $2500 thanks
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also looking for a good tuner in the new york city area
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$2500 also looking for a good tuner in long Island ny area
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$2500 also looking for a good tuner in long Island ny area
If u don't mind a little windshield time take a trip to "corvettes of weschester" in PA and have Chuck Cow tune your car. Everyone who has him tune their A4 car is very happy.
I have to agree with everyone elses suggestions
Vararam intake, 1.75" headers and used xpipe and catback exhaust. Used 3.42 diff from a 6spd car,
3600rpm yank converter, tranny cooler, 160dg stat followed by a good tune.
If u have any $ leftover save it for new rear tires if u want to spend more for more power after all that headwork and a cam would be next on my list. Do all u can before u get the tune so u don't have to do it twice. I did all the above to my 99' auto without the headwork & cam(yet) & it's like a differant car

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Originally Posted by STLSPARKY
If u don't mind a little windshield time take a trip to "corvettes of weschester" in PA and have Chuck Cow tune your car. Everyone who has him tune their A4 car is very happy.
I have to agree with everyone elses suggestions
Vararam intake, 1.75" headers and used xpipe and catback exhaust. Used 3.42 diff from a 6spd car,
3600rpm yank converter, tranny cooler, 160dg stat followed by a good tune.
If u have any $ leftover save it for new rear tires if u want to spend more for more power after all that headwork and a cam would be next on my list. Do all u can before u get the tune so u don't have to do it twice. I did all the above to my 99' auto without the headwork & cam(yet) & it's like a differant car
Chuck is an OUTSTANDING TUNER and well worth the drive! He can do the mods for you and tune if thats the direction you would like to go! Excellent Shop!

Bill Curlee
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Originally Posted by STLSPARKY
If u don't mind a little windshield time take a trip to "corvettes of weschester" in PA and have Chuck Cow tune your car. Everyone who has him tune their A4 car is very happy.
I have to agree with everyone elses suggestions
Vararam intake, 1.75" headers and used xpipe and catback exhaust. Used 3.42 diff from a 6spd car,
3600rpm yank converter, tranny cooler, 160dg stat followed by a good tune.
If u have any $ leftover save it for new rear tires if u want to spend more for more power after all that headwork and a cam would be next on my list. Do all u can before u get the tune so u don't have to do it twice. I did all the above to my 99' auto without the headwork & cam(yet) & it's like a differant car
I doubt 2,500 will get you all of this especially with installed prices, maybe some.
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