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Forgive me if this is a repeat question. Im not having much luck searching. I rescently purchased a 01 automatic with 50k. I have it at the shop now getting headers, high flow cats, xpipe, Ti axle back, vararam cai, cam, and tune. Im not posative what size cam. I was told it is the most aggressive I can do without torque converter or drivability issues. So my question is whats next in the way of more hp/tq? Is Fi next? If I do go with Fi, will I be able to purchase kit, install, and tune, Or will I need to upgrade many more parts? I think ill be happy with 500-600 rwhp. Thanks for any input.
Last edited by Adavis; Apr 13, 2018 at 10:21 PM.
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Trans is next. You'll need to beef up the trans at some point to handle the power. You will also want a torque converter with a higher stall and possibly lower gears in the back. 3.42 gears seem to be the best option for an auto. Be sure to install a new harmonic balancer while the cam is being installed. Balancer failures are very common and they are easy to replace when the cam is changed.
Last edited by tbrowne; Apr 15, 2018 at 09:16 AM. Reason: Add balancer info.
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If you really want more power do a blower keep the boost mid/low so your not having to upgrade anything else down the line. if you get a cam then you may have to do gears and converter which cost more money. Nice A&A or ECS kit and forget about it call whomever you are closer to since you don't have your location in your profile.
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