First step on fully stock 2002
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First step on fully stock 2002
Wondering what the 1st step should be for HP upgrade? Air fiter? Any luck by anyone with a chip? Want to do only bolt on stuff as live in a condo complex with little or no hood-up tolerance! Thanks for your thoughts.
Burning Brakes
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Re: First step on fully stock 2002 (FBR3)
Wondering what the 1st step should be for HP upgrade? Air fiter? Any luck by anyone with a chip? Want to do only bolt on stuff as live in a condo complex with little or no hood-up tolerance! Thanks for your thoughts.
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Racer
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Re: First step on fully stock 2002 (gmf)
Definitely another air box(cai).I have the Blackwing and between it and a lower temp t-stat my e.t.s and sotp to say the least improved tremendously. :cheers:
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Re: First step on fully stock 2002 (FBR3)
Thanks guys, probably go with the Blackwing as it is most suggested here. Not hearing anyone suggest K&N aftermarket filters. Not a good alternative? Not ungrateful for your suggestions at all. Just curious.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: First step on fully stock 2002 (FBR3)
You might want to check both recent and archive forum posts for performance gains. Some folks have seen minimal/no/reduced HP changes from some common modifications.
Also, from reading posts on these forums, you want to find someone who REALLY KNOWS what they are doing before you start any serious mods. A change to one part ripples through the car with unanticipated consequences.
Many posts are help requests to fix problems caused by some modification or nonstandard part. Any car is a balance (compromise) of performance/fuel economy/comfort/longevity/Government regulations/etc, a modification that enhances drag strip performance may have adverse consequences on autocross performance - how are YOU going to use the car?
Also, from reading posts on these forums, you want to find someone who REALLY KNOWS what they are doing before you start any serious mods. A change to one part ripples through the car with unanticipated consequences.
Many posts are help requests to fix problems caused by some modification or nonstandard part. Any car is a balance (compromise) of performance/fuel economy/comfort/longevity/Government regulations/etc, a modification that enhances drag strip performance may have adverse consequences on autocross performance - how are YOU going to use the car?
