$1200.00 down the drain
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From: bellflower ca
$1200.00 down the drain
just what the title says. spent $ 1200.00 on a header and x-pipe 2 weeks ago, ran the car today at LACR. all runs were slower than before the install, MPH was slower too. i must add that today was pretty hot. why do you think it's slower? :confused:
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From: bellflower ca
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (LSK)
What are you other mods? You partially answered yourself - it was hot.
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From: bellflower ca
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (LSK)
MPH befor install 101.80 after 99.70. 60 ft is about the same 2.05 at best. and yes, thay are JBAs, i had to get one that's CARB exempted. X-pipe is MAgnaflow
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Re: $1200.00 down the drain (kumar75150)
I think I saw that you bought JBA Shorties, is that correct?
if thats correct, i withdraw my offer of $200
if thats correct, i withdraw my offer of $200
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Re: $1200.00 down the drain (pinoy vette)
Well maybe you need tuning... to be honest I'd never waste my time w/ shorties or an x-pipe. They don't do much if anyting. X-pipes don't help, they change the sound. Heat makes a huge difference too.
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From: Madison, AL
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (Cobra4B)
:iagree: You should get your engine tuned after those parts were installed. I received an additional 40 hp/tq after a dyno-tune right after installing my LT headers. The hot temperatures and lack of a good tune could cause the poor performance you're experiencing.
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (AlohaC5)
Oh, gee, I thought you were going to say you put in the SLP 1.85 roller rockers & had it dynoed after! :crazy:
Now THAT is a waste of $1,200.00... don't ask me how I know. :cry
Now THAT is a waste of $1,200.00... don't ask me how I know. :cry
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (C54FUN)
Hanging head in shame....
Yes Joe...
$749 for SLP rockers, springs & new chrome molly rods
$300 for install
$250 for dyno tune after...
TOTAL WASTE :mad
Got 6-7 RWHP 8-9 TQ :mad
Yes Joe...
$749 for SLP rockers, springs & new chrome molly rods
$300 for install
$250 for dyno tune after...
TOTAL WASTE :mad
Got 6-7 RWHP 8-9 TQ :mad
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Re: $1200.00 down the drain (pinoy vette)
Romeo,
Since we are relatively local to you and can sort out any issues we find, why not bring the car by and have us throw it on the rollers, do a few dyno runs, and determine if it needs tuning?
Please feel free to contact us and ask for Al or Shawn – we install and tune everything we sell and stand behind our work -
Thanks,
Shawn
Since we are relatively local to you and can sort out any issues we find, why not bring the car by and have us throw it on the rollers, do a few dyno runs, and determine if it needs tuning?
Please feel free to contact us and ask for Al or Shawn – we install and tune everything we sell and stand behind our work -
Thanks,
Shawn
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From: Tyler TX
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (L.A.P.D.)
Romeo,
Since we are relatively local to you and can sort out any issues we find, why not bring the car by and have us throw it on the rollers, do a few dyno runs, and determine if it needs tuning?
Please feel free to contact us and ask for Al or Shawn – we install and tune everything we sell and stand behind our work -
Thanks,
Shawn
Since we are relatively local to you and can sort out any issues we find, why not bring the car by and have us throw it on the rollers, do a few dyno runs, and determine if it needs tuning?
Please feel free to contact us and ask for Al or Shawn – we install and tune everything we sell and stand behind our work -
Thanks,
Shawn
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From: Spring(Houston) TX
Re: $1200.00 down the drain (L.A.P.D.)
Romeo,
Since we are relatively local to you and can sort out any issues we find, why not bring the car by and have us throw it on the rollers, do a few dyno runs, and determine if it needs tuning?
Please feel free to contact us and ask for Al or Shawn – we install and tune everything we sell and stand behind our work -
Thanks,
Shawn
Since we are relatively local to you and can sort out any issues we find, why not bring the car by and have us throw it on the rollers, do a few dyno runs, and determine if it needs tuning?
Please feel free to contact us and ask for Al or Shawn – we install and tune everything we sell and stand behind our work -
Thanks,
Shawn
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From: Lithia FL
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Re: $1200.00 down the drain (pinoy vette)
Were you at the Corvette Challenge this weekend? If so did you compare wiht other drivers? Weather could be a big factor. I too think you might benefit from some tuning.