Which mods should be done first?
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Which mods should be done first?
I have seen a lot of posts about "bolt-on" mods. But what order should they be done in, if I don't do them all it once. In other words, if I want to build to a moderate increase in RWHP (50-75) what should I do and when?
I am considering: LT headers, high flow cats, no cats (ORP), etc. Basically a deep breathing exercise! Any suggestions? Thanks.
I am considering: LT headers, high flow cats, no cats (ORP), etc. Basically a deep breathing exercise! Any suggestions? Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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That 50-75 rwhp increase is very hard to hit with just bolt ons. I currently have kooks long tube headers and high flow cats (jet hot coated), corsa sports, vararam intake and tbs, port and polished intake and P&P throttle body, custom air coupler and an electric water pump. After all that and a tune I'm sitting at 386 rwhp.
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Anything to assist breating is a good place to start.
I did in order:
1. Borla CatBack
2. Calloway CAI
Next:
3. LG LongTubes + tune
4. FAST Intake
Long Range Plan:
5. HD Clutch
6. HD Rear & 4.114.
7. Cam/Springs/Retainers/Push Rods + tune
8. Wider Rear Tires
I did in order:
1. Borla CatBack
2. Calloway CAI
Next:
3. LG LongTubes + tune
4. FAST Intake
Long Range Plan:
5. HD Clutch
6. HD Rear & 4.114.
7. Cam/Springs/Retainers/Push Rods + tune
8. Wider Rear Tires
Last edited by JFTaylor; Aug 1, 2006 at 05:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by Abomination
That 50-75 rwhp increase is very hard to hit with just bolt ons.
Going to need a cam. Might get it with all the bolt ons and a FAST intake but I doubt it. It probably has been done but it is not the norm. 
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09
Originally Posted by TripleblackZ51
I have seen a lot of posts about "bolt-on" mods. But what order should they be done in, if I don't do them all it once. In other words, if I want to build to a moderate increase in RWHP (50-75) what should I do and when?
I am considering: LT headers, high flow cats, no cats (ORP), etc. Basically a deep breathing exercise! Any suggestions? Thanks.
I am considering: LT headers, high flow cats, no cats (ORP), etc. Basically a deep breathing exercise! Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Save you money and do headers, air intake system, FAST intake manifold, heads and cam all at one time. Have to unbolt the headers, intake and air intake system to do heads. Pay for labor all at one time.......................or just do heads/cam/headers/ intake manifold at the shop and install your intake yourself afterwards. IMHO
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