Don't take "inexpensive" so literally.
Quick 100hp mod
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Burning Brakes
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Quick 100hp mod
Without the use of forced induction or nitrous...
Reasoning: I'd like more power but not soo much that I have to start rebuilding the engine to handle the HP additions.
What are a few "simple" mods that are relative inexpensive to add around 100 hp? On my list is a cam, headers, CAI. That'll give me about 60 I guess.
How can I get a little more? I did some googling and getting a new (or "ported" whatever that means) intake manifold would add some?
Reasoning: I'd like more power but not soo much that I have to start rebuilding the engine to handle the HP additions.
What are a few "simple" mods that are relative inexpensive to add around 100 hp? On my list is a cam, headers, CAI. That'll give me about 60 I guess.
How can I get a little more? I did some googling and getting a new (or "ported" whatever that means) intake manifold would add some?
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Burning Brakes
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If you buy quality parts and have a reputable shop do the installs you are probably knocking on the $5k door for headers, cam kit, cold air and tune. I'd add an intake manifold port job which is in the $250.00 range. I would think you should be approaching the 50-100rwph improvement from the stock setup for your efforts depending on cam selection. 
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Absolutely agree. $6k-ish buys you 150rwhp and maintains 100% driveability. IMHO the supercharger is a much easier install than a cam kit!
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LOL!! I put a 160 stat, throttlebody spacer, vararam, cat back. This was all diy stuff that I did and can feel the performance gains. If I were to add intake heads or ported heads and headers I would think that it would be around 100 more hp than stock. The cam swap looks like a lot of work for the diy guy. Oh and don't forget the tune!!!
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Quick 100hp mod
Full exhaust, 1 7/8" headers (american racing or kooks)with high flow cats and x-pipe, B&B exhaust or GHL, FAST LSX-R 102mm Intake Manifold with a nick williams throttle body,LG motorsports G5X3 cam.
and a good corvette tuner, will get you there.
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and a good corvette tuner, will get you there.
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Burning Brakes
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So is getting a blower kit actually a better bang for your buck than all the "little" mods that gradually add power?
EDIT: Nevermind, some one already answered that in a reply... but I guess more people can comment on whether they agree/disagree.
But would a supercharger warrant more mods (and more $$$) to make sure your internals can handle all that additional power?
From previous posts, it seems like it would. (Forged pistons, crank, clutch, etc. etc.)
EDIT: Nevermind, some one already answered that in a reply... but I guess more people can comment on whether they agree/disagree.
From previous posts, it seems like it would. (Forged pistons, crank, clutch, etc. etc.)
Last edited by ls2kev; Nov 3, 2009 at 08:36 AM.
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Yep...one mod with no other supporting mods required. Stock driveability, near stock fuel economy and more power than the average guy will ever need when and if you want to use it. Drive it like joe-average and it will behave like your stock car. Plant your foot and then hang on..no kidding! If you have the budget I'd say supercharge it and be done with it.
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If you stay NA, you might also consider gears as part of the budgeting process. They don't add any HP, but they definitely make the car quicker and lot more fun to drive. [Yes, you can add gears with FI too..
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I'd say very few of the centri blower guys are running aftermarket hoods for cooling. It just isn't necessary with the off the shelf setups available. The developers/vendors go to great lengths to assemble systems that will survive just fine in the average car in the typical climate. If you lived in the hot desert southwest or Dubai or somewhere where extreme temps are the norm then maybe I'd give it some consideration but if you live in one of those type of extremes you are already going to want to do other things with oil and engine coolant to keep the car happy.
Keep in mind that a quality hood professionally color matched to your car can run upwards of $2k when you factor in purchase, shipping, painting and installing.
Keep in mind that a quality hood professionally color matched to your car can run upwards of $2k when you factor in purchase, shipping, painting and installing.
Last edited by Motorhead-47; Nov 3, 2009 at 10:03 AM.
Burning Brakes
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I went 100 HP over stock with the mods in my sig. Cam, Intake Manifold, CAI, headers, UDP and it was a done deal. If I wasn't in love with the sound of the cam I would go to a blower setup for sure. It leaves a lot more on the table and retains most of the stock daily driving characteristics. It will be a cold day in hell when I finally get sick of the sound of my cam though!
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Burning Brakes
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I went 100 HP over stock with the mods in my sig. Cam, Intake Manifold, CAI, headers, UDP and it was a done deal. If I wasn't in love with the sound of the cam I would go to a blower setup for sure. It leaves a lot more on the table and retains most of the stock daily driving characteristics. It will be a cold day in hell when I finally get sick of the sound of my cam though!
I'm not interested in a loud cam though... I want to sound as close to stock until I hit the throttle hard.
That's why I was looking into the CheatR cam (sp?) or something similar.
Also wanting to get cut outs so if a mustang feels like reving at me, I can have a decent response he wouldn't expect.
Any reason why A&A was recommended over ATI's kit?
And what version of A&A would best fit? V2 or V3. V7 does not apply to me.
Last edited by ls2kev; Nov 3, 2009 at 10:43 AM.
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Next time click the "show your signature" check box (in the Additional Options table below the Submit Reply button) before posting your reply
I'm not interested in a loud cam though... I want to sound as close to stock until I hit the throttle hard.
That's why I was looking into the CheatR cam (sp?) or something similar.
Also wanting to get cut outs so if a mustang feels like reving at me, I can have a decent response he wouldn't expect.
Any reason why A&A was recommended over ATI's kit?
And what version of A&A would best fit? V2 or V3. V7 does not apply to me.
I'm not interested in a loud cam though... I want to sound as close to stock until I hit the throttle hard.
That's why I was looking into the CheatR cam (sp?) or something similar.
Also wanting to get cut outs so if a mustang feels like reving at me, I can have a decent response he wouldn't expect.
Any reason why A&A was recommended over ATI's kit?
And what version of A&A would best fit? V2 or V3. V7 does not apply to me.
Check around, a lot of people are selling them installed and tuned for less than $6k.
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A less expensive and more effective solution is the grin that says "You're cute, but not worth a response" or the scowl that says "Is that all you got?". I personally like the laugh with a pointed finger that says "you gotta be kidding".
Burning Brakes
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Thanks for the heads up, my bad! 
Also here is my car on the dyno, it's not sublte and you can def tell when I nail it
http://www.youtube.com/user/Spectrel#p/u/3/ThJhSoZ3Oo4
Also here is my car on the dyno, it's not sublte and you can def tell when I nail it
http://www.youtube.com/user/Spectrel#p/u/3/ThJhSoZ3Oo4
Next time click the "show your signature" check box (in the Additional Options table below the Submit Reply button) before posting your reply
I'm not interested in a loud cam though... I want to sound as close to stock until I hit the throttle hard.
That's why I was looking into the CheatR cam (sp?) or something similar.
Also wanting to get cut outs so if a mustang feels like reving at me, I can have a decent response he wouldn't expect.
Any reason why A&A was recommended over ATI's kit?
And what version of A&A would best fit? V2 or V3. V7 does not apply to me.
I'm not interested in a loud cam though... I want to sound as close to stock until I hit the throttle hard.
That's why I was looking into the CheatR cam (sp?) or something similar.
Also wanting to get cut outs so if a mustang feels like reving at me, I can have a decent response he wouldn't expect.
Any reason why A&A was recommended over ATI's kit?
And what version of A&A would best fit? V2 or V3. V7 does not apply to me.
Last edited by Spectrel; Nov 3, 2009 at 11:40 AM.