more horsepower
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Portland Oregon
Easiest way is to add a blower, with that you will retain stock like drivability. Basically a bolt on job with any kit you may choose and would hit 500 pretty easy on a conservative tune.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,331
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From: Missouri City Texas
I agree.
Save up 6k and get centrifugal blower installed and tuned and never look back.
If I had it to do over again that's what I'd do
You'll also need another 1k at the same time for rear tires. I'd suggest Bridgestone RE-11's, Khumo XS, or if you're really serious about traction, the 305/35/19 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials. Without tires any additional power over stock is just useless in 1st and 2nd gear.
Save up 6k and get centrifugal blower installed and tuned and never look back.
If I had it to do over again that's what I'd do
You'll also need another 1k at the same time for rear tires. I'd suggest Bridgestone RE-11's, Khumo XS, or if you're really serious about traction, the 305/35/19 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials. Without tires any additional power over stock is just useless in 1st and 2nd gear.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: TX / CO
500+ is a great number, I did via N/A initially and it's a blast. Someone posted getting stickier tires on the rear - and if you go 500+ that's good advice if you plan on pushing the gas pedal down much.
Track Junky
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Orlando Area
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500 rwhp can be had N/A for $5k. I agree that a blower will make more power (for more money though), but staying N/A will give you many engine parts that are stronger in the process like pushrods, headers, rocker trunion upgrade, cam to suit specific driving style, ARP bolts, and maybe even upgraded clutch.
Either way you will be happy with 500 rwhp. Save up for tires...
Either way you will be happy with 500 rwhp. Save up for tires...
