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Old 04-25-2008, 02:11 PM
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Default Gains with long tube headers (FI)

I was just wondering if it would be worth the 1000+ or so I'd have to spend on headers, high flow cats, etc. How much of a horsepower/torque gain should I expect since I have a Saleen S/C? I've heard you get more of a gain if you have forced induction.
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Old 04-25-2008, 03:07 PM
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Ive read around 30-40. The sound would be worth it though.
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Old 04-25-2008, 03:12 PM
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The sound is definitely worth it. I dunno about 30-40 hp. Seems a little much. I'm putting 315 to the wheels N/A with the mods in my sig.
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Old 04-25-2008, 03:36 PM
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315 is really good for those mods. Nice.
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Old 04-25-2008, 03:41 PM
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Thank you. The aluminum DS and flywheel(just added) really help indecreasing the drivetrain loss. Plus the intake I have is friggin ridonculous.
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Old 04-25-2008, 03:46 PM
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I'd say more like 10-20 is at mot the biggest gains you'll get unless you are above 12psi or you get you get a CNC job...or a stroked engine...
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Old 04-25-2008, 04:26 PM
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n/a I say about 15RWHP

FI I say 20RWHP or higher..
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Old 04-26-2008, 07:56 AM
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05saleen:

please post a pic of your intake!
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Old 04-26-2008, 03:37 PM
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Man I have been told that you should only buy long tube headers if you do have a supercharger, so go for it.
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:13 PM
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ok here's a pic

http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn110/byerj005/?action=view¤t=DSC00196.jpg
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