so what could i expect to gain with a chip and an intake?

 

Depending on a few things... Which CAI and what tune you're running. I believe the numbers are 20-30hp.

 

^About that, yeah. Although I don't know if anybody with a V6 has gotten up to 30 with just an intake/tune. The GT's are more responsive to this mod. Realistically about 20 will be your actual gain. However the improvement in throttle response and shift timing (if you're an automatic) is also a big part of the deal.

 

yea thats what i was thinking, still deciding if its even worth it for an extra 20hp.

 

Well like they said, just the throttle response makes it feel like a new car. Are you driving an auto or manual? In an auto you'll feel even more of a difference.

 

3-4 stickers should get you close to the numbers you are looking for and they can be very cheap

 

There is a few out there will alot of gains... The NOS sticker, Streetglow, APC are some good ones to start with.

 

It absolutely is. It's not just for the hp, the car drives almost completely better. I could not stand the stock shift points, now they're much, much improved

 

I don't mean to criticize, but I think that a lot of members (always guys) here get way too obsessed with HP and TQ numbers, as if this is some sort of game where the guy with the biggest number wins. What so many members are saying in this thread, Blackstang, is that HP and TQ are just means to other ends. Think about your real goals. Are you gonna run it at the track and want the fastest 1/4 mile time? Then focus on that. Is it gonna be a DD and you just want more responsiveness and acceleration in traffic? Then focus on that. The HP and TQ numbers matter, but they are only one part of the big picture. Tires, suspension, throttle response, shift point, etc. each play their role.

If you are going to drive your car mainly on the street, here's where I'd put my $1000: CAI/tune from a reputable shop ($500-600 from VMP (cheapest), Brenspeed, or AM/Bama), a single GT take-off muffler ($50-100, for exhaust note and just a bit of hp bump), upgrading to GT takeoff swaybars for better handling ($200 if you install it yourself, $400 if you get help.) In my experience, these are the 3 biggest "bang for your buck" mods in terms of acceleration, responsiveness, and overall fun. Your car will feel totally different, believe me. If you have money laying around after that, you could consider gears and t-loks. This is just my opinion. Anyone else want to chime in?

 

I absolutely agree

Now if I could only save up for gears & t-lok