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Old 09-23-2006, 11:46 PM
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Just currious.. i just got my bbk 1 5/8" headers and pypes off road x-pipe finnaly... my car is currently getting the king cobra clutch put in... when i get it back i will be putting on my headers, off road x-pipe, march underdrive pulleys and a home made electric fan kit that i am making useing a elec fan off of a volvo S80 and my new 3g alt... now my question is.. i know the alt swap wont show me any performance gains... but what about everything else?.. any guesses on gains? i plan on going to the strip again to see if i can better on my 15.2 @93 mph after all of this.. any guesses?lol.. i know.. it'a a lmae question but i am bored.. sorry guys. lol
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Old 09-24-2006, 12:18 AM
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yes, from just exhaust you would notice a small gain

im sure with the pulleys and exhaust you will notice a gain
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Old 09-24-2006, 12:33 AM
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anybody got any guesses on how much? lol.. i know these hp estimates are just guesses but i was just bored and thought i would start a pointless post. lol. i'm tired too so that might have alot to do with it too.
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Old 09-24-2006, 01:47 AM
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c'mon guys, nobody want to guess?lol
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Old 09-24-2006, 03:57 AM
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15 - 20 hp.
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Old 09-24-2006, 11:43 AM
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i would guess in the 20 range... hopefully a lil more even
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Old 09-24-2006, 01:16 PM
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i would say maybe 30 hp with a good tune
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Old 09-24-2006, 01:20 PM
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If you want some good bang for your buck get a 3.73 or a 4.10 gear. The exhaust was a great idea, I'd say 20 horsepower gain.
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Old 09-24-2006, 01:58 PM
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dont worry.. lol.. the rear end is in my shed. lol. 8.8 with an auburn posi and richmond 4.56 gears.... i know thats alot of gear and i am looking for some 3.73 but have no luck on the trade.
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