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I HAVE 5.0 HO NEED THOUGHTS ON BASIC UPGRADES FOR MORE HP

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Old 03-19-2005, 11:23 PM
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Default I HAVE 5.0 HO NEED THOUGHTS ON BASIC UPGRADES FOR MORE HP

I WANNA DO SOME BASIC UPGRADES ON MY CAR FOR MORE HP , WHAT THOUGHTS DO U GUYS HAVE FOR GOOD BASIC HP ON THE CAR , ITS ALL STOCK NOW. ANY THOUGHT GREATLY EXCEPTED. THANK
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Old 03-19-2005, 11:34 PM
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Cold air intake, exhaust, intake manifold, heads... It depends on how big you're budget is.
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Old 03-19-2005, 11:41 PM
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cold air intake, full exhaust, pullies, intake manifold
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Old 03-20-2005, 02:15 AM
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A sheet metal wing and plywood bodywork?[sm=joke.gif][sm=lame.gif]
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Old 03-20-2005, 02:28 AM
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any of the basic bolt ons is a good start
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Old 03-20-2005, 03:07 AM
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pulleys are nice budget starter, CAI isnt really all that needed at first. youl lsee more from pulleys then CAI at first
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Old 03-20-2005, 03:47 AM
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Id have to say this list will suit u well... just remember, whateve u decide to do, dont add so much power that it overwelms u, bc thas how u hurt yourself.

gears
full exhaust
intake
throttle body
k&n
pullies
cam

thas about 1300-1500 dollars i think
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Old 03-21-2005, 08:23 PM
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equal length shorty headers and a 2.5" cat back exhaust then get some new rear gears, like 3.73's.
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something in this order
1. 373 gears
2. underdrive pulleys
3. 76mm maf
4. 2.5 " exhaust
5. moroso cold air
6. headers
7 180 stat
8 100 wt loss in the car
9. frame connectors
10. stickey tires
11. 65mm t/b
12. 1/2 intake spacer
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