Which mods next??
08-15-2011, 05:51 PM
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ok well since the gears including installation are gonna run me around $500, what about some underdrive pulleys, which i could do myself? I think in my case those are the most reasonable mods for me to do next, along with a smog pump elliminator
08-15-2011, 06:16 PM
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you spend between upwards to $200 to give yourself charging problems, possible overheating problems, and a less than noticable gain in HP. They MIGHT result in 1-2 hp at the wheels.... Driving in colder weather will net better results.
08-15-2011, 06:57 PM
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i haven't heard of many people overheating cuz of them. but for that kind of money i think they are the best option
08-15-2011, 11:01 PM
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well they are kinda a waste of money. i agree that a couple hp at most at the wheels. you will have charging problems in cold weather. i used them on my first 5.0, got rid of it 1995 i think and have never used them again after that.
and you are correct that for $300 your options are pretty nil
to just be a tenth faster in the 1/4 mile, you need to gain 10hp or drop 100 lbs
(thats a ballpark number...but good rule of thumb for 13 second cars and slower)
anyways, for $300 i'd get a set of cheater slicks or a used nitrous kit
that or save for heads and a intake swap. cam is not totally necessary but , heads and intake with some 1.7's will do nicely
trim some weight..its free
do you have a stock shifter ?? get a good shifter
basically you can improve on what u already have, either by cutting weight, better driving skill, or improved traction
and you are correct that for $300 your options are pretty nil
to just be a tenth faster in the 1/4 mile, you need to gain 10hp or drop 100 lbs
(thats a ballpark number...but good rule of thumb for 13 second cars and slower)
anyways, for $300 i'd get a set of cheater slicks or a used nitrous kit
that or save for heads and a intake swap. cam is not totally necessary but , heads and intake with some 1.7's will do nicely
trim some weight..its free
do you have a stock shifter ?? get a good shifter
basically you can improve on what u already have, either by cutting weight, better driving skill, or improved traction
08-15-2011, 11:33 PM
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08-15-2011, 11:36 PM
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well they are kinda a waste of money. i agree that a couple hp at most at the wheels. you will have charging problems in cold weather. i used them on my first 5.0, got rid of it 1995 i think and have never used them again after that.
and you are correct that for $300 your options are pretty nil
to just be a tenth faster in the 1/4 mile, you need to gain 10hp or drop 100 lbs
(thats a ballpark number...but good rule of thumb for 13 second cars and slower)
anyways, for $300 i'd get a set of cheater slicks or a used nitrous kit
that or save for heads and a intake swap. cam is not totally necessary but , heads and intake with some 1.7's will do nicely
trim some weight..its free
do you have a stock shifter ?? get a good shifter
basically you can improve on what u already have, either by cutting weight, better driving skill, or improved traction
and you are correct that for $300 your options are pretty nil
to just be a tenth faster in the 1/4 mile, you need to gain 10hp or drop 100 lbs
(thats a ballpark number...but good rule of thumb for 13 second cars and slower)
anyways, for $300 i'd get a set of cheater slicks or a used nitrous kit
that or save for heads and a intake swap. cam is not totally necessary but , heads and intake with some 1.7's will do nicely
trim some weight..its free
do you have a stock shifter ?? get a good shifter
basically you can improve on what u already have, either by cutting weight, better driving skill, or improved traction