looking for more performance
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RE: looking for more performance
i just dont get y someone would get mad at me for trying to come here and learn...i appreciate him straightening me out...and i apologize for getting defensive...but im learning...take it easy
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RE: looking for more performance
if you lookin for cheapest seat of pants feel go new manifold and carb option. veeery easy newbie job. cam a bit more involved but still kinda easy and definitely cheap. you can completely change how your car performs. get trak-lok or detroit locker if you want a cool both wheel burnout, not one wheel. not necessary yet though. if you've got more money get aluminum head. edelbrock are good for money-1000 assembled pair and afr/twisted wedge are top **** but they run about 1400- and up as assembled pair. just ask away and have fun man
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Australia
RE: looking for more performance
What diff ratio is in the car now. If it has the 300hp they claim, it should feel pretty snappy to drive unless it has a diff ratio 3 or below.
if it does, you can blow your $2k on heads and cam and be very disappointed with the result.
Similarly, if you make it go faster without due consideration to brakes and suspension, you will either end up wrapped around a larger object (which may be stationary or moving) or also end up disappointed that you cant enjoy the power due to the limitations of the rest of the car.
IMO you should consider a "whole of car" plan before modifying what should be a sweet engine
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RE: looking for more performance
Im in the learning boat to man! And supposedly by my house ur supposed to run an exhaust... I learned that if you dont.. the cops come... One came today and told me 4 people already called since i got home from work and started it( only 30 mins) but damn... do i love the sound of open headers... the cop Loved cars and just told me to put her back in the garage, So i did, making sure i got it up to 6k RPM while starting her up and taking her in... Sorry to hijack ur thread, btu thats my off site learning experience. -Jon
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From: So. California
RE: looking for more performance
ORIGINAL: 68convt
i mean...i could be wrong...but i was under the impression that part of the purpose of this site was to learn...if im wrong...plz let me know
i mean...i could be wrong...but i was under the impression that part of the purpose of this site was to learn...if im wrong...plz let me know
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Canada
RE: looking for more performance
I agree with Aussie66Fastback. Check you rear end ratio and the best bang for your buck would be in the gear upgrade. Check out the faqs on how to check the ratio and lets know what it is. The other thing is if its a open 9" (one wheel peel) and you want to kind-of cheep out, you can get a carrier ouy of a truck, but you know that you get what you pay for.