So....now what?
01-09-2009, 11:30 AM
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So....now what?
I've installed a C&L CAI and a Diablosport tuner. These are my first performance upgrades. What else can I do to squeeze a few more ponies out of this pony? I eventually want to go nuts with a blower, etc., but I don't want to get too crazy just yet. My car is still under warranty. It's on 07 GT, automatic.
01-09-2009, 02:53 PM
#3
What tune are you running? If you're using the Diablosport tune, I highly recommend getting a tune from Bamachips. Other than that...
Short shifter
Underdrive pullies
CMCV delete plates
Headers
Midpipe
Gears
Short shifter
Underdrive pullies
CMCV delete plates
Headers
Midpipe
Gears
01-09-2009, 05:42 PM
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01-09-2009, 06:25 PM
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There are no CARB certified Long tubes, JBL and someone else make CARB shorties, the delete plates you probably could get away with because how is the smog guy going to know they are missing. If your going FI in the future don't get the pulleies because you will not be able to use them with the SC. You could get some 4.10's don't those aren't smog legal either. I worried about the smog legal stuff too, but I eventually got over it, I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
01-09-2009, 06:39 PM
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There are no CARB certified Long tubes, JBL and someone else make CARB shorties, the delete plates you probably could get away with because how is the smog guy going to know they are missing. If your going FI in the future don't get the pulleies because you will not be able to use them with the SC. You could get some 4.10's don't those aren't smog legal either. I worried about the smog legal stuff too, but I eventually got over it, I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
01-10-2009, 01:45 PM
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Get the pullies first. Instant HP and no tune required. If you end up going FI, you can always pull them back off and install your original pullies. I would also go for shortie headers. They give you a nice throatier, deeper sound and does not require a new tune. You may feel a little gain with the headers but not alot. If you are looking for quicker launches, get the 3.73 or 4.10 gears. The 3.73 won't hurt you gas mileage as much as the 4.10's. The 4.10's will get you off the line alot faster than the stock gears.
01-10-2009, 03:29 PM
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If your wanting to get off the line quicker gears or my personal fav is to start firming up the suspension and getting rid of wheel hop, making it corner better ect. The factory control arms are flimsy as shyt. This heavy of a car should have had a stronger control arm setup my.02