I8ACHEVY

All,
Had pretty much decided on a Paxton HO kit, but decided I really don't neccesarily need to spend all that money on power I definitely won't use. I'm thinking of staying N/A and making the car more fun in general.

Thinking of the following:
cams
new intake manifold (c&l?)
driveshaft
cmcv deletes
LT headers and offroad or catted H pipe
suspension work (springs, konis, PHbar, PHbrace, GT500 strut bearings, rear sway bar)

As for the drivetrain related mods, and what I have already (sig) would I see a significant increase in power?
Given the proposed setup and what I have already (in sig) would I see a significant increase in power with the LT headers and mid pipe?
Would you add anything to the list?
Would you take anything off the list?

Thanks for the feedback!

jdmcbride

I would add underdrive pulleys and take off the C&L intake manifold.

I8ACHEVY

Thanks...anymore feedback guys?
I haven't seen many reviews or purchases of the C&L manifold on here. I thought it would be good pickup of power for the money. Do UDPs make that much of a difference?

TOMBSTANG

what he said dont waste ur money on the c&l i would grab a zex kit if you were thinking of going f/i but dont think you would use the wer very often its a good choice if once in a blue moon u want to get serious power, and the tq from N20 pwns a blower.

S197steve

I think the best bang for your buck would be some 4.10s....

owero01

I agree with jdmcbride, forget the new manifold and go with the 4:10s, UDPs and aluminum drive shaft. I have similar mods and push 361 rwhp.

2007VistaBlueGT

Dump the C&L and get gears I'ld go with 3.73's instead the 4.10's are overrated and not needed with a stock height tire the cars hits the traps perfect with 3.73's..... hence why Ford uses it in all the upgrade like Bullitt, the 2010 track pack etc.... To me your combo sounds great but again dump the C&L manifold, if you're going to stay N/A I'ld save up for cylinder heads rather then the manifold. I've seen these cars run low 11's N/A with the factory one.

foolio2k4

As great FI is for our cars. I've never thought it was necissary for my car. I am going the same route as you are. Im trying to maximize NA power with handling and weight reduction. Thats a true car should be

I8ACHEVY

Thanks for the input guys. Now, next question is would the LTs and mid pipe add anything more than sound on a setup like this? LTs and mid pipe are a nice chunk of change and also can be problematic as far as clearance (from what I have read). Just wanted to see if it's worth it.

Thanks!

I8ACHEVY

so curious as to why everyone is so down on the c&l intake manifold..I was expecting people to be raving about it.