$2K in mods??
01-31-2006, 11:10 PM
#11
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Denver, CO.
Posts: 281
RE: $2K in mods??
...because every little bit helps...
people say pulleys free up 10-12, no reason waterpump and pulleys can't free up 20...i know i know people see no results...but think of it this way...
if slightly changing the size of 3 pulleys gives you 12hp or so, then why wouldn't completely eliminating the pulley w/ the most drag give you tons more power?
and no such thing as alternator strain making up for the lack waterpump....the alternator puts out generally the same amperage depending on speed, accessories drawing more juice doesn't force your alternator to "work harder" it just can't supply everything and return that power to your batter...thats why all the lights dim on those ricers with 2000watt amps...
we shall see.
people say pulleys free up 10-12, no reason waterpump and pulleys can't free up 20...i know i know people see no results...but think of it this way...
if slightly changing the size of 3 pulleys gives you 12hp or so, then why wouldn't completely eliminating the pulley w/ the most drag give you tons more power?
and no such thing as alternator strain making up for the lack waterpump....the alternator puts out generally the same amperage depending on speed, accessories drawing more juice doesn't force your alternator to "work harder" it just can't supply everything and return that power to your batter...thats why all the lights dim on those ricers with 2000watt amps...
we shall see.
02-02-2006, 03:28 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Denver, CO.
Posts: 281
RE: $2K in mods??
i should have everything complete in the next 2 months or so...
then I'll dyno and see what my rear wheel hp is...i'm hoping to get to like 300rwhp...
stock it's like 260-270ish to the wheels but I'm in denver at 5800 feet of altitude so it's probably closer to 240-250 if i'm lucky...so 50rwhp is probably a stretch with just $2k in bolt-ons but it'll be a good test...we'll see
(in response to DAVE05GT); of course i'd get the most hp from long tubes, but A: they're a hell of a lot more money for a decent set, and B: I'd have to change out the stock mid-pipe to make it all fit together, that's extra money i can't justify seeing as how the stock H-pipe given it's diameter from headers to pipes is good to like 500hp (or so i've heard here and other places)
then I'll dyno and see what my rear wheel hp is...i'm hoping to get to like 300rwhp...
stock it's like 260-270ish to the wheels but I'm in denver at 5800 feet of altitude so it's probably closer to 240-250 if i'm lucky...so 50rwhp is probably a stretch with just $2k in bolt-ons but it'll be a good test...we'll see
(in response to DAVE05GT); of course i'd get the most hp from long tubes, but A: they're a hell of a lot more money for a decent set, and B: I'd have to change out the stock mid-pipe to make it all fit together, that's extra money i can't justify seeing as how the stock H-pipe given it's diameter from headers to pipes is good to like 500hp (or so i've heard here and other places)
02-02-2006, 05:27 PM
#14
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10
RE: $2K in mods??
$2000 is ecatly what I've spent on my car to date...
C & L Cold Air Intake
Diablosport Preditor Tuner
MotoBlue Underdrive Pulleys
MotoBlue 62mm Throttle Body
Bassani X-Pipe w' high flow cats
Borla Stinger cat-back exhaust
I'm lovin every bit of it
btw,...ultra-white lights look great in the headlights and fog lamps of an 05-06...huge difference from the dingy yellowish things it comes with.
C & L Cold Air Intake
Diablosport Preditor Tuner
MotoBlue Underdrive Pulleys
MotoBlue 62mm Throttle Body
Bassani X-Pipe w' high flow cats
Borla Stinger cat-back exhaust
I'm lovin every bit of it
btw,...ultra-white lights look great in the headlights and fog lamps of an 05-06...huge difference from the dingy yellowish things it comes with.
02-02-2006, 05:39 PM
#15
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RE: $2K in mods??
ORIGINAL: 4wheelkillr
...because every little bit helps...
people say pulleys free up 10-12, no reason waterpump and pulleys can't free up 20...i know i know people see no results...but think of it this way...
if slightly changing the size of 3 pulleys gives you 12hp or so, then why wouldn't completely eliminating the pulley w/ the most drag give you tons more power?
and no such thing as alternator strain making up for the lack waterpump....the alternator puts out generally the same amperage depending on speed, accessories drawing more juice doesn't force your alternator to "work harder" it just can't supply everything and return that power to your batter...thats why all the lights dim on those ricers with 2000watt amps...
we shall see.
...because every little bit helps...
people say pulleys free up 10-12, no reason waterpump and pulleys can't free up 20...i know i know people see no results...but think of it this way...
if slightly changing the size of 3 pulleys gives you 12hp or so, then why wouldn't completely eliminating the pulley w/ the most drag give you tons more power?
and no such thing as alternator strain making up for the lack waterpump....the alternator puts out generally the same amperage depending on speed, accessories drawing more juice doesn't force your alternator to "work harder" it just can't supply everything and return that power to your batter...thats why all the lights dim on those ricers with 2000watt amps...
we shall see.
02-02-2006, 10:39 PM
#16
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: South Florida
Posts: 171
RE: $2K in mods??
I did
Tunable induction carbon intake and Xcal2(93 tune) $575.00
Flowmaster Mufflers 280.00
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total monies $855.00
this combo has gone 13.4@104.5 on stock 235/50/18 400 treadwear tires.
with the left over money get some drag radials and 17x9 wheels and a clutch and you should go low 13's for less than $2k
Tunable induction carbon intake and Xcal2(93 tune) $575.00
Flowmaster Mufflers 280.00
------------
total monies $855.00
this combo has gone 13.4@104.5 on stock 235/50/18 400 treadwear tires.
with the left over money get some drag radials and 17x9 wheels and a clutch and you should go low 13's for less than $2k
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