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Old 06-15-2016, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by blacktransam
No real budget. I just want the car to still be a luxury car that my wife can drive to work in the rain.
There are so many options available.
You can even change the cam, keeping it mild, and pick up a ton of power.

I need to post a write up on my website, but you can pick up close to 200 rwhp and still keep it mild enough for the Mrs, though that number would require flex fuel.

On pump gas, you can pick up about 150 rwhp and keep it mild.

Really, it's mostly about budget.

Cheapest and best return for the money is a 2.55" upper pulley, Airaid intake, and a good tune.
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Yeah, already ordered the intake, and bout to do the whole pulley set up from Metco. Probably going to press the button on the American Racing headers and mid pipes as well. Keep the stock axle back
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Originally Posted by blacktransam
Yeah, already ordered the intake, and bout to do the whole pulley set up from Metco. Probably going to press the button on the American Racing headers and mid pipes as well. Keep the stock axle back
I strongly recommend you using a Lingenfelter pulkey set up rather than Metco.
You can pm me if you wonder why.

Also, adding headers will probably lead you to needing injectors.

I would have suggested a writte I would have suggested a Grip-tec 2.45" pulley but that would have also required injectors.
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Originally Posted by blacktransam
No real budget. I just want the car to still be a luxury car that my wife can drive to work in the rain.
Heads/cam/blower/heat exchanger upgrades are next.....if you truly want the "quiet power" sticking with the OEM exhaust will work the best but naturally that costs you some power but there are still alot of ponies to be gained if your willing to swap out significant internal parts and have the car tuned etc.

I can help you with an entire combination if your interested. My V drives like stock and has about 700/700 at the wheels (does have headers and an aftermarket X pipe etc.). I can knock down 20 MPG on the freeway if I keep it 80 MPH or less.

PM me if you like or lets just get on the phone if you would like to discuss your options in more detail.

How did you like the TB upgrade btw....have you ran it yet!?

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Originally Posted by Karch
I strongly recommend you using a Lingenfelter pulkey set up rather than Metco.
You can pm me if you wonder why.

Also, adding headers will probably lead you to needing injectors.

I would have suggested a writte I would have suggested a Grip-tec 2.45" pulley but that would have also required injectors.
Yes please pm me why, I have used Metco before (not on a V)and had good results.

Also Tony, when is a good time to call?
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Does anyone make a bolt in kit to delete the cats and crushed section of piping under the car?
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B&B makes test pipes, but for the price you may as well go with longtubes.
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Originally Posted by blacktransam
Yes please pm me why, I have used Metco before (not on a V)and had good results.

Also Tony, when is a good time to call?
Anytime....I work practically 24-7....crazy hours....just leave a message if I cant pick up. Might be in the shop or on another line etc.

My mobile is best to contact me

(661)714-1317

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Originally Posted by Tony Mamo
Anytime....I work practically 24-7....crazy hours....just leave a message if I cant pick up. Might be in the shop or on another line etc.

My mobile is best to contact me

(661)714-1317

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Tony,


I just bought a 2011 V. I will be contacting you for lots of upgrades soon!

Do you have cores for ported throttle bodies? If not I will purchase a new throttle body and send it for porting.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Nicelysedate
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I just bought a 2011 V. I will be contacting you for lots of upgrades soon!

Do you have cores for ported throttle bodies? If not I will purchase a new throttle body and send it for porting.

Thanks!
I have everything you need in house.....new LS7 units.....new LSA units.....exchange (used) LSA units.

We can discuss in more detail when you're ready to pull the trigger etc.

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