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Old 08-19-2013, 05:57 PM
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Default V2 sedan about to get 3k in mods need opinions

im about to put some serious money in the car but want to know what others think first.

Option 1: $3200

2.5 blower pulley, idler pulley, ID850 injectors, solid isolator, NGK plugs, 60* t-stat, new belt. Port and polish TB and blower snout. All installed and tuned.

Option 2: $2350

All of the above except injectors and idler pulley. All installed and tuned.

The car currently has air aid intake and a stainless works cat back exhaust. I don't plan on doing anything more to the car than what is listed above as far as performance mods. Should I worry about injectors since I won't be doing anything else? From what I've read the stock injectors will be pretty much maxed out with these mods.

Im looking to get low 11's out of the car, and still have the drivability and and reliability of the car stay intact. The car is daily driven no more than 30 miles. I've read option 1 is good for a 10 second pass on radials. Just trying to decide on injectors really. Opinions?
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You don't need injectors till your in the 650 whp range. Personally I'd start with 2in stainless works headers.. Pulleys and whatever porting you have the money for
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One other thing.. I'd do the balancer pulley over the snout pulley.. That way you don't risk slip issues
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I have approximately $2500 in my car.

metco 2.4, 100mm idler, ported snout, Weapon X Track attack Heat exchanger, Airaid with green filter, flowed injectors to 80lbs, LS7 TB and tune. 560rwhp and 550rwtq
11.4 @124 on hot and humid 84 degree day on street tires at Atco.

Before you listen to someone telling you not to get injectors, have your tuner check the duty cycle of the injectors. Some people max out with just cai and headers.
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With what he wants to do he's looking at around 550 whp. The injectors will be around 90% duty at that blower speed. I would deff talk with a tuner and get a base line but really it shouldn't be a problem
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Agree on the headers, I would have done them first before the cat back, better gains for the buck, and headers are most restrictive part of the exhaust. Maybe even consider 1 7/8" as the smaller diameters usually help tq, and wont really sacrifice HP until you are up in the high hp range, (750 ish plus).
Injectors should definitely be checked and planned for, having enough injector is important, getting close to 100% duty cycle is not good for a daily driver. Thats my .01

GO for the injector kit and dont look back, it seems to be a fiar price for the parts installed.



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