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Old 11-29-2004, 11:42 PM
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O.K I got the SLP lid, cold air induct, K&N, Smooth Bellow, and a TSP Rumbler CatBack on it's way..... So what else can I do in the Bolt on Performance section to boost HP. Something else that is cheap and not that expensive..... let me know Please
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How about an underdrive pulley?
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O.K I got the SLP lid, cold air induct, K&N, Smooth Bellow, and a TSP Rumbler CatBack on it's way..... So what else can I do in the Bolt on Performance section to boost HP. Something else that is cheap and not that expensive..... let me know Please
Mod Guide: Induction and Exhaust (PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING)


Not sure about boosting HP, but here are some bolt-ons to free up some HP...

Headers
Intake manifold (depending on the year of your vehicle)
Pulley
Throttle Body (ported)
Free Mods (Such as EGR and Throttle Body Bypass if you are bored)....

You can also head to suspension and let the extra HP hit the street...

Lower control arms
Decent springs/shocks....

M6 or A4...?

You can benefit from a decent stall converter if you have an A4.
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what gears do you have now?
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I have an automatic tranny, 1998 Z. What the hell is an EGR?? Throttle body bypass?? Which mod answered will give me the most HP free up with my set up?
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List everything you have done to the car like my signature so we can help. Don't worry about the acronyms, you'll learn them soon enuf on this board.
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read the guide. it will teach you!!
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Mods done: TSP Catback, SlP lid, K &N, Cold Air induct, smooth bellow, that's it. Let me know Bro.
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Headers for sure, all Long Tubes produce similar gains.
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I think headers would be next too. You'll probaley gain like 20-30hp and definely get seat of the pants feel from it along with being louder.
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Great that's what I was thinking too! How much does it cost to get some installed (labor) <>? Can It be done by me?? Is it too hard? I installed headers on an honda once, is it similar or harder?
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it normally takes like 7 hours or so to install(sometimes 8), find out how much your mechanic is gunna cost per hour.
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Yeah, headers for sure. Read up before purchasing. Some brands have given people problems, and some brands more problems than others. It's generally known that SLP's hang low, so if you're gonna lower your ride, be weary. They'll scrape over stuff.

You could get a manual open cutout for like 20-30 bucks. Cheap HP right there.

Tranny cooler won't help HP, but will insure your tranny lives longer.
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Tranny cooler?? How much does that cost??




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