CaramelPleasure

Do 1.6rr's give you more horsepower?

Some people say yes, some say no! I need to know from someone that knows what they are talking about. Everyone I've asked so far has said they know what they are talking about, so that creates confusion.

Green3spd

iTrader: (7)

My opinon.... Ive put 1.6 on a Stock Lt1 and I could tell NO difference... and I also changed the springs so It had plenty of "Lift" room...

But, I believe with a cam it will make noticable wheel Hp difference...

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

If you keep stock heads and run 1.6rr's with LT4 springs, you notice a difference, I'd say 10+ hp.

Elliott's94Z

iTrader: (12)

8-12 on the dyno

nomoneyz

iTrader: (15)

I had asked this same question a while ago and got mixed answers also. I think the majority said that you will gain some power up top.

BALLSS

with upgraded springs than the 1:6 will give 8-12 hp but that is about a 5% gain over stock so it is hard to notice by SOP.

iceman15

iTrader: (10)

I noticed a difference at top end after i did mine

moehorsepower

iTrader: (3)

A lot of people guess, a lot of people "think" they are getting more horsepower and some actually do, but we have dynoed 1.6 on a stock motor and saw an average of 3-6 HP, Just like the airfoils we saw nothing to a max of 3 HP, of course they are some that say they have gained 30 RWHP on an airfoil

LSWHO

iTrader: (1)

If people think they won't see more power with 1.6 rockers, then they are stupid.

If you feel it, it will be topend pull. To say that you won't gain power is retarded.

moehorsepower

iTrader: (3)

Like I said we saw an average of 3-6 HP, are you going to "Feel" 3-6? I think not...Top End Charge

djjab57

iTrader: (17)

LOL well CaramelPleasure I wish i could give you an answer but it looks like your getting the same as before

iceman15

iTrader: (10)

im sure the more supporting mods such as intake, headers, and TB the more horsepower you will gain with a stock cam. There have been other people that have dynoed thier cars before and after and have picked up 9-11 rwhp. But all I can say is that I did feel a difference in top end, im not talking about SOTP feeling but enough to justify there is a difference

CaramelPleasure

dammit!!!!!!!lol plz excuse my french but this didnt really work like i wanted it to.

So how about this, if you have before and after charts feel free to post them so that then i can finally be made a believer.

Spiers

iTrader: (7)

How hard is it to install new springs and the 1.6rr ? What is involved?

sdm1234

iTrader: (8)

after a 1.6RR install and PCM tune, i gained .2sec at the track, and that was missing 3rd gear lol. hopefully i'll do better with my hurst B/P and short-stick.

LM97Z

iTrader: (4)

This doesn't help him really, because you did 2 things, so you don't know what helped more, i'd say you'll see alittle more in the upper RPM range, but not enough to justify the cost & labor involved IMO, spend your $$$ on the exhaust, a good set of headers/catback/take the cat/cats off, this will gain you a good 20-25 RWHP & a noticable difference, also get a CAI.

CaramelPleasure

from everything im hearing im gonna agree with you. and i also believe its not worth 200 bucks if im not really going to do too much. full exhaust and intake is probably the way to go. thanks man

Scoggin Dickey

iTrader: (34)

Gains? Yes. Is it cost effective on a stock engine? No. It is not a worthwhile mod at the point where you are. They have their place, and it just isn't there on a stock or nearly stock setup

blk97z28

iTrader: (3)

I have pacesetter headers and pacesetter y-pipe I am also getting a cold air intake how much could I put up with the 1.6rr's and the springs? What brand do you reccomnd for being the best rr's and springs? i plan on doing cam, gears, and more suspension with what I have above.

CaramelPleasure

gotcha