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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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Cam (Comp 54-444-11 (XER273) 224/230 .581/.588 114)
Comp Magnum Pushrods
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Nick Williams forged 90 MM Throttle Body
SLP Air Lid w/ K&N Filter
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Pacesetter Coated Headers
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Corsa 3" Exhaust
Stock Bottom End/Heads

what else can I do that doesn't involve major tear down of the engine? some more quick mods? for more hp?
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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not much more beside if you are a auto would be convertor then suspension mods
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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SSRA or CHRS1313 ram air are often overlooked. Electric water pump or an underdrive pulley may be a good option.

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I am trying to see where the CHRS1313 installs...
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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I will assume you have a tune, but if you don't that would be a nice place to pick up power

The ram air installs in front of your radiator and scoops air from just below the front bumper. I can take a picture if you would like, or search for other threads if you want.

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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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looks cool but I really don't want to sacrifice my A/C I know they make compatible ones but I don't know if its really worth $218 for .178 sec increase and 1 MPH in speed lol i may look into electronic water pump.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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If you won't justify the money for a non AC ram air then don't even look into electric water pumps.

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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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I mean in reality it is my daily driver, I am not looking to make it fully blown racecar and take the A/C out and gut it out. I just want to add some more horses if possible without tearing the engine apart.
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You don't have to take the AC out to run a ram air setup.

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Drag Radials.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FinalCam
You don't have to take the AC out to run a ram air setup.

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would you happen to know how much hp gain estimated of course would be?
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In terms of power no, because a ram air effect is not measured on a dyno. Ram air setups that retain the AC have a gain of .1-.2 ET and 1-2 MPH.
That's a very significant gain in my opinion.

Also look into tubular suspension for losing weigh, racing seats, or losing rotational weight. All can be done without sacrificing and daily driving amenities.

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iirc it works off of pressurization, so on a dyno you might not see a gain, but at the track youll see a tenth and 1-2 mph

And if you dont want to sacrifice weight then add n2o
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Originally Posted by Demonicbird00
iirc it works off of pressurization, so on a dyno you might not see a gain, but at the track youll see a tenth and 1-2 mph

And if you dont want to sacrifice weight then add n2o
IIRC? sorry man new to Ls1 community lol
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If I remember correctly.

It's okay, we were all new at some point.

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