Best Bang for the Buck Bolt-ons
10-16-2012, 02:24 PM
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The DA a few days earlier was -800 but I couldn't make that day, I'm sure it was in the negative again, I'll try to find out.
I'm sure there are advantages to the different CAI systems, but I already own the hood and love the way they look. Just curious, has anyone ever used a hood and an under bumper system in conjunction or does that create a negative effect?
Trying to come up with a UD pulley but totally on a budget with just buying the car 4 weeks ago and all the other mods.
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I'm sure there are advantages to the different CAI systems, but I already own the hood and love the way they look. Just curious, has anyone ever used a hood and an under bumper system in conjunction or does that create a negative effect?
Trying to come up with a UD pulley but totally on a budget with just buying the car 4 weeks ago and all the other mods.
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10-19-2012, 08:26 AM
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I just finished up installing LT's and an ory on my car and it made a huge difference. At idle and cruising speeds it is no louder than it was before. I have a borla catback if that makes any difference. My only regret is not doing it sooner.
10-19-2012, 08:33 AM
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This I also did the same thing i a borla cat back exhaust added lt header with off road y pipe, no cats. LT are the way to go as for as best bolt ons!
10-27-2012, 12:07 AM
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NEWEST UPDATE:
A few weeks ago I 1) gutted the cats, and 2) added a Firehawk hood for the cold RamAir, with no other changes the car went 12.33@110 with my heavy ***, and 12.15@112 with my feather weight son.
Today I went back with the colder DA and had some new bests with me (my son was not able to make it). 12.11@112.99 and all my 60's were down 1-2 full tenths from spinning every round cause of the cold ground. Still got a few weeks to try and get that 11.99 I'm looking for before they close here in St.Louis. It did pick up 2/10ths from the cold air.
Bonus: they had a Shoot out Race and I got 1st Place!
A few weeks ago I 1) gutted the cats, and 2) added a Firehawk hood for the cold RamAir, with no other changes the car went 12.33@110 with my heavy ***, and 12.15@112 with my feather weight son.
Today I went back with the colder DA and had some new bests with me (my son was not able to make it). 12.11@112.99 and all my 60's were down 1-2 full tenths from spinning every round cause of the cold ground. Still got a few weeks to try and get that 11.99 I'm looking for before they close here in St.Louis. It did pick up 2/10ths from the cold air.
Bonus: they had a Shoot out Race and I got 1st Place!
10-28-2012, 12:01 AM
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Went back to the track today for King of the Track, although I sucked in 2nd round the car was workin good!
1/8th mile 3 times 7.72 and a 7.73, 1/4 mile TT-1: 12.126, TT-2: 12.119, E-1: 12.129 on a 12.12 dial, E-2: 12.138 on a 12.14 dial.
10-28-2012, 08:51 AM
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10-28-2012, 09:20 AM
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I wouldn't do a gear change since it's already 3:23. The mpg is a nice thing. Bang for the buck I would do free mods, p/p the throttle body, and a good tune then start playing with suspension. Judging by what you have done with your blue formula, you know what works and what don't.
As far as the pulley goes, They won't show much on the dyno but they do help at the track.
As far as the pulley goes, They won't show much on the dyno but they do help at the track.
SteveC
