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Nov 18, 2008 | 06:24 PM

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horse power help

trying to get my car inbetween 360-385hp in the next year. i know boltons wont get me there but what are some bolt ons or external engine ways to boost it up a little and what would the gains be.

Nov 18, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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hsw single nozzle dry....its like crak...hundred shot will net you more like 400rwhp

Nov 18, 2008 | 06:37 PM

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exhaust is the best place to start, arh headers with their ory and a better flowing catback would be a great place to start. and you can always port your throttle body for a few ponies...

Nov 18, 2008 | 07:11 PM

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thanks. since i have slp lid, slp bellow, what do you thimn slp cold air intake and maf would do as far as power

Nov 18, 2008 | 08:10 PM

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IMO a lid is as good as a CAI and a bigger MAF won't really help you out because you still have a smaller stock TB as a restriction. You would need a tune with a MAF change anyway so not worth it.

Nov 18, 2008 | 08:14 PM

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i am thinking of getting a ported TB as a next mod would it bew worth it then?

Nov 19, 2008 | 07:57 AM

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i would track down an ls6 intake, then send it off to TPIS for thier 90mm upgrade. then find a used 90mm TB on here or ebay and slap it on. should make for a good improvement.

better exhaust is gonna be needed to make the power.

how much money are you looking to spend?

even a small cam upgrade would get you those power levels. the ls6 cam probably would do it, as would the TSP224 cam with ease.

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Nov 19, 2008 | 08:15 AM

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trying to get my car inbetween 360-385hp in the next year. i know boltons wont get me there but what are some bolt ons or external engine ways to boost it up a little and what would the gains be.

complete exhaust and a good intake plus a good Dyno tune .