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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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i would like to have good all around power.
something very street able.


1. where can i order it from and how much?
2. will i need new push rods?
3. what do i need to do about springs?
4. how soon will it have to be tuned will it run ok for a a couple of weeks or will it have to been tuned right away?

current mods

mac headers,orp,flowmaster catback, lid ,3.42 gear and a 3000 stall

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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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1. TR224 114 from thunder racing -------> sponsor with the red label
2. no but if you can swing the money get them
3. get the manley spring kit from SDPC2000 -----> sponsor
4. you should be able to drive on stock tune but every car is different.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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thanks for the info

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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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any cam over a 215/220 type cam really needs a tune...ur wasting ur cam if u do a 224 and no tune.


I run an X1 on my daily driven A4 w/just a good tune and even the AC doesn't give me problems.
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Originally Posted by JoSeY
any cam over a 215/220 type cam really needs a tune...ur wasting ur cam if u do a 224 and no tune.


I run an X1 on my daily driven A4 w/just a good tune and even the AC doesn't give me problems.
he already stated he was gonna get a tune. he just wanted to know if he could get away with stock tuning for a few weeks.
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Originally Posted by jrp
he already stated he was gonna get a tune. he just wanted to know if he could get away with stock tuning for a few weeks.
My bad...dang dude..don't rip a brothers head off for trying to help...yes u could get away for a lil while...open up that TB hole or ur not going anywhere though!!
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