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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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WHAT CAN I DO FOR MORE POWER BESIDES NOS OR FORCED INDUCTION?
I have a 2002 Chevy 4X4 4.3L V6 and i know my truck will never be very fast or powerful. But i was wondering what mods i could do to the engine. For example: Port and polished heads, valve timing, intake manifold, cam

What combination would i get the most power?

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Steve
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Your least expensive and most power options would be air in and out, i.e., K&N FIPK system, cat back system, headers. Gibson makes very nice cat back systems under $300. They aren't stainless but they aren't $900 either.
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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Shoulda bought a V8!

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