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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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I have a 2000 SS and want to know if anyone has used royal purple engine oil?? i use fully synthetic mobile one and want to know if i should switch to royal purple. The engine is still stock and i want to know what should be the first mod to gain some horse power.. i already have a throttle body spacer and slp air lid..? what should i do next?? please help
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Welcome! What part of Cali? Is it auto or manual?
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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its an auto
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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welcome...nope never used it....
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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welcome. well a lid, exhaust, headers is always a good start. since ur an auto a stall would benefit u a lot.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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welcome bro. nah, iv'e never used it, but i have heard really good stuff about it.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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I use it and have notice an increase in gas mileage from Mobile 1. +12 miles extra before I hit the “Check Gauges” Light. Performance wise, you can't really tell if there is any.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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hello. where in calif are you from?
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I use purple its great.
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