improving engine performance
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
improving engine performance Bought a 94 Z28 about a month ago. I want to begin to add components for performance. But, I want to make sure, the older parts under the hood can handle the upgrades.
I'm seeing I left a lot of detail off of my first post. Whoever had the car before the person I bought the car from, did some upgrades. There is a flow master exhaust system on the car. There is also a MSD ignition module attached to the car.
So far, I have replaced the fuel pump, water pump, ignition module, optispark, and it has a new transmission (well 1 year old). What are some other things I need to consider before I begin messing with the cold air intake and throttle body?
I'm seeing I left a lot of detail off of my first post. Whoever had the car before the person I bought the car from, did some upgrades. There is a flow master exhaust system on the car. There is also a MSD ignition module attached to the car.
So far, I have replaced the fuel pump, water pump, ignition module, optispark, and it has a new transmission (well 1 year old). What are some other things I need to consider before I begin messing with the cold air intake and throttle body?
Last edited by memphisown80; May 14, 2015 at 11:04 AM.
Bought a 94 Z28 about a month ago. I want to begin to add components for performance. But, I want to make sure, the older parts under the hood can handle the upgrades.
So far, I have replaced the fuel pump, water pump, ignition module, optispark, and it has a new transmission (well 1 year old). What are some other things I need to consider before I begin messing with the cold air intake and throttle body?
So far, I have replaced the fuel pump, water pump, ignition module, optispark, and it has a new transmission (well 1 year old). What are some other things I need to consider before I begin messing with the cold air intake and throttle body?
Plugs and wires would be a good thing to inspect/replace; hoses too.
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
My father in law is a mechanic and has replaced the wires and plugs. He did all that while trying to figure out why it was shutting off on me. I read about the air foil TPIS (I believe) last night. The reviews on actual gains and performance were less than stellar. Basically saying its a waste of money.
I was going to mention plugs/wires as well but I see that was covered. If you haven't already...I would replace the fuel filter and clean the MAF with a MAF cleaner spray. That should round out making sure the car is in optimal running shape.
As said above, the throttle body is waste of your $$$ at a stock power level, it's more than capable for a stock car...I would do the CAI and then consider full exhaust and a tune if you want some basic good bang for the buck mods that you will see some real gains from.
As said above, the throttle body is waste of your $$$ at a stock power level, it's more than capable for a stock car...I would do the CAI and then consider full exhaust and a tune if you want some basic good bang for the buck mods that you will see some real gains from.
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
I'm seeing I left a lot of detail off of my first post. Whoever had the car before the person I bought the car from, did some upgrades. There is a flow master exhaust system on the car. There is also a MSD ignition module attached to the car.
My father in law is a mechanic and has replaced the wires and plugs. He did all that while trying to figure out why it was shutting off on me. I read about the air foil TPIS (I believe) last night. The reviews on actual gains and performance were less than stellar. Basically saying its a waste of money.
Buy some headers if you want real gains...Oh yeah, flow master kinda sucks....sounds good though! It's well known to be the most restrictive exhaust system available; I would get headers first then ditch the flow master setup once you have funds for a good cat-back exhaust.
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
I guess my question should be this. What order of performance upgrades should be used?
Trending Topics
).The little things like airfoils, 160 thermostat, Throttle body coolant bypass, electric WP, high flow intake elbows, can be added anytime without affecting anything significantly.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0
Brett Foote
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever
Verdad Gallardo
longtube headers, off road y-pipe (depending on emissions restrictions in your state), quality catback, CAI, and a tune would be a good place to start. then i would look into gears and/or stall depending if you have a manual or auto car