Quick HP mods?
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Quick HP mods? Alright, currently i have a 94 A4 Z28 and i want to do a few quiick mods to get some power. (if possible) I have LT headers, matching Y-pipe, CAI, and a tune. Is there anything i can do at this point to pick up a few HP? I'm about to get my UD pulley back on, so thats one. Anything else you guys can think of that will actually help. Since i have a tune, i figured porting the maf would be pointless. (not that it would be great if i didn't have a tune anyway, its just a thought)
Thanks for the advice. I hope you guys can think of some stuff, because i'm stuck. I would like to get about 10Rwhp with these little mods, if possible. More would be great, but it seems irrational.
Thanks for the advice. I hope you guys can think of some stuff, because i'm stuck. I would like to get about 10Rwhp with these little mods, if possible. More would be great, but it seems irrational.
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Like everyone's said, on a LT1, the UD Pulley is worthless, since no water pump drive. And we all know that TBody Coolant Bypass is good for at least 5hp (7-9 the dyno sheet said).
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Like everyone's said, on a LT1, the UD Pulley is worthless, since no water pump drive. And we all know that TBody Coolant Bypass is good for at least 5hp (7-9 the dyno sheet said).
I should do the TB Bypass, but im afraid something will happen and i will have a leak. That has stopped me from doing it...I don't want to screw up.
Any other mods?
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Originally Posted by Formula350
Like everyone's said, on a LT1, the UD Pulley is worthless, since no water pump drive. And we all know that TBody Coolant Bypass is good for at least 5hp (7-9 the dyno sheet said).
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Running a UD pulley also, don't know if a difference cause I installed it with the rest of my goodies.
Just do the bypass, you shouldn't have to worry about any leaks.
I've read somewhere but haven't done it myself, relocating the IAT sensor closer to the air filter instead of having it in the elbow.
Just do the bypass, you shouldn't have to worry about any leaks.
I've read somewhere but haven't done it myself, relocating the IAT sensor closer to the air filter instead of having it in the elbow.
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I've never found the underdrive pulley to be very cost effective.
You are at the point now where if you're looking for any more power gains, you're going to have to starting getting into some more hardcore stuff like a cam, converter, nitrous, etc. Personally I wouldn't waste my money on anymore things that claim "5-10hp" at the wheels, because more than likely you're going to be disappointed.
At this point if you want something cheaper and easy, a set of gears and some decent rubber would be a great way to wake the car up more.
You are at the point now where if you're looking for any more power gains, you're going to have to starting getting into some more hardcore stuff like a cam, converter, nitrous, etc. Personally I wouldn't waste my money on anymore things that claim "5-10hp" at the wheels, because more than likely you're going to be disappointed.
At this point if you want something cheaper and easy, a set of gears and some decent rubber would be a great way to wake the car up more.
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Well, i have a Y-pipe after the long tubes, then it goes into the stock I-pipe, then into a dynomax muffler.
I don't think i can get an air foil, because i have that elbow that is more clean looking and the vortech elbow isn't attached. (i forgot the name of it)
An electric water pump sounds like a good idea. How hard are those to install, where can i get them, and how do they work?
I would do nitrous, but i don't want to hurt the motor. Your right about bang for the buck, im just paranoid. I've seen to much happen.
I don't think i can get an air foil, because i have that elbow that is more clean looking and the vortech elbow isn't attached. (i forgot the name of it)
An electric water pump sounds like a good idea. How hard are those to install, where can i get them, and how do they work?
I would do nitrous, but i don't want to hurt the motor. Your right about bang for the buck, im just paranoid. I've seen to much happen.
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Originally Posted by Z 2 8
I should do the TB Bypass, but im afraid something will happen and i will have a leak. That has stopped me from doing it...I don't want to screw up.
Any other mods?
Any other mods?
The TB bypass is a good mod I ran mine in front of the waterpump. You can do that if your afraid of a leak.
Originally Posted by Z 2 8
Well, i have a Y-pipe after the long tubes, then it goes into the stock I-pipe, then into a dynomax muffler.
I don't think i can get an air foil, because i have that elbow that is more clean looking and the vortech elbow isn't attached. (i forgot the name of it)
An electric water pump sounds like a good idea. How hard are those to install, where can i get them, and how do they work?
I would do nitrous, but i don't want to hurt the motor. Your right about bang for the buck, im just paranoid. I've seen to much happen.
I don't think i can get an air foil, because i have that elbow that is more clean looking and the vortech elbow isn't attached. (i forgot the name of it)
An electric water pump sounds like a good idea. How hard are those to install, where can i get them, and how do they work?
I would do nitrous, but i don't want to hurt the motor. Your right about bang for the buck, im just paranoid. I've seen to much happen.
Unless you get an airfoil used for $10 -- don't waste your time.
The electric water pump requires a little bit of mechanical experience to install, but it isn't that involved. You can find one at any of the support vendors, Summit, Jegs, etc. It operates electronically instead of using the motor to run it, so it just frees up a little power.
Nitrous systems (and the safety equipment with them) have come a long way since their horror stories a long time ago. You can run a 75 wet shot without needing to pull any timing (stock timing) and with a fuel pressure safety switch and window switch, you'll only be operating the nitrous when it is safe to run.
With the money you'll spend to get your desired 10hp -- I'm highly doubtful you'll be happy with the results.
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Originally Posted by WhyHelloOfficer
Running the factory mid-pipe after the y-pipe you're creating a restriction. Get a 2 3/4" or 3" pipe welded in there and it'll free it up.
Unless you get an airfoil used for $10 -- don't waste your time.
The electric water pump requires a little bit of mechanical experience to install, but it isn't that involved. You can find one at any of the support vendors, Summit, Jegs, etc. It operates electronically instead of using the motor to run it, so it just frees up a little power.
Nitrous systems (and the safety equipment with them) have come a long way since their horror stories a long time ago. You can run a 75 wet shot without needing to pull any timing (stock timing) and with a fuel pressure safety switch and window switch, you'll only be operating the nitrous when it is safe to run.
With the money you'll spend to get your desired 10hp -- I'm highly doubtful you'll be happy with the results.
Unless you get an airfoil used for $10 -- don't waste your time.
The electric water pump requires a little bit of mechanical experience to install, but it isn't that involved. You can find one at any of the support vendors, Summit, Jegs, etc. It operates electronically instead of using the motor to run it, so it just frees up a little power.
Nitrous systems (and the safety equipment with them) have come a long way since their horror stories a long time ago. You can run a 75 wet shot without needing to pull any timing (stock timing) and with a fuel pressure safety switch and window switch, you'll only be operating the nitrous when it is safe to run.
With the money you'll spend to get your desired 10hp -- I'm highly doubtful you'll be happy with the results.
If i take this route, i'm going to have the muffler shop that i go to do it. Typically, with my setup where should the cut-out be? I'm going to go over there today and do it. (if i get time) But, i want to make sure it's in the right place. I know it's probably going to be pretty loud, but my car has been quiet for a while now. Besides, i figure i can always close it...
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Originally Posted by Z 2 8
You make a good point. I doubt i'll be happy after spending that much money on those mods. I already have the UD pulley, so i should just put that on. The TB bypass is something i'll think about. (since it's cheap) Instead of messing with my exhaust, i think i'm just going to go with a cutout. Wouldn't that give me the most power and be cheaper?
If i take this route, i'm going to have the muffler shop that i go to do it. Typically, with my setup where should the cut-out be? I'm going to go over there today and do it. (if i get time) But, i want to make sure it's in the right place. I know it's probably going to be pretty loud, but my car has been quiet for a while now. Besides, i figure i can always close it...
Thanks.
If i take this route, i'm going to have the muffler shop that i go to do it. Typically, with my setup where should the cut-out be? I'm going to go over there today and do it. (if i get time) But, i want to make sure it's in the right place. I know it's probably going to be pretty loud, but my car has been quiet for a while now. Besides, i figure i can always close it...
Thanks.
I'm running a 3" exhaust all the way back from the header collectors. My electronic cutout is right before the catback goes over the axle. I'll take a picture of it today when I get home from class today.
With a factory internal motor (stock heads & cam) you might lose a little bit of low end power, but you'll pick up a little on the top end. In all honestly I didn't feel much of a difference until after the cam on my car.
Like I told you earlier, because you've done the basic mods to your car, where you're at now you're going to start looking at spending a much bigger chunk of change to get some bigger numbers out of your car. It sucks, but welcome to being bitten by the mod bug
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So, what do you think about the cut-out? Worth it, or no? I don't think i'll notice the down low loss. I would think making it up in HP in the long run would be better, am i right? Besides, i think with a cut-out it would sound pretty sick and would be better than what i have now...
If your car isn't a DD, I would lighten it up. Back seats/seat belts and bumper supports.
But as stated by WhyHelloOfficer, you are past the good bolt ons. So it wouldn't be in your best interest to do something like a TB Bypass. I say stall it. Awesome results and it will be necessary for future mods. Or gears. Anything that will make your car faster, but not really making more HP.
But as stated by WhyHelloOfficer, you are past the good bolt ons. So it wouldn't be in your best interest to do something like a TB Bypass. I say stall it. Awesome results and it will be necessary for future mods. Or gears. Anything that will make your car faster, but not really making more HP.