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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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So ive got all the mods in my sig + free mods and a Ram airbox on the way + sfc's and LCA's. What is the next thing to do to get more power.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Torque converter will help with the ET's.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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I'd be looking into a h/c setup / rear end. seems like your bolt ons are pretty solid, nice job!
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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Gears, H/C, Convertor
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Torque converter will help with the ET's.
Big time, if you have some sticky tires!!
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I'd vote converter hands down it will make it a whole new car.
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I've heard big gains with a properly stalled converter. Hey stealth, hows that yank treatin you? Any track times since you've had it??
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Remove some weight.
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Originally Posted by LT1
Remove some weight.
Ive removed as much weight from the car as I can while keeping it my DD.
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gears all the way or some n2o best bang for the buck either way
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Ive already got the bottle from my last truck.
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Oh i didnt see that you had a 75 shot but u can always make it a 150. It made a Huge difference for me going from 75 to 150.
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So its looking like I should do the stall and posibly bump up the juice.
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torque arm,panhard bar & a rear end
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stall and gears baby!
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