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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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while im waiting for some more funds for my head package i would like to know what would be the best bolt on to add that i would notice a hp increase before i add the heads i already have the following
cold air intake
ps lt headers
borla exhaust and y pipe
10" ptc 3000 stall
373gears
elbow
i was think maybe bbk twin 58mm tb
or under drive pullys any advice would be great thanx

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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by alabamapimpin
while im waiting for some more funds for my head package i would like to know what would be the best bolt on to add that i would notice a hp increase before i add the heads i already have the following
cold air intake
ps lt headers
borla exhaust and y pipe
10" ptc 3000 stall
373gears
elbow
i was think maybe bbk twin 58mm tb
or under drive pullys any advice would be great thanx
I had my stock TB opened up to a 52mm for $150. I really don't think you'll need a bigger one then that. I also ran some underdrive pulleys for a while and don't think their worth the cost. Put those funds towards the heads your saving for. Just my opinion.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Roller rockers with supporting mods(springs, guideplates, studs). Or go with an electric water pump. And a TB is a good idea as well.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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A good h/c/i pkg. and dynotune will make a significant amount of power. Since you're there, replace timing chain,sprockets,opti,waterpump,injectors, and maybe upgrade the fuelpump aswell. Goodluck.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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if you are saving for h/c i would focus on the small things you will need to buy instead of just another bolt on that wont yield much. like when i was buying parts for my build i would buy the crank one month, pistons the next, etc. so maybe you could buy a timing set, then rockers, gaskets, etc.
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