So i've installed an FTRA today...
05-22-2008, 10:46 PM
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So i've installed an FTRA today... And the car did not seem to respond to it, the car still pulls the same...
Maybe when i install a high flow MAF and a ported TB next thursday, the car will pull harder...
just wanted to share the info with you guys...
Maybe when i install a high flow MAF and a ported TB next thursday, the car will pull harder...
just wanted to share the info with you guys...
05-22-2008, 10:54 PM
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Ive been thinking about installing one of these as well. A buddie of mine said he picked up 3 tenths and 2mph but I think the weather had alot to do with it but who knows. They say its always worth something
05-23-2008, 08:12 PM
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mine had one on it when i bought it, so no worries here. I have considered taking it off due to it blocking the radiator and living in TX it gets really hot.
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You will be hard pressed to feel the gains of the FTRA on the street however at the track you should knock a tenth off or so
BTW save your money on buying or porting your MAF its a waste of time and will make it a bitch to tune the car in the future. Most tuners will tell you to go buy a stocker before they'll touch your car because they can't get accurate readings off a ported one...
Porting your TB is a great idea and is usually good for a solid 3-6RWHP gain and noticeble throttle response
BTW save your money on buying or porting your MAF its a waste of time and will make it a bitch to tune the car in the future. Most tuners will tell you to go buy a stocker before they'll touch your car because they can't get accurate readings off a ported one...
Porting your TB is a great idea and is usually good for a solid 3-6RWHP gain and noticeble throttle response
05-24-2008, 09:15 PM
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05-25-2008, 01:13 AM
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I have a lid, but rest was stock... After i installed i just took it out (after a good warm up) and drove it around a block. Drove it hard ,lol... But since then i havent driven the car and it just sits in a garage... Tomorrow i'll drive it and see if it is running warmer...
05-25-2008, 01:17 AM
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You will be hard pressed to feel the gains of the FTRA on the street however at the track you should knock a tenth off or so
BTW save your money on buying or porting your MAF its a waste of time and will make it a bitch to tune the car in the future. Most tuners will tell you to go buy a stocker before they'll touch your car because they can't get accurate readings off a ported one...
Porting your TB is a great idea and is usually good for a solid 3-6RWHP gain and noticeble throttle response
BTW save your money on buying or porting your MAF its a waste of time and will make it a bitch to tune the car in the future. Most tuners will tell you to go buy a stocker before they'll touch your car because they can't get accurate readings off a ported one...
Porting your TB is a great idea and is usually good for a solid 3-6RWHP gain and noticeble throttle response
05-25-2008, 01:20 AM
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I doubt anyone could "feel" a mod that gained them 10 or so HP. That's like a 3 percent increase in power, hence, difficult to feel.
With free ram air combined with the fast toys ram air, the intent is to shove a little more air in the intake at HIGH SPEEDS. Even if you could perceive a 10 HP increase, this one doesn't really start to add anything until you are at highway speeds.
With free ram air combined with the fast toys ram air, the intent is to shove a little more air in the intake at HIGH SPEEDS. Even if you could perceive a 10 HP increase, this one doesn't really start to add anything until you are at highway speeds.
05-25-2008, 08:29 AM
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I did the following mods to my 02' SS in this order:
* 160 degree thermostat
* K&N FIPK
* SLP Loudmouth
* SLP Cold air induction
Once I did the SLP CAI, I guess this really woke the car up with the other mods. I could honestly feel a seat of the pants difference. Then I did the Diablo Predator generic tune and it repsonded well. For a bolt on car, I was happy with it for sure.
Keep in mind, try to do mods that will compliment other mods you have done, or are going to do. In the end, you will be very happy!
* 160 degree thermostat
* K&N FIPK
* SLP Loudmouth
* SLP Cold air induction
Once I did the SLP CAI, I guess this really woke the car up with the other mods. I could honestly feel a seat of the pants difference. Then I did the Diablo Predator generic tune and it repsonded well. For a bolt on car, I was happy with it for sure.
Keep in mind, try to do mods that will compliment other mods you have done, or are going to do. In the end, you will be very happy!