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Old 03-08-2004, 05:31 PM
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What should I do for more power.

Ok, I only have GMPP/SLP CAI, 85mm MAF, customized high flow muffler and LT4 Knock Module. What should I do for some more power for let's say.... about $400. I do plan on getting some subfame connectors... but what can i do about improving that wonderful feeling of acceleration that we all love so much. Thanks for your time.
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Old 03-08-2004, 05:37 PM
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A set of nittos or BFG drag radials.

Will definately help with accerleration.
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Old 03-08-2004, 05:46 PM
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Get it tuned for like $125 from madz28.com. I got 22 RWHP from his tune.
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Old 03-08-2004, 06:29 PM
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Thanks guys... how does that madz28 thing work... do I send in my pcm? thanks again.
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BUy some headers off of a board member.. you'll see better gain's than tuning.
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Old 03-08-2004, 09:26 PM
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Yes, you send him your PCM. He can do about anything with it.

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Old 03-09-2004, 08:22 AM
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Cutout and DR's should do you right.
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Old 03-09-2004, 11:04 AM
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Yeah, but headers are out of my price range, not so much because of the price, its the labor. Plus, in California, you gotta be very choosy about headers. CA is a wonderful place but its smog laws suck. Thanks for the advice though.
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Originally posted by Red96Lt1
Get it tuned for like $125 from madz28.com. I got 22 RWHP from his tune.
Wow , i had heard that a tune wouldnt help much unless you had a cam or heads. Did he say exactly what he did ???
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Old 03-09-2004, 11:38 AM
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You can do a gear swap for about $200-$220 for the ring and pinion plus labor to install them unless you can do it yourself.
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Old 03-09-2004, 11:51 AM
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I actually have a 3.73 ring and pinion already, but the labor rates around here are so ridiculous. My brother is a "new" mechanic, just starting in the field and I have been hesitant to let him do it? Is it worth trying to do ourselves? Thanks.
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I would let somebody who has plenty of experience do it, that way you know(or at least are pretty sure) it is done right
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good to know, thanks
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Underdrive pulleys.
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