best way to get about 30-40 HP

[00firebird]

can anyone guess to what an equivalent HP the gears/lsd would add, since they dont actually add hp

[majeskyb]

Originally posted by LwnGy83:
Put on the intake you're getting... then you have a few options on exhaust. You should definately get headers, but from there back are the options. The most obvious is to get a car, nice single in/dual out muffler. The other way to go is a nice cat, then put in a cut out, (electronic if you want to open it on demand, or manual if you just wanna use it on the track) then w/ the cut out you can just put a V8 take off muffler. If you don't want a take off muffler, look at flowmaster... they are nice, I love mine.

What makes you say that he should definitely get headers/ He already has tubular manifolds, so the biggest difference he'd see would be sound. I don't think he'd like the difference for what he'd be paying for a set of quality headers

[00firebird]

yeah, i never really cared for headers. anyone know about the gear question, thanks

[CrosX731]

Originally posted by 1DangerousV6:
yup..exhaust system and nitrous..the most bang for the buck..and you could run stock on a 50 shot

also..i just went from 3.08s to 3.42s..BIG difference..i love it [img]smile.gif[/img]

I am considering putting on some 3.42 gears but I heard that it really eats your gas mileage and will pretty much red line you on the highway??

Anybody have this issue? if so is it worth it?

[blacksport]

My set up I hope adds about 30hp... I havent been to the dyno to check though so...?

[RancidCamaro]

Originally posted by CrosX731:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 1DangerousV6:
yup..exhaust system and nitrous..the most bang for the buck..and you could run stock on a 50 shot

also..i just went from 3.08s to 3.42s..BIG difference..i love it [img]smile.gif[/img]

I am considering putting on some 3.42 gears but I heard that it really eats your gas mileage and will pretty much red line you on the highway??

Anybody have this issue? if so is it worth it? </font>[/QUOTE]Nope, 4.10s maybe - i have 3.42s and I can still go 110 without being at redline.

[00firebird]

so anyone know the car length difference put between 3.08s and 3.42s in a stock/stock race

if anyone has a otherwise stock car and LSD & 3.42, you should come race me, novi, michigan

[ January 13, 2005, 09:40 PM: Message edited by: 00firebird ]

[CrosX731]

RancidCamaro Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna upgrade anyhow. Do you feel the difference a lot for take off and acceleration? I have 02 firebird w68 a4. 3800 series II. couldn't do a burn out if i tried!! but I'm hoping after upgrading the gears and differential that will change.

[memphis_raines]

Originally posted by CrosX731:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 1DangerousV6:
yup..exhaust system and nitrous..the most bang for the buck..and you could run stock on a 50 shot

also..i just went from 3.08s to 3.42s..BIG difference..i love it [img]smile.gif[/img]

I am considering putting on some 3.42 gears but I heard that it really eats your gas mileage and will pretty much red line you on the highway??
Anybody have this issue? if so is it worth it? </font>[/QUOTE]That gas mileage thing is bullsh*t. I have 3.42's and LSD, and get 26 or 27 mpg. It only got 22 or 23 when it was brand new!

[Tamra1986]

for exaust, just get a V8 take off, and mabey change the muffler. that will give you plenty big pipe for a good price
-AaronG