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  • How can you get easy power??

    I was wondering if there was any way to get an easy power boost. With out super chargering the car or anything like that. I am saving for a super charger but want some more power for now. That I get for cheap got any ideas.

    So farI have a cold air intake,perfromance exstaut,headers,air temp modrule,computer upgrade, and high performance sprak pulgs and wires!!!!

    Any one know anything else that maybe I could do if so please let me know
    Thanks alot
    Chuck

  • #2
    maybe try a throttle body spacer, get a cool thermostat, relocate your IAT sensor to as close as the filter as you can get it, and that's about all i can think of. total hp gains from these things: maybe 7 hp if you are lucky.
    2000 NBM M6 Camaro Z28<br />323/335

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    • #3
      if you have an auto, a torque converter will knock some time off. No horsepower gain per se, but it will make your drivetrain much more efficient. If a manual, a performance clutch?

      Better tires to get it all to the ground

      Coils & MSD Dis-4 Igniton

      What year is your car? If 97 or before, replacing your posi rear end w/ a zexel would help some on off the line performance.

      Lighten the car.

      That's all i can really think of. Not all of it is cheap, but hey, they are ideas.
      2001 75th Anniversary V6 Pewter Firebird w/ Chrome Wheels, T-Tops, & Y87<br />Mods: Free Ram Air, !Silencer, Holley Filter, Full 3\" Hooker Catback, 3\" Cat<br />Best time: 15.095 at 90.00 MPH with a 2.127 60\'

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      • #4
        A torque converter is an excellent performance mod! For an A4 it is going to make as big a difference as most other bolton mods, if not more. But they don't increase the efficiency of the drivetrain, they give the engine more "leverage". Most aftermarket converters are actually less efficient than stock converters. The torque multiplication is increased, which will give you a better launch. And the RPM's may not drop as far with each shift, so you stay in the power band. I believe some say you may lose mph in the 1/4 due to the lower efficiency though.

        [ July 04, 2002: Message edited by: Backfire ]</p>

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        • #5
          N2O ;) is all you really need.$550 for around 90hp extra to the wheels with a easily refillable bottle.I had this on my old 3.4 and all I can say is WOW.I used to love spinning sideways by flooring it at 20mph with the juice.
          Kevin
          1998 Black Z28<br />1995 Black 3.4 (@#$$%* ex took it!)<br /><a href=\"http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t\" target=\"_blank\">Pics</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.scfyb.com/phpBB2/\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina Board</a>

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          • #6
            Just checked out your page Backfire and that is a very clean 3.4 (I really miss mine sometimes and I definately miss the no-payments thing!).Anyway I just wanted to compliment you on taking excellent care of your ride.If you'd like to know anything about the 3.4 then just shoot me an e-mail.I had mine torn all apart at one time so I may be able to help you out if you ever need it.Later.
            Kevin
            1998 Black Z28<br />1995 Black 3.4 (@#$$%* ex took it!)<br /><a href=\"http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t\" target=\"_blank\">Pics</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.scfyb.com/phpBB2/\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina Board</a>

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            • #7
              juice n converter
              Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
              nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
              2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
              2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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              • #8
                strobhen put it best, lighten the load.
                put battery in trunk, replace spare w/can of fix-a-flat. then juice & convertor.
                1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
                2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

                former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
                94 comero 3.4

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                • #9
                  for straight line speed. 1 piece driveshaft lt1 or ls1. Gears, I would get a used complete rear, and get gears, lsd, and disc brakes. Tranny mount? maybe torque arm bushing, LCAs? Springs/sways if you wanna start gettig into turning.

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                  • #10
                    carbon fiber hood, spoiler, etc will lighten the load, your wallet too :D

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                    • #11
                      Backfire, how did you get your engine compartment SO CLEAN!?! I can't get mine that clean, making me mad too!
                      1995 Patriot Red T-Topped Z28 A4<br /><br />Mystery rebuild in progress.<br /><br />Soon to have 383 ways to beat KBreezy and Shane. :D

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                      • #12
                        how about smaller tires (less wide)? skinnies in front, or something close to.
                        1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
                        2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

                        former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
                        94 comero 3.4

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                        • #13
                          NOS is cheapest power added. Like the car, not the lack of a T-5.
                          1993 3.4 <br />Borla rear section<br />3 inch Catco High Flow Cat<br />2.75 inch I pipe (Picked one up from an LT-1 guy for a whole $10)<br />K&N Fipk <br />180° T-stat<br />Jet Stage II<br />10 Spoke Z28 Wheels<br />NGK\'s, Taylor Spiros<br />Mobil 1 synthetic<p>Email Viper2@chesnet.net for 4th gen replacement parts.

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                          • #14
                            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by gregmondro:
                            carbon fiber hood, spoiler, etc will lighten the load, your wallet too :D <hr></blockquote>

                            Good luck finding them for a Camaro

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