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What are your favorite engine modifications? (you may pick more than one)
CAI (Cold Air Intake)
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 15% [ 7 ]
FWI (Fender Well Intake)
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AutoTap Scanner
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SC Pulley (3.5" or smaller)
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PCM Tune
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DHP PowrTuner (or equivilant)
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High-Lift Roller Rockers
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Larger Down Pipe
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PEMs (Ported Exhaust Manifolds)
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Performance Cam
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Exhaust Headers
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Cat Covert/Resonator Delete
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Exhaust pipes/Mufflers
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Gen V Blower
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Total Votes : 47
 

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PostSubject: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyMon Jan 15, 2007 3:48 pm

Of all the things you have done or could do to your Riv, which one(s) do you like most, and why?

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown


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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyMon Jan 15, 2007 3:52 pm

I like the CAI the most. It is the only mod I have done to the engine. It was cheap and I gained a good amount of power from it.
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyThu Jan 18, 2007 12:03 am

all i have to say is wow, its amazing how much power you can get for very little money. most N/A guys have to spend major $$ or rip their engines apart to make serious power. just the supporting mods and a 3.4" makes this car feel closer to a muscle car with soo much torque. i cant see how anyone can drive it stock.

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 3:37 pm

Can I say an L32?
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 3:41 pm

What do you guys recommend, the CAI or the FWI?
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 3:44 pm

FWI

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 4:15 pm

Can I say an L32?

We'll call that a "gen V blower"... added to poll.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 4:22 pm

quote: "What do you guys recommend, the CAI or the FWI?"

Series I FAQ

I prefer the FWI, but a good CAI is probably just as good.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 4:47 pm

I like the CAI because you can use a bigger filter and intake tube. You also don't have to deal with the horn getting in the way. Might not notice much difference from the first two things I mentioned, but every little bit helps.
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 4:55 pm

Anyone need an extra horn? lol

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 5:05 pm

Is it a train horn? lol
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyFri Jan 19, 2007 5:10 pm

Looks like it's off a train, but it's off my Riv. Had to make a sacrifice to fit the air filter in there.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptySat Feb 10, 2007 6:53 pm

homemade FWI and 3.4" pulley. They are by far the best bang for the buck.

I put in a mild camshaft (VS) but felt it was way too expensive (with all the stupid gaskets and stuff you have to buy) and time consuming (10 hours) for the gains it produced. Maybe the increase would be compounded with headers ?
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyWed Mar 12, 2008 12:55 am

TTT

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyWed Mar 12, 2008 7:47 pm

As a somewhat new owner of a 3.6" MPS, i'm going to have to say it's been the most noticable mod so far. Very noticable torque gain from a dig, and last Saturday night, I pulled 9 psi.
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyWed Mar 12, 2008 10:17 pm

Is there any way to re-vote?
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyThu Mar 13, 2008 12:57 am

powertuner, hands down!
the ability to scan AND tune is priceless
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyThu Mar 13, 2008 8:45 am

Only one vote. Choose wisely!

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyThu Mar 13, 2008 10:57 am

yeah but I voted months ago when the thread was new, and my thoughts have changed a bit since then wink
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PostSubject: Re: Favorite Engine Mod?   Favorite Engine Mod? EmptyThu Mar 13, 2008 3:38 pm

deekster_caddy wrote:
yeah but I voted months ago when the thread was new, and my thoughts have changed a bit since then wink

pulley drop or tuner?????????? rolleyes
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