More boost in the spring!!!

[Bob Kazamakis]

Pick up angus' tubular k-member and do long tubes. Two birds; one stone. Then pick up some skinnies in the spring and pull that front wheel to a mid 11.

 

[Eagle]

its still a vert... pulling wheels will be difficult without a higher stall and trans brake to boot.

 

[Bru]

I haven't figured out which one yet. The only problem is that they would both give me a power bump that is close to the breaking point of the motor. I could probably get maybe 20-30whp from the LT's, and Tim said about 40-50whp from the cams. I'd much rather have the cams for the sound, but I don't know how long my motor will last with the extra hp.

I'd think cams would be most beneficial with headers first. My familiarity with mod motor heads/cams is minimal so I don't know if guys see good gains while sticking with manifolds.

 

[Mook]

i bet he does it before you

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I heard talk of higher stalls too

 

[The Broken Regal]

PM sent.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

i bet he does it before you

Zing!


Being a vert I'd think most of that weight is in the back already....sounds like better weight distribution to me

 

[greasy]

Long tubes and cams are putting this motor right on the ragged edge of kaput!!!

 

[Angus]

I haven't figured out which one yet. The only problem is that they would both give me a power bump that is close to the breaking point of the motor. I could probably get maybe 20-30whp from the LT's, and Tim said about 40-50whp from the cams. I'd much rather have the cams for the sound, but I don't know how long my motor will last with the extra hp.

Engine will last forever......

 

[Angus]

 

[utryd2]

Ive got 60lb injectors. You could save another $100 from your shopping list. PM me if you want em.

 

[Angus]

he lied and isn't upping the boost.

 

[blakbearddelite]

Definitely not cams and LT's, as Jim said that would definitely be outside my comfort range of power on the stock motor.

There definitely was talk of upping the stall speed. It would really only cost me for shipping since PI does one free re-flash on their converters. But I'd also have to pay for some food and beverages for those that would help me remove it and put it back in.

And buying Angus's tubular was exactly what I had in mind.

 

[Bru]

I figured it would be one or the other, but what's the point of doing cams if you're not going to see optimal gains through stock manifolds. Is that quoted horsepower estimate with headers? I dunno. Just sayin.

 

[blakbearddelite]

I'm definitely leaning towards the LT's and tubular. I may not need a retune with that, but I'll probably ask Tim what he thinks. If I wait until 2012 for the motor, I'll definitely spring for cam/springs.

I can recover some money by selling the catted Bassani X-pipe. There is always a noob on the CMC forum wanting to do exhaust.

 

[Angus]

Just go ahead and join the broken 2v motor club. We have member cards now.

 

[blakbearddelite]

I guess you never know when its time is up. I wouldn't be surprised if it blew next year after throwing a little more power at it. But at least I would have the basics already bought. Plus I have a DD that is a lot of fun to drive. It would help me get through the 'tough times'. Heck, I may even get long tubes for the G8 as well.

 

[jason05gt]

LT's will show nice power and you will probably see a decrease in boost vs. your current level. You will more than likely need a slight adjustment of your tune to account for that.

 

[Mook]

so i heard you welded a wrench (or another tool i cant remember) to vogz's old car

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Double longtubes?!?!??

 

[jason05gt]

so i heard you welded a wrench (or another tool i cant remember) to vogz's old car

Urban Legend

 

[Mook]

 

[jason05gt]

I did though somehow get a wrench very hot by grounding the wrench and having it touch the positive terminal. I wasn’t paying attention.

Did they get your car fixed?

 

[Mook]

was running smooth last night. hoping to go home to the same situation. but it was running smooth last week before it started acting up again. so we'll see

 

[blakbearddelite]

LT's will show nice power and you will probably see a decrease in boost vs. your current level. You will more than likely need a slight adjustment of your tune to account for that.

I figured that might have to happen

I know with catback additions, a tune is not necessary. But long tubes are a different story, so I guess I'll have to suck it up.