hey guys

i'm new to the sight, and don't know a lot about engine work, etc...

i've been looking into going to school for it but don't think i can go back to not making any money...

anyways, my question is, if i do simple performance modifications like, intake, headers, exhaust (full cat back), and maybe a performance chip (not off ebay haha), will this bring a HP and tourqe gain of apprx 30? i'm not out to beat an SS if i wanted too i would've bought one lol i think to bring the HP up to 175 and torque to 180, a LS could be pretty quick...

anyways if anybody has any suggestions let me know

thanks

 

you would probably get 20whp out of your mods if lucky, bolt ons usually arent too dramatic

 

if u got the computer reprogramed to accept the better air flow then I could see 30+ hp...other than that no.

 

It's possible, but I think you'll end up with about 160hp which is still respectable.

 

ya that's what i was thinkin, thanks for the input guys....is there any other simple mods, other than turbo/supercharger etc?? i heard of pulley swaps and different manifolds and stuff...but what exactly do they do? and will they make muh of a difference....haha sorry if i sound stupid for not knowing these things, i've never had family or friends to teach me about any of it...thanks for any input tho

 

I'm not sure if there is an Underdrive pulley, but I had one in my S10, and it helped out quite a bit. It just spins all the accessories less, so you don't lose as much HP. A CPU reprogramming would be key too. I also got after market plug wires from summit racing, and those helped a little. You ntoice a little more of a kick, but again, I had a 4.3L, I don't know how this wold all work on a 4 banger.

 

I am thinking about saving up for a good Air Intake to add to the car (auto), any input on how much it will set me back and how much of a gain will I get ? Also, is reprogramming the chip safe? I heard its risky business and can seriously cause some damage if not done properly....

 

Injen is one of the best intakes around, cost me 230.00

 

save your money and go for appearance. 10-15whp if your lucky is obtainable.