[B][/B] Tips on best way to gain power
12-06-2007, 10:38 AM
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[B][/B] Tips on best way to gain power
My current setup is Stg 2 with K&N intake ZZP header with 3" downpipe but factory exhaust...i had a custom cat back but too loud so i am waiting for a bolt up...but my ? is i have ordered colder plugs (NGK) and have a 2.8" pulley so after these installs where should i go from there? any advice at all...thanks a lot =Dustin=
12-06-2007, 10:53 AM
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My current setup is Stg 2 with K&N intake ZZP header with 3" downpipe but factory exhaust...i had a custom cat back but too loud so i am waiting for a bolt up...but my ? is i have ordered colder plugs (NGK) and have a 2.8" pulley so after these installs where should i go from there? any advice at all...thanks a lot =Dustin=
12-06-2007, 10:53 AM
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I think what he is asking is what mod other than exhaust should he do next. Well I would suggest, either the dual pass option b, or a bigger heat exchanger, matter or fact do both!
12-06-2007, 10:55 AM
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a bigger heat exchanger wont net you any gains it will just help you cool, unless you are at a 2.6 pulley or even a 2.7 pulley it wont be beneficial to you....
I would say get a exhaust, better tune,
I would say get a exhaust, better tune,
12-06-2007, 11:00 AM
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ok thanks...now the factory exhaust is 2.5" correct? if so what 2.5" exhaust is best to get?
Yeah basically i would like to know what would my best choices be to work with what i am having installed without getting too crazy? I want to be around 260 whp
Yeah basically i would like to know what would my best choices be to work with what i am having installed without getting too crazy? I want to be around 260 whp
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12-06-2007, 11:02 AM
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no factory exhaust is 2.5 and tapers down close to the rear axle to 2.25 making it really restrictive... If i were you i would invest in a corsa since that is a true 2.5 exhaust all the way.... or even get the gmpp which is just like the stock one but not as restrictive and alot better sounding
corsa exhaust, and put a 2.9 with a better tune and youll be pushing 260
corsa exhaust, and put a 2.9 with a better tune and youll be pushing 260
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12-06-2007, 11:05 AM
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no factory exhaust is 2.5 and tapers down close to the rear axle to 2.25 making it really restrictive... If i were you i would invest in a corsa since that is a true 2.5 exhaust all the way.... or even get the gmpp which is just like the stock one but not as restrictive and alot better sounding
corsa exhaust, and put a 2.9 with a better tune and youll be pushing 260
corsa exhaust, and put a 2.9 with a better tune and youll be pushing 260
12-06-2007, 11:08 AM
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if ur wanting 260 hp the 2.9 wont be pushing it... It will not cause a problem or bad idles, or your car to shut down so i would just do that if you feel better you can just change the pulley when you go into the dealer but no they wont suspect anything...You wont even have to change your tune to put on the 2.9 that is considering you have the stage 2 tune... but if you want the most out of your car get the tune!!!!
Now i would also invest in a better CAI as in the 3 inch not jbp but the other one that their selling looks like the best intake on the market right now alot better than K&N, airbox mod, and all the other ones
Now i would also invest in a better CAI as in the 3 inch not jbp but the other one that their selling looks like the best intake on the market right now alot better than K&N, airbox mod, and all the other ones
12-06-2007, 11:10 AM
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12-06-2007, 11:12 AM
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you heard my exhaust and my brothers.... he has the zzp long tube header with ark exhaust and I have zzp shorty header with the catless dp and megan cat back if u dont remember... reply your thoughts for the thread starter
12-06-2007, 11:12 AM
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yes 100% sure, i mean unless they really look over your car... if you dont wanna risk nething i would just buy the 2.9, the exhaust and thats it done worry bout the tune.... Youll be at 260
12-06-2007, 11:15 AM
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Both car sound very good.
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12-06-2007, 11:16 AM
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if your mistaken....were talking about the GM canned stage 2 tune with the 42lb injectors with the 3.1 pulley pushing 15lbs of boost...
u take the 2.9 pulley on the warrantied tune and youll be straight
u take the 2.9 pulley on the warrantied tune and youll be straight
12-06-2007, 11:17 AM
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[QUOTE=stealthy1ss;1731116]You are talking about a totally different stage 2 then what I was thinking about. I thought that you were taking about the GM stage 2. What size injectors come with that kit?
Yeah i am talking about GM stage 2. So i can keep the GM stage 2 tune with the 2.9 and get exhaust and ill be 260 or close?
Yeah i am talking about GM stage 2. So i can keep the GM stage 2 tune with the 2.9 and get exhaust and ill be 260 or close?
12-06-2007, 11:20 AM
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Ok well i will just get the corsa catback and the 2.9" pulley...do i need the 60# injectors for the 2.9 or will the GM 42# be effecient? (spell check)
12-06-2007, 11:20 AM
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12-06-2007, 11:20 AM
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I am sorry I misread his post. 2fastss is correct but if you want to take full advantage of the 2.9 you must be tuned for it. Dealerships will not know that you are tuned if you get tuned. The only why that they know something is different is if the pulley looks different.
12-06-2007, 11:22 AM
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I am sorry I misread his post. 2fastss is correct but if you want to take full advantage of the 2.9 you must be tuned for it. Dealerships will not know that you are tuned if you get tuned. The only why that they know something is different is if the pulley looks different.
12-06-2007, 02:29 PM
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