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Well all you are saying is just common sence i guess. And yeah i did use the search feature cuz this thread is now right where i started it lol like i said. Plenum/Exhaust/Headers. So yeah. Anyways I have another question.
I havent decided if i will go F/I or Nos or S/C but i definetly want an HKS Hi Power exhaust. If i get it will it be an obstacle later on. Will i have to replace it?
I havent decided if i will go F/I or Nos or S/C but i definetly want an HKS Hi Power exhaust. If i get it will it be an obstacle later on. Will i have to replace it?
There is no need to flame this guy, I was hoping for the same kind of "Power Primer" guide as I've also seen on other forums. This request is not illogical. What *does* make sense to me is someone at a shop with documented dyno runs after every mod... For reference here is the MR2 power primer, it's a great read - http://www.mrcontrols.com/primers/power.htm
"... just about everyone agrees with Intake/Plenum/Exhuast/HFC - Headers then a tune so you do not risk running overly lean from all the breathing mods."
Above is great info - but how much should I be expecting to see at the crank, and at the wheels after this work? If I'm only at 320 HP then maybe I don't want to spend the $500-$1500 for another 20 HP. This is the kind of data I'd like to make an informed decision about modifying the car.
A big mistake IMHO is to start modifying the car without a clear goal in mind. For example, my goal is 350 crank HP. But with the data at hand right now, I don't know if the above mods will bring me there, or (hopefully) past it.
"... just about everyone agrees with Intake/Plenum/Exhuast/HFC - Headers then a tune so you do not risk running overly lean from all the breathing mods."
Above is great info - but how much should I be expecting to see at the crank, and at the wheels after this work? If I'm only at 320 HP then maybe I don't want to spend the $500-$1500 for another 20 HP. This is the kind of data I'd like to make an informed decision about modifying the car.
A big mistake IMHO is to start modifying the car without a clear goal in mind. For example, my goal is 350 crank HP. But with the data at hand right now, I don't know if the above mods will bring me there, or (hopefully) past it.
Realistically I think you'll end up with 300rwhp with a full exhuast, intake, plenum, HFC's and a tune. +/-5 hp
If you really want power look into FI, or an NA engine build. Although then you'd be in a whole different ballgame, one your wallet won't like playing.
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Without additional DYNO information, which we don't have, it just isn't clear that these "breathing mods" are worth a crap. Honestly, FI is going to return much higher bang for the buck overall, but really will effect the entire car.
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