Fact or Myth...please confirm...

Jordo! · 03-12-2012, 09:46 AM

Mid 270's stock, to the tire.

Test pipes, intake of some sort, CBE and Osiris tune will take you to 300+ (these are dynojet numbers)

Long tube Headers will net more (another 15+).

red6spd · 03-12-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Mid 270's stock, to the tire.

Test pipes, intake of some sort, CBE and Osiris tune will take you to 300+ (these are dynojet numbers)

Long tube Headers will net more (another 15+).

IDK about +15 for LTH's. LTH's only make a few peak HP more then Test Pipes. Mid range is where you see some gains but still not that much.

slo · 03-12-2012, 10:59 AM

I know this is in a different direction, but I would also recommend an oil cooler kit since it seems like you plan on getting pretty spirited at times.

Cmike2780 · 03-12-2012, 11:19 AM

1. If you want to leave it stock, this car is still fun to drive.

2. IMO, a cat-back exhaust is must have on this car. Any quality exhaust will make it sound a world appart from the stock exhaust. Be prepared to spend anywhere from $800-$1,300 for a nice setup. There are plenty of options depending on your taste, from louder to insanely loud. With a CBE alone, you won't really need a tune. As far as intakes go, you need to go with long tubes like the Stillen Gen 3's to see any results that are worth the trouble. The stock airbox is pretty effecient, which is why people like myself, have decided to just install drop in filters like the K&N.

If you install HFC/test pipes & headers, you should def get it tuned afterwards. Just remember that these parts are technically for "off-road use only."

3. Twin-Turbo's make will turn this car into a monster, but be prepared to shell out over $10k, loosing your warranty on the drivetrain and the extra effort in maintaining a car with forced induction.

harman.khinda · 03-16-2012, 11:51 AM

Fang Vents ($50) and HFC/testpipe+Y-pipe ($450) - probably the best power to gain ratio. I'm sticking with OEM filters; the K&N's might flow a little better but also let so much dirt in the engine. Filtration and Flow have inverse relationships. Invest in an Oil Cooler.

fuct · 03-16-2012, 04:06 PM

since you have a base model id do brakes and suspension first.

03-12-2012, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Mid 270's stock, to the tire. Test pipes, intake of some sort, CBE and Osiris tune will take you to 300+ (these are dynojet numbers) Long tube Headers will net more (another 15+). __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-12-2012, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
slo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: denver Posts: 240 Drives: 370, TBSS, ZX10r Rep Power: 14	I know this is in a different direction, but I would also recommend an oil cooler kit since it seems like you plan on getting pretty spirited at times. __________________ My introduction Thank you to my 2012 season motorcycle sponsors Colorado Powersports - TFOG Wheelsports - SIDI Boots - Scorpion Helmets TechSpec USA - HotBodies Racing - ASV Inventions

03-12-2012, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	1. If you want to leave it stock, this car is still fun to drive. 2. IMO, a cat-back exhaust is must have on this car. Any quality exhaust will make it sound a world appart from the stock exhaust. Be prepared to spend anywhere from $800-$1,300 for a nice setup. There are plenty of options depending on your taste, from louder to insanely loud. With a CBE alone, you won't really need a tune. As far as intakes go, you need to go with long tubes like the Stillen Gen 3's to see any results that are worth the trouble. The stock airbox is pretty effecient, which is why people like myself, have decided to just install drop in filters like the K&N. If you install HFC/test pipes & headers, you should def get it tuned afterwards. Just remember that these parts are technically for "off-road use only." 3. Twin-Turbo's make will turn this car into a monster, but be prepared to shell out over $10k, loosing your warranty on the drivetrain and the extra effort in maintaining a car with forced induction. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6724	Fang Vents ($50) and HFC/testpipe+Y-pipe ($450) - probably the best power to gain ratio. I'm sticking with OEM filters; the K&N's might flow a little better but also let so much dirt in the engine. Filtration and Flow have inverse relationships. Invest in an Oil Cooler.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	since you have a base model id do brakes and suspension first.