A little more hp?
October-24th-2002, 01:35 PM
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Location: Warren, MI
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A little more hp?
I've been looking around for some ideas. I know a little about engines but not much, i'm learning but it takes a lot more than that to know what some of you guys know.
So far i have put in a performance exhaust, custom intake and did a tune up on the engine, put in better spark plugs, and also wires. I've noticed a real difference in response and acceleration especially on the higher end. I'm not an expert but i'd guessthat i've raise the hp from the lovely 92 stock to maybe 110 - 115 (any higher of a guess would be pushing it). Sadly I still don't have much to work with i mean vans can easily keep up with or even pass my car from the start. I am just looking for another 10 to 20 extra horses but don't want to pay 1000 plus for such a small increase.
I know there is NOS for my car i can get that for 600 installed for a low end deal. I can the cams reground/ported polished head and a couple other things for 1650 but i've been told there are many draw backs to that and turbo costs almost as much as putting in a gtx motor but won't have the same hp and the newer engine would have a lot less miles on it. So is there anything i've missed to get those extra horses out? or have i come to the point where i have to dish out the big bucks for NOS / turbo / or a new engine? any insight would be greatly appreciated.
So far i have put in a performance exhaust, custom intake and did a tune up on the engine, put in better spark plugs, and also wires. I've noticed a real difference in response and acceleration especially on the higher end. I'm not an expert but i'd guessthat i've raise the hp from the lovely 92 stock to maybe 110 - 115 (any higher of a guess would be pushing it). Sadly I still don't have much to work with i mean vans can easily keep up with or even pass my car from the start. I am just looking for another 10 to 20 extra horses but don't want to pay 1000 plus for such a small increase.
I know there is NOS for my car i can get that for 600 installed for a low end deal. I can the cams reground/ported polished head and a couple other things for 1650 but i've been told there are many draw backs to that and turbo costs almost as much as putting in a gtx motor but won't have the same hp and the newer engine would have a lot less miles on it. So is there anything i've missed to get those extra horses out? or have i come to the point where i have to dish out the big bucks for NOS / turbo / or a new engine? any insight would be greatly appreciated.
October-24th-2002, 10:41 PM
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nitrous isnt really a high dollar part when you consider the prices of anything else...if you plan to make your car "fast" or whatnot then id go with nitrous for now to get the extra horsepower...then start saving up and do a custom turbo intall...thats what im considering...just find yourself a good wet nitrous kit and go with that for now....
October-25th-2002, 09:06 AM
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the problem with turbo is that it costs around 3000 just for the parts not including instilation, i am pretty sure i can get a bpt or gtx motor installed for around the same price and one place i looked at also included some frame work, and a brake job with it. so i'm wondering if i should turbo mine or get a better engine with lower milage and much higher hp. That is why i just want a few extra hp until i do that. i just want to get the car up to like 130 or around that until i can get the other motor i think. The lowest NOS set up is around 600 but if i do NOS I don't want to take any chances i'd get a really good set up so i wouldn't put my engine in any unnecesarry danger, i'd want to run it linear with a remote bottle opener
October-25th-2002, 11:24 PM
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try asking around for people selling their kits for other cars...you can basically make em work with your car...just make sure everything fits properly...should be able to find a kit for $300-$400...thats what im in the process of doing...good luck with everything...i was quoted $4200 for a custom turbo kit...i get to pick turbo,intercooler,bov,turbo timer,etc and the $4200 is including installation...
