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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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ignition wires

i've heard that just by replacing your ignition wires that u can pick up 2%-5% more horse power is this true?
Old Apr 3, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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If your current wires are broken, cracked, melted together, missing, I suppose you could. Otherwise I'd say it's about as likely as those $44.00 goverment surplus Jeeps.
Old Apr 3, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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the factory wires are good for levels of power that you will NEVER reach in your car. Like Rusty said " If it aint broken, don't fix it".

Save up, research more and spend your money on something that will actually do something.
Old Apr 3, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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what do you recomend me saving up for besides intake, shifter, and tires
Old Apr 4, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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I had good luck with upgrading the wires on my P5. Smoothed out the engine considerably but will not net any power.
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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header, full exhaust, ECU upgrade, motormounts, msp suspension, big brake kit, port and polish intake manifold, turbo kit....etc...
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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most of that stuff is a little out of my price range,also i can't find full exhaust for 2000 potege es 1.8L or and ecu for it
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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just becasue you can afford a mod doesn't make it worthwhile. Save up and buy something usefull....I think you will be VERY impressd wit hthe gains made by the AEM ecu upgrade.
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does aem have a website that will show the ecu upgrade?
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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no, it's an AEM product being built and tuned by an independent garage. I will have more info about this shortly and possibly a GB for those interested.
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Some questions...
Where is the ECU located?
I've heard some of you say use the MP3 chip and others use the AEM chip.
What's the difference and how does it affect HP, gas mileage? Warranty? What are people paying for them?
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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do sparkplug wires increase HP or MPG?
Old May 11, 2004 | 06:11 AM
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In theory sparkplug wires are suppose to help increase hp and fuel economy. But the gain is so minor you will not feel it. If you are lucky, you might get a 1 hp gain and save a litre of gas in ten year.

I have a set of Sparko wires in my car and other than the looks, I really have not noticed any difference.

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Old May 12, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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hmmm...

Originally posted by Roddimus Prime
just becasue you can afford a mod doesn't make it worthwhile. Save up and buy something usefull....I think you will be VERY impressd wit hthe gains made by the AEM ecu upgrade.
Where can I find this ECU upgrade and is there one for the 1.6
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Originally posted by 00 protege es
what do you recomend me saving up for besides intake, shifter, and tires
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