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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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About how much HP increse am I looking at on a N/A FC GXL 87 I just got the car and did, K@N intake, Single Exhaust Conversion but want to know the next thing I should do HP wise to my car. I cant find a TII so I think I'll just stick with and N/A for a while but I want more HP any suggestions of if a street port would be good for me? If not then what would be the next good HP gainer to do to my FC?





I dont know why this lil guy is so funny..
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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what exactly do you mean by single exhaust conversion? just cat-back changes? If so, getting a header and presilencer will have some significant gains. Street porting is a great idea but pricey as it involves engine rebuild.
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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i'd assume catback. just to caution you an N/A rotary with full exhaust is VERY loud and will shoot some giant flames. just to let you know
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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Mine doesn't shoot flames :redface: I guess I need more practice :smirk:
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarychainsaw' date='Dec 12 2002, 11:30 PM
Mine doesn't shoot flames :redface: I guess I need more practice :smirk:
it has to!!!! your revving high enough then LOL
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 10:54 PM
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I'll assume you meant not revving high enough. I'll take it to 9k tommorrow and see what happens. :bigok:
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:16 PM
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yeah i meant NOT revving high enough. bring it by. i'll show you how to drive that thing fast
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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haha, mine doesnt shoot fire either



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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 12:05 AM
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that sucks. it looks awesome on video. besides my car being very loud on boost with wastegate open i bet it shoots flames under the car from the dump pipe
Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:58 PM
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NA's are awesome I would just stick with it till you figure everything out.Oh and vosko is right about the flames.NA's without the pump,ACV or cats will shoot some nice 3ft flames. :yum: I should know........FIRE! :bigthumg:



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