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<blockquote data-quote="Quick Strike" data-source="post: 4343560" data-attributes="member: 11920"><p>It is cheap to make more power in these cars, but getting the power to the pavement and drive-train reliability decrease as you build power. So, you wind up chasing the new power with more money in the drive-train and suspension. </p><p></p><p>In the beginning, Apten offered a pulley, intake, SC port and EEC tune package for under 1K. Some guys were getting around 500 RWHP and RWTQ with this package. I made 480/480 with this package, but my IRS hopped around like crazy and my MAF was maxed at 6K. I could not go over 6K (or risk engine failure), and every time I tried to take off fast from a stop the back end would bounce around until I got out of it. I had already done SFCs the BF differential brace. Now solid differential bushings, Mathis brackets, poly IRS bushings, springs and shocks were needed. </p><p></p><p>Then the stock clutch would not hold the power and the input shaft was in danger. Might as well up-grade the tranny, flywheel and clutch - right? Then on to protect the engine with a better MAF, larger injectors and BAP. Need another intake, 4# lower, more porting and retune while we are at it (I like a package deal!). Of course the exhaust needs to be upgraded to take advantage of the new power and reduce restriction. </p><p></p><p>Then drag radials are needed to keep from spinning (no longer hopping) on the way to the store, but the sticky tires only last a few thousand miles. Forget about driving in the rain if you value you life, but you have finally arrived at a point where you can reliably put all that power to the road. Unfortunately, it is now countless man-hours under the car and 10K later. Half-hafts are now snapping like twigs at the track. Oh well, up-graded shafts are only $1400.</p><p></p><p>I am very happy with my car, but power alone does not complete the package. Each level of power requires accompanying modifications and compromises for the combination. These will require more $ and will begin to limit the utility of the car. I would just make sure you are aware of the cost and compromises associated with the level of power you are considering - Have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Quick Strike, post: 4343560, member: 11920"] It is cheap to make more power in these cars, but getting the power to the pavement and drive-train reliability decrease as you build power. So, you wind up chasing the new power with more money in the drive-train and suspension. In the beginning, Apten offered a pulley, intake, SC port and EEC tune package for under 1K. Some guys were getting around 500 RWHP and RWTQ with this package. I made 480/480 with this package, but my IRS hopped around like crazy and my MAF was maxed at 6K. I could not go over 6K (or risk engine failure), and every time I tried to take off fast from a stop the back end would bounce around until I got out of it. I had already done SFCs the BF differential brace. Now solid differential bushings, Mathis brackets, poly IRS bushings, springs and shocks were needed. Then the stock clutch would not hold the power and the input shaft was in danger. Might as well up-grade the tranny, flywheel and clutch - right? Then on to protect the engine with a better MAF, larger injectors and BAP. Need another intake, 4# lower, more porting and retune while we are at it (I like a package deal!). Of course the exhaust needs to be upgraded to take advantage of the new power and reduce restriction. Then drag radials are needed to keep from spinning (no longer hopping) on the way to the store, but the sticky tires only last a few thousand miles. Forget about driving in the rain if you value you life, but you have finally arrived at a point where you can reliably put all that power to the road. Unfortunately, it is now countless man-hours under the car and 10K later. Half-hafts are now snapping like twigs at the track. Oh well, up-graded shafts are only $1400. I am very happy with my car, but power alone does not complete the package. Each level of power requires accompanying modifications and compromises for the combination. These will require more $ and will begin to limit the utility of the car. I would just make sure you are aware of the cost and compromises associated with the level of power you are considering - Have fun! [/QUOTE]
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