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Chevyguy · 03-06-2002, 01:28 PM

I would guess that replacing the stock H pipe ( cats) with either a offroad X pipe or one with cats should be next. With the stock heads the intake and cam are ususally better off stock. Upgrading the TB to a 65mm is a good step. Many have claimed not much gain going to a larger MAF. With more mods you may see some gains there, but only around 3-5 hp or so.

The real barrier to significant HP gains is the stock heads. and you are not going to do a head swap for even close to $600. Maybe you could get the stockers ported and reworked for that price?!?!?

03-06-2002, 01:28 PM	#2
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I would guess that replacing the stock H pipe ( cats) with either a offroad X pipe or one with cats should be next. With the stock heads the intake and cam are ususally better off stock. Upgrading the TB to a 65mm is a good step. Many have claimed not much gain going to a larger MAF. With more mods you may see some gains there, but only around 3-5 hp or so. The real barrier to significant HP gains is the stock heads. and you are not going to do a head swap for even close to $600. Maybe you could get the stockers ported and reworked for that price?!?!? __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.