O.K. what I have to work with at the moment is a 2000 auto with a CAI, a chip, some semi illegal (well totally illegal) exhaust mods, and NOS. I got the car for a song.
Engine:
I would start normally aspirated, and want the maximize HP
with that in mind.
Okay.
I've seen ridiculous claims on P&P on websites. Car is 190 stock at the crank, right? They say 40+ HP on a P&P. It's like the BS figures for a TB upgrade. Everything someone sells adds 80 HP, even the billet fuel door. Sure. I need some realistic numbers here.
What I would like to start with:
P&P intake, heads and a cam. Phenolics and a larger TB.
and I'll be doing the regular underdrive and thermostat, auto upgrade,
stall etc. As an experiment I'll be dropping in 4.56's. I can always have them pulled.
What would be the best combo of the above and what can I expect?
What can I expect with that and a chip? And is a tune necessary?
Am I not thinking of something important? Maybe radiator, fans, etc?
I don't want to go crazy here, but basic small stuff like a larger oil pan and trans cooler, are they just extreme mods for a tiny return?
Engine:
I would start normally aspirated, and want the maximize HP
with that in mind.
Okay.
I've seen ridiculous claims on P&P on websites. Car is 190 stock at the crank, right? They say 40+ HP on a P&P. It's like the BS figures for a TB upgrade. Everything someone sells adds 80 HP, even the billet fuel door. Sure. I need some realistic numbers here.
What I would like to start with:
P&P intake, heads and a cam. Phenolics and a larger TB.
and I'll be doing the regular underdrive and thermostat, auto upgrade,
stall etc. As an experiment I'll be dropping in 4.56's. I can always have them pulled.
What would be the best combo of the above and what can I expect?
What can I expect with that and a chip? And is a tune necessary?
Am I not thinking of something important? Maybe radiator, fans, etc?
I don't want to go crazy here, but basic small stuff like a larger oil pan and trans cooler, are they just extreme mods for a tiny return?