Low Stock Power
01-11-2011, 07:16 PM
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Low Stock Power
I've got an 89 Rs 305ci. These things make pretty decent torque, but why only 150 horsepower? Are there any low cost upgrades to give the car a little more umph? thanks!
Alex.
Edit. 305 TBI.
Would a TPI be worth investing into if I could get the parts from a local yard?
Alex.
Edit. 305 TBI.
Would a TPI be worth investing into if I could get the parts from a local yard?
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01-11-2011, 07:28 PM
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Re: Low Stock Power
Welcome aboard. Take a look at the stickies at the top of this forum to help get you started. There is too much to mention in one thread.
These engines were never intended to be a performance engine. Fats burn heads, efficient EFI, and a small cam = low power band. These motors have a lot of bottle necks that need to be addressed but they can make decent power and be fun to drive.
These engines were never intended to be a performance engine. Fats burn heads, efficient EFI, and a small cam = low power band. These motors have a lot of bottle necks that need to be addressed but they can make decent power and be fun to drive.
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01-11-2011, 08:13 PM
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Re: Low Stock Power
^^^ What he said. Alot of the upgrades are cheap and easy. I have done alot of them, and it pretty noticeable.
01-11-2011, 08:49 PM
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Re: Low Stock Power
breathing is the first thing (better air intake , better exhaust) . and the list goes on , welcome & scour this forum . you will find a wealth of information on here . use the SEARCH function , you can find most all of your questions there . BUT remember the only stupid/dumb question is the one that is not asked . ask away , good luck & welcome .
01-12-2011, 09:22 AM
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Re: Low Stock Power
lowest cost upgrades including advancing your timing. open air element/cold air induction setup. and lightening up your car. Great mods that cost a little money. Full exhaust, high flow catalytic converter, headers. Will yield you the greatest gains with the stock engine and make you a lot happier.
01-13-2011, 02:31 PM
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Re: Low Stock Power
Thanks guys. I've been wandering around the board for a while just to get a sense of everything. The only thing I hate is living in California. But I don't mind too much.
01-14-2011, 09:08 AM
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Re: Low Stock Power
Yeah your real limited to what you can do here in california due to smog....but thier are a lot of carb approved performance parts for the cars. What part of California do you live in?
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01-18-2011, 02:56 PM
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Re: Low Stock Power
I live in the middle of California near the coast. If you ever look on a head of lettuce you'll probably see the cities name. Salinas. haha. I've really just thought about maybe exhaust from after the cat back to free up a little horse power. Does summit actually make a cold air intake for a thirdgens? I always see them for trucks that are tbi but never camaros
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