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Old May 13, 2001 | 01:08 PM
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Car: '88 Firebird Formula
Engine: 360hp/417ft. lb. 350
Transmission: Pro-Built Street/Strip 700R4
power gain?

just curious if i'll really see around a 40 horsepower improovement with my headers and catback once they're on the car. and that is gonna be a SOTP difference, right?

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Old May 13, 2001 | 02:42 PM
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You may have a 25 to 30 hp increase, but you will notice the differences.

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1987 Black Camaro IROC-Z (original owner) Replaced LB9 @ 86100 miles.
New 350 Crate engine
Balanced & blueprinted
WP 67cc Heads 9.6:1 C.R.
Cam: 450lift,216dur@50,110ls
TPI Induction(from 305)
22# Fuel Injectors
SLP Intake runners
New Computer chip
K&N filters & Air Foil ,
Hothkis STB
SLP 1 3/4 Headers
CATCO 3" Catalytic conv.
SLP 3" Cat Back Exhaust
700R4 Auto
SLP Torque Converter (2400 stall)
Limited Slip rear
245/45/ZR-17 Tires
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Old May 13, 2001 | 08:11 PM
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You will get much better throttle repsonse also. I am pretty sure before the headers I had a tough time peeling out, but now i can do it pretty good.

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