Is Accel's super-ram worth it?
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Is Accel's super-ram worth it?
I have the money to order it, but am unsure as to the gains I would achieve. All I really have done to my car is a Jet stage 2 and shift kit besides the little stuff. My other option would be a 100 shot of nitrous and getting my headers installed for the same money. Which would u do and what gains can I expect?
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Bright red 87 GTA with 350 tuneport. Basic mods such as K&N filter, Flowmasters, Wells MAF, TPIS air foil, Accel 8.8mm plug wires with Bosch platinum plugs, Accel distributor cap and rotary buttons.Gutted cat. Hope to port runners and plenum in about 2 weeks.
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Bright red 87 GTA with 350 tuneport. Basic mods such as K&N filter, Flowmasters, Wells MAF, TPIS air foil, Accel 8.8mm plug wires with Bosch platinum plugs, Accel distributor cap and rotary buttons.Gutted cat. Hope to port runners and plenum in about 2 weeks.
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Car: 87 Buick GN
Engine: 3.8L (231 cid) V6
Transmission: 200-4R
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt G80/ 3.42
I wouldn't get a SR until you get a set of heads and a healthy cam. A Superram on a basically stock motor like yours won't help much and you will be disappointed. You'd probably get more gains by swapping heads rather than the intake.
I'd save more money for heads and a cam. But headers would be a good start and if you can't wait to go fast spray is always good bang for the buck.
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1989 IROC-Z, ZZ3 shortblock with some bolt-ons.
13.20 @ 108.69, 2.2 60' on "Road Hugger" radials and dead Auburn posi.
I'd save more money for heads and a cam. But headers would be a good start and if you can't wait to go fast spray is always good bang for the buck.
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1989 IROC-Z, ZZ3 shortblock with some bolt-ons.
13.20 @ 108.69, 2.2 60' on "Road Hugger" radials and dead Auburn posi.
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I agree, don't get the SR yet. Heads and cam would be better, if you had the money. Also the intake manifold is a BIG restriction. I still have the stock intake and it is limiting me in my 1/4 times (see signature).
I would say headers, port plenum and runners, and an MSD ignition. You should see some good gains from that.
I would say stay away from the laughing gas till all engine mods and rear end are done(i.e. heads, cam, RR, pistons, bearings etc etc).
It takes time(and money) to get a engine up to 12's 1/4 times but what you really want is one that will do that and last!
Good Luck!
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89 IROC 350 Auto
TRUE DUAL Exhaust
Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Heads
ZZ9 Cam
TPIS Level 5 Chip
14.01 @ 97.0mph with 2.77's gears
I would say headers, port plenum and runners, and an MSD ignition. You should see some good gains from that.
I would say stay away from the laughing gas till all engine mods and rear end are done(i.e. heads, cam, RR, pistons, bearings etc etc).
It takes time(and money) to get a engine up to 12's 1/4 times but what you really want is one that will do that and last!
Good Luck!
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89 IROC 350 Auto
TRUE DUAL Exhaust
Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Heads
ZZ9 Cam
TPIS Level 5 Chip
14.01 @ 97.0mph with 2.77's gears
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