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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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M monster works STAGE 2
INTAKE = +8HP & +8.6TQ
AIRBOX = +4HP & +3TQ
RAM AIR KIT = +3HP
RACE HEADER & S-Pipe = +26HP & 24TQ
REGULAR RETAIL PRICE
M2 INTAKE SYSTEM = $275
M2 COLD AIRBOX = $125
WR RAM AIR KIT = $60
M2 RACE HEADER = $850
TOTAL: $1310
YOUR PRICE: $1150

will i really get this hp?any suggestions
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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nah. mmw header+spipe and an injen cai is just fine.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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26 hp from a racing header and s pipe...highly doubtful.

I would assume the intake gets rid of the airbox...
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Air box, intake and ram air kit?
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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How about:
Injen Intake: $250 or another less exepnsive(read ebay) intake: $100 :D
MMW Header:$550 I think in a group buy or the Alphawerks ($300)
A good CatBack: $400-425

All this= A lot of fun a 160whp and somewhat similar of tq.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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tell them you want to see dyno proof that there is a 24 hp increase with that header ... 40 hp by spending 1100 bucks sounds like a waste of money
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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26HP & 24TQ is the total power you are getting from all of these components. If you are spending a little over a grand for this, then it may be worth it - relatively of course

TRD supercharger gives you +/- ~5 40whp for $3200
MMW set up gives you +/- ~ 4 26whp for $1150

I think its a good deal.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Actually I saw the S/C going for $2700
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by soros151
Actually I saw the S/C going for $2700
thats below cost already. unles trd reduced it, which i doubt
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Well, im am just using the number if you go into the dealer and buy the SC. I didn't include labor on either options.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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firstly, the s/c is 55-60hp.


secondly, that 'stage 2' thing isn't worth it at all. shop around a bit and you'll find better deals.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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the SC is adding 60whp????

Ive seen tC's dynoing at 180-185whp, but not 200whp
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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I/H/E, lightened pulley and flywheel. Yeah, they're all cheap power mods but if you want serious power I would save up for turbo.
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