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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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other than exhaust and an intake what are some good things to get to add a little power to my tc
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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ETD helps get the power to the ground
tires helps get the power to the ground
a port/polished head is expensive, but helps a bit
engine management will net a few horsepower
pullies help free up some power
flywheel helps free up some power
clutch helps get the power to the ground
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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A crank pulley or full pulley set from NonStopTuning.com, lighter wheels and better tires of your choice, Ingallseng.com engine torque dampner, engine mounts when they are made available from speed-source.net, some better suspension, and lots of stickers
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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Porting / polishing head
Blueprinting the block
Hotwires
Upgraded spark plugs
Engine management
throttle body

personally i don't recommend pulleys...i've said this in other threads too...they've been known to play a big part in blown engines not just in tC's, but in many other cars. So be careful if you make that decision
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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What are people here using for hotwires and upgraded spark plugs? How much and where?

Thanks
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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just get NGK Iridiums, I'm still using the factory plugs i just bought a new set when I got my hotwires. The "butt dyno" says i gained a little HP outta my wires, but who knows, i do know i get a little better mileage and a much quicker start when i turn the car on.
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Hotwires do absolutely nothing. You're hallucinating.

And the factory spark plugs are more than sufficient for this car without drastic changes made.
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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^^^ NGK Irdidiums are the factory plugs DUH!! lol... no need to be an @$$ lol I said the but-dyno lol and i also said who knows... but if you most feel free flame on lol... but in all seriousness it does roll over much quicker when starting... thats something that irritated me about my car from day one, didn't quite start like my old car did.. now it does But as far as dyno gains, minimal until you get FI goin
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Just make sure you are not adding too many little things that will end up costing you as much as a S/C. You could end up spending 3000.00 for 20whp.
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I think SAFC is very important after the exhaust and intake have been upgraded. If it's turned properly, the gain is more noticable.
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