Need help getting more hp

[need4speed13]

I have a 97 xlt with the sohc engine in it as my daily driver. I have a couple muscle cars that im used to workin on but i cant figure out th best way to get more speed out of a non carb engine. Any ideas??

 

[westph2k6]

Intake and exhaust. I've put a drop-in K&N air filter in mine, also, cut out most of the front of the bottom half of my airbox, so it gets more air instead of that little hole. Also a Throttle body spacer and a flowmaster muffler. I'm pretty sure I'm pushing 15-20 hp more than stock. Also a decent set of platinum plugs and performance wires always helps.

 

[techieman33]

stay away from the throttle body spacer they're won't do anything for you. Cold air intake, exhaust, underdrive pulleys, and a computer tune should wake it up some. How much money are you looking to spend?

 

[aldive]

As previously mentioned, an intake ( such as a Mac ) and exhaust ( cat back with 2.5" pipe ) are very helpful in the power quest.

Other suggestions are an e fan ( take a look at mine at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140251&highlight=electric+fan ), a C & L MAF housing (take a look at mine at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136883&highlight=maf ) and quite possibly the best bang for the buck is underdrive pulleys ( take a look at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1377150#post1377150 and http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1394998#post1394998 ).

Finally a computer programmer such as SCTs XCal2 or 3 will squeeze more power.

Good luck ....

 

[need4speed13]

I got around a grand laying around but i can always go higher

 

[JDraper]

If you want better acceleration...go with 4:10 gears!

 

[jonlax]

As previously mentioned, an intake ( such as a Mac ) and exhaust ( cat back with 2.5" pipe ) are very helpful in the power quest.

Other suggestions are an e fan ( take a look at mine at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140251&highlight=electric+fan ), a C & L MAF housing (take a look at mine at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136883&highlight=maf ) and quite possibly the best bang for the buck is underdrive pulleys ( take a look at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1377150#post1377150 and http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1394998#post1394998 ).

Finally a computer programmer such as SCTs XCal2 or 3 will squeeze more power.

Good luck ....

Underdrive pulleys are overlooked but they will free up a few HP and less rotational mass equals less stress on the motor causing it to last longer.

 

[aldive]

Underdrive pulleys are overlooked

Not by thoses in the know

 

[Xan]

how many of these same threads can we get going in a week?

 

[shadowless127]

how many of these same threads can we get going in a week?

idk, who wants to start keeping track? nice animated gif tho lol

 

[beenwrong2002]

how many of these same threads can we get going in a week?

with his post count at 2 i wouldnt be to hard on him...

 

[best X]

dude i dont no why no said this yet just supercharge it

 

[beenwrong2002]

dude i dont no why no said this yet just supercharge it

ya if he has over $4,000 to spend...

 

[askingxforxit]

ya if he has over $4,000 to spend...

with $4000 he could get a crate 302 or some other small block...would be more HP too!!! hahaha:roll: