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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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Whats going on everyone? I just bought a 94 LS teg and I plan on keeping the LS motor. What could I start off with that I would get the best power from? I've heard cams are a good start, but I was wandering what everybody here thinks? I was also looking for exhaust and I like the Apexi N1 and was wandering how it sounds? And was there a noticeable difference in power gains?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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As far as I know I don't think you will notice anything anything from an exhaust alone.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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yea exhaust alone wont do much, the n1 is pretty loud, id start with i/h/e, and then cams.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Thanks. What kind of times do you run?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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Save your money for boost, or a b16 head for good power .
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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just save up for a turbo kit. All of this bolt-on stuff isn't worth it.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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If you don't have that much of a budget, then start off with the basic intake, exhaust, and headers. That would give u some horsepower. Then later you can save up for more and get a T3/T4 turbo or build a hybrid.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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If you don't have that much of a budget, then start off with the basic intake, exhaust, and headers. That would give u some horsepower. Then later you can save up for some cams then get a T3/T4 turbo or build a hybrid.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Hi, ok I know im not an Acura fan or Honda, but its all the same thing. Exexpt the look hehehe. But think about that, the more air flow in your engine, the more fuel the cpu will send trough your injectors. And it work by % ... if you put a cold air entry and a good Cat Back sys exausth you could get about 10-15% of power . 140hp + 10% = 154hp, 200 + 10% = 220. Put some good flow on it, after that, change your cam. Dont forget brake and handling (suspension) . Its fun to have power, but you got to stop that and I dont know what feel better than taking a highway exit at 120km/h ( 70 m/h) ! hehehe

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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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Get a Cold Air Intake and have a blast.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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Save your money and just buy a turbo kit
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 05:55 AM
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Do the suspension first, that way if you decide to go N/A or turbo later, you won't have wasted money on parts that don't work with your goals for the engine.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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Buy a turbo
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