02-12-2010, 10:06 PM
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Summer Plans and possibilities
So once it starts to get warmer out there are a few things I want to do and a few things im considering. Need some opinions and input on it. Already searched.
Also, found this website :
Will do:
http://www.z-spec.com/aleroperformance.htm
New plugs.
Clean out intake and buy a K&N Filter (right now have a crappy autozone spectre one)
Thinking of doing:
62MM TB
Ported Intake Manifold made to match the TB
Pacesetter Header
The car already has a CAI with magnaflow 2.5" exhaust. Thats about the only engine work the car has had. Changed the serp. belt 20 miles ago. The car is now at 94,200 miles.
What would the gains be out of all of this? Pro's? Con's?
Thanks!
Chris
Last edited by Chris2000 : 02-13-2010 at 11:58 AM.
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02-12-2010, 10:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris2000
So once it starts to get warmer out there are a few things I want to do and a few things im considering. Need some opinions and input on it. Already searched.
Also, found this website :
Will do:
New plugs.
Clean out intake and buy a K&N Filter (right now have a crappy autozone spectre one)
Thinking of doing:
62MM TB
Ported Intake Manifold made to match the TB
Pacesetter Header
The car already has a CAI with magnaflow 2.5" exhaust. Thats about the only engine work the car has had. Changed the serp. belt 20 miles ago. The car is now at 94,200 miles.
What would the gains be out of all of this? Pro's? Con's?
Thanks!
Chris
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You can't exactly port the stock plastic intake manifold. So what you'll essentially be doing is wasting your time. The 62mm t/b will give you some added response. If you want to lighten the accessory belt load, find a 2.3HO crank pulley and replace the oem one w/ that. If you don't intend on going into the motor, find someone w/ HPTuners and give your car a tune for 91/93octane, and tweak your tranny settings.
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02-13-2010, 12:10 AM
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Some other good stuff would be to upgrade the suspension, mainly the rear struts. Stock aleros handle like a right *ss through corners.
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02-13-2010, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Philbar71
Some other good stuff would be to upgrade the suspension, mainly the rear struts. Stock aleros handle like a right *ss through corners.
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The car has a whole different suspension. Its lowered too. |
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02-13-2010, 11:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Philbar71
Some other good stuff would be to upgrade the suspension, mainly the rear struts. Stock aleros handle like a right *ss through corners.
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wtf r u smokin!? mine takes corners at 90mph EASILY (dropped and AGX's, STB's and Sways though...  ) |
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02-13-2010, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Nate's Alero
wtf r u smokin!? mine takes corners at 90mph EASILY (dropped and AGX's, STB's and Sways though... ) |
Got a front sway bar as well.
To spyhunter: Why would doing that be wasting my time? I wouldnt use the stock one, but the one on here : http://www.z-spec.com/aleroperformance.htm
It's right below the TB. |
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02-14-2010, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris2000
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it's a waste, it's not really ported. you're not gaining anything from it.
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02-15-2010, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate's Alero
wtf r u smokin!? mine takes corners at 90mph EASILY (dropped and AGX's, STB's and Sways though... ) |
what about when we were helping rob swap the engines and you all most crashed on the off ramp going like 50.
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02-15-2010, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by spyhunter
it's a waste, it's not really ported. you're not gaining anything from it.
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Oh alright. So the only thing out of all these that I should do is just the 62mm TB? |
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02-15-2010, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JLw7123
what about when we were helping rob swap the engines and you all most crashed on the off ramp going like 50.
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He likes to talk haha...Mine understeers like a bitch when I take an exit ramp at 40
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02-17-2010, 02:01 AM
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bump. Answer that actually relates to my question..?
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02-17-2010, 02:07 AM
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What part are you trying to show in the z-spec link? and if you want an intake manifold why not get a sheet metal one?
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02-17-2010, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AbHeLlRaZoR
What part are you trying to show in the z-spec link? and if you want an intake manifold why not get a sheet metal one?
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because i doubt he wants to spend over $500 on a piece that will probably only help him out if he goes boosted.
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