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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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I dynoed 270 whp and would like any suggestions on whats another performance mod to go for. i bave been toying around with jumping some cams in but not really too sure what gains to be expected and reliability as far as my daily driver is concerned. i know roughly 20hp and 20tq is to be expected but i'd like some more input if possible.

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a) 75 shot
b) jwt cams

I've got about 1k to spend and i am stuck on where i should go with my car.

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uprev osiris tune

any suggestions on mods that you've done that are worth the $$$ without going turbo or sc would be much appreciated!
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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save for boost
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:58 AM
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Cams, like headers are a waste of time and money.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:01 AM
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Really Dave?

I would say hp per $ he's kinda right. However 1k I would say isn't enough for cams. But it would for a used nitrous set up. 20hp on cams would be difficult at least for a DD car. If your staying NA save for cams and a long tube header.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:06 AM
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The 270hp is at the upper end for your current mods.Cams are just not
worth the $.Same for headers.I have both.Did not notice a big diff to the
time &expense to do.NOS is a option.Not much more you can do unless you go
FI.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:41 AM
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when in doubt save for boost ...or a v8
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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Do you have a real LSD yet?
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I am most likely going nitrous route. No boost for my baby. With all my mods I know they are supporting mods for cams which is why I'm assuming I won't get a real 20hp out of it. As far as LSD is concerned I have the enthusiast model and it came with LSD. But truelsd????
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by khalafrommy17
Thanks for all the replies. I am most likely going nitrous route. No boost for my baby. With all my mods I know they are supporting mods for cams which is why I'm assuming I won't get a real 20hp out of it. As far as LSD is concerned I have the enthusiast model and it came with LSD. But truelsd????

Edit** my money will be spent on parts only as I will do all the work myself. With regards to the tune which all I need is a retune since I already have Osiris
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by khalafrommy17
Thanks for all the replies. I am most likely going nitrous route. No boost for my baby. With all my mods I know they are supporting mods for cams which is why I'm assuming I won't get a real 20hp out of it. As far as LSD is concerned I have the enthusiast model and it came with LSD. But truelsd????
The VLSD has a max lock of 30% when in perfect condition, a real LSD OS Giken, Quaffe etc etc will provide much more traction.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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pics of car?

miles on car?

I say save or go all the way in on a quality nos setup which is over 1k!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by khalafrommy17
Thanks for all the replies. I am most likely going nitrous route. No boost for my baby. With all my mods I know they are supporting mods for cams which is why I'm assuming I won't get a real 20hp out of it. As far as LSD is concerned I have the enthusiast model and it came with LSD. But truelsd????

No boost but your thinking about nitrous???

Why not find a used Vortech.....sounds like you can install it yourself then get retuned with Osiris.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by eZg
No boost but your thinking about nitrous???

Why not find a used Vortech.....sounds like you can install it yourself then get retuned with Osiris.
I've already expolored that aavenue. where can i find a used setup? i haven't seen anything local. if you have anyone you can suggest selling a setup let me know!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
pics of car?

miles on car?

I say save or go all the way in on a quality nos setup which is over 1k!
122 k on car
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:23 AM
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I have seen plenty of used ones here in the market place under forced induction.

I bought a Greddy Twin kit with 1000 miles for $2500. It just takes time. Which you may have while you save.

Have fun either way
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