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10-08-2006, 11:38 AM
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Cane Farmer
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G'day,
So I've got a 1998 Model EL Falcon, I Know standard they have about 157kw (Straight) Now, I'm gonna have about $1500 to spend on the car, I was going to go for a body kit, but I decided I'd rather give it some more poke instead. I was just wondering, what would be some good mods to do that wouldnt break the bank, but still giving me some decent kilowatage. Cold Air Intake? Cam? Exhaust? Headers? help me out guys! My mates commodore is faster then my car, And that doesn't fly with me! |
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10-08-2006, 12:17 PM
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you just named the first few things i think most of us would do:
2 1/2 Inch Cat back Paceys or Genies Extractors Mild Cam CAI and maybe some diff gears? |
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10-08-2006, 12:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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How many kms on the car?
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10-08-2006, 12:19 PM
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never enough power
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Start with an exhaust and headers upgrade, with a cam or maybe some head work.
You could go the JMM option. DEV "Street-Fighter" Headers (Extractors), Modified Cat, 2.5" Hi Performance mandrel bent exhaust system, Performance spark plugs & Ignition leads, Hi-Flow Intake Kit, Custom Dyno testing & tuning. Nice up grade to Low & Mid Torque, about 120 rwkw, set you back $1590.
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10-08-2006, 12:24 PM
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CAM, Extractors, Chip with dyno tune and that should do it for now.
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10-08-2006, 12:40 PM
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Cane Farmer
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Rag top, It's done 125000km
Thanks guys! keep the mods coming! What about a 3in" System? |
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10-08-2006, 12:41 PM
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10-08-2006, 12:43 PM
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never enough power
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EF Dave is selling RSPEC 3 cam, vernier gears ,heavy duty crane springs for $550 brand spanken new, then you just need some Extractors and with the change see if you can pick up a chip.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=60138
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10-08-2006, 12:43 PM
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5sp conversion?
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10-08-2006, 12:56 PM
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you will want a 2.5" mandrel bent exhuast, and leave out the rear muffler.
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10-08-2006, 12:57 PM
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Cane Farmer
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What would be some good diff gears? More on the acceleration side of things.
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10-08-2006, 01:00 PM
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3.45 is about as far as you can go, if you want to just replace speedo gears to keep things correct.
If you use an electronic speedo corrector then go for what ya want, 4.11 is popular.
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10-08-2006, 01:03 PM
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Cane Farmer
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Thanks guys...This should give me some ideas on the way to go.
If you have any other mod ideas, sling them my way, even if they are out of my way. |
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10-08-2006, 01:08 PM
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K&N re-useable panel filter is a good easy mod too
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10-08-2006, 01:23 PM
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yeah, but whether or not it has any effect is debateable. I mean it probably flows more than the standard one, but on most cars, even a dirty filter makes about half a kPa. most you could possibly get out of that is 1hp...
but togive you induction ideas, my car had 136rwhp with everything on, bonnet up, and 148rwhp with the ENTIRE intake off. maybe a shaker style scoop feeding a pod on the throttle body might make a big difference. and look cool. cya Ben |
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10-08-2006, 01:24 PM
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oh yeah, whetever you do with your intake, make sure it cant breathe hot air.
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All the mods above are a good starting point indeed.
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10-08-2006, 07:17 PM
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what month build is it
i have a 98 el and im finding it real hard to get a cam for it jason
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10-08-2006, 09:54 PM
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i had the bonnet up during both tests with all the dyno fans on flat out. some hot air would have got in, but nowhere near as much as if the bonnet was shut.
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10-08-2006, 09:57 PM
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Go the manual conversion for sure!
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11-08-2006, 02:06 PM
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Cane Farmer
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Do stuff like 'Hiclones' Make any difference? Or are they just a toss?
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