flexin15 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 well this is my first post how can i make my 98' oldmobile intrigue a little faster? im getting a new ari filter soon, cold air intake really but what else can i do to make it a little faster. its slow btw- i have a 3.8 motor thanks Quote
Supreme Cutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 well this is my first post how can i make my 98' oldmobile intrigue a little faster? im getting a new ari filter soon, cold air intake really but what else can i do to make it a little faster. its slow btw- i have a 3.8 motor thanks Speed costs money, how fast are you willing to go? A chip/intake would probably help, but if you have an L36*, I'd either s/c it or swap in an L67 Quote
luminal67 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 those had 3.8s??? i thought the biggest you could get was the baby northstar. Quote
Supreme Cutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 those had 3.8s??? i thought the biggest you could get was the baby northstar. nope, standard was the L36 from 98-2000 Quote
Z34-5speed Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 I don't think Ben makes a chip for anything that isn't a 60*V6. Is the intake you have a true CAI or is it a warm air intake? CAI= Mounted in fender or well away from the motor and sucks in much cooler air. or WAI= Replacing the plastic box with a metal tube and putting a cone filter on the end. Or something similar. You could get an exhaust. If your car is a "dual" exhaust setup, expect to spend around $600 bucks for a real nice catback. You could get a new motor mount. Just addin my thoughts. Kyle Quote
SigEpCutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 check out http://zzperformance.com and http://3800performance.com That should get you started on things for your car. Look at things for the Grand Prix, Impala, and Regal (non L67/Supercharged) if they don't list the Intrigue. Quote
flexin15 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 thanks, actually ya its kinda a warm air intake but i figured i need a air filter anyways so i swamp out that stupid air box. and i thaught about s/c it, but my dad wont let me =/ Quote
Supreme Cutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 thanks, actually ya its kinda a warm air intake but i figured i need a air filter anyways so i swamp out that stupid air box. and i thaught about s/c it, but my dad wont let me =/ You'd be suprised how you lose HP switching to a WAI from stock Quote
SigEpCutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 thanks, actually ya its kinda a warm air intake but i figured i need a air filter anyways so i swamp out that stupid air box. and i thaught about s/c it, but my dad wont let me =/ The L36 you have in your car is better suited to for a Turbo than a Supercharger like the L67, b/c of the stock compression. There are some turbo kits out there. Quote
Supreme Cutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 More importantly, why won't your dad let you put on a supercharger? Quote
flexin15 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 ehh turbos are to much money. im really kinda lookin for like bolt on's. i dont wanna kill my bank over it lol. i was also thinking ho-flow cats btw- i need new struts cuz mine are bad so would these 2 be a good match? http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=524 http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=454 Quote
flexin15 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 More importantly, why won't your dad let you put on a supercharger? dont think he wants me messing with my car. also money, owell i can get away with some minor mods as long as its nothing major. Quote
SigEpCutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 KYB-GR2's are your best bet for replacement struts. I wanted them but they weren't available when I needed it done. Otherwise, go for some Monroe Sensitrac struts. Quote
Supreme Cutlass Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 ehh turbos are to much money. im really kinda lookin for like bolt on's. i dont wanna kill my bank over it lol. i was also thinking ho-flow cats btw- i need new struts cuz mine are bad so would these 2 be a good match? http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=524 http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=454 A High-flow cat won't give you much of a performance boost unless your stock one is clogged, from my understanding. Why don't you just start with a Cold Air intake and work your way up from there? Quote
flexin15 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 ya i might, i really dont wanna get to into money to, i just want it to be a bit quicker. because its slow, right now tho im working on fixing what wrong with it. -oil pan gasket -struts / lowering kit while the struts are out -exhaust leak -trans makes funny noice sometimes (only happens when shifting while it moves,which i dont do but i wanted to check it out) - left/front wheel squeeks when i turn the steering wheel to the left and a butch of little things thanks! how was that strut/shock combo i showed you, would that work? Quote
slick Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 Intake, UDP, U-bend delete, and 2.5" exhaust is where I would start. Quote
flexin15 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Posted June 17, 2006 KYB-GR2's are your best bet for replacement struts. I wanted them but they weren't available when I needed it done. Otherwise, go for some Monroe Sensitrac struts. *when* i order them, what kinda car do i buy them for? since it doesnt say olds intrigue. put in grand prix? also, were those shocks i posted a good fit with these struts? Quote
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