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Just a quick question that maybe some of you could help me with. Just wondering what some good inexpensive performance enhancement products are?

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Welcome aboard! What are you looking for? Speed? Handling?

If you can be specific on your budget and we can be more specific on your wants.

 

- Erik

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i would say start with the basics. K&N air filter $45-50, new plugs and wires, and exhaust to start with.

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I would say under $100. Being a student sucks, no money to work with. I want power and stability, so anything that can help for the price would be great.

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There isn't too much you can do for under $100. I agree with the K&N, but other than that, I can't think of another $50 item that would keep you under 100.

 

If you want to blow all 100 on one item, I highly recommend a Flowmaster muffler for better flow and a sweet exhaust note. They usually retail for $99.99 or so.

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No no, sorry, I should have been more specific. I mean each product under $100.

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That still limits you pretty severly. Plugs and wires would be over 100, chips (FFP) are 120, and UD pulleys are 110. Maybe others can think of other things.

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for 100 i would say you could probbably find someone to put in a cold air intake system with a k&n cone filter. hey you could get some of those fake air intake hood scoops and put them on. theyre not funtional though. not really alot you can do for under 100 an item......

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walmart hup caps they add 10hp a pair some deals add 15 hp spray paint can add bout 5-15hp

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walmart hup caps they add 10hp a pair some deals add 15 hp spray paint can add bout 5-15hp

 

Haz, STFU :lol: :lol:

 

Just kidding man, dont hurt me.

 

Swiss cheese the airbox with a K&N, or just get a cone. For an extra 20, get the chip.

 

 

John

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That still limits you pretty severly. Plugs and wires would be over 100, chips (FFP) are 120, and UD pulleys are 110. Maybe others can think of other things.

 

Unfortunatly, Mizouse you won't be able to find a chip for you Cutlass since you're running an OBDII system.

Suggestion: the 3.1 MPFI / 3100 SFI owners here have found some good performance with basics.

You may want to ask around to find the best bolts on and figures for your W-Body.

Follow the lead of the members here and we'll get that ride moving in no time!

 

- Erik

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Get the STB from GM. It helped my stability greatly and it was around $20.

 

Sounds good, front and back each that much? Oh yeah, did you buy them online or are they available in auto parts stores?

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for 100 i would say you could probbably find someone to put in a cold air intake system with a k&n cone filter.

 

Did the cone and had the car dynoed. There is a loss in power with the cone. You gain on an average 6 horsepower, but lose about 15 pound/feet of torque. Tried that with my wifes Cutlass Supreme with the 3100. Needless to say, the stock airbox went back in.

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but it sounds better with the cone! i had my custom cold air intake and it sounded sweet, but then i put the stock airbox back on and it didnt sound mean but i could definitely tell the difference in the burnouts and the seat of the pants dyno

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From my experience, i would surely open up the intake. The best way to get a better intake is to take off the snorkle, and then cut away more of the front of the air box. Its not worth doing much more than that considering the exhaust manifold is right under it and you don't want to be sucking in hot air....does nothing for you. Here you are getting a lot of air into the engine...and it is cooler. Open up the front and drop in a kandN. That will give you better throttle response and the engine will pull alittle harder and it also sounds great...and if you still want more, cut off the muffler and put more of a performance muffler on....glasspack or turbo muffler... Can all be done for around $100.

 

Nick

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That still limits you pretty severly. Plugs and wires would be over 100, chips (FFP) are 120, and UD pulleys are 110. Maybe others can think of other things.

 

Unfortunatly, Mizouse you won't be able to find a chip for you Cutlass since you're running an OBDII system.

Suggestion: the 3.1 MPFI / 3100 SFI owners here have found some good performance with basics.

 

- Erik

 

So I can't use a FFP chip on my '90 Cutlass? That sucks cuz I was planning on getting one soon.

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Tee Jay, you CAN run the FFP chip. Mizouse cant b/c his car is newer and the computer is not the same as yours

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Hey Mizouse, i basically got the same car as yours except mine is a 1993/1994. This is my mods list, and i am also a student.

 

RedZ Intake- $110

Rapidfire plugs- $24

Delco Wires- $26

STB off a 1994 Cutlass Convertable- $35

FFP UD Pulley- $110

FFP Poly Dogbones- $130

Custom Exhaust (from Lou's Custom Exhaust in MA) 2.5 in piping, 2.5 in MagnaFlow Cat, 2.5 in Flowmaster 50 series.- $500

Hypertech 180* T-Stat- $15

 

and a $3000 stereo system and the use of Royal Purple Synthetic oil

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There isn't too much you can do for under $100. I agree with the K&N, but other than that, I can't think of another $50 item that would keep you under 100.

 

If you want to blow all 100 on one item, I highly recommend a Flowmaster muffler for better flow and a sweet exhaust note. They usually retail for $99.99 or so.

 

i paid my muffler man 90 bux for 2 flowmaster 40series and that included installation with crom tips :wink:

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There isn't too much you can do for under $100. I agree with the K&N, but other than that, I can't think of another $50 item that would keep you under 100.

 

If you want to blow all 100 on one item, I highly recommend a Flowmaster muffler for better flow and a sweet exhaust note. They usually retail for $99.99 or so.

 

i paid my muffler man 90 bux for 2 flowmaster 40series and that included installation with crom tips :wink:

 

You paid $90 for 2 Flowmasters and installation? You got a hell of a deal. Mizouse, I wouldn't plan on getting them that cheap.

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they charged me 130 to put my exhaust on (with chrome tips) but the mufflers cost like 20 bucks each for thrush turbo mufflers, they sound pretty good and they seemed like they added a little bit of power

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