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Old 25-11-2007, 02:27 AM   #1
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hey guys, well as the title suggests i want more power outta my series 2 XR6! It's auto (wish she was manual) and current engine mods are a 2.5" exhaust with pacemaker extractors and hi-flow cat, and a k&n air filter. I know ofcorse the best power gain would be either a turbo or supercharger but im strapped for cash atm and can't afford either! :( Is there any cheaper alternatives to gain more kwts at the wheels that isn't too expensive? cheers!

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Old 25-11-2007, 02:33 AM   #2
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whats the budget?
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Old 25-11-2007, 02:37 AM   #3
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hrmm well i never really thought about it lol. just an idea of mods around the 1k mark probably. I really want an edit and custom dyno tune but is the money you pay for it really make an amount of difference?
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Old 25-11-2007, 11:01 AM   #4
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For 1 k can you get a manual conversion? Comfort is better with an auto but the manual gearbox gives you an instant 10 rwkws at the wheels in a stock or modified ford six.Not to mention a stall speed comparison of 5000 rpm if you want to. If I had a manual I would now have a dyno sheet with 180 rwkws as I have put out 170 a few months back in my auto before issues set in.
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Old 25-11-2007, 11:52 AM   #5
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For 1 k can you get a manual conversion? Comfort is better with an auto but the manual gearbox gives you an instant 10 rwkws at the wheels in a stock or modified ford six.Not to mention a stall speed comparison of 5000 rpm if you want to. If I had a manual I would now have a dyno sheet with 180 rwkws as I have put out 170 a few months back in my auto before issues set in.
Nah dude i didn't mean that you can get a manual conversion that cheap haha i wish! I was just saying how much i would love to get her converted.
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Old 25-11-2007, 12:02 PM   #6
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If you are doing it yourself you should be able to get away with it for 1k
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Old 25-11-2007, 12:07 PM   #7
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Hey stocko i left you an email on aufalcon.com...
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Old 25-11-2007, 02:10 PM   #8
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A bigger cam and a flash tune could see you get a bit of extra kw's.
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Old 25-11-2007, 03:31 PM   #9
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For that kind of budget i would look at a new CAI either G&D or Bluepower and have a bit of cash left over
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Old 26-11-2007, 10:54 AM   #10
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You want mroe kW's im gussing to get moving quicker.

Instead of chasing power, have you thought about diff gears or a high stall converter/shift kit?
Both will give you the feel that you've gained alot more power.
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Old 27-11-2007, 05:46 AM   #11
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Brent you could bet a 5 speed conversion and as said above if you did the work you could get it in and running for 1k.
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