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Old 05-26-2022, 09:58 AM   #1
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Extremely Modest Power Bump

What is the best, most simple, stock appearing way to get a slight, but noticeable bump in power? I saw a video CSP did where they ported the blower and added a tune, car made some nice gains. Is that the norm? How many mph do you think 50 extra rwhp is good for in the 1/4? Goal is to trap upper 120s, maybe hit 130 in good conditions, but I’d like to stay as close to stock in appearance as possible. Would porting and tune be enough?
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Old 05-26-2022, 10:01 AM   #2
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Flex fuel sensor and tune...run E60.
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Old 05-26-2022, 10:17 AM   #3
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What is the best, most simple, stock appearing way to get a slight, but noticeable bump in power?
If a 5% gain is noticeable to you, then flex fuel and a tune. Only someone looking for the flex fuel sensor will be able to see it.
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Old 05-26-2022, 11:34 AM   #4
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Any pump gas options? I don’t know of any flex fuel stations near me. Otherwise I’d be on board. Would that require fuel system upgrades?
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Old 05-26-2022, 11:46 AM   #5
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What is the best, most simple, stock appearing way to get a slight, but noticeable bump in power? I saw a video CSP did where they ported the blower and added a tune, car made some nice gains. Is that the norm? How many mph do you think 50 extra rwhp is good for in the 1/4? Goal is to trap upper 120s, maybe hit 130 in good conditions, but I’d like to stay as close to stock in appearance as possible. Would porting and tune be enough?
Which car are you posting about?
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Old 05-26-2022, 11:57 AM   #6
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Flex fuel sensor and tune...run E60.

I agree 100%... Check out this link, and get a tune, and you will have the best bang for your buck...


https://www.advancedfueldynamics.com...olet~md_camaro
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Old 05-26-2022, 12:02 PM   #7
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Flex fuel sensor and tune...run E60.
This. Assuming you have E85 available to you.
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Old 05-26-2022, 12:06 PM   #9
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Any pump gas options? I don’t know of any flex fuel stations near me. Otherwise I’d be on board. Would that require fuel system upgrades?
Without ethanol...Rotofab intake, lower pulley and tune, add 2" headers if its still within your budget.
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Old 05-26-2022, 12:21 PM   #10
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Without ethanol...Rotofab intake, lower pulley and tune, add 2" headers if its still within your budget.
Any way to do it without spinning the little blower any faster? Does a Kong port net legitimate gains, or was that video a farce?
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Old 05-26-2022, 12:30 PM   #11
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Any way to do it without spinning the little blower any faster? Does a Kong port net legitimate gains, or was that video a farce?
I did Kong X port, 103TB (from ported OEM) and Big Gulp (from regular Rotofab) and fueling upgrades. Stayed with stock pulleys and picked up 64whp SAE.
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Old 05-26-2022, 12:33 PM   #12
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Any way to do it without spinning the little blower any faster? Does a Kong port net legitimate gains, or was that video a farce?
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Old 05-26-2022, 12:48 PM   #13
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Blue devil, u live in Long Island? Don’t u have emissions
Inspection every year?, to get that glorious inspection
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Old 05-26-2022, 01:07 PM   #14
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I did Kong X port, 103TB (from ported OEM) and Big Gulp (from regular Rotofab) and fueling upgrades. Stayed with stock pulleys and picked up 64whp SAE.
That sounds like where I’d want to be. Maybe that minus the intake.
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