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Offline nuts4hotwheels

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How do I get more power?
« on: January 07, 2008, 05:07:30 AM »
I do I get nore power from my 4cylinder.  I don't have a lot of money, because I am raising three kids, so the cheap stuff first.  This is my daily driver with some light offroad use, just getting me to my kayak fishing spots.  I just want some engine mods and little tweaks that will help me get a little more pep from my engine.

I have a K&N air filter installed and plan on replacing stock muffler with a glasspack as soon as i get it out of the shop for my transmission repair.

Do performance spark plugs make a big difference? 
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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2008, 06:34:08 AM »
a header is a good start
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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2008, 10:34:18 AM »
Yes, a header and a full 2in exhaust with a glass pack makes a world of difference.  Sounds cool too. 
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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2008, 12:43:37 PM »
Do performance spark plugs make a big difference? 

No, the stock plugs have enough spark to ignite the fuel.
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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2008, 05:44:15 PM »
Is it an auto? If so you could always put 5:12's (ring and pinion) in the diffs.... I have a set to let go at a fair price... won't so much add power, but it will help turn those tires easier... What do ythe rest of you think? regear, good idea or bad on  a stocker????
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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2008, 06:44:50 AM »
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I do I get nore power from my 4cylinder


isnt that an idium?? power and 4 cylinder.....????
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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2008, 07:07:42 AM »
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I do I get nore power from my 4cylinder


isnt that an idium?? power and 4 cylinder.....????

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Re: How do I get more power?
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2008, 09:15:43 AM »
ahhh....oxymoron....i knew it was one of the moron or idiot sounding words....good thing im in college right now.....i can speak english...but thats about it....need to take an english class.....
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