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How much power would an intake and Intense PCM add?

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Hi,

After I install my dual exhaust I'm probably going to get an Intense PCM and intake. How much power would each of these add? Just looking for a ballpark guess. Would it be noticeable?

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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supecharged will probably see 10-15 or so horsepower, NA will probably see 5-10 or so.. Make those mods count and put some big rockers in
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yep , hes right.

also, put your car info in your sig, that make it easier to help.
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Well, I did enter my info into my sig, but its not showing for some reason. It'* a 97 SE with 69k miles
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Add a high flow cat and get Intense to program out the rear O2 sensor to avoid the ses light.
High ratio rockers will allow you to use the Intense pcm'* higher shift points and really adds to your mid to high rpm hp.
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On it'* own the PCM doesn't really add much power, even though it does give a little. It moreso enhances other mods.
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Originally Posted by Sol
On it'* own the PCM doesn't really add much power, even though it does give a little. It moreso enhances other mods.
it enhabces other mods and extends the performance potential that is already there..
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Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Add a high flow cat and get Intense to program out the rear O2 sensor to avoid the ses light.
High ratio rockers will allow you to use the Intense pcm'* higher shift points and really adds to your mid to high rpm hp.
What ratio rockers should I get?
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Add a high flow cat and get Intense to program out the rear O2 sensor to avoid the ses light.
High ratio rockers will allow you to use the Intense pcm'* higher shift points and really adds to your mid to high rpm hp.
What ratio rockers should I get?
1.9:1 would do nicely, combine that with Ls6 valve springs and oil restricted pushrods and you have a soild build
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Will rockers actually add power, or just allow the engine to rev higher more safely?

Also, how hard is it to replace the rockers, pushrods and springs?
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