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Just got a ZZP 3" Dowpipe and 3" high flow cat installed.

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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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That would finish the exhaust yes. After that to improve the flow you would need higher ratio rockers, or a cam.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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well i dont plan on putting that much money into my car. Just want a loud deep sounding bonneville with some quickness. What are some other mods im missin that arent a huge upgrade and will keep me in budget? My intake is stock with just a K&N Drop in filter.

Finally whats a good limit on mods when you use your bonne as a daily driver? A cam and rockers sound pretty intense.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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A smaller pulley and a good tune. My car is my daily driver, and I'm on the heavy side of modding.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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For some reason im scared of getting a smaller pulley. Do they shorten the life of your supercharger or screw with it anyway? ZZP recommended i get the 3.6 pulley with the current mods i have.

Where can i get a good custom tune?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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A 3.6" is a very safe size to start with. Your car will be fine with that size. You can get a canned tune from intense racing. Gives you basic performance tune.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Okay i will prolly get the 3.6 then. Dont i already have the basic performance tune with the zzp 1.0 tune that i have? i looked at the intense pcm and it has the same settings that my zzp one has.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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The ZZP tune is a basic performance tune, yes, didn't see that on your sig.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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Alright thanks for all your help man, i always learn so much from you lol.

My last question of the day is: Does freeing up my exhaust help with gas mileage at all. Ecsepcially with the mods i currently have?
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Anything that makes the engine work less will help.
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Originally Posted by Bwayney
My last question of the day is: Does freeing up my exhaust help with gas mileage at all. Ecsepcially with the mods i currently have?
When I opened my exhaust I saw an increase of about 3 MPG for freeway driving. Then shortly after that my butt dyno and right foot were having so much fun dancing the light fantastic with WOT runs I lost track.
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