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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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I'm currently driving a 92 sse so non supercharged but want to get a little more jam out of the engine but was woundering to all of you'* who have done it already what is my best bet? so if anybody has any sudjestions let me know.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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I'd definitely change the t-stat to a 180 first. Unless you did already, you have a 195. I changed to the 180 months ago and it runs much cooler. That'* a great first mod.

For starters, if you want power, definitely get an intake to replace the restricting airbox. If you have some extra dough go to http://angryducktofuracing.com and order one from Hector. I'm gettin mine this week and a couple others got them. Definite increase in power/performance. There are other options for making your own intake with a pipe and a K&N cone.

You can also gut the airbox if $$ is tight, and that helps increase airflow, just not as much of course. Run some more tubes into it to help airflow. You'll probably gain 5hp if you get a K&N to replace the stock paper filter.

There'* a lot more, like porting exhast manifolds, headers, performance muffler, chips... I'll let others talk about those since they know more. Have fun and check my SSE out through the link in my sig. WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by madme
I'm currently driving a 92 sse so non supercharged but want to get a little more jam out of the engine but was woundering to all of you'* who have done it already what is my best bet? so if anybody has any sudjestions let me know.
Well as a fellow 92 3800 Owner & an EGRLess Engine owner too.....The 180 T-Stat is a MUST! Also, removing the MAF screen is an easy two minute mod too. As for Air intakes, well I sell this: http://www.bonnevilleattitude.com/st...products_id=99 It includes a K&N cone filter plus everything you see in the pic too. Check out my store for other mods too.
As for "gutting" your air box, well the 92'* air box are already "gutted" at the factory! So no need to waste time there.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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hey man for all the info i'l be not getting rid of the airbox.

nice pics of your SSE
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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madme, you're member number 999! You just missed. Check out the Techinfo section up above.....there'* lots of good info up there that should answer most of your questions, or create more!
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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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welcome to to forum, be warned that it can become addictive!
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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well madme best way to get gobs of power..and tons o` torque is lend me yur car for a week...some blank checks..cuz i gotta paint it red first.. cuz all know red is the fastest/quickest car color there is..and a few of my engine tricks will help...all jking aside welcome, you will get lots of help from our crew here....
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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LOL..Hey madme..if you give your car to Turtle, you'll wanna become a NASCAR driver he is through with it
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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
madme, you're member number 999! You just missed. Check out the Techinfo section up above.....there'* lots of good info up there that should answer most of your questions, or create more!
I could see how that question must drive you crazy hearing it so much, but I to made that mistake.
I don't think it occurs to anybody who newly joins the forum to look up in TECHINFO.

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Old May 15, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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hey there turtle_sse the car is already red lol
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