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Old 10-01-2012, 05:11 PM
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Default 3.9 V6 performance mods for under $1000

I was wondering what the mods would be most worth it to increase the power in the V6. My engine is basically stock right now.

If you had $1000 to spend on mods, what would they be?
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 05:31 PM
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id do a new throttle body, headers, CAI, and new plugs. that should put ya around a grand.
 
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if you DONT drive on the hi way, go to a 4.1 gear. i did its great. if you change the cam . keep it about .430" lift, 268 degree duration. any more and you will lose MPG. thats the short story.
 
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1.7 rockers, SCT tuner, V8 throttle body, 4.1 gear.
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 11:39 PM
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For a 1,000 swap in a v8....
 
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I can't alter the tire size but I can give you a nice engine bump with SCT.
 
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Originally Posted by hemifever
I can't alter the tire size but I can give you a nice engine bump with SCT.
Yeah he can... Best thing I've done for my 3.9 so far.
 



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