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 Post subject: more power/ response in my xh. Ideas for performance?
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:13 pm 
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hi I am looking for more power gain in my xr6 xh I am currently running tickford 4l with, pacemaker comp extractors, 2 1/2 inch exhaust straight through and custom air intake (not big mouth/ ss induction). What are some ideas? e.g larger throttle bodies? cat back exhaust or even a dual exhaust system? Any ideas or thoughts muchly appreciated. Cheers, Ben.
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 Post subject: Re: more power/ response in my xh. Ideas for performance?
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:01 pm 
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Ride: 1997 EL XR6

Power: 180 rwkw

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There is a heap you can do...

- Port and polish of head
- Cam
- 3" Exhaust
Etc etc

Have a browse with the search tool, heaps and heaps which will help you out...

 

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Next: Pacemaker Comps, 6 Individual Throttle Bodies, ICE Coil and ignition

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 Post subject: Re: more power/ response in my xh. Ideas for performance?
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:14 pm 
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What series is your xh?? If its series 1 I'd look at a intake swap, auto or manual?? Cam would be next on the list for you

 

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 Post subject: Re: more power/ response in my xh. Ideas for performance?
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:17 pm 
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Manual conversion would be an idea, but cam and headwork is probably your next step

 

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MGW Short Throw Shifter, CVE Cam, CVE Head, SS Big Mouth Air Intake, Pacemaker Headers, 3" Exhaust, 3" Varex, 3" Cat, 19" Silver Agents, EMS Stinger 4424, 42lb Injectors and Walbro 255lb Fuel Pump

Next: Pacemaker Comps, 6 Individual Throttle Bodies, ICE Coil and ignition

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 Post subject: Re: more power/ response in my xh. Ideas for performance?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:56 pm 
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I got manual and I've been looking at cams, what exactly is a port polish? I'm trying to become mechanicly minded. I've been looking ss big mouth CAI but I've found other CAI that aren't as expensive (40$-70$) is that a good price? for one that is 140mm high and normal width. I've also been looking a stage 3 crow cam that comes with a custom tune J3 chip for 695$. Is that a reasonable price? And I've seen a new throttle body bored out to 67mm, is that any better than factory one? And my xh is 98 so I'm guessing series II.
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