I want more HP
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Burning Brakes
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I purchased my TL-S about three weeks ago and I too started off wanting more power. After much reading, I determined that headers were about the only option for adding more hp.
However, adding headers only give you more hp (20-30) at the 5000-7000 RPM range (1-5 in the lower RPM ranges). Unless you do a lot of street racing, you won't see much of an increase by adding headers. Also a little worried about the added heat under the hood damaging other parts. Manifold heat shield cannot be used when the headers are installed.
After much deliberation, I have decided to hold off adding headers and monitor the way I drive for a few weeks to see how often I get into the 5000-7000 RPM range. More than likely, I will not be adding them (but have not ruled them out entirely yet).
The only mods I plan to make in the next week, are replace OEM fog bulbs with PIAA Extreme white bulbs from autofreak.com, add 38% window tinting, drop in K&N air filter, replace high beam bulbs with PIAA Platinum.
However, adding headers only give you more hp (20-30) at the 5000-7000 RPM range (1-5 in the lower RPM ranges). Unless you do a lot of street racing, you won't see much of an increase by adding headers. Also a little worried about the added heat under the hood damaging other parts. Manifold heat shield cannot be used when the headers are installed.
After much deliberation, I have decided to hold off adding headers and monitor the way I drive for a few weeks to see how often I get into the 5000-7000 RPM range. More than likely, I will not be adding them (but have not ruled them out entirely yet).
The only mods I plan to make in the next week, are replace OEM fog bulbs with PIAA Extreme white bulbs from autofreak.com, add 38% window tinting, drop in K&N air filter, replace high beam bulbs with PIAA Platinum.
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Originally posted by ASU - TLS
Yeah.
I kind of thought that is what it was.
So you turned in your Zonie ticket?
Go Sparkie!
Yeah.
I kind of thought that is what it was.
So you turned in your Zonie ticket?
Go Sparkie!
Sorry everyone for getting OT.
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Re: What's the A for...
Originally posted by bluefrank
Shoot I thought it stood for Aztec's
Even though those are the wildcat color's
Shoot I thought it stood for Aztec's
Even though those are the wildcat color's