Got some exra $ and want more ponies...
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he could prob even sell the shorties and reduce his all-in LTH cost
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If it were me I'd to the 180mm and ECU tune. This should get you +60-70 RWHP easily and collectively they're much cheaper than full headers which will give you +60HP.
To me this sort of discussion is always a dollar per HP thing. Pulley plus tune = $1,500 for 60-70HP. Full headers with install, $3,500 for 70HP. So $2K more for the same HP.
Here's the sequence approach I took:
1. K&N's
2. Johnson Pump
3. ECU Tune Stage 1
3. 180mm pulley
4. ECU tune stage 2
5. LTH with full cat-back replacement
6. ECU tune stage 3
This maximized my dollar and HP gains. All I have to do now is air scoops and python tubes.
Alex
To me this sort of discussion is always a dollar per HP thing. Pulley plus tune = $1,500 for 60-70HP. Full headers with install, $3,500 for 70HP. So $2K more for the same HP.
Here's the sequence approach I took:
1. K&N's
2. Johnson Pump
3. ECU Tune Stage 1
3. 180mm pulley
4. ECU tune stage 2
5. LTH with full cat-back replacement
6. ECU tune stage 3
This maximized my dollar and HP gains. All I have to do now is air scoops and python tubes.
Alex
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If you bothered to read the first post you wouldve known the op already has a pulley + tune. My $$ would go to LTH as others mentioned
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I like the throttle response part. I let my Ruski body shop guy drive my ride and he was blown away. He DID say however that I should look into a sprint booster because you really have to let her rev up for that "pin you in the back of your seat" feeling. Will a TB improve the low end?
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I had a chance to do some more homework and spoke to a couple forum Gods and I think the TB mod is way too technical for me! lol
I'm just a humble kid and it sounds like unless you get the correct TB, and install correctly, you can run into problems?
The pulley concept I understand. Larger pulley more boost. The headers I understand as well. Combined, let the EC geniuses tune it and you go fast. I don't think I can source a proper TB and install without running into some reported issues with the mod...
Does anyone with a solid reputation here have a complete working legitimate TB + parts for sale?
Also, I noticed some of you guys are referring to TB's as OEM parts. Does the 82mm TB come on other MBZ cars? Are the "OEM" parts better then aftermarket parts, and what car in the MBZ line up would have the TB that I want?
Thanks guys for all the advice!!
I'm just a humble kid and it sounds like unless you get the correct TB, and install correctly, you can run into problems?
The pulley concept I understand. Larger pulley more boost. The headers I understand as well. Combined, let the EC geniuses tune it and you go fast. I don't think I can source a proper TB and install without running into some reported issues with the mod...
Does anyone with a solid reputation here have a complete working legitimate TB + parts for sale?
Also, I noticed some of you guys are referring to TB's as OEM parts. Does the 82mm TB come on other MBZ cars? Are the "OEM" parts better then aftermarket parts, and what car in the MBZ line up would have the TB that I want?
Thanks guys for all the advice!!
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Eurocharged LTH are nice quality and well worth the $$ but be aware that you should cater extra $$ for mid section exhaust. I was planning on doing it in stages ... headers then exhaust later .. but that isn't really an option with these headers.
I need to get the TB reset instructions ... I didn't get any from you guys. I'll search the forums too. Also read about some bucking issue some folks are experiencing ... any comments on this?
I need to get the TB reset instructions ... I didn't get any from you guys. I'll search the forums too. Also read about some bucking issue some folks are experiencing ... any comments on this?
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Eurocharged LTH are nice quality and well worth the $$ but be aware that you should cater extra $$ for mid section exhaust. I was planning on doing it in stages ... headers then exhaust later .. but that isn't really an option with these headers.
I need to get the TB reset instructions ... I didn't get any from you guys. I'll search the forums too. Also read about some bucking issue some folks are experiencing ... any comments on this?
I need to get the TB reset instructions ... I didn't get any from you guys. I'll search the forums too. Also read about some bucking issue some folks are experiencing ... any comments on this?
bucking, is either a vacuum leak or the tb needs to be reset.
