My First Mod - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

92StealthES92 · 08-20-2008, 08:17 AM

So, I want to start modifying my stock motor. What are your recommendations to start with? Cold Air Intake maybe?

SLOGTO · 08-20-2008, 08:27 AM

cold air intake is a good start. You might also want to consider a test pipe to replace the stock cat, and give your exhaust a nice sound.

92StealthES92 · 08-20-2008, 08:51 AM

Can't take the cat off, NJ vehicle emissions inspectors don't like that.

GmanVR-4 · 08-20-2008, 10:40 AM

u can still use a test pipe, all u do is unbolt the cat and bolt up the test pipe.. wen you go to inspect it you just swap them back out

My92Stealth · 08-20-2008, 07:34 PM

Well I would skip the engine for now, and throw some door caps and side skirts on it. But thats me

etecnifibre · 08-20-2008, 08:56 PM

Here are a few basic performance suggestions. If you already know them just ignore them

1. Datalogger [Increase boost safely]

2. Manul Boost controller ... [EBC if you can afford it.]

3. A real boost gauge...[The stock gauge is trash and will get you in trouble if you raise your boost.]

4. Gut pre cats [Faster Turbo spool]

5. Replace main cat with test pipe. [Faster Turbo spool]

6. [NGK BCP7ES] Copper plugs set at .030 [Prevent spark blow out]

7. MSD 8.5 mm wires [Prevent spark blow out]

8. K&N air intake

9. Pressure test your car and repair all boost leaks here is how to do it. [Please don't blow this one off it is very important and if you have leaks you are throwing H/P away.] http://www.supercar-engineering.com/...T/IntPresTest/

10. Good quality down pipe. No ebay unless anoher memember has bought the same pipe and can recommend it. Most ebay DP's have fitment problems. [I like the 3sx down pipe]

11. The Y pipe won't help preformance at below 20PSI boost but it does make the engine look better.

12. Stock clutch in good condition should handle the above mods

13. The Above mods with very good driving can get you a 12.XX sec time slip..

14. And always remember that Stealth 316 Home is your best friend thanks to Jeff Lucius Link to that original thread is here....

http://www.3si.org/forum/showthread....tion+questions

SUPERTOM · 08-20-2008, 09:16 PM

etecnifibre hes only an NA

I would say make sure its in good factory tune first. Change all fluids, get some new plugs and MSD plug wires.
Seafoam it to clean out the gunk. Then intake, catback exhaust/testpipe are usually next in line

etecnifibre · 08-20-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SUPERTOM

etecnifibre hes only an NA

I would say make sure its in good factory tune first. Change all fluids, get some new plugs and MSD plug wires.
Seafoam it to clean out the gunk. Then intake, catback exhaust/testpipe are usually next in line

Oops, missed that part, good call. In that case, I'd sell the N/A and buy a turbo model.

onyxice · 08-20-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etecnifibre

Oops, missed that part, good call. In that case, I'd sell the N/A and buy a turbo model.

So sell my NA (already have a buyer!) and buy me a VR4! I'll make payments! lol

windsma · 08-20-2008, 09:54 PM

N/A UPGRADE BIBLE. Your New religion.

also search for Free Mods.

Quote:

Originally Posted by etecnifibre

Oops, missed that part, good call. In that case, I'd sell the N/A and buy a turbo model.

i so want to -rep you right now.

08-20-2008, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
92StealthES92 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pemberton TWP, NJ Drives: 1992 Dodge StealthES Trader Rating: (3)	My First Mod So, I want to start modifying my stock motor. What are your recommendations to start with? Cold Air Intake maybe?

08-20-2008, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
SLOGTO Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rochester,NY Drives: VR-Slow Trader Rating: (4)	Re: My First Mod cold air intake is a good start. You might also want to consider a test pipe to replace the stock cat, and give your exhaust a nice sound. __________________ 1992 VR-4.SOLD:7/7/05 1992 RT/TT Sold 02-26-06 1995 RT Sold 08/10/06 1994 Stealth Sold 12/09/06 1992 VR4 Bought 4/10/07 1999 3000GT Bought 04/29/08 And several other ones not listed throughout the years.....

08-20-2008, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
92StealthES92 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pemberton TWP, NJ Drives: 1992 Dodge StealthES Trader Rating: (3)	Re: My First Mod Can't take the cat off, NJ vehicle emissions inspectors don't like that. Last edited by 92StealthES92 : 08-20-2008 at 08:52 AM. Reason: Grammar

08-20-2008, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
GmanVR-4 New User - Please be kind Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My First Mod u can still use a test pipe, all u do is unbolt the cat and bolt up the test pipe.. wen you go to inspect it you just swap them back out

08-20-2008, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
My92Stealth Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern NH Drives: 91RT/TT,92Base Trader Rating: (34)	Re: My First Mod Well I would skip the engine for now, and throw some door caps and side skirts on it. But thats me __________________ 1991 RT/TT Pearl White/Porn Red JSpec motor, 25spline convo, 15g's + supporting, 4" exhaust, other mods. 92 Stealth Base DD.

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08-20-2008, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
etecnifibre In Training Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, IN Drives: 99 3/4 Ton Silverado Trader Rating: (64)	Re: My First Mod Here are a few basic performance suggestions. If you already know them just ignore them 1. Datalogger [Increase boost safely] 2. Manul Boost controller ... [EBC if you can afford it.] 3. A real boost gauge...[The stock gauge is trash and will get you in trouble if you raise your boost.] 4. Gut pre cats [Faster Turbo spool] 5. Replace main cat with test pipe. [Faster Turbo spool] 6. [NGK BCP7ES] Copper plugs set at .030 [Prevent spark blow out] 7. MSD 8.5 mm wires [Prevent spark blow out] 8. K&N air intake 9. Pressure test your car and repair all boost leaks here is how to do it. [Please don't blow this one off it is very important and if you have leaks you are throwing H/P away.] http://www.supercar-engineering.com/...T/IntPresTest/ 10. Good quality down pipe. No ebay unless anoher memember has bought the same pipe and can recommend it. Most ebay DP's have fitment problems. [I like the 3sx down pipe] 11. The Y pipe won't help preformance at below 20PSI boost but it does make the engine look better. 12. Stock clutch in good condition should handle the above mods 13. The Above mods with very good driving can get you a 12.XX sec time slip.. 14. And always remember that Stealth 316 Home is your best friend thanks to Jeff Lucius Link to that original thread is here.... http://www.3si.org/forum/showthread....tion+questions __________________ Stealth owners....Get vinyl lettering for your calipers!

08-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
SUPERTOM Gas Cyphoner Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CLAYMONT, DE Drives: 95 BASE SOHC Stealth Trader Rating: (1)	Re: My First Mod etecnifibre hes only an NA I would say make sure its in good factory tune first. Change all fluids, get some new plugs and MSD plug wires. Seafoam it to clean out the gunk. Then intake, catback exhaust/testpipe are usually next in line __________________ PERFORMANCE:RiPP Headers,Maximal Catback,MSD (6AL Box, Blaster Coil, Wires),3SX Pulley,DOHC TBw/plenum port & coolant bypass,K&N filter w/HomeDepot Performance pipe & Supermac coldair wall, Topline GroundWires, Ek2 Plenum Spacer WEIGHT LOSS:Removed (AC,SRS,crash bars,rearseat,tar, GasTank Shield,extra wires). Race seats,Hawker 12lb.battery. Hollowed trunk/trunklid,replaced random unseen bolts w/zipties, solid motormounts,CF Evo hood, Took a big dump --> SUSPENSION:Ground Control, New KYB's, Front/Rear Strut bars, Dohc rear Anti-sway bar, Irotors brake upgrade