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How can I improve my car's performance for more horsepower?
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Start with bolt on accessories like a complete K&N Intake system. Then Exhaust and headers. Those might be your simplest. Then do what the other guy said.. Get a hypertech computer to unlock the hidden HP's.
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hypertech would be one of the cheapest easiest way to unlock quick hp, just plug and play. if you were to go that way i wouldn't mess with any trans settings, two of my chevy friends did one silverado other s10 xtreme and both are throwing codes, not shifting correctly and other issues, the 4l60 trans in silv. is scrap to begin with and i am not sure off the top of my head is in the s10 but it doesn't seem much better.
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id put a manifold spacer on k&n filter and a stinger in the fuel punp sport tires shave down the clydeners alot of stuff u can put on
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you could go and mount a turbo charger on your motor, or change the motor with a more powerful one.
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Cold-air intake or a Hypertech Programmer.
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Try getting a unicorn. Those are pretty rare. They might give u some more power.
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horsepower cost $1500.00 per 100 horse.you do the math.
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there are many ways. . BHP is measured at the flywheel realistically, it can be measured at the wheels but is in-accurate.. . You can :. . modify engine management. . changing breather pipes, adjusting carbs - injectors, air flow intake management - exhaust mods, engine part weight loss...etc etc. this includes any form of alterations to computer management if it exists.... . You should look for a chevy owners club and seek the groups of people/websites thatshare this same interest.. . Be warned that modifying your car can be dangerous to the engines life time and your car could go bang the second you start it, hence get professional help and advice before you blow it up.
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