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Accleration mods..

08GrandPrixV6

08GrandPrixV6

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I LOVE my new 08 Grand Prix V6 and I thinks its quick but wouldn't mind a little faster acceleration so I bought a K&N drop in filter.

So I finally got around to buying a K&N drop in air filter and I can tell a small difference in acceleration. It's not a HUGE difference but definitely worth $40.

The point in this thread is to ask you guys if there are any other Cheap, easy to install mods for my car that will help with acceleration? (I don't care about top end speed)

Thanks a bunch!
 


read the safely modding your 3800 thread in the general tech section...it has tons of info. You could make your own fenderwell intake for about the same price as you just bought your filter for........good luck with the mods... downpipe....plog...tune is a huge one.... HV3...and of course the FWI
 
Get a tuned PCM or have a local guy tune it. Most people say there is a huge difference. It's like a hundred bucks on zzp plus core charge, only downside is if your not already running premium fuel you'd have to start
 
Oh but don't get one from zzp haha I just know theirs is 100 dollars. 3800 performance is where you should get one if you want mail order
 


08GrandPrixV6 said:
I LOVE my new 08 Grand Prix V6 and I thinks its quick but wouldn't mind a little faster acceleration so I bought a K&N drop in filter.

So I finally got around to buying a K&N drop in air filter and I can't tell aNY difference in acceleration. It's A POS definitely NOT worth $40.

The point in this thread is to ask you guys if there are any other Cheap, easy to install mods for my car that will help with acceleration? (I don't care about top end speed)

Thanks a bunch!
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fixed :)

You wasted your money, have fun buying a new MAF sensor 1-6 months from now.

Return that ****ty drop in and make yourself a proper intake.
 
now you do............http://www.grandprixforums.net/f73/make-a-4-fenderwell-intake-fwi-20.html
you will not ruin anything in your motor unless you are completely careless. You would almost have to try to ruin it.........this is very easy.......keep your eyes open and when you are all done just make sure to vacuum in any area that may be open to your motor if there are any, or you could also use an air hose depending on the application...you will be fine. If you do not want to make it yourself, just buy one that you can install.....TDC racing makes a good one that is priced very fairly and cheaper than most.......check out his website. He is a vendor on this site.
 


Liquifire said:
now you do............http://www.grandprixforums.net/f73/make-a-4-fenderwell-intake-fwi-20.html
you will not ruin anything in your motor unless you are completely careless. You would almost have to try to ruin it.........this is very easy.......keep your eyes open and when you are all done just make sure to vacuum in any area that may be open to your motor if there are any, or you could also use an air hose depending on the application...you will be fine. If you do not want to make it yourself, just buy one that you can install.....TDC racing makes a good one that is priced very fairly and cheaper than most.......check out his website. He is a vendor on this site.
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I could "probably" do something similar to this:

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but I could not make a FWI. Would the picture above be just as effective? And How much HP would I look at gaining?

Thanks
 
why wouldnt you be able to make a FWI? i dont know just loos easy? by doing that i wouldnt think u could gain to much....u would be getting all the hot air under the hood
 
Build the FWI. It was my first ever car project and mine is fine. Just make sure the cone fits. It's fairly easy to build yourself.
 


Everblades2 said:
Build the FWI. It was my first ever car project and mine is fine. Just make sure the cone fits. It's fairly easy to build yourself.
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I would like too but in the guide on how to build and install one it says you have to cut your roof flashing, take off the bumper or headlight and I have no idea how to do either nor do I want to.
 
Okay, I never had to take off the bumper or the headlight. The only thing I undid was that metal piece that goes over the air box. And when you buy the roof flashing you just cut it little by little until it fits good. If you mess up they are only like 6 bucks.
 
Everblades2 said:
Okay, I never had to take off the bumper or the headlight. The only thing I undid was that metal piece that goes over the air box. And when you buy the roof flashing you just cut it little by little until it fits good. If you mess up they are only like 6 bucks.
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Oh alright. So I see that you have a base grand prix. So my quesion is how much of a difference did you notice ,or hp gain, while driing after you put your custom fwi in?
 
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