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gonadman · 10-11-2003, 04:02 PM

So here is my 1986 Vette

Its basically stock with monza mufflers and a throttle body air foil. I've been happy with its quickness in toolin around town for the past 10 years with it until last week. Thats when I was smoked by a supercharged Saleem Mustang(she was a real beauty!).

So now I want to make it quicker. I'm planning on adding a cold air induction system with K&N filter, and a Hypertech Chip with a 160 Powerstat.

What else would you suggest to give me maximum HP for the buck without going overboard on price? I'm not interested just yet in putting in the time and cost of manifolds/headers

merkerguitars · 10-11-2003, 10:54 PM

If you have a 305 or 350 engine the most bang for the buck is engine mods! Anything from intake to a camshaft. It's the only true way of getting real horsepower.

DEI37 · 10-12-2003, 06:18 AM

Yeah, with a SBC 350 in there, you'll be able to do a lot for a little. Start with the intake system, including manifold, and go all the way to the back of the car, including headers. A cam is a great way to make a lot of power in a hurry as well. Higher ratio rocker arms, a .030" overbore, stuff like that.

Good luck, and have fun!

mighty mouse · 10-12-2003, 05:47 PM

AFR heads are emissions legal. Does 86 use a roller cam? I know my 86 Olds has one. AFR heads and a roller cam could give some seious powerpotential. Try 500 emissions legal hp on 92 octane. I think you would like that. Oh, and if you want to really go fast, get a ProCharger. 800hp would be possible on a 350 with one of them. If you want good power, the first thing to ditch is the factory exhaust manifolds. Then the heads.

gonadman · 10-12-2003, 06:06 PM

800HP!!

Heh, I'd prolly kill myself

BTW its a 350 with tuned port injection

Thanks for the advise- might be my winter project...

89transam · 10-12-2003, 08:51 PM

get a new cam and ditch that TPI!

Cam - $200
Holley stealth ram ~ $500
Headers - 300? (actually ive never priced)
Worked heads - 400 $

Does anyone know if 86 vettes got the Aluminum L98 heads? If so, they have alot of potential.

I wouldent mess with the cold air stuff or the hypertech crap. You can make your own cold air kit for pennies on the dollar and the hypertech stuff does nothing.

gonadman · 10-13-2003, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 89transam
Does anyone know if 86 vettes got the Aluminum L98 heads? If so, they have alot of potential.

The aluminum heads were introduced that year, but the early coupes didn't have them due to manufacturer fine tuning. All the convertibles(also re introduced that year) had them.

Edit: whoa- Holley stealth rams on sale for $252 @ www.thunderracing.com
Hmmm......

89transam · 10-13-2003, 08:48 PM

Yeah I just bought mine from them about a month ago. I wish I had waited....O wells.

Have you seen the dyno numbers on that intake Gonadman? They are pretty impressive. If you dont have to worry about smog its by far the best intake for your money for our cars. You could check out www.lt1intake.com also, but I think the stealthram flows more. With the stealthram you have to buy the fuel rail kit also, the stock rail will not work.

Check out this thread for a plethora of stealthram info

http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...ght=holley+faq

gonadman · 10-16-2003, 01:21 PM

No smog problems in philly heh

stealth ram looks great but its not gonna fit under my hood

I can't imagine an 89 trans am having much more clearance?

89transam · 10-16-2003, 09:10 PM

I had to "clearance" the hood a bit. I forget, yea you have a vette. It wont fit, but there is a guy that is selling modified stalthrams that will fit. It think they are $699.

WarWagon · 10-19-2003, 10:03 AM

That stealth ram is definitely not the best bang for your buck. For what it cost to buy and set one up properly and then have it tuned, you could build a stout new 350 for your car.

89transam · 10-19-2003, 07:44 PM

A stout 350 for $1 K? I doubt it

10-11-2003, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
gonadman Psycho Location: Philly	Your next project: 86 Vette So here is my 1986 Vette Its basically stock with monza mufflers and a throttle body air foil. I've been happy with its quickness in toolin around town for the past 10 years with it until last week. Thats when I was smoked by a supercharged Saleem Mustang(she was a real beauty!). So now I want to make it quicker. I'm planning on adding a cold air induction system with K&N filter, and a Hypertech Chip with a 160 Powerstat. What else would you suggest to give me maximum HP for the buck without going overboard on price? I'm not interested just yet in putting in the time and cost of manifolds/headers __________________ For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel, looking, looking, ...breathlessly. -Carlos Castaneda

10-11-2003, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	If you have a 305 or 350 engine the most bang for the buck is engine mods! Anything from intake to a camshaft. It's the only true way of getting real horsepower. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

10-12-2003, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Yeah, with a SBC 350 in there, you'll be able to do a lot for a little. Start with the intake system, including manifold, and go all the way to the back of the car, including headers. A cam is a great way to make a lot of power in a hurry as well. Higher ratio rocker arms, a .030" overbore, stuff like that. Good luck, and have fun! __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

10-12-2003, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
gonadman Psycho Location: Philly	800HP!! Heh, I'd prolly kill myself BTW its a 350 with tuned port injection Thanks for the advise- might be my winter project... __________________ For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel, looking, looking, ...breathlessly. -Carlos Castaneda

10-12-2003, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	get a new cam and ditch that TPI! Cam - $200 Holley stealth ram ~ $500 Headers - 300? (actually ive never priced) Worked heads - 400 $ Does anyone know if 86 vettes got the Aluminum L98 heads? If so, they have alot of potential. I wouldent mess with the cold air stuff or the hypertech crap. You can make your own cold air kit for pennies on the dollar and the hypertech stuff does nothing. __________________ I'd rather be rich than stupid. Last edited by 89transam; 10-12-2003 at 08:55 PM..

10-12-2003, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
mighty mouse Crazy	AFR heads are emissions legal. Does 86 use a roller cam? I know my 86 Olds has one. AFR heads and a roller cam could give some seious powerpotential. Try 500 emissions legal hp on 92 octane. I think you would like that. Oh, and if you want to really go fast, get a ProCharger. 800hp would be possible on a 350 with one of them. If you want good power, the first thing to ditch is the factory exhaust manifolds. Then the heads.

10-13-2003, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	Yeah I just bought mine from them about a month ago. I wish I had waited....O wells. Have you seen the dyno numbers on that intake Gonadman? They are pretty impressive. If you dont have to worry about smog its by far the best intake for your money for our cars. You could check out www.lt1intake.com also, but I think the stealthram flows more. With the stealthram you have to buy the fuel rail kit also, the stock rail will not work. Check out this thread for a plethora of stealthram info http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...ght=holley+faq __________________ I'd rather be rich than stupid.

10-16-2003, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
gonadman Psycho Location: Philly	No smog problems in philly heh stealth ram looks great but its not gonna fit under my hood I can't imagine an 89 trans am having much more clearance? __________________ For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel, looking, looking, ...breathlessly. -Carlos Castaneda

10-16-2003, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	I had to "clearance" the hood a bit. I forget, yea you have a vette. It wont fit, but there is a guy that is selling modified stalthrams that will fit. It think they are $699. __________________ I'd rather be rich than stupid.

10-19-2003, 10:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	That stealth ram is definitely not the best bang for your buck. For what it cost to buy and set one up properly and then have it tuned, you could build a stout new 350 for your car.

10-19-2003, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	A stout 350 for $1 K? I doubt it