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Matt Luberda
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• Long Island, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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 Posted:1/19/2004 14:48 |
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I have a stock 1978 Eddie Bauer with a 351 and im in despret need of any power gains. I am not to sure what I should do to get power increase but not spend a crazy amount of money. if anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated. |
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Larry Rainey
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• Arlington, WA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/18/2004 |
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• 15 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
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Posted:1/21/2004 23:38 |
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I have an 83 Bronco with a 300 inline 6 cyl.
I got more power by:
1. Got a catylitic converter?? If so...GUT it out an stick it back on.
2. What size exhaust pipe? 2" or 2 1/2"?? Go 1/2 bigger than what ya got now.
3. Install ALL new fuel filters?
4. Clean out yer fuel lines from tank to fuel pump to carb.
5. Completely rebuild carb (including a new float !!!)
6. Maybe run supreme fuel !!
Other than all that..... I cant think of anything else to tell you.
Hope this helps !!  |
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Drew Hardrath
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• West Valley, UT, USA |
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• Registered on 10/20/2003 |
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• 33 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
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Posted:2/7/2004 01:01 |
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Here's what I did, and I gained a noticeable increase in power, all for under $1000....
1) K&N Filter ~ $40. 5 minutes to install
2) Headers ~ $90-$120 Depending on brand, go with shorties, you'll get more upper RPM power. Install youself and save some cash!
3) If you have two cats, replace them with a single 3 way cat ~ $180 installed
4) Cat back exhaust with 3inch exhaust tubing, more authorative sound and power ~ 300 installed
With these mods, plus a couple other things I did, like homemade CAI ( since my Bronc is EFI) and installation of an electric fan. I estimate about a 35 HP increase, mostly in the 2250 RPM to 3500 RPM range. I also probably gained about 20 lb-ft of torque. Plus, with the easier breathing brought on by the filter and exhaust I saw about a 2-3 MPG increase in fuel economy, so I enjoy about 15 MPG. Anyway, these are farely simple and very practical. Of course it never hurts to make sure your truck is in good running order, i.e., full tune up ( plugs, wire, rotor, cap, PCV, fuel filter, tranny fluid and filter, etc..). Anyway, Im done preachin', good luck! |
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TJ Doherty
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• Loveland, CO, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2004 |
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• 25 posts |
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 Posted:2/8/2004 21:22 |
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get an MSD ignition. Cost around 160 installed and help out your power and torque curves. I just got the msd ignition, new distributor, new wires and new coil along with a custom 3" exhaust installed for around $1500 and was well worth it. |
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