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mviverit Nov 13, 2008 05:02 AM

Want to make around 500hp need help?
 
I am currently in Afganistan saving my money drop a couple thousand or more on aftermarket accessories for my 99 auto 4x4. I was going to sell it for a first gen but since nobody wants to pay 5bucks a gallon for fuel and she isnt worth a whole lot anyway thought I would keep her. I would like to make around 500hp and just wanted to know what I was looking on dropping cash wise and how to build. I know that gauges are first then air intake and exhaust. Any help would be appriciated that way when I see a good deal on a performance upgrade I can buy and when I get home start to build![laugh]

stevewes2004 Nov 13, 2008 05:39 AM

bigger turbo, injectors, and a box...........and ofcourse the given intake/exhaust. maybe studs if you are pushing a lot of boost. all this power will be no good if you dont have a good tranny to lay it down.

67HotRod Nov 13, 2008 06:05 AM

Your STOCK auto trans is toast at 300hp. Your probably looking at a aftermarket trans, $3k -$4k.

mviverit Nov 13, 2008 08:04 AM

would it cost around the same to put in a used nv4500 and a dual disc clutch? I heard that smartys are good programmers what about injectors? I have heard good things about the edge jammers but dont want to spend an arm and a leg. What kind of turbo? It will still be my daily driver so I want it to perfom good on the road just want the power for fun and the occasional drag.

J Lent Nov 13, 2008 08:12 AM

You will need to get the tranny taken care of first. The auto guys can help you there. A manual conversion will cost about the same as a manual swap. I would then get a good fuel supply flowing, either Airdog or Fass. Then a set of 150hp injectors, Arenaline with Pulse & a 62/71/13ss turbo will get you 500hp.

mviverit Nov 13, 2008 10:08 PM

Thanks alot for all the imput still not sure what tranny to go with I have always wanted a manual. But know I know what parts to start looking for.

J Lent Nov 13, 2008 10:30 PM


Originally Posted by mviverit (Post 2279219)
Thanks alot for all the imput still not sure what tranny to go with I have always wanted a manual. But know I know what parts to start looking for.

If you race, stick with the auto.


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