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#11
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
Bajan_B310
Posted on: 2007/8/21 8:14
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about lighthening.. Yeah a lighter car will accelerate and stop faster. I remember reading somewhere that taking 100lbs off the car is the same as adding like 10 horsepower or something like that. I think what Mawler is trying to say is that just stripping interior pieces won't do much. To really feel a difference you would probably have to go the whole nine yards - strip interior, remove sound deadening, lightweight bucket seats, remove most/all the dashboard and use fibreglass fenders, hood, trunk etc. That's what you'd do with a race car but if this is for a road car it's a little extreme IMO.  
#12
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
Mawler1
Posted on: 2007/8/21 8:36
The (original) defect had a hotdog under the passenger seat too - it was about 75Db inside
I drove it without the hotdog muffler once(straight through system) my ears ached for hours afterward planning some kind of sound deadening with The Defect III as I like my hearing  The Iron Maiden (black car) has that hotdog now and is relatively quiet - but apart from no carpet it's has a full interior as for doortrims - don't bother about removing them the weight loss is not worth it...
#13
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
ddgonzal
Posted on: 2007/8/21 8:40
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with proper tuning, exhaust, intake
#14
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
sam1741
Posted on: 2007/8/21 9:08
oic
for my current condition the engine feels like hard to rev above 3k also unless i push real hard... btw.. what is hotdog means.. hotdog = muffler/silencer?
#15
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
BUNDY351
Posted on: 2007/8/21 10:20
Spot on, a "HOTDOG" is just a straight through muffler that is shaped like a HOTDOG. Some people also call em resisators as well.
#16
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
sam1741
Posted on: 2007/8/21 10:37
cool....
we got no cat converter and also got as hotdog.. in stock condition
#17
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
1000Coupe
Posted on: 2007/8/23 8:44
I think its a bit pointless to worry about peak hp figures for an old pushrod n/a 4cyl, as the dyno print will not impress anyone. whats more important is that the basic tuning and breathing mods will make the cars engine more throaty and willing to rev, so more fun to drive.
if u dont want to rebuild the engine because its in good condition already, then using good friction modifying additives like slick 50 or Nulon i find always gives about 5% more power and economy, as well as smoother and cooler running. plus extending the life of the engine.
#18
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
sam1741
Posted on: 2007/8/27 15:45
yeah... 'lively'.. that is the word i wanted to use.
Any tuning tips for our old engine to rev more freely? btw, "friction modifying additives " = engine oil additives? thanks Quote:
#19
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
1000Coupe
Posted on: 2007/8/28 5:58
thats right, engine oil additive.
#20
Re: A15 : how much horses we can get w/o modification
1200GXman
Posted on: 2007/8/28 8:05
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engine oil additive Not something I am very fond of. Rather use a good quality engine oil or full synthetic.
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