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Old 01-20-2011, 05:25 PM
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ok first of all i like to thank everybody that has help me so far . With all the help i have got the car is now running perfect
now i like to give the car a litle more power with out going crazy
im thinking about punching the cats out and droping the two resenators
the get a k&n filter
and does anybody know if there is any mods for the computer or chips that i can instal m y self?
Old 01-20-2011, 05:29 PM
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Hah ... the question is not "where to start" but "where to stop"!
Old 01-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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from bouncing around from forum page to page, X pipe is biggest bang for the buck. High flow cats along with it. That is what I will be doing within the next 6 months. I also have an 86.5.

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Old 01-20-2011, 05:44 PM
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Look at this thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...s-awesome.html

Nix on the K&N.
Old 01-20-2011, 07:16 PM
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Probably your exhaust system is the best area to start. People have upgraded to cat back systems like Roger's and Carl Faussett's, and/or have even done the X-pipe. Others have made their own to save a little cash for restoration needs.

Start with the basics and make sure the car is running right before going further. Have fun while you do these things too!
Old 01-20-2011, 07:18 PM
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Porken Chips! Best bang for the buck I suspect!

Also spend a few bucks and join the 928 Owners Club - 928oc.org
Old 01-20-2011, 07:21 PM
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-1 on K&N. Do not put one in your car.

If the motor is an A+ stage 0, go for suspension.
Old 01-20-2011, 07:21 PM
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Look at Porkens stuff, www.liftbars.com , he tinkers with his 86's nonstop.

Defeating the cats will make the car stink, but offer little gains. Same for the K&N, makes power in magazines not cars.
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I recommend you spend every effort to making the car cosmetically perfect inside and out.

then worry about 'mods'.

Far too many ratty 928s out there with owners focused on mods instead of making the car look good.

Don't be another one.
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I am with Ryan on this one... Even an average running 928 is plenty fast and looking at one more crappy 928 is not something ANY of us want!
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Originally Posted by Formula1
Far too many ratty 928s out there with owners focused on mods instead of making the car look good.

Don't be another one.
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Make what you got work first.
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I agree that the car should be running at 100% before any mods are installed. If it's not running as it should, you won't reap the benefit of the modification. You're baseline for comparison must be a properly tunned engine. Once done, free up the exhaust and let it breath.
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Go for the X - Pipe/ high flow cat combo and a set of Porken's chips. For the chips, you will need to install a 55 psi fuel pressure regulator from an 1987 model.

I have the same set up in my 86.5. It makes a noticeable difference.
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thanks for the replys guys. As far as the body of the car is almost perfect expept the very small rip an the drivers seat
as far as the chips go do i go with porken or autority brand?


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