I was wanting to know what r the best mods to gain power in mid and top end?
port and polish head, bigger valves, bigger cam that works better up top. A bigger throttle body to support those mods.
Zs Z wrote:port and polish head, bigger valves, bigger cam that works better up top. A bigger throttle body to support those mods.
cost more for less gain that a turbo.
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and then do head work when you feel like it to unlock moar power
2001 Olds Alero (LD9)
650 whp / 543 ft-lb
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Thanks for the info. My next question is it a good idea to run a turbo with an automatic tranny?
mine's automatic. it's preference.
2001 Olds Alero (LD9)
650 whp / 543 ft-lb
@turboalero
Automatics are better for loading the turbo up, therefore decreasing spool time. Also, if you get a shift kit, it will shift faster than 99% of people with manuals. So from a performance standpoint they will win almost every time (at least drag racing).
With that being said I have a manual, because in my opinion they are more fun to drive.
I agree with above, in most cases with a turbo your getting to the point that there is enough torque involved to eliminate the drive train loss experienced in stock/lower power situations. The 5spd is still geared a bit better and 3rd/Drive in the auto will hurt you in the quarter mile. However no person with a manual tranny can shift as fast or consistently and efficiently as a hard shifting auto.
