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72TealnWhite · 05-20-2011, 09:55 AM

so what are some quick , inexpensive, and easy bolt ons for horsepower.. and how have you fared with them.. lets hear some ideas

Eddie H. · 05-20-2011, 10:41 AM

I don't know about the inexpensive part. When it comes to horsepower, there's no substitute for "cubic dollars"

big_al_71 · 05-20-2011, 10:42 AM

"NITROUS OXIDE" best bang for the buck only there when you need it.

bigsnookmaster · 05-21-2011, 08:56 AM

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"nitrous oxide" best bang for the buck only there when you need it.

x-2

gonzo6869 · 05-21-2011, 07:42 PM

How about some stickers and a big a$$ wing on the back, that should be good for 100HP or so

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Easy things you can do is get an electric fan like already mention and a electric water pump, that will free up horse power that you lose driving those components. To add power, how about an intake and carb, it can be done for around $500. If you got more money ready to spend go with some performance heads with all of the above mods and you'll have a good bit more power.

Hubscrub · 05-21-2011, 11:26 PM

LS motor?

68short · 05-22-2011, 09:01 PM

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LS motor?

I couldn't agree more, a way cheaper all around investment

LMN8UR · 05-22-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo6869

How about some stickers and a big a$$ wing on the back, that should be good for 100HP or so

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You forgot the 5 inch exhaust!

Bad70sbchevy · 05-22-2011, 12:33 AM

Here you go

**DANTIP** · 05-23-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo6869

How about some stickers and a big a$$ wing on the back, that should be good for 100HP or so

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Easy things you can do is get an electric fan like already mention and a electric water pump, that will free up horse power that you lose driving those components. To add power, how about an intake and carb, it can be done for around $500. If you got more money ready to spend go with some performance heads with all of the above mods and you'll have a good bit more power.

Electric components don't necessarily increase hp. The electric device (pump or fan) is driven by 12-volt power that comes from the alternator which is turned by a belt. You just moved the load from one belt-driven device to another. You also have losses due to the conversion of mechanical-power to electrical-power, then back to mechanical-power.

Eddie H. · 05-20-2011, 10:44 AM

The most horsepower will be gained with good flowing heads,intake and exhaust. Having the proper camshaft for the application is also critical.

72TealnWhite · 05-20-2011, 10:47 AM

i like the cubic inches... and the better it breathes the better it is.. so what mods personally fared better than others.. headers? mufflers? ect...

bbadfred · 05-20-2011, 10:55 AM

Nitrous when properly used! Just do not over power your parts.

cdowns · 05-20-2011, 11:01 AM

removing weight is normally cheap or free giving you additional horsepower

FLDBRED · 05-20-2011, 07:45 PM

Not sure what motor you have, but if it is an older v8,a set of vortec heads,intake,and good exhaust would be hard to beat!

prostreetC-10 · 05-20-2011, 09:19 PM

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removing weight is normally cheap or free giving you additional horsepower

Now there is thinking outside the box! I took so much weight off the front of my Camaro that when I put the BBC in a couple of days ago, the front springs didn't even budge. Gunna have to cut to level the stance.

*Shane* · 05-23-2011, 06:23 PM

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removing weight is normally cheap or free giving you additional horsepower

Amen.

"Simplicate, then add lightness" - Colin Chapman

**Boog** · 05-23-2011, 09:34 PM

Depends on how easy and how quick you want it to be. A rear gear change to a lower ratio won't add any actual horsepower but it will make your engine pull like it's had the hp bumped up. For instance changing from a 3.08 gear to a 3.73 is very noticeable. Yes fuel mileage will suffer with a lower gear but no more than putting power adders on your engine.

PanelDeland · 05-20-2011, 07:52 PM

Intake,exhaust,heads and cam would be the biggest improvement.The key is to match the parts to each other.You also want to build for use.Don't expect a single plane intake,a radical cam and 1100 CFM carb to make your 350 a great street motor.One thing many people overlook when building a performance motor is to make sure the platform is solid.If the block,rings and pistons aren't up to the task,you will wind up with a great Boat anchor.Another point to consider is tuning.Even the best parts matched well will not make good power without being tuned well.

Pop's C-10 · 05-20-2011, 07:55 PM

Drive down hill..lol

elf w/capital T · 05-20-2011, 08:19 PM

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Drive down hill..lol

Jeffs70 · 05-22-2011, 06:24 AM

^^^ HAHA To Funny

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Drive down hill..lol

LOL nice.

take your hood off? more air flow through carburator helps.

Ackattack · 05-20-2011, 09:10 PM

an electric fan will free up a few ponies

fastwillie 696969 · 05-20-2011, 10:48 PM

2 tickets to nhra event

**truckster** · 05-22-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 72TealnWhite

so what are some quick , inexpensive, and easy bolt ons for horsepower.. and how have you fared with them.. lets hear some ideas

It depends on how you define quick, inexpensive, and easy. There's no magic bullet; going fast is going to cost you time and money. The faster you want to go, the more it's going to cost you.

05-20-2011, 09:55 AM	#1
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Quick easy horsepower so what are some quick , inexpensive, and easy bolt ons for horsepower.. and how have you fared with them.. lets hear some ideas

05-20-2011, 10:41 AM	#2
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Quick easy horsepower I don't know about the inexpensive part. When it comes to horsepower, there's no substitute for "cubic dollars" __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

05-20-2011, 10:42 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Quick easy horsepower "NITROUS OXIDE" best bang for the buck only there when you need it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#5
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: Quick easy horsepower How about some stickers and a big a$$ wing on the back, that should be good for 100HP or so. Easy things you can do is get an electric fan like already mention and a electric water pump, that will free up horse power that you lose driving those components. To add power, how about an intake and carb, it can be done for around $500. If you got more money ready to spend go with some performance heads with all of the above mods and you'll have a good bit more power. __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies Last edited by gonzo6869; 05-21-2011 at 07:42 PM.

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05-20-2011, 10:44 AM	#11
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Quick easy horsepower The most horsepower will be gained with good flowing heads,intake and exhaust. Having the proper camshaft for the application is also critical. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

05-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#12
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Quick easy horsepower i like the cubic inches... and the better it breathes the better it is.. so what mods personally fared better than others.. headers? mufflers? ect...

05-20-2011, 10:55 AM	#13
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Quick easy horsepower Nitrous when properly used! Just do not over power your parts.

05-20-2011, 11:01 AM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Quick easy horsepower removing weight is normally cheap or free giving you additional horsepower __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-20-2011, 07:45 PM	#15
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Quick easy horsepower Not sure what motor you have, but if it is an older v8,a set of vortec heads,intake,and good exhaust would be hard to beat!

05-23-2011, 09:34 PM	#18
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,445	Re: Quick easy horsepower Depends on how easy and how quick you want it to be. A rear gear change to a lower ratio won't add any actual horsepower but it will make your engine pull like it's had the hp bumped up. For instance changing from a 3.08 gear to a 3.73 is very noticeable. Yes fuel mileage will suffer with a lower gear but no more than putting power adders on your engine. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#19
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Quick easy horsepower Intake,exhaust,heads and cam would be the biggest improvement.The key is to match the parts to each other.You also want to build for use.Don't expect a single plane intake,a radical cam and 1100 CFM carb to make your 350 a great street motor.One thing many people overlook when building a performance motor is to make sure the platform is solid.If the block,rings and pistons aren't up to the task,you will wind up with a great Boat anchor.Another point to consider is tuning.Even the best parts matched well will not make good power without being tuned well. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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