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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.

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!

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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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

Drive down hill..lol

Ackattack · 05-20-2011, 09:10 PM

an electric fan will free up a few ponies

prostreetC-10 · 05-20-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

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.

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

2 tickets to nhra event

bigsnookmaster · 05-21-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

"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?

**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.

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!

*72lb4x4* · 05-22-2011, 12:31 AM

Sell the truck and buy something that weighs 1000lb less. Making trucks fast is sort of like putting wings on a brick. You can make it fly but there are easier ways. Now I'm thinking of the F104...

I'd guess nitrous would be most bang for the buck, but it may make the engine go bang if done wrong.

Bad70sbchevy · 05-22-2011, 12:33 AM

Here you go

Jeffs70 · 05-22-2011, 06:24 AM

^^^ HAHA To Funny

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

Drive down hill..lol

LOL nice.

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

Jeffs70 · 05-22-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 72lb4x4

Sell the truck and buy something that weighs 1000lb less. Making trucks fast is sort of like putting wings on a brick. You can make it fly but there are easier ways. Now I'm thinking of the F104...

I'd guess nitrous would be most bang for the buck, but it may make the engine go bang if done wrong.

your right these trucks can fly but this sure dont look like any brick I seen lol

How about a big block like this vvvv

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chevykid65 · 05-22-2011, 10:24 AM

blue racing stripes. they are rumored to add 100 + hp. i heard it even works on f*rds

bruin_d · 05-22-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad70sbchevy

Here you go

Hot Rod magazine put 2 of them on a vette a couple months ago. It was hilarious!

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

05-20-2011, 10:44 AM	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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!

05-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	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"

05-20-2011, 07:55 PM	#10
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05-20-2011, 09:10 PM	#12
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05-20-2011, 10:48 PM	#14
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05-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#16
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.

05-21-2011, 11:26 PM	#17
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05-22-2011, 12:31 AM	#20
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Quick easy horsepower Sell the truck and buy something that weighs 1000lb less. Making trucks fast is sort of like putting wings on a brick. You can make it fly but there are easier ways. Now I'm thinking of the F104... I'd guess nitrous would be most bang for the buck, but it may make the engine go bang if done wrong.



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05-22-2011, 12:33 AM	#21
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chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: Quick easy horsepower blue racing stripes. they are rumored to add 100 + hp. i heard it even works on f*rds

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