A little more power

**Retired Cop** · 10-28-2008, 04:11 AM

Good morning. Its off tp the dealer for the SES light. My bird is a 6 speed. What would I need to go 12.90 or so, just barely break in the high 12 second mark. Would just bolt ons do it or do I need to go inside the motor??

**big hammer** · 10-28-2008, 04:44 AM

probably haeders, an electric cut out, a cold air intake, drag radials and you're there with ease.

**big hammer** · 10-28-2008, 04:45 AM

also if you get a diablo programmer you can scan and clear your ses light

**TRANS-DAD** · 10-28-2008, 05:11 AM

Yeah, if your gona mod the car, just wait on the ses light and after you do mods you will need a tune then just have them turn lights out

**DIRTY JERZY** · 10-28-2008, 05:28 AM

Some ls1 cars dip into the 12s in stock form

**lemons12** · 10-28-2008, 05:41 AM

longtubes, cutout.. gears and tires.. you will get that and maybe then some in this cool weather..

**third_shift|studios** · 10-28-2008, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by lemons12

longtubes, cutout.. gears and tires.. you will get that and maybe then some in this cool weather..

don't forget the tune.

**lemons12** · 10-28-2008, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

don't forget the tune.

sounds like he might be on a budget... mail order for about 75 bucks....

if you got it though, get a dyno tune..

**Retired Cop** · 10-28-2008, 01:19 PM

What about 4.10 gears?

**lemons12** · 10-28-2008, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Retired Cop

What about 4.10 gears?

absolutely! one of the best mods!

**cobrakiller99** · 10-28-2008, 07:32 PM

cut outs give you horsepower?

**Mr. Luos** · 10-28-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by big hammer

also if you get a diablo programmer you can scan and clear your ses light

Please stay away from ANY handheld tuners. Waste of money.

As for getting 12's...
4.10's, DR's, and practice.
Basic bolt-ons will just make it easier.

Originally Posted by cobrakiller99

cut outs give you horsepower?

Over the stock exhaust....yes.
A little HP to gain over most catbacks.

**Retired Cop** · 10-28-2008, 07:39 PM

I will look into the 4.10s

**cobrakiller99** · 10-28-2008, 07:41 PM

so its a mod worth buying then?

**lemons12** · 10-29-2008, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by cobrakiller99

cut outs give you horsepower?

yes.. depending on your catback.. anywhere from 5-15rwhp.

Originally Posted by Retired Cop

I will look into the 4.10s

a must do first mod!

Originally Posted by cobrakiller99

so its a mod worth buying then?

top 3.. they are fairly cheap and its easy hp... sounds good too.

**Spaz** · 10-29-2008, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Please stay away from ANY handheld tuners. Waste of money.

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it might clear the code for a little but if the problem isn't fixed it will pop the SES light back on...

**big hammer** · 10-30-2008, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Please stay away from ANY handheld tuners. Waste of money.

As for getting 12's...
4.10's, DR's, and practice.
Basic bolt-ons will just make it easier.

Over the stock exhaust....yes.
A little HP to gain over most catbacks.

i disagree. i have had good luck with my diablo with some decent gains. you just have to know how to tune a car properly. if you dont know how, then i agree with you.

**Mr. Luos** · 10-30-2008, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by big hammer

i disagree. i have had good luck with my diablo with some decent gains. you just have to know how to tune a car properly. if you dont know how, then i agree with you.

If you know how to tune....then why use a handheld?

Get real tuning software and do it right.

The diablo and handhelds up timing (sometimes not safely) and will make power. Just not in a good way.
For the average user, it will gain a few ponies without issue. Bump it too far, and pinging is a problem.

**big hammer** · 10-30-2008, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

If you know how to tune....then why use a handheld?

Get real tuning software and do it right.

The diablo and handhelds up timing (sometimes not safely) and will make power. Just not in a good way.
For the average user, it will gain a few ponies without issue. Bump it too far, and pinging is a problem.

oh i agree. i use the custom tune settings not the tune they provide. thats way too basic and vague. it works well for me, might not for someone else.

**Retired Cop** · 10-30-2008, 06:46 PM

The dealer fixed the light. It was the air pump, relay and valve. Strange problem happened when I got home, the car would not start. I dont think I had the clutch pushed down all the way. After several tries it started up has not done it since. All the dash lights came on the starter did not engage. I will check the battery cables in the morning.