Questions about adding power

[Emt1581]

I forgot to ask in the last post but what other parts/work is needed other than what's in the $7395 kit?

Ive read about engine "grenades". And like I initially said...above all any add on needs to be healthy for the car.

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-Emt1581

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[Emt1581]

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-Emt1581

 

[Evo_Rob]

I forgot to ask in the last post but what other parts/work is needed other than what's in the $7395 kit?

Ive read about engine "grenades". And like I initially said...above all any add on needs to be healthy for the car.

Thanks

-Emt1581

Nothing else is needed if you get the full Whipple kit with Flare. You email them the info from your car and they build and email you back a tune and you're good to go, aside from install. The grenading engines are iffy, but in actuality, not many people can even verify that outside of high HP vehicles. The OPG and TS seem to just be safeguards for future additions of HP. So you CAN do it, or you can bypass it for now until you feel the need for more.

 

[Emt1581]

Nothing else is needed if you get the full Whipple kit with Flare. You email them the info from your car and they build and email you back a tune and you're good to go, aside from install. The grenading engines are iffy, but in actuality, not many people can even verify that outside of high HP vehicles. The OPG and TS seem to just be safeguards for future additions of HP. So you CAN do it, or you can bypass it for now until you feel the need for more.

Got it....kinda. I've seen a square hole punched through some part of an S550's engine. Not sure of the specifics though. Also not sure what OPG and TS means but I can Google it later.

I see you didnt get the Performance Package. Initially I never considered SC. But do most people that go the SC route go non-PP? I will say that during the test drive I absolutely loved those Brembos! !

Thanks

-Emt1581

 

[Evo_Rob]

Got it....kinda. I've seen a square hole punched through some part of an S550's engine. Not sure of the specifics though. Also not sure what OPG and TS means but I can Google it later.

I see you didnt get the Performance Package. Initially I never considered SC. But do most people that go the SC route go non-PP? I will say that during the test drive I absolutely loved those Brembos! !

Thanks

-Emt1581

OPG = Oil Pump Gear and TS = Timing Sprocket. There's been a lot of debate over them, but most of the vendors and tuners here agree that they aren't necessary with the basic kits. Once you upgrade from those kits, then it's a good idea.

You are correct. I already had a plan in my head when I got my car and few of my cars have stayed stock. I don't see the point in getting the top trim when I end up replacing most of the stock stuff, anyway. The Brembos are my only regret, but I can get the kit for the front from CJPP for under 1300. It'll be well worth it when I get to that point. I much prefer cloth over leather, as I'm a big guy that's pretty hairy and sweats constantly. I could go on and on, but everything is the way I wanted so that's what matters

 

[Emt1581]

OPG = Oil Pump Gear and TS = Timing Sprocket. There's been a lot of debate over them, but most of the vendors and tuners here agree that they aren't necessary with the basic kits. Once you upgrade from those kits, then it's a good idea.

You are correct. I already had a plan in my head when I got my car and few of my cars have stayed stock. I don't see the point in getting the top trim when I end up replacing most of the stock stuff, anyway. The Brembos are my only regret, but I can get the kit for the front from CJPP for under 1300. It'll be well worth it when I get to that point. I much prefer cloth over leather, as I'm a big guy that's pretty hairy and sweats constantly. I could go on and on, but everything is the way I wanted so that's what matters

So the 3.55 gearing is preferred for some reason with SC over the 3.73?

Thanks

-Emt1581

 

[Evo_Rob]

So the 3.55 gearing is preferred for some reason with SC over the 3.73?

Thanks

-Emt1581

It's your preference. I wanted 3.31 over the others. Most PPs seem to be going to the 3.31 nowadays

 

[Superman15]

The 373's are torque monsters down low, hence, traction is a major issue in the 1st three gears. But I personally love the crazy low end torque. I also do 75% city driving. The 331's are nice tho because you got less shift points down the qtr mile. So the 331's saving you a shift will obviously also save u a bit of time getting down the qtr mile. Even in the 0-60 scenario it is helpful. As I believe the 331's allow you to hit 60 in 2nd gear, as opposed to the needed shift into 3rd to hit 60 on my 373's. Gears are 100% personal preference and none are "better" than the other. But if you already know you plan to go SC, I'd say consider rolling with the 331's right out of the gate. Especially if a large portion of driving is on the highway. Those 331's will get ya very nice gas mileage.

 

[Evo_Rob]

I am a highway warrior lol

 

[Superman15]

I drive a total of about 6 miles a day lol With about 1/4 of a mile on the highway

 

[Emt1581]

I commute between 15 and 25 miles each way to work. 75-90 percent is highway.

However, I have zero plans to mod the vehicle until the warranties both run out. So I think I'd rather pay the extra coin out of the gate and get the PP for a great commuter/DD. Then improve it down the road...possibly to include additional power.

-Emt1581

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