Originally Posted by 2gr84u
Well considering the motor is rated at 160 to the crank stock, taking into account about a 15% loss, you were making about 136 to the wheels. So thats about a 22hp gain over stock. Thats not bad for basic bolt ons, and everything but the header will still be usefull should he choose to go boost. Running an agressive cam will gain HP but it does affect fuel millage considerbly, so it shouldnt be done just to make 10hp
i will agree with you on that, but i still think cams would shoot him in the right direction, nothing that yeilds great power gains is very gas friendly if you using it.