`95 Grand Prix

[kahaj]

Hey guys.

I finally got the 3.1 for my 95 Grand Prix rebuilt & installed. No turbo, just naturally aspired. Now I need advice for getting the engine some more hp. Everything's stock right now. I don't know too much about mechanic work right now, but am learning.

What are some cheap (maybe even free) upgrades to start with? I want to start w/ the cheapest things and work my way up. I also mostly want to focus on quick take-offs, not neccesarily top speed.

Also, I have a tendancy to brake at the last minute. I currently have a warped rotor due to this. Any tips here? Can I get a better brand of rotor or something that won't warp as quickly?

[Dr. Disque]

I would get the intake and 62mm Throttle body from RSMracing.com, then get a cheap mandrel-bent exhaust made by a muffler shop (should be around $250). Then get an auxilliary transmission cooler so you don't blow it up as soon. Those mods would probably be good for over 10 hp.

Brembo rotors are probably a bit more resistant to warpage, you can get them at www.tirerack.com

[kahaj]

Cool, thanks.

Now, maybe a stupid question: How does one find out the hp on their car?

[Dr. Disque]

you have it dyno tested on a dynamometer at a shop with one

[kahaj]

Cool.

Thanks for helping the newby along. :)


You happen to know of any guides for building up non-turbo American engines online? I've been pretty unsuccessful at finding any as of yet.

[Moloko]

I'd recommend saving for the super charger that is available for that engine.

[kahaj]

Hey, I saw a chip on Ebay that is supposed to recalibrate the fuel/air ratio for your car and give you up to 20 more hp. Are these chips really worth anything? Could they do more harm than good?

[Sniper]

NOTHING you see on ebay that 'corrects' A/F and is $20 is worth the tme it takes for the page to load.......most of the time they're a $2 resistor in another form...

[Moloko]

That "chip" on ebay simply makes your car stay in cold loop, which will ruin your gas millage and hurt your engine.

[kahaj]

HeHe

$20, this had a starting bid of $4.95. :D

Figured it was a hoax, but didn't want to pass up a great deal just in case.