K&N filters, Performance chips - Are they worth it?

kingison · 09-26-2010, 10:15 PM

I probably overpaid a little. Guy listed car for 3900, then relisted for 2900 and I got him down to 2500. 1990 with 195000 miles and rebuilt engine at 130000. 2 owners on the car. No body damage. Interior is in awesome shape. It is a good little car just want it to go a little quicker. I agree the weight is an issue. Not much of a mustang fan so I will probably start looking at 350 camaros again. At least I can work on a 350, lol.

Dont get me wrong i really like the supra, and was not so displeased with the test drive when I bought it. I dont know, see what happens.

Sonyps307 · 09-27-2010, 01:21 AM

Get a 5 speed u drop like 30-50hp on a auto

907mge · 09-27-2010, 02:23 AM

Even with a 5speed you still have power loss through the tranny which is generally around 15%. All a manual does is make it easier to better use the engines power band, hence why 6spds are becoming more common.

Sonyps307 · 09-27-2010, 03:34 AM

my brother has a 98 mustang gt auto And my dad had a 97 mustang gt 5speed the auto did high 16-low 17s and the 5speed was high 14-low 15s both had exhaust and 373 gears Only difference what tranny and years

89ST · 09-28-2010, 09:16 PM

the swap to a 7m-gte is pretty worth it. Not for the 30hp, but for the incredible potential to get more. not to mention the large torque increase which is what really matters in such a heavy car.

Par example!
-put a full exhaust on a 7M-GE, and gain maybe 5whp.
- put a full exhaust on a 7M-GTE, and gain 25whp.

You're right in saying the that the 30hp might now sound worth it on face value. But if you want a car that's a bit quicker! then thats what you need.

plus life isn't quite the same without boost

907mge · 09-29-2010, 01:12 AM

And don't forget about the torque. 188 versus 240 lbft. But the thing is a swap costs money and if yon don't do it yourself it will cost way more.

kingison · 09-29-2010, 01:31 AM

Yeah it's all more money than I have guys, lol. I will just deal with getting passed by Nissan Sentras until I can do all the things I want to this car or another one.

Im still going to throw a K&N on this one. Other than that I will run it stock.

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09-26-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
kingison Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	I probably overpaid a little. Guy listed car for 3900, then relisted for 2900 and I got him down to 2500. 1990 with 195000 miles and rebuilt engine at 130000. 2 owners on the car. No body damage. Interior is in awesome shape. It is a good little car just want it to go a little quicker. I agree the weight is an issue. Not much of a mustang fan so I will probably start looking at 350 camaros again. At least I can work on a 350, lol. Dont get me wrong i really like the supra, and was not so displeased with the test drive when I bought it. I dont know, see what happens.

09-27-2010, 01:21 AM	#2
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Get a 5 speed u drop like 30-50hp on a auto

09-27-2010, 02:23 AM	#3
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	Even with a 5speed you still have power loss through the tranny which is generally around 15%. All a manual does is make it easier to better use the engines power band, hence why 6spds are becoming more common.

09-27-2010, 03:34 AM	#4
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	my brother has a 98 mustang gt auto And my dad had a 97 mustang gt 5speed the auto did high 16-low 17s and the 5speed was high 14-low 15s both had exhaust and 373 gears Only difference what tranny and years

09-28-2010, 09:16 PM	#5
89ST Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 40	the swap to a 7m-gte is pretty worth it. Not for the 30hp, but for the incredible potential to get more. not to mention the large torque increase which is what really matters in such a heavy car. Par example! -put a full exhaust on a 7M-GE, and gain maybe 5whp. - put a full exhaust on a 7M-GTE, and gain 25whp. You're right in saying the that the 30hp might now sound worth it on face value. But if you want a car that's a bit quicker! then thats what you need. plus life isn't quite the same without boost

09-29-2010, 01:12 AM	#6
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	And don't forget about the torque. 188 versus 240 lbft. But the thing is a swap costs money and if yon don't do it yourself it will cost way more.

09-29-2010, 01:31 AM	#7
kingison Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah it's all more money than I have guys, lol. I will just deal with getting passed by Nissan Sentras until I can do all the things I want to this car or another one. Im still going to throw a K&N on this one. Other than that I will run it stock.