Thread: Accleration mods..

I LOVE my new 08 Grand Prix V6 and I thinks its quick but wouldn't mind a little faster acceleration so I bought a K&N drop in filter.

So I finally got around to buying a K&N drop in air filter and I can tell a small difference in acceleration. It's not a HUGE difference but definitely worth $40.

The point in this thread is to ask you guys if there are any other Cheap, easy to install mods for my car that will help with acceleration? (I don't care about top end speed)

Thanks a bunch!

Originally Posted by Bio248

that drop in K&N didnt give you a power boost. you got maybe 1 whp out of that.

Ok maybe I didnt get a big HP gain but I accelerate faster and my car is a little more responsive while I drive.

Originally Posted by 99prixgt

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Return that ****ty drop in and make yourself a proper intake.

If I knew how I would and Im afraid I would wreck my engine..

i have a 01 gt. and it has a drop in k&n...and my maf sensor is bad is this why?

Originally Posted by Liquifire

now you do............http://www.grandprixforums.net/f73/m...ke-fwi-20.html
you will not ruin anything in your motor unless you are completely careless. You would almost have to try to ruin it.........this is very easy.......keep your eyes open and when you are all done just make sure to vacuum in any area that may be open to your motor if there are any, or you could also use an air hose depending on the application...you will be fine. If you do not want to make it yourself, just buy one that you can install.....TDC racing makes a good one that is priced very fairly and cheaper than most.......check out his website. He is a vendor on this site.

I could "probably" do something similar to this:

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but I could not make a FWI. Would the picture above be just as effective? And How much HP would I look at gaining?

Thanks

why wouldnt you be able to make a FWI? i dont know just loos easy? by doing that i wouldnt think u could gain to much....u would be getting all the hot air under the hood

yeah it looks it............and youll be beter off

Originally Posted by Everblades2

Build the FWI. It was my first ever car project and mine is fine. Just make sure the cone fits. It's fairly easy to build yourself.

I would like too but in the guide on how to build and install one it says you have to cut your roof flashing, take off the bumper or headlight and I have no idea how to do either nor do I want to.

Originally Posted by Everblades2

Okay, I never had to take off the bumper or the headlight. The only thing I undid was that metal piece that goes over the air box. And when you buy the roof flashing you just cut it little by little until it fits good. If you mess up they are only like 6 bucks.

Oh alright. So I see that you have a base grand prix. So my quesion is how much of a difference did you notice ,or hp gain, while driing after you put your custom fwi in?