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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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Smile cheap and easy ways of boosting HP on 12a

anyone got any ideas to boost HP without having to spend too much or spend too much work?

is there any bolt on stuff that u can just wack on the 12a that will give u 10-30 hp boost..?

ive been interstead in BOVs and bolt on turbos..


but it seems too easy to be true..
can anyone give us some tips on this?

im a newbie


thanx

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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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Let's all say it together kids:

RACING BEAT EXHAUST!
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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BOV's huh lol. wow yea just bolt on a BOV and you'll get like 35 hp don't forget those speed holes and the calvin peeing on stuff sticker thats good for at least 7hp at the wheels!! oh wait he's an ozzie... did they get the 12at??
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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lol i told u i was a newbie..


so u cant put BOV or bolt on tubos on 12as?
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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no, u dont gain hp with a BOV,...... it just blows off excess air pressure so that no backspin will occur on the turbo,..... you could bolt on a turbo kit to a 12a, but an oil return must be fitted in the front cover, or oil pan,... the oil feed can be done various ways,... everything esle should come easy with a simple setup. when u get into the big HP goals, then that is a different story,......
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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anyone know how much a turbo kit will cost?

and how to install it?
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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I betting Sydney is full of rotary shops that could make a turbo kit for your 12a, look in the phone book.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Once you decide turbo/non turbo, look into the Racing Beat exhaust. It keeps your car cop-happy quiet whils freeing up a stable full of horsepower
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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ive heard alot about this "racing beat"

is this a company .. or an actualy type of exaust?

can someone give me a link

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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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http://racingbeat.com/
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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What the hell are BOVS
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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What the hell are BOVS
"Blow Off Valve"

A part used along with a turbo, the discription is listed above.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:31 AM
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Re: cheap and easy ways of boosting HP on 12a

Originally posted by timmya2
anyone got any ideas to boost HP without having to spend too much or spend too much work?

is there any bolt on stuff that u can just wack on the 12a that will give u 10-30 hp boost..?

ive been interstead in BOVs and bolt on turbos..


but it seems too easy to be true..
can anyone give us some tips on this?

im a newbie


thanx


not really boosting hp... but you can do these things relatively cheap (as in FREE):
1- trash the AC
2-start taking junk out of the car
3-remove interior trim
4-start jogging everyday to some pounds

ok for the stuff that requires moola:
Originally posted by MosesX605
Let's all say it together kids:

RACING BEAT EXHAUST!
You can yank the air pump and related junk too...

well that's all..... for now... you got the whole weekend planned out now..
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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if your willing to spend the time and/or money to do a turbo get rid of that god aweful automatic first. That will make the car both quicker, lighter and more fun to drive.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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Dual pully set up if your gonna trash the air pump search on the firstr gen forum they tell you how to do it for 4 buck's now thats cheep
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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turbo=$$$....a cheaper alternative is nnaaawwwssss....
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by mar3
turbo=$$$....a cheaper alternative is nnaaawwwssss....

nnaaawwwwssss= rebuild if you go a bit crazy and start spraying at every light and ricer you see
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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the problem being....? used blocks are only $400 these days...go....to....beat....that....ricer....hittin g....second....bottle....nnnnaaaawwwwwwwwsssssss!!!!!

ps. forget the freakin' BOV already...sheesh...
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