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Old 01-17-2007, 07:27 AM   #12
Stacy13
 
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Let me break the #'s down for you.
Base HP for '95 TA = 275
HP for Hooker Catback= 7-12
HP for CAI & throttle bypass= 6-10
HP for Hi flow Cat & Borla Y pipe Combo= 5-8
HP for PCM power tuning=5-10
HP for 160 stat=2 maybe
So if we add the base numbers here to the original 275 we get 300, and 317 for high end numbers.
This all looks good on paper and is a good estimate, but "BANDIT", you're correct, without a Dyno, it's all bragging rights. Most early 4th gen's didn't even make the 275 mark in dyno tests. I can tell you this, that with these mods and Bryan's aggressive tune, this car is quick.

As for the "no major problems" when i bought this car back in 2002, the only problem it had and still has, is the infamous intake manifold leak. For the past 5 years now, this car drips one or two drops of oil each day. I know because I keep cardboard under it in my garage and regularly check it. IMO, it's not worth sinking in $800+ to have it repaired, especially since it had not gotten any worse unless of course, internal mods are in the agenda.

Forgot to mention, but I recently replaced the rear diff cover with a stronger Summit cover and used Royal Purple fluid along with the GM additive since it has 2.73's with 80k miles.

Lastly, I'm considering giving this car to a family member if I can't sell it, since it's in such great shape, reliable, relatively low mileage and still gets attention with this exhaust setup.
Keep the questions coming or PM me for viewing.
Tom
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