I searched and found lots of info, but not quite what I seek.
I got a sweet deal on the leftovers from an 02 GT that got a supercharger upgrade, except for the manifold and fuel rail assembly. (Even the PI coolant tube and alternator brackets)
From searching, I know I have to modify the airbox, change the MAF pigtail+IAT wiring, alter the ECU time accordingly and modify the tube itself for fitment.
Here is my question:
In your opinion, is any of this worth attempting without upgrading to the PI manifold?
FYI, my plenum and intake manifold are hand ported, as well as the exhaust manifolds.
Double FYI, my plan is to go to the DOHC engine rather than PI swap the 95 SOHC (170k+, smoker, but runs great)
The only power improvements made so far are above and smoke test...change every vacuum hose, EGR delete, PCV A/O, coils, plugs and wires, A/C delete, Catless downtubes, 2 1/4" 2 -1 -2 with tiny glasspaks, 25%UD. So, essentially stock. I have an SCT x2 tuner and will have Don Lasota do an email tune or I may buy the Pro Racer software this winter and get his base tune.
I lowered the car, new rack, all new steering ends, hi pressure steering mod, removed the variable pressure valve, PowerStop warrior brakes, front hubs, j-modded, converted evaporator to trans cooler, 9 inch 4200 converter, mark viii shaft, 3.73, trac-lok, 255lph pump, dual remote oil filters, battery in trunk, re-inforced and re-welded IRS, etc, etc.
Basically made the car safe, and now I want to run it and get it 4 wheel aligned to shake it down before we install the cage.
I got the GT parts on a sweet deal, and I hate the way it just gives up around 4800rpm. But I really do not want to invest much in the stock engine, so your opinion may help me decide.
Thanks.
I got a sweet deal on the leftovers from an 02 GT that got a supercharger upgrade, except for the manifold and fuel rail assembly. (Even the PI coolant tube and alternator brackets)
From searching, I know I have to modify the airbox, change the MAF pigtail+IAT wiring, alter the ECU time accordingly and modify the tube itself for fitment.
Here is my question:
In your opinion, is any of this worth attempting without upgrading to the PI manifold?
FYI, my plenum and intake manifold are hand ported, as well as the exhaust manifolds.
Double FYI, my plan is to go to the DOHC engine rather than PI swap the 95 SOHC (170k+, smoker, but runs great)
The only power improvements made so far are above and smoke test...change every vacuum hose, EGR delete, PCV A/O, coils, plugs and wires, A/C delete, Catless downtubes, 2 1/4" 2 -1 -2 with tiny glasspaks, 25%UD. So, essentially stock. I have an SCT x2 tuner and will have Don Lasota do an email tune or I may buy the Pro Racer software this winter and get his base tune.
I lowered the car, new rack, all new steering ends, hi pressure steering mod, removed the variable pressure valve, PowerStop warrior brakes, front hubs, j-modded, converted evaporator to trans cooler, 9 inch 4200 converter, mark viii shaft, 3.73, trac-lok, 255lph pump, dual remote oil filters, battery in trunk, re-inforced and re-welded IRS, etc, etc.
Basically made the car safe, and now I want to run it and get it 4 wheel aligned to shake it down before we install the cage.
I got the GT parts on a sweet deal, and I hate the way it just gives up around 4800rpm. But I really do not want to invest much in the stock engine, so your opinion may help me decide.
Thanks.