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General Performance Questions #1431818 11/08/05 08:20 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 66 C Con2er OP CEG\'er
OP Con2er CEG\'er C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 66	I've done alot of searching but just want some opinions. I have come to the conclusion (right or wrong) the stock intake is fine as is. I don't wanna go all out with a cold air intake so is there a K&N type filter that fits in stock SVT intake? Also was looking at the MSDS headers(just headers) do the stock heat shields fit over them. If they do or do not does the ceramic coating negate the need for for heat shield ( I know I am a bit of a noob). I will get a y pipe eventually I hear MSDS or Weapon R are the way to go. Ceramic Coating?(yes or No) Catback ehast is last on my list seems the stock isn't that restrictive or at least nets the least gain.(right or wrong) Finally. Obviously I have read that a chip is the best way to squeeze the most out of upgrades just curious if anyone knows about how much there is to gain from a full exhaust replacement such as MSDS,Y-pipe,Catback with and without chip. 98 T-Red SVT #540 98 T-Red GL ATX (Family Truckster)

Re: General Performance Questions #1431819 11/08/05 08:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	Originally posted by Contourbob: I've done alot of searching but just want some opinions. I have come to the conclusion (right or wrong) the stock intake is fine as is. I don't wanna go all out with a cold air intake so is there a K&N type filter that fits in stock SVT intake? Yes there is a K&N conical filter that fits inside the stock SVT airbox. SEE BOTTOM! Originally posted by Contourbob: Also was looking at the MSDS headers(just headers) do the stock heat shields fit over them. If they do or do not does the ceramic coating negate the need for for heat shield ( I know I am a bit of a noob). No, the stock heatshields will not work with them and you don't need them if you ceramic coat the headers. Originally posted by Contourbob: I will get a y pipe eventually I hear MSDS or Weapon R are the way to go. Ceramic Coating?(yes or No) MSDS - yes to coating. Weapon-R no, thermal wrap can be used here if you want. Originally posted by Contourbob: Catback exhast is last on my list seems the stock isn't that restrictive or at least nets the least gain.(right or wrong) Wrong - the SVT stock exhaust has 3 restrictive (baflled) mufflers. The center one is especially crappy being only 2" to start with when the surrounding piping is 2.25" and the rear two mufflers are baffled also. Good gains can be seen when swapping out the mufflers for magnaflow units along with a good y-pipe. Originally posted by Contourbob: Finally. Obviously I have read that a chip is the best way to squeeze the most out of upgrades just curious if anyone knows about how much there is to gain from a full exhaust replacement such as MSDS,Y-pipe,Catback with and without chip. SVT's run really fat (rich) from the factory. Some leaning out of the fuel and a little extra timing advance can get you some ood gains on top of all the other prerequisite mods, of about 10-15hp. All this is already documented and you would read it all if you had read the FAQ's and searched properly. I just felt like responding cos I'm bored and to slap you into your senses a little too! Google is AMAZING too, I typed in "K&N SVT Contour" and got this: GOOGLE - who'da thunk it? E-0998 for the filter. 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: General Performance Questions #1431820 11/08/05 08:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus R RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus	Originally posted by Stazi: Catback exhast is last on my list seems the stock isn't that restrictive or at least nets the least gain.(right or wrong) Wrong - the SVT stock exhaust has 3 restrictive (baflled) mufflers. The center one is especially crappy being only 2" to start with when the surrounding piping is 2.25" and the rear two mufflers are baffled also. Good gains can be seen when swapping out the mufflers for magnaflow units along with a good y-pipe. Whats your (or CEGs) definition of 'good' gain by replacing the mufflers and/or catback? I don't consider the 5>hp gained by doing either to be 'good.' I'll be the first to tell someone I got the Bassani for the sound...and because it was cheap... *Ryan* Trollin!

Re: General Performance Questions #1431821 11/08/05 08:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	Of course a fullcat back will be better - but changing the mufflers is a cheap option. Best bang-for-the-buck is a Truebendz exhaust. SMART-ASS! 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: General Performance Questions #1431822 11/08/05 09:05 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 66 C Con2er OP CEG\'er
OP Con2er CEG\'er C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 66	Thanks Stazi I been searching and going over FAQs and it all just runs together after a while. 98 T-Red SVT #540 98 T-Red GL ATX (Family Truckster)

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