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Below are mods that have been discussed. The first section are mods that have been debated - some think it's worth it/works while others say it's not worth it/doesn't work. The second section are mods that you should not waste your money on.
Please read the
FAQ - Bolt-on Basics to find out where to purchase and
Search to find more information.
=Misconceptions / debated subjects=
Is the mod worth it? You decide.
Hood liner
Many CEGers remove it to reduce heat soak and keep the engine cooler. Some thought it was there to put out potential engine fires...
Intake pipe
Smoother / more air vs. heat retention.
Created by SP Motorsports, the misconception is that it provides hp. Per Joe, the intake pipe is purely aesthetic. Yes, it smooths air flow, but the pipe itself retains a lot of heat for a long time. The CTA pipe is larger in diameter, so it does allow for more air flow.
Intake pipe 2
Traditional straight vs. curved (Custom Cougars style)
SVT UIMs differences?
Read thread here and
here
=Not worth your money=
Electric Supercharger
Read thread here
Ebay mods
Cheap resistors, chips, modules that claim "good for 20+hp!"
Ram air
Read here and
here
Search for "ram air"
"Tornado" / "Vortex"
Read thread here
This is a a work in progress - suggestions are welcome to improve this compilation.
