=Chip=
A chip is recommended as one of the last modifications you want to do. Having it tuned is the most important part, and it will be tuned to your existing modifications. Getting a chip first, then intake, exhaust, headers, etc. means you will have to get your chip reprogrammed.
Most recommended/used:
Arizona Dyno Chip
=Coatings=
Coatings for your headers, exhaust, UIM, etc. will reduce the temperatures and add durability to the parts.
High Performance Coatings
Jet-Hot Coatings
Swain Tech
=Exhaust=
A bolt-on cat-back exhaust will result in 4-8hp depending on brand and modifications to your vehicle.
Bassani -
Discontinued
- removable resonator tips to reduce sound
- loud and drones
- raspy when cold
Borla -
Discontinued
SP Motorsports
www.ctamotorsports.com
www.batinc.net/contour.htm - page 33
- smooth sound similar to stock
Bosal
www.batinc.net/contour.htm - page 34
- loud with mirror finish
- flange-fit exhaust may cause some installation problems due to inability to adjust
CTA
www.ctamotorsports.com
- Magnaflow mufflers and resonators options available
- 2.5â? all the way back or 2.5â? -> 2.25â? available
TruBendz
www.trubendz.com
- 2.5" bolt-on cat-back exhaust
- many consider best "bang for the buck" exhaust
- many muffler and resonator options available
=Headers=
How-to: Headers by CEGer Tourige
Headers FAQ by CEGer Tourige
MSDS â???
www.msdsinc.com
- short tube headers
- realistic gains 5-15hp+ depending on other modifications
Weapon-R -
www.customcougars.com Discontinued
- short tube headers
- known as MSDS knockoffs
