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Help with my modifications
Just bought a 2003 ssei : what would these things do as far a hp and torque and my 0-60 speed and will it hurt the car.... 180 therm & does it have to be drilled and if so why, pulley 3.4, gatorback belts, gutted airbox, k&n filter, platinum tipped spark plugs, jet chip or DHP chip, & taylor 8mm spark plug wires, do I need all these things or no, please help and at how many miles would you install this stuff, the car has 150 miles on it, thanks.
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Welcome, Hockey!
The only thing I would caution you on is the use of the K&N and the use of Platinum plugs. This is not from first hand experience, mind you, so take it as you may. I have heard a bit of controversy regarding the K&N filters. They are designed to allow the maximum air flow--and in this they do wonders. The problem may arise in their ability to filter. Do the research and make the decision based on your findings.
The other issue is with the Platinum plugs. I use them in my */C'ed engine and they work fine, however, I am not modded yet. The concern is that the L67 runs too hot and may wear the platinum prematurely. The only problem I have had with Platinum plugs was when I tried running Bosch Platinums. They failed within three months. With a modded engine, you will presumably be running it a bit harder, and thus may wear them premature. This only applies to the L67. Platinums are great for the L27 and the L36.
I would also recommend installing a second auxillary tranny cooler. For more info, check out the "Techinfo" section at the very top of your screen.
As for actual gains, no one can tell you in hard numbers, because that requires a dyno--which is very expensive. I can tell you that it will make a vast improvement over stock--and by the "Seat of the pants dyno", to borrow a phrase.
I would definately wait until after the "break-in" period.
The only thing I would caution you on is the use of the K&N and the use of Platinum plugs. This is not from first hand experience, mind you, so take it as you may. I have heard a bit of controversy regarding the K&N filters. They are designed to allow the maximum air flow--and in this they do wonders. The problem may arise in their ability to filter. Do the research and make the decision based on your findings.
The other issue is with the Platinum plugs. I use them in my */C'ed engine and they work fine, however, I am not modded yet. The concern is that the L67 runs too hot and may wear the platinum prematurely. The only problem I have had with Platinum plugs was when I tried running Bosch Platinums. They failed within three months. With a modded engine, you will presumably be running it a bit harder, and thus may wear them premature. This only applies to the L67. Platinums are great for the L27 and the L36.
I would also recommend installing a second auxillary tranny cooler. For more info, check out the "Techinfo" section at the very top of your screen.
As for actual gains, no one can tell you in hard numbers, because that requires a dyno--which is very expensive. I can tell you that it will make a vast improvement over stock--and by the "Seat of the pants dyno", to borrow a phrase.
I would definately wait until after the "break-in" period.
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Originally Posted by 95BonnevilleSESC
Welcome, Hockey!
The other issue is with the Platinum plugs. I use them in my */C'ed engine and they work fine, however, I am not modded yet. The concern is that the L67 runs too hot and may wear the platinum prematurely. The only problem I have had with Platinum plugs was when I tried running Bosch Platinums. They failed within three months. With a modded engine, you will presumably be running it a bit harder, and thus may wear them premature. This only applies to the L67. Platinums are great for the L27 and the L36.
The other issue is with the Platinum plugs. I use them in my */C'ed engine and they work fine, however, I am not modded yet. The concern is that the L67 runs too hot and may wear the platinum prematurely. The only problem I have had with Platinum plugs was when I tried running Bosch Platinums. They failed within three months. With a modded engine, you will presumably be running it a bit harder, and thus may wear them premature. This only applies to the L67. Platinums are great for the L27 and the L36.
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Copper is your best bet with an L67. The platinum gets too hot and wears out. That is all there is to it. :(
But don't go changing your plugs until you have to.
But don't go changing your plugs until you have to.
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OEM'*...Delco, nothing better, I think NGK Iridiums are really Delco or something...I dunno, at any rate, stay with the stockers...OEM is good
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Ac Delco Platinums are the same as NGK Iridium IV. Those would be your best bet for N/A'* along with Splitfires. Being and */C'd I haven't changed plugs yet.. as I"m also debating over platinums or Copper. Copper tends to wear out quicker then Platinum but the added safety of Copper is that the plugs will foul up thus not allowing spark when you get into cases of pre detonation ( knock ). So in a sense.. you'd rather blow a plug or two then a cylinder or two if you run into high knock ( pre-detonation ). IF you don't think you'll be runnin into KR ( Knock Retard ) you may try the platinum for longer life and durability.. but be forwarned.. a few extra hours of changing plugs and a few cents cheaper per plug again is way way cheaper then a new engine. The T-stat doesn't need to be drilled.. ppl drill them to help cool the engine a lil bit better before the stated temp of 180 ( or 195 stock ). Isn't necessary at the moment. This will also affect your warm up time too ( however it'* very little a minute or 2 the most extra is needed ) As for the mods such as pulley change and HP gaining options.. I would hold off till you have properly broken in your engine. ( personal preference of 2 oil changes worth at least to allow proper mating and seatings of all components )
But the tranny cooler and Tstat now wouldn't hurt.
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But the tranny cooler and Tstat now wouldn't hurt.
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pulley 3.4, gatorback belts, gutted airbox, k&n filter, platinum tipped spark plugs, jet chip or DHP chip, & taylor 8mm spark
1. Pulley or K&N cone filter with a custom intake tube, dont worry about K&Ns filtration, on the average they are about .5% less than the best paper filters. So they are like 98%-99% effective.
2. The custom chip, make sure you get a good quality. And as drifter said, make sure you take it easy on your car for the dealers suggested time.
I would also check in my documentation/dealer to make sure I am not voiding any warranties when installing anything custom.
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Just bought a 2003 ssei : what would these things do as far a hp and torque and my 0-60 speed and will it hurt the car.... 180 therm & does it have to be drilled and if so why, pulley 3.4, gatorback belts, gutted airbox, k&n filter, platinum tipped spark plugs, jet chip or DHP chip, & taylor 8mm spark plug wires, do I need all these things or no, please help and at how many miles would you install this stuff, the car has 150 miles on it, thanks.
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