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Old 2/8/12, 02:27 PM
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Best motor upgrades for 97 gt?

Was wondering what would the best way to get more horse power out of my 97gt, I'm looking to spend around 800-1000$
The cars pretty much stock except for a t45 trans, clutch, pypes catback exhaust

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Originally Posted by 2000 gt
Was wondering what would the best way to get more horse power out of my 97gt, I'm looking to spend around 800-1000$
The cars pretty much stock except for a t45 trans, clutch, pypes catback exhaust

Any ideas?
PI head swap and a tuner
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Look into a PI swap. You could probably get everything for about 1000 if you look around and then do the labor yourself. That will give you the most bang for your and help be a little more responsive to mods later on down the road
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Does AmericanMuscle carry pi heads? And how much horse you think it will add?
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Does AmericanMuscle carry pi heads? And how much horse you think it will add?
I don't know that American Muscle carries them, however the PI heads will put you over 260 crank.
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You can get the the Stage 2 V8 Kit from Steeda-$644.85

Typically Adds 20-25RWHP

This kit includes the following:
-CAI
-Underdrive Pullys
-Dragon Plenum

Please PM and let me know if you are interested or have any questions. When there is HP involved, then Steeda is here to help!!

Thanks

TJ

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Does AmericanMuscle carry pi heads? And how much horse you think it will add?
No, your gonna have to get takeoffs. They are pretty easy to find especially on ebay. You also gonna need the intake as well. They would be from a 99-04 GT
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Originally Posted by 1999Pony

No, your gonna have to get takeoffs. They are pretty easy to find especially on ebay. You also gonna need the intake as well. They would be from a 99-04 GT
Ok thanks for the help!
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Let us know how you make out. I've been considering the same thing for my 97 GT for years.
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