What's the best mod for xB Automatics?
#1
What's the best mod for xB Automatics?
I own a 2006 xB w/ automatic and I would like to add the most possible horsepower to it however I read or heard from someone that CAI would make the accelaration of an automatic xB even slower. Is this true? If it is then what's the best and inexpensive mod (bold-on) I could do to my automatic xB that would provide the most hp? Combination of intake & exhaust? What should I get?
Thanks guys,
Dan
Thanks guys,
Dan
#3
Re: What's the best mod for xB Automatics?
Originally Posted by dbnacpil
I own a 2006 xB w/ automatic and I would like to add the most possible horsepower to it however I read or heard from someone that CAI would make the accelaration of an automatic xB even slower. Is this true? If it is then what's the best and inexpensive mod (bold-on) I could do to my automatic xB that would provide the most hp? Combination of intake & exhaust? What should I get?
Thanks guys,
Dan
Thanks guys,
Dan
2. Inexpensive as in, what..
3. Best thing you can do to any car as far as the motor goes is i/h/e. My set up is DC sport header, aem cai and jic exhaust. Then go from there.
If you need any additional help IM me on aim/aol or PM me and ask away, or you can do it here whichever.
#8
Originally Posted by hammy
If you could..how much would a set up like that cost (I/H/E)
and what type of gains are people seeing with that set up done correctly? hp, acceleration, etc..?
and what type of gains are people seeing with that set up done correctly? hp, acceleration, etc..?
Heres my set up and est. cost:
1.Dc header ($220)
2. AEM cai ($190)
3. Jic Spartan DE type 1 exhaust ($335)
Gains will be between 10-12whp with this set up. Mostly mid to top end whp, no low end whp gains with 4-1 header.
#10
What you have to understand is that a motor is nothing more than an air pump. The more you can get in, the more you can get out. You can't only work on the intake side and expect real results. The same goes for the exhaust side. You will not see any significant gain until you do all three (intake, header and exhaust).
Do you plan on lowering your car dramatically? (More than 2") If so, my recommendations change for the exhaust.
But here is my recommendation for best bang for the buck.
Intake:
High Quality: Fujita F5 SRI ($180 +/-)
Money Saver: YDR ($85) (Injen Copy)
Header:
Stainless: Strup ($250)
Ceramic: DC ($220)
Exhaust:
Bolt-On: Strup ($250)
Bolt-On for dropped boxes: Tanabe ($300+)
Muffler Shop Custom ($200-)
If these mods don't get you enough, my next mod would be to get a lightened crank pulley. There are a couple different options out there, but plan on spending upwards of $130-$140.
Do you plan on lowering your car dramatically? (More than 2") If so, my recommendations change for the exhaust.
But here is my recommendation for best bang for the buck.
Intake:
High Quality: Fujita F5 SRI ($180 +/-)
Money Saver: YDR ($85) (Injen Copy)
Header:
Stainless: Strup ($250)
Ceramic: DC ($220)
Exhaust:
Bolt-On: Strup ($250)
Bolt-On for dropped boxes: Tanabe ($300+)
Muffler Shop Custom ($200-)
If these mods don't get you enough, my next mod would be to get a lightened crank pulley. There are a couple different options out there, but plan on spending upwards of $130-$140.
#13
Senior Member
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Team N.V.S.
Originally Posted by RTon20s
What you have to understand is that a motor is nothing more than an air pump. The more you can get in, the more you can get out. You can't only work on the intake side and expect real results. The same goes for the exhaust side. You will not see any significant gain until you do all three (intake, header and exhaust).
Do you plan on lowering your car dramatically? (More than 2") If so, my recommendations change for the exhaust.
But here is my recommendation for best bang for the buck.
Intake:
High Quality: Fujita F5 SRI ($180 +/-)
Money Saver: YDR ($85) (Injen Copy)
Header:
Stainless: Strup ($250)
Ceramic: DC ($220)
Exhaust:
Bolt-On: Strup ($250)
Bolt-On for dropped boxes: Tanabe ($300+)
Muffler Shop Custom ($200-)
If these mods don't get you enough, my next mod would be to get a lightened crank pulley. There are a couple different options out there, but plan on spending upwards of $130-$140.
Do you plan on lowering your car dramatically? (More than 2") If so, my recommendations change for the exhaust.
But here is my recommendation for best bang for the buck.
Intake:
High Quality: Fujita F5 SRI ($180 +/-)
Money Saver: YDR ($85) (Injen Copy)
Header:
Stainless: Strup ($250)
Ceramic: DC ($220)
Exhaust:
Bolt-On: Strup ($250)
Bolt-On for dropped boxes: Tanabe ($300+)
Muffler Shop Custom ($200-)
If these mods don't get you enough, my next mod would be to get a lightened crank pulley. There are a couple different options out there, but plan on spending upwards of $130-$140.
those prices suck. that's why i buy other brands to get the same result
#14
The prices may "suck," but some people prefer to pay for quality. There are lots of other routes to take, but that doesn't mean that I would be comfortable recommending them.
The few extra bucks for the confidence in the quality and durability of a part is well worth it when considered over the lifespan of the car. Then again, some people are willing to take risks with every part they buy just to boast about the price they got a second rate part for off of ebay.
The few extra bucks for the confidence in the quality and durability of a part is well worth it when considered over the lifespan of the car. Then again, some people are willing to take risks with every part they buy just to boast about the price they got a second rate part for off of ebay.
#15
Re: What's the best mod for xB Automatics?
Originally Posted by dbnacpil
I own a 2006 xB w/ automatic and I would like to add the most possible horsepower to it however I read or heard from someone that CAI would make the accelaration of an automatic xB even slower. Is this true? If it is then what's the best and inexpensive mod (bold-on) I could do to my automatic xB that would provide the most hp? Combination of intake & exhaust? What should I get?
Thanks guys,
Dan
Thanks guys,
Dan
Nothing else you do short of forced induction will give you enough performance for you to even equal a stock 5 speed. Auto was the wrong choice if you care about acceleration, sorry.
#16
Re: What's the best mod for xB Automatics?
Originally Posted by Biznox
Originally Posted by dbnacpil
I own a 2006 xB w/ automatic and I would like to add the most possible horsepower to it however I read or heard from someone that CAI would make the accelaration of an automatic xB even slower. Is this true? If it is then what's the best and inexpensive mod (bold-on) I could do to my automatic xB that would provide the most hp? Combination of intake & exhaust? What should I get?
Thanks guys,
Dan
Thanks guys,
Dan
Nothing else you do short of forced induction will give you enough performance for you to even equal a stock 5 speed. Auto was the wrong choice if you care about acceleration, sorry.
#18
Originally Posted by Peter_Rabbit
for people like me who dont know much, what does a crank pulley do and how will a lightened one give u more power?
#19
ok i got an 05 auto and the cheapest thing you can do and all it cost is about 5 minutes of your time is go out to your car and pop the hood and on the air intake tube that runs from nothing to the box just undo the conecter and the one bolt holding it inplace an take it so air goes straith in to the air filter box then to the engine mabe two horse power
also i would recomend gettin an exhaust i got a magnaflow muffler ($80) and had my mecahnic run 4 in piping axle back and that made a differece
hope this helps
also i would recomend gettin an exhaust i got a magnaflow muffler ($80) and had my mecahnic run 4 in piping axle back and that made a differece
hope this helps
#20
Originally Posted by morningman
ok i got an 05 auto and the cheapest thing you can do and all it cost is about 5 minutes of your time is go out to your car and pop the hood and on the air intake tube that runs from nothing to the box just undo the conecter and the one bolt holding it inplace an take it so air goes straith in to the air filter box then to the engine mabe two horse power
also i would recomend gettin an exhaust i got a magnaflow muffler ($80) and had my mecahnic run 4 in piping axle back and that made a differece
hope this helps
also i would recomend gettin an exhaust i got a magnaflow muffler ($80) and had my mecahnic run 4 in piping axle back and that made a differece
hope this helps