2001 3.8 Mods
#1
2001 3.8 Mods
Hey im new to the forum and i have a 2001 3.8. I was wondering on what are the best mods i can add to my car without getting to expensive. I already have a cat back exhaust, a CAI and better wires and plugs. I have about 600 bucks to play with. Anybody have any ideas?
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,357
In your case header will not add much power at the lower RPMs but I think you would feel it at the higher RPMs. If you buy decent headers with thick flanges, add some washer so you can use a longer bolt you should not have issue with leaking. My headers have about 50K on them and I have not touched them.
A tune should not be "needed" The headers flow better but they will not change the Air/fuel ratio or cylinder pressure but a tune might get another 10-15 HP. Since your exhaust and intake are breathing a little better a tune could unlock some hidden ponies.
A decent set of headers and a tune from PCMsforless should be doable for $600 if you got the installs.
A tune should not be "needed" The headers flow better but they will not change the Air/fuel ratio or cylinder pressure but a tune might get another 10-15 HP. Since your exhaust and intake are breathing a little better a tune could unlock some hidden ponies.
A decent set of headers and a tune from PCMsforless should be doable for $600 if you got the installs.
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94k is nothing on a 3.8. Im running 188k and still going strong.
#10
I added Pacesetters and a new PCM a few years back and my car had well over 150k, didn't harm anything. They also don't leak or cause an SES light.
I did both of those at the same time (new PCM was more for new gears but also for added HP) and it felt like a new car. Way more pull.
I did both of those at the same time (new PCM was more for new gears but also for added HP) and it felt like a new car. Way more pull.