best bang for the buck performance upgrades?

[chappy48]

Originally Posted by Bo White

I dont always measure power but when I do I use a dragstrip

Lol...so which is it? Dyno measures power, I say. Dragstrip measures skill

[Snidely Whiplash]

DOT drag radials will get you a big change in 1/4 mile E.T. slips. No mods other than a tire change for the track or weekend needed.

[dab86]

Get an intake, LTs and GEARS! Those 3 mods will make your car much quicker on the street! I can't stress gears enough. Made my car feel 1000 lbs lighter

[Snidely Whiplash]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

oh i see what you guys mean. for a dyno pull. i don't use my car on a dyno.

Dynos save money and strip wear and tear. Without a dyno, you must rely on seat of the pants driving. Why wear out the motor before it's dialed in?

With carbs, you need a weather station and did LOTS of jet and timing changes to account for weather changes (temp, humidity, barometric pressure, and altitude changes at different tracks). A summer and winter dyno session is needed if you want to play with the big boys.

Dynos SAVE money.

I used to hang out at Shepherd Racing Heads near his Pro Stock partners, Reher-Morrison. Lee would port heads with good results on a flowbench but the dyno said no go. IF the dyno said it made power, it was time for a track session. The flowbench AND dyno were not the final say on what got the car down the track. The newfound power needed to work with the other parts. R&D was a non-stop process for those guys. I'm sure it's the same for the big shops that install their own modifications and tune them.

Stop and think how much R&D goes into development of the heart of every motor, a new camshaft!

[axis]

Do you realize you're quoting someone from over a year ago?

[Car Nation Videos]

Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

Best bang for the buck is what I do best

Lunati cam that was 400$ runs on stock valve train!

XS power headers, $350 but $800 dollar quality!

Home made cold air cost almost nothing, about $75

Stock H pipe dumped at the rear with 3"x8" glasspacks, $75

Deal on a tune in winter 360$

440hp 430tq at the wheels with more in it, so a bit over 500 at the crank! For only $1,260 bucks... doing your own work and own ideas

It’s fun going back and reading when Camaros were the new hot cars on the street. This guy spent $1260 and turned his 400hp-426 hp Camaro into a track monster that runs 10’s. He even made a homemade cold air intake for $75.

[ariZona28]

It's fun seeing creative usernames like "Snidely Whiplash". Wonder what he's up to?