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Old 04-11-2011, 11:53 AM
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HOW DO I GET MORE POWER

i have a stock 305 tbi in my 89 rs camaro hardtop its fast but i want to get more horsepower and torque make my car more powerful and faster
what r some cheap ways
Old 04-11-2011, 11:58 AM
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Re: HOW DO I GET MORE POWER

I would do a search. This topic comes up all the time. And I think I'd call a 305 TBI peppy at best
Old 04-12-2011, 11:16 AM
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Re: HOW DO I GET MORE POWER

what do u mean peppy lol
Old 04-12-2011, 11:37 AM
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Re: HOW DO I GET MORE POWER

he means that it runs good for what it is, but it is nowhere near fast

and like he said, do some research on here. Search around the engine forums and you will get a much better understanding of what you need and what it takes.
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Re: HOW DO I GET MORE POWER

okay thanks guys
Old 04-13-2011, 12:10 PM
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3.73 gears and nitrous.
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