Intake/exhaust
Intake/exhaust
Ok, so in the relentless pursuit of power, I've realized that I'm not a particular fan of the now infamous '3400 swap.' Not to say that it isn't effective or a good idea, I just like my current 3.1 and want to be able to bolt on a manual transmission one day.
So since you guys are the experts here, I figured I try you guys for some advice. I've been thinking of putting on a larger intake, probably a K&N set-up of some sort, followed by a larger exhaust, most likely 2.25". I know this won't rock anybody's world performance-wise, but it should increase responsiveness and acceleration decently. So would the K&N be my best bet for an intake, or is there a better option? Feel free to comment or correct me on anything I've put here.....I've never claimed to be an expert. Thanks.
So since you guys are the experts here, I figured I try you guys for some advice. I've been thinking of putting on a larger intake, probably a K&N set-up of some sort, followed by a larger exhaust, most likely 2.25". I know this won't rock anybody's world performance-wise, but it should increase responsiveness and acceleration decently. So would the K&N be my best bet for an intake, or is there a better option? Feel free to comment or correct me on anything I've put here.....I've never claimed to be an expert. Thanks.
1992 Beretta GTZ; 3.1 V6 auto (depressing, really....)
1991 Beretta GTZ; Quad4 5-spd (gone to auto heaven)
1991 Beretta GTZ; Quad4 5-spd (gone to auto heaven)
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Intake/exhaust
You can bolt on a manaul trans no problem to a 3400. If you read any of the j body cavalier boards, they bolt them up to their manuals all the time.
K&N Filter brand is good, but you'll have to make up the piping or go to http://www.tranzgenic.com/ .
Your 3.1 is a gen2, which means it absolutly sucks for breathing (intake manifolds and heads lack a lot). Gen3 stuff is WAY more superior in design. (3100/3400 is gen3).
You could swap a 3400 or do a 3400 top end (heads up) and get worthwhile gains. I suggest you check out www.domesticcrew.com or www.v6z24.com or www.60degreev6.com and search and look at others cars for ideas.
Lots more options than you'd think with 3400 parts.
K&N Filter brand is good, but you'll have to make up the piping or go to http://www.tranzgenic.com/ .
Your 3.1 is a gen2, which means it absolutly sucks for breathing (intake manifolds and heads lack a lot). Gen3 stuff is WAY more superior in design. (3100/3400 is gen3).
You could swap a 3400 or do a 3400 top end (heads up) and get worthwhile gains. I suggest you check out www.domesticcrew.com or www.v6z24.com or www.60degreev6.com and search and look at others cars for ideas.
Lots more options than you'd think with 3400 parts.