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gabemiranda
06-10-2012, 02:37 AM
hey guys i'm looking to get an extra 20 hp in my 2001 alero. i have a $400 budget what are the best things i should get intake, exhaust ect. I want the most hp increase i can get for $400. Thanks!:thumb:
xXManwhoreXx
06-10-2012, 09:19 AM
Obx headers are 400 they add about 17 - 20
[ion] C2
06-10-2012, 09:43 AM
Obx headers are 400 they add about 17 - 20

no the header is only $155

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-SS304-Racing-Header-96-01-Chevy-Cavalier-Z24-2-4L-/220548479127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item3359b6b897&vxp=mtr

http://www.tuningdepot.com/ebay/images/10366S(1).jpg
spc2125
06-10-2012, 10:22 AM
For $400 you can upgrade your whole exhaust. From the header back. I would assume you could gain around 20 hp. And also slap on a CAI and you'll have your 20 hp for sure.
xXManwhoreXx
06-10-2012, 11:27 AM
Lol I thought this was the 3.4 section lol
jhubbz
06-10-2012, 11:30 AM
I thought I read somewhere the OBX headers are of poor quality?
Gr1m
06-10-2012, 11:35 AM
you get what you pay for so i wouldnt be surprised
xXManwhoreXx
06-10-2012, 11:44 AM
Not the worst quality. Its the customer service that sucks with obx
gabemiranda
06-10-2012, 11:57 AM
nice ill probably do the headers and exhaust then i need a lil extra speed in my baby :drive:
billytheman1188
06-10-2012, 12:54 PM
you get what you pay for so i wouldnt be surprised

Yup. That is one CHEAP ASS header....good luck.:lol:
jawa
06-10-2012, 01:03 PM
stickers
cavaliers60
06-10-2012, 01:12 PM
stickers

THIS! :lol:
gabemiranda
06-10-2012, 01:38 PM
does anyone have any instructions on how to install headers, exhaust or a cai? pics or videos would be nice:)
99-alero
06-10-2012, 02:47 PM
electric supercharger son!
jawa
06-10-2012, 02:49 PM
Google it broski
[ion] C2
06-10-2012, 08:39 PM
Yup. That is one CHEAP ASS header....good luck.:lol:

it's a flange with some pipes, not that complicated. all stainless steel. it'll be fine.

my pacesetter was the same price... you 3400 guys are accustomed to ridiculously priced headers

does anyone have any instructions on how to install headers, exhaust or a cai? pics or videos would be nice:)
unscrew bolts, put them back in. take a look around your engine bay and you'll get an idea of how things work. www.howstuffworks.com is also good for basics. it's really just taking a look around and figuring out what goes where and how it's attached. that's how i learned.
Redog
06-11-2012, 01:00 AM
Yeah for $400 you could do headers and entire exhaust, it's very hard to NOT make the car sound like crap though