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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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2008 3.6 Cab power upgrades

Hi guys, I'm a 996 turbo owner but have a friend that just got a 997. He wanted me to inquire about power upgrades that are actually worth the money doing. Thanks for any suggestions!
 
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FI or its all a waste. i have an 08 c2 with every engine bolt on and besides sounding cool, it doesnt do much.
 
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Thanks for replying. FI?
 
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I assume from the reply that exhaust, intake etc. add no real power?
 
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Originally Posted by brockster
I assume from the reply that exhaust, intake etc. add no real power?
FI is forced induction - turbo or supercharger. I have a k&n intake, fabspeed headers, x pipe hfc, and mufflers. it adds a little but not much.
 
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Gotcha just wanted to clarify! Thanks so much!
 
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Originally Posted by killacam
FI is forced induction - turbo or supercharger. I have a k&n intake, fabspeed headers, x pipe hfc, and mufflers. it adds a little but not much.
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and you can't just bolt on anyones kit and have the engine stay reliable. For what the right setup costs, your friend would be better off trading his car and buying a Turbo.
 
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Agree thanks guys!
 
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Originally Posted by killacam
FI or its all a waste. i have an 08 c2 with every engine bolt on and besides sounding cool, it doesnt do much.
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FI or don't waste money

best thing I did for my 997 performance/drive was reducing the unsprung weight with light wheels from HRE comp series
 



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