rathbun said:
So ya I got a Dx, but that dosen't mean I don't want it to kick a little ass, now and again. SO I have a couple of question's.
BESIDES switching out everything to gt parts!!
What is a good way to increase horse power out of my 2.2 L fuel injection motor?
I read that the 2.2 L has about 110 hp I would like to get this as close to if not over the 125 hp mark. IS THIS POSSIBLE!
Also, Is there any way to get off the line quicker, besides a neutral drop!
from MN with Ice.
I like your spirit man:tup: Ok well here's my list of recomendations.
-AIR INTAKE: Either a K&N or other HI FLOW filter or open Box Hi FLOW cone filter. I would say go with a drop in K&N OEM replacement filter unless you are run the open air intake as to avoid sucking back hot engine air(like a hood scoop or CAI/ram air system.
-EXHAUST SYSTEM: 1/2 or 1/4 inch bigger than stock with HI FLOW muffler and maybe HI FLOW catalytic converter. As well the 'Pacesetter" header would be a great upgrade along with the bigger piping.
-IGNITION: 8mm or better wires, platinum or iridium plugs(but iridium would be over kill for non turbo), MSD blaster 2 coil and a new dizzy cap and rotor after installing the new wires and plugs.
May want to consider advancing(very little) your ignition timing(with a timing light(not just guessing).
-KEEP IT COOL: USe full synthetic 'Mobil 1" oil and if it is really hot climate use up to 15w30 grade or mix with 10w30(50/50). Use hi quality 5year coolant and again if in a hot climate do mixture accordingly(ie. 70/30-coolant/water mix). Use quailty synthetic transmission oil as well, and yes a tranny oil cooler would be recomended if you are going to drive hard. And instead of 'neutral dropping it' really hard, sometimes if you just require a slight jump try turning up the idle revs slighty higher than stock level maybe up to like 1000rpm instead of 700-850rpm or whatever it is. Also you can try(while stoped and ready to race) going on the gas very lightly just to try and bring the revs up while still hoding the brake till you're ready to roll, don't know if this will work on the mx6 I used to do it on a 75 chevy Monte Carlo but then that was a 350 V8
Now here are my additional recomendations if you have a bigger budget and should be done after the above list.
Port and Polish(P&P), larger throttle body, cam-regrind, lightened undrive pulley(accessory pulley). And maybe set up a 25-50 shot system of nitros. If necesary upgrade to GT injectors. If you have even more $$ you can think about upping the compression a bit as well with higher comp. pistons.
-ECU with all mods done you can consider looking to get your ecu tuned to make the most of all your mods.
Always consider weight reduction as well. light weight rims, removing a/c if it doesn't work or you don't care for it. And you can get obsessed and gut the interior as well the sky is the limit!
Now if you're just looking to get to 125hp as you said then the first 3 suggestions should get you there easily or at least very close. Good Luck! and Enjoy!
