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I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 12:32:53 PM

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So, I have an ''04 Eclipse GS w/ Tiptronic Trans. It is WAY underpowered. I want to maximize power without losing much gas mileage at all. 1, maybe 2 mpg at most. Is it possible to make it as fast as the GT with just bolt-ons? What parts do I need? How much will it all cost? Can anyone give me a little insight at all? Any info will be useful.

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 2:24:48 PM

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your not gonna make it as fast as the gt without losing gas milage. it just wont happen. anything you do to significantly increase performance is gonna significantly drop your milage

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 3:04:17 PM

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OK, but what can I do to increase power? You missed the point of the thread.

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 4:25:06 PM

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im pretty sure the point of the thread was trying to make your car beat a GT without sacrificing more then 1 or 2 mpg, which i answered to you was impossible.

anyway, your not gonna get a good increase in power without spending a couple grand. turbo/supercharging is the only way your gonna get any noticable power out of it. however you are gonna sacrifice probably more gas milage then you would want to.

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 7:53:53 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: estraw

im pretty sure the point of the thread was trying to make your car beat a GT without sacrificing more then 1 or 2 mpg, which i answered to you was impossible.

anyway, your not gonna get a good increase in power without spending a couple grand. turbo/supercharging is the only way your gonna get any noticable power out of it. however you are gonna sacrifice probably more gas milage then you would want to.

That was a good answer. I like that. Now I could use a little more help. Would a better flowing exhaust (same size piping as stock) and new 4-2-1 Stainless Steel Headers hurt gas mileage?

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 8:44:01 PM

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no, but your not gonna notice a difference in performance either. all your gonna get is a ****ty sounding raspy exhaust note

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 9:26:41 PM

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Well...I really want to maximize it''s capabilities. The sound is fine, and as of next week, my Chevelle will be my drag racing car. I want the Eclipse to:

A. Maximize horsepower
B. Maintain Gas mileage
C. Increase Handling

This is to be a daily driver and do OK on a time attack track. Future mods include coilovers, body kit, Fiberglass Fenders, CF hood, and CF hatch. With the Aerodynamics up, and the weight down, I should get up to two extra mpg if I''m lucky. So I can afford to sacrifice a little more fuel for more power. It will work in theory.

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 9:37:26 PM

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ok good luck

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 9:41:14 PM

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Do you not think I can do it?

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RE: I need some suggestions!!! - 9/25/2008 10:17:19 PM

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