trying to get more power out of a v6 4.3 L.t what can i add to my engine to get more horsepower when i step on the gas it goes but its kinda slow i swear a ford escort can take me at the light and no there is nothing wrong with the engine .
2007-03-31 00:24:27 · 7 answers · asked by pittbluebarrier 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The fastest and easiest way to add power is to install a NOS system. Cold air, exhaust systems are a good start, but you wont gain a whole lot of power, (5-10 hp) with these as you EFI system will limit your gains. The power you can gain from NOs (nitrogen oxide gas) is unlimited and restricted only by what your engine can handle before it blows apart.
A NOS system dumps extra fuel and oxygen in the engine, it also cools the charge thus making more power.
Next level would be to reprogram your fuel injection system, you have an OBD1 system so chipping it will be no problem. De-solder the old chip and socket the ecu, you will be able to replace chips in a few seconds. Search the net you will be able to find a re programed chip.
Below are sites where you can get reprogramming ecu info or you can just replace the chip.
2007-03-31 03:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by John S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavy truck 200 hp motor. There are Typhoon and Cyclone GMC Jimmy Trucks that use a trubocharged version of the 4.3 liter engine. Trying to get power out of a 13 year old engine results in KA-BOOM! Then the realization hits you "Could Of Had A V-8" The new chevy truck with Vortex Engine get better mileage than the 4.3 and make almost 345 HP
2007-03-31 00:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3.9 v6 in my Dakota, her are some things I did that gave me more power, (1) up graded the exhaust system, went to a 3'' exhaust w/a Flow master Muffler (2) in stalled an "power tower", it is a EFI THROTTLE BODY SPACER (3) changed my air filter to an K&N filter, (4) up graded my coil to a +50,000 volts. (5) bumped my timing up 2 dergress. (6) replace my spark plugs with platium +4. (7) replaced my spark plugs wire with a larger mm ,life time wires. Each and all of the above gave me more horse power AND as long as I keep my foot from pushing the gas peddle to the floor, I increased my gas mileage. One other thing that helped was that I went to a synthic oil.
2007-03-31 05:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by b.clayt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could add a performance free flowing exhaust, cost about $ 125.00, and a Cold air intake, cost about the same. Combined could add about 25hp to your engine and no major tunning is needed... you can also think of performance spark plugs and wires, research on a perfomance chip "computer" for your engine ...
I daily drive a 1988 Chevy Silverado reg cab-long bed with the 305, 5.0L V8, i have done these things to my truck and find it very well worth while...i notice the strength increase at all diiferent rev ranges.
Best wishes!
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2007-03-31 01:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by "/ J()€ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try going with a good aftermarket free flowing exhaust system, cold air intake system better plugs and wires. along with coil and ignition system. then top it off with a remapped ecm chip to add power and raise the redline and shift points in the trans if its an automatic. there's also the addition of good roller rocker's. outside of that your getting into diving into major swap outs in internal engine components and fabrications for swaps like turbo's and superchargers. money is the root of all things fast. it takes some to make more.
2007-03-31 02:03:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much money are you willing to spend? all kinds of things could be done, from swapping in a 5.7l to throwing a supercharger on the 4.3 you have. headers and good free flowing exhaust are a start, and a bigger cam and possibly a stall converter depending on how big of a cam... but it all depends on the amount of money youre willing to part with and how much power you want. even nitrous is an option (albeit a serious engine killer if not properly tuned)
2007-03-31 00:35:57 · answer #6 · answered by darrin b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the damn noise close to the fender is possibly a warmth look after on the exhaust manifold. The squealing could be a bad belt tensioner pulley or loafer pulley and a dry rotting belt. attempt spraying belt conditioner on it if the noise is going away you would be wanting to alter the belt. if it would not.take the belt off and spin each and each pulley via hand and notice in case you could experience or pay attention the only that making the noise
2016-11-25 01:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋