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got_speed
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Post #1 post 29th April 2008 - 07:13 PM
Just got this new magna, was wondering what i should/can do to add some more power without going a turbo ( P plates)... any suggestions would be good thanks. the motor is stock at the moment other than a K&N filter...

This post has been edited by got_speed: Apr 29 2008, 07:14 PM

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5rki
Post #2

Buy another engine to power the rear wheels.

Rancher
Post #3

How on earth did that last comment get accepted?

There was an article I read not long ago about those model motor's. It was about Grounding the ENTIRE motor. I mean everything. Seriously. They some how managed to gain a bit of HP from it. I'll try and find it when I get back to my mates place on the weekend.

Cleaning it up a bit. New filters. New Spark plugs. Etc. There isn't much you can do other then that to those motors. The manual's aren't that slow to begin with.

And, exhausts on these motor's make it sound like shite.

slideitsidewayzzz
Post #4

you could do a zaust without being loud, and go for suspension as these are pretty ballsy, but a big service like a 90k with a 105k will do it good, and a good clean out of the tb will make a big diff.

got_speed
Post #5

QUOTE(5rki @ Apr 29 2008, 07:18 PM) [snapback]1282264655[/snapback]

Buy another engine to power the rear wheels.


why would i want a rear wheel when i dont drift and cant drive turbo/ V8...thats the stupidest thing i've ever heard..

philsTH
Post #6

QUOTE(got_speed @ Apr 30 2008, 07:09 PM) [snapback]1282269309[/snapback]

why would i want a rear wheel when i dont drift and cant drive turbo/ V8...thats the stupidest thing i've ever heard..

Magnas are bloody great cars. I've just sold my TH and there's heaps of mods you can do.
Have a look at Aussie Magna Forums Aussie Magna you'll get heaps of help and no flaming.

Good luck

got_speed
Post #7

QUOTE(philsTH @ Apr 30 2008, 08:48 PM) [snapback]1282269842[/snapback]

Magnas are bloody great cars. I've just sold my TH and there's heaps of mods you can do.
Have a look at Aussie Magna Forums Aussie Magna you'll get heaps of help and no flaming.

Good luck



thanks wink.gif

lo_rolla
Post #8

Is it 6g72 or 6g74?

6g74's are surprisingly tough motors, they have a pretty sturdy main cap cradle and four bolt mains, decent enough conrods (nothing special) and normal pistons.
There are a few things you can do, just like any other motor, which is getting it to breath better, K&N filter - CAI (cold air intake) either by enclosing the pod filter (if you have one) to opening up the panel filter housing (if you have panel filter). The throttle body can be enlarged slightly in any motor by getting it bored out and a butterfly to match.
Good set of extractors and exhaust, if your on the P's you'll especially want it a bit quiter, so chuck in some extra mufflers.
Get a major service done, coolant, oil and timing belt (if it's never been done) and advance the timing and use 98Octane fuel.
Get some better suspension, a set of springs and some shocks, maybe some sway bars, it'll make the car feel better and look better.
Maybe a new set of brake pads just to give it an all round better feeling.


Good luck man.

trapped
Post #9

as to what rancher said he is correct the people earthed the car out better and gained like 30 more kw pretty good for the cost and mate extractors and exhaust is a really good start anything after that is after market computer and head work etc but only your wallet can decide that

got_speed
Post #10

QUOTE(lo_rolla @ May 1 2008, 09:15 PM) [snapback]1282274090[/snapback]

Is it 6g72 or 6g74?

6g74's are surprisingly tough motors, they have a pretty sturdy main cap cradle and four bolt mains, decent enough conrods (nothing special) and normal pistons.
There are a few things you can do, just like any other motor, which is getting it to breath better, K&N filter - CAI (cold air intake) either by enclosing the pod filter (if you have one) to opening up the panel filter housing (if you have panel filter). The throttle body can be enlarged slightly in any motor by getting it bored out and a butterfly to match.
Good set of extractors and exhaust, if your on the P's you'll especially want it a bit quiter, so chuck in some extra mufflers.
Get a major service done, coolant, oil and timing belt (if it's never been done) and advance the timing and use 98Octane fuel.
Get some better suspension, a set of springs and some shocks, maybe some sway bars, it'll make the car feel better and look better.
Maybe a new set of brake pads just to give it an all round better feeling.
Good luck man.



thanks man, i will look into doing that, smile.gif

tanktest2020154
Post #11

QUOTE (lo_rolla @ May 1 2008, 09:15 PM) *
Is it 6g72 or 6g74?

6g74's are surprisingly tough motors, they have a pretty sturdy main cap cradle and four bolt mains, decent enough conrods (nothing special) and normal pistons.
There are a few things you can do, just like any other motor, which is getting it to breath better, K&N filter - CAI (cold air intake) either by enclosing the pod filter (if you have one) to opening up the panel filter housing (if you have panel filter). The throttle body can be enlarged slightly in any motor by getting it bored out and a butterfly to match.
Good set of extractors and exhaust, if your on the P's you'll especially want it a bit quiter, so chuck in some extra mufflers.
Get a major service done, coolant, oil and timing belt (if it's never been done) and advance the timing and use 98Octane fuel.
Get some better suspension, a set of springs and some shocks, maybe some sway bars, it'll make the car feel better and look better.
Maybe a new set of brake pads just to give it an all round better feeling.


Good luck man.


 
tanktest2020154
Post #12

Very tough engine, budget racing so not allowed to spend dollars, nearly 300k and then 65 race hours from stock, 24hr race next month and wouldnt mind a little more hp

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