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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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At present my 94 SC400 is completely stock, but I am looking to increase output to 300-400 hp. What are the most affordable, and least harmful engine mods that can help me achieve this?
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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The least expensive way to get to 300whp on a 400 will probably be to supercharge it. A few people around here are running eaton m90's and are making pretty good numbers. With some headers and a good tune you can probably achieve your goal.
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lots of ways to make power, how much you planning on spending?....dont need much boost to make good power with the V8 motor, or maybe a little happy juice
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2000-3000 dollars

I'm a little strapped on cash as of right now...

I've come across, some options, such as BFI, ecu, magnaflow exhaust and headers.

Anything else?

Positive and negatives of supercharging vs. turbo?
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A BFI, headers and full exhaust will probably only get you ~200 to the wheels. I think stock, the non vvti 1uz puts down around 180whp.
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i kinda just bought another 72mm turbo... want one?
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cheapest way custom cold air intake to the fenderwell, long tube headers out to 3inch, LSD rear end, w58/r154/t-5 5-speed transmission. runs more efficient 5-speed anyways. supercharged correctly your looking around 2-3k if you know what your doing if not 5-6k. 5speed swap 2k-3.5k
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