A good header and air intake for MP5

[McBadass]

well guys since I'm having to replace my engine (blown) I might as well get some gain while I can. So i was planning on getting a polished Header and an air intake system.... possibly a new exhaust. So coming to the pro's on MP5's, what do you guys think the best bang for the buck mods will be best for hp gain and a deeper sound?

 

[thorracing271]

turbo.

 

[McBadass]

$$$ is a slight problem... thinkin max $400-500.... plus its not a speed engine making it hardly worth while due to boost limit

 

[CTt3P5]

If you have the engine out you are better off going forged and boosting. The FS engine does not take NA mods that well. For an I/H/E you are looking at 1k easy (buying new) for minimal gains 15hp or so.

 

[McBadass]

the problem there is I already purchased an engine, in freight now. Living in mountains I need some high-end power gains to overcome gravity, that of course is relatively cheap (^:

 

[Mike R]

OBX header and VTCS removal for power, anything else is more for sound.

OBX is around 200, VTCS removal is the cost of a intake gasket set....

 

[ToNeZ90]

whats vtcs? (newbie question)

 

[McBadass]

OBX header and VTCS removal for power, anything else is more for sound.

OBX is around 200, VTCS removal is the cost of a intake gasket set....

No cai or sr?

 

[ToNeZ90]

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=21_31_45&products_id=1418

got one on my car. the 2L version. i like it a lot.

 

[McBadass]

What makes the difference betweeen headers? found some for $80, and found some for $240.... sure there is a difference but how do you check and know?

 

[xJAZx]

where did you find one for $80?

 

[ToNeZ90]

where did you find one for $80?

no really, where???? and what brand?

 

[xJAZx]

no really, where???? and what brand?

please tell use where, i got my credit card ready

 

[thorracing271]

VCTS: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744816

basically just a lip inside the intake manifold that restricts airflow. More airflow, more horsepower. Im thinking about doing this next year in my auto class

 

[McBadass]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Raci...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
This one is 80 plus shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Prot...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
this one is 100 plus shipping

 

[McBadass]

so... how do you know the quality difference on headers?

 

[xJAZx]

hmm never seen those before

 

[thorracing271]

you could go with those headers, but the fact that they are "GENERIC" means you have no customer support once you get the product. You will most likely be S.O.L if something goes wrong with it. A lot of people (and myself) have used the ebay Short Ram Intake with the K&N air filter. Its nice quality for the price

 

[McBadass]

hmm never seen those before

ya i like the price... but im more concerned about quality

 

[McBadass]

you could go with those headers, but the fact that they are "GENERIC" means you have no customer support once you get the product. You will most likely be S.O.L if something goes wrong with it. A lot of people (and myself) have used the ebay Short Ram Intake with the K&N air filter. Its nice quality for the price

What goes wrong with a header? sorry im no mechanic