OK, I'm a noob when it comes to performance increases on FI engines. I'm also in the beginning stages of saving up to get the most I can out of the 1250 motor without replacing innards. Since it will be quite some time until I can afford to completely upgrade everything currently available, I'm trying to determine two main things:
1) Which of the "free" performance upgrades can be made before a TFI or PC is needed?
2) If operating on a budget, which performance upgrades provide the most bang for the buck, and what would be the proper order in performing them?
I plan to eventually upgrade my entire system, most likely with Dale Walker's complete Holeshot system, but if there's anything I can do in the meantime (i.e., free) until I save up the $$, I'd like to take care of it now.
Performance Mod (Cost)
1. Remove secondary butterflies (free)
2. Block/remove PAIR valve (free)
3. Modify air box cover (free)
4. (Is this where the TFI/PCIII is needed?)
5. Gut the cat (free)
6. Replace OEM muffler with Slip-on ($250-450)
7. Replace midpipe and headers (also removes cat) ($500?)
TIA!
1) Which of the "free" performance upgrades can be made before a TFI or PC is needed?
2) If operating on a budget, which performance upgrades provide the most bang for the buck, and what would be the proper order in performing them?
I plan to eventually upgrade my entire system, most likely with Dale Walker's complete Holeshot system, but if there's anything I can do in the meantime (i.e., free) until I save up the $$, I'd like to take care of it now.
Performance Mod (Cost)
1. Remove secondary butterflies (free)
2. Block/remove PAIR valve (free)
3. Modify air box cover (free)
4. (Is this where the TFI/PCIII is needed?)
5. Gut the cat (free)
6. Replace OEM muffler with Slip-on ($250-450)
7. Replace midpipe and headers (also removes cat) ($500?)
TIA!