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[JBauman8296]

I have an '07 Grand Prix that I want to do some work to. I runs good but I am looking to add a little more power under the hood. What kind of performance chips can anyone recommend for this car? Will parts for higher performance models like the GPX work with the base model? I am definitely adding a cold air intake set up but have seen the electric superchargers. Are those worth it?

[2007DBR9]

Will a performance chip make much of a difference to a NA engine? Might smooth out the power delivery and remove flat spots improving driveability, but don't expect massive gains in power.

What are after market tuning parts like for these engines? Can you get things like uprated camshafts, inlet manifolds, etc? Also look at removing the catalytic converter, that might make a bit of a difference.

If you want to make a big difference, forced induction is the way to go, but it will cost you!

[Elite_Deforce]

2007DBR9, on 14 November 2011 - 12:25 PM, said:

Will a performance chip make much of a difference to a NA engine? Might smooth out the power delivery and remove flat spots improving driveability, but don't expect massive gains in power.

What are after market tuning parts like for these engines? Can you get things like uprated camshafts, inlet manifolds, etc? Also look at removing the catalytic converter, that might make a bit of a difference.

If you want to make a big difference, forced induction is the way to go, but it will cost you!

Well it depends the car and the quality of the tune. Some of the tunes out for my Mustang pull an extra 50 horsepower easily.

[2007DBR9]

Elite_Deforce, on 22 November 2011 - 05:23 PM, said:

Well it depends the car and the quality of the tune. Some of the tunes out for my Mustang pull an extra 50 horsepower easily.

You have bought a Mustang??

[Elite_Deforce]

2007DBR9, on 23 November 2011 - 11:43 AM, said:

You have bought a Mustang??

Yup, check the siggy. Picked it up in May...

[2007DBR9]

Elite_Deforce, on 23 November 2011 - 03:44 PM, said:

Yup, check the siggy. Picked it up in May...

Very nice! What do you think of it? I haven't had a chance to try anything with the new 5.0 in it yet.

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2007DBR9, on 24 November 2011 - 09:05 AM, said:

Very nice! What do you think of it? I haven't had a chance to try anything with the new 5.0 in it yet.

It really is an incredible engine.

I have a glass roof in mine which is absolutely fantastic and every second spent with it is enjoyable. Build quality is great too, however I've had to go in for warranty already.

[2007DBR9]

Elite_Deforce, on 24 November 2011 - 05:12 PM, said:

It really is an incredible engine.

I have a glass roof in mine which is absolutely fantastic and every second spent with it is enjoyable. Build quality is great too, however I've had to go in for warranty already.

Already?? What happened to it?

[Elite_Deforce]

2007DBR9, on 25 November 2011 - 09:56 AM, said:

Already?? What happened to it?

Front lower-control arms
Starting issue (neutral clutch safety circuit)
Rear end squeak (possibly sway bars)
Oil monitor computer update
Manual transmission is notchy but is improving with time.

[2007DBR9]

Elite_Deforce, on 25 November 2011 - 12:29 PM, said:

Front lower-control arms
Starting issue (neutral clutch safety circuit)
Rear end squeak (possibly sway bars)
Oil monitor computer update
Manual transmission is notchy but is improving with time.

That sucks

Nothing too major though thankfully. The gearchange should loosten up as you run it in - my Audi was exactly the same when it was new, feels much better now at 90k

[Elite_Deforce]

2007DBR9, on 25 November 2011 - 01:13 PM, said:

That sucks

Nothing too major though thankfully. The gearchange should loosten up as you run it in - my Audi was exactly the same when it was new, feels much better now at 90k

It already is feeling much better actually. Wow 90k, someone drives a lot. How is your A4?

[2007DBR9]

Elite_Deforce, on 25 November 2011 - 03:18 PM, said:

It already is feeling much better actually. Wow 90k, someone drives a lot. How is your A4?

Thats good news

Yeah, I drive a hell of a lot with my work. Hasn't put a foot wrong so far, needed pads and discs at 70k but besides that regular servicing and looking after it seems to have done the trick

[Elite_Deforce]

2007DBR9, on 27 November 2011 - 01:30 PM, said:

Thats good news

Yeah, I drive a hell of a lot with my work. Hasn't put a foot wrong so far, needed pads and discs at 70k but besides that regular servicing and looking after it seems to have done the trick

This seems to be the consensus with VAG cars. They are absolutely flawless if kept after. My friend's 2009 Rabbit has 100k on it now (he drives a lot as well, lol) and hasn't had a single issue other than a few parking accidents and brakes as well.

[2007DBR9]

Elite_Deforce, on 28 November 2011 - 12:04 AM, said:

This seems to be the consensus with VAG cars. They are absolutely flawless if kept after. My friend's 2009 Rabbit has 100k on it now (he drives a lot as well, lol) and hasn't had a single issue other than a few parking accidents and brakes as well.

Its the same for most modern cars really, if you look after them with regular servicing, not thrashing from cold etc they should be good for over 150k with no major repairs.

Just to prove the point, I know of someone with an A6 3.0 TDI (same engine as in mine) that needed a new clutch and flywheel at just 50k because he kept driving in too high a gear at low speeds to "save fuel". It also needed a new turbo at 80k because he would thrash it from cold, and after spirited drives he would just switch the car off rather than let it idle for 5 mins to let the turbo cool down.

That is probably at least £2k worth of work already on a 2007 car, so he tells everyone it is a crap engine and a crap car just because he can't drive it properly!

The VXR8 is on 50k now, and all it has needed are tyres (3 sets already, oops) and brakes along with regular servicing

[Elite_Deforce]

2007DBR9, on 28 November 2011 - 08:50 AM, said:

Its the same for most modern cars really, if you look after them with regular servicing, not thrashing from cold etc they should be good for over 150k with no major repairs.

Just to prove the point, I know of someone with an A6 3.0 TDI (same engine as in mine) that needed a new clutch and flywheel at just 50k because he kept driving in too high a gear at low speeds to "save fuel". It also needed a new turbo at 80k because he would thrash it from cold, and after spirited drives he would just switch the car off rather than let it idle for 5 mins to let the turbo cool down.

That is probably at least £2k worth of work already on a 2007 car, so he tells everyone it is a crap engine and a crap car just because he can't drive it properly!

The VXR8 is on 50k now, and all it has needed are tyres (3 sets already, oops) and brakes along with regular servicing

Then people wonder why the cars blow up. If someone has a complaint on a new car I'm always quick to judge them for how they treat the car.

Oh yes! You have a muscle car of your own I forgot. 3 sets of tires in 50k...Showing off too much are we?