JBauman8296 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 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?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 You have bought a Mustang?? Yup, check the siggy. Picked it up in May... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007DBR9 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite_Deforce Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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