If All You Could Afford Is 1 Upgrade - Vantage 4.3L
#1
If All You Could Afford Is 1 Upgrade - Vantage 4.3L
Hi -
Was hoping to get some good opinions from the group. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a '07 Vantage and will more than likely only have enough $$ to do 1 upgrade at the time of purchase...with the next upgrade possible in about 6 months time
That said, what's most important to me is increasing the low to mid-range torque and also making the car quicker off the start. So what do folks suggest?
1. Factory Power Upgrade
2. RSC ECU Reprogram
3. High flow cats (just relocated to CA, so this might not be an option from what i'm reading)
4. Exhaust
Given that it will be some time before I can do another upgrade, is there a particular order i should follow so as to get the most out of a single upgrade?
Thanks in advance
Was hoping to get some good opinions from the group. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a '07 Vantage and will more than likely only have enough $$ to do 1 upgrade at the time of purchase...with the next upgrade possible in about 6 months time
That said, what's most important to me is increasing the low to mid-range torque and also making the car quicker off the start. So what do folks suggest?
1. Factory Power Upgrade
2. RSC ECU Reprogram
3. High flow cats (just relocated to CA, so this might not be an option from what i'm reading)
4. Exhaust
Given that it will be some time before I can do another upgrade, is there a particular order i should follow so as to get the most out of a single upgrade?
Thanks in advance
Last edited by macksamus; 08-04-2010 at 04:17 PM.
#4
Hi -
Was hoping to get some good opinions from the group. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a '07 Vantage and will more than likely only have enough $$ to do 1 upgrade at the time of purchase...with the next upgrade possible in about 6 months time
That said, what's most important to me is increasing the low to mid-range torque and also making the car quicker off the start. So what do folks suggest?
1. Factory Power Upgrade
2. RSC ECU Reprogram
3. High flow cats (just relocated to CA, so this might not be an option from what i'm reading)
4. Exhaust
Given that it will be some time before I can do another upgrade, is there a particular order i should follow so as to get the most out of a single upgrade?
Thanks in advance
Was hoping to get some good opinions from the group. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a '07 Vantage and will more than likely only have enough $$ to do 1 upgrade at the time of purchase...with the next upgrade possible in about 6 months time
That said, what's most important to me is increasing the low to mid-range torque and also making the car quicker off the start. So what do folks suggest?
1. Factory Power Upgrade
2. RSC ECU Reprogram
3. High flow cats (just relocated to CA, so this might not be an option from what i'm reading)
4. Exhaust
Given that it will be some time before I can do another upgrade, is there a particular order i should follow so as to get the most out of a single upgrade?
Thanks in advance
#7
I have RSC ECU, i now also have RSC cats and exhaust, sounds good can't say as to performance. I haven't been out with it yet.
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#8
ok; sounds like cats it is. and just to be clear, i wouldn't be losing any torque, right? the AM salesman i spoke with thought that cats would result in less torque given the unrestricted airflow. i'll admit not knowing the mechanics behind most of these upgrades....
lastly, how would you compare the Larini cats vs. the RSC cats. they appear to be priced about the same, but i'm not sure whether Larini offers a longer warranty than just the 3 years that come with the RSC product.
lastly, how would you compare the Larini cats vs. the RSC cats. they appear to be priced about the same, but i'm not sure whether Larini offers a longer warranty than just the 3 years that come with the RSC product.
#9
ok; sounds like cats it is. and just to be clear, i wouldn't be losing any torque, right? the AM salesman i spoke with thought that cats would result in less torque given the unrestricted airflow. i'll admit not knowing the mechanics behind most of these upgrades....
lastly, how would you compare the Larini cats vs. the RSC cats. they appear to be priced about the same, but i'm not sure whether Larini offers a longer warranty than just the 3 years that come with the RSC product.
lastly, how would you compare the Larini cats vs. the RSC cats. they appear to be priced about the same, but i'm not sure whether Larini offers a longer warranty than just the 3 years that come with the RSC product.
#10
thanks everyone for your input....
Stuart - can you recommend a shop in N.California that i could order through and have the installation done when the time is right? i live in silicon valley (los altos, CA 94022)
thanks!
Stuart - can you recommend a shop in N.California that i could order through and have the installation done when the time is right? i live in silicon valley (los altos, CA 94022)
thanks!
#11
As others have said, 2 and 3 are definitely your best bang for the buck. I was a holdout on cats until mine went kaput, but now I'm a believer.
I'd like to support the AM power kit, but I think the RSC ecu tuning will give you more power for less money.
I'd like to support the AM power kit, but I think the RSC ecu tuning will give you more power for less money.
#13
do you have a sound clip yet on the cats and touring set up? curious to hear the combo.
#14
I have on 07 manual AMV8 and decided to go with the AM sport suspension as my first upgrade-- since I track the car I thought it was the best bang for the buck improvement. I have been very pleased with that upgrade-- a very obvious improvement with the handling. I had the install done by Los Gatos Luxury Autos and was very pleased by the service. I am almost out of warranty and will be looking for service alternatives as well in silicon valley. I have had good service from the dealer, yet I want to look at other options as well. Hopefully someone will post a referral.
#15
Sound CLiP
Here is the sound clip of my car
Cats, ECU and Sport Exhaust from RSC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3M1cncpS-k
Cats, ECU and Sport Exhaust from RSC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3M1cncpS-k