Getting more hpw out of a non-turbo?

upstate NY · Post by **upstate NY** » 14 Feb 2011, 21:05

I was wondering if there was any way to get more horse power out of my 850 glt wagon. Without a turbo, am I pretty much dead in the water? I would love to keep this particular vehicle it's just that there seems to be nothing I can really do with it? Ideas? or is this the same old story with non turbo owner's

Post by **JRL** » 14 Feb 2011, 21:29

You don't.
Enjoy it or sell it and buy a turbo

Post by **Glencoeteen** » 15 Feb 2011, 02:47

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Post by **jblackburn** » 15 Feb 2011, 07:28

Look up the 850 airbox mod that involves jamming the flap to the cold air side. This will get you more power back than having it stuck to the hot air side.

The 960 throttle plate mod also gives you a bit more zip from a stop.

Those are really about all that you can do to an NA engine without spending lots of money for little gain.

billy · Post by **billy** » 15 Feb 2011, 08:02

Good counsel from the man who said "sell it, buy one with the turbo". If you go turbo...you'll never go back...good common sense...have you ever met anyone with a turbo that wished it to be the other way around?