Under $500
SLP Cold-Air Induction
Look no further than SLP for a great cold-air system. SLP designed this system for maximum performance by creating a more direct air path, and including a better-breathing, cotton-gauze air filter.
| Price: | $249 |
| Gain: | 10 rwhp |
| Performance: | .1 e.t. reduction and 1 mph gain |
| Install difficulty: | Medium |
Hooker Super Comp Long-Tube Headers
While there are many options for the tuned port injection crowd, the Hooker long-tube headers provide the best overall horsepower gains as well as a substantial increase in torque. These headers are available coated and uncoated-the uncoated ones will cost less than $200.
| Price: | $185 |
| Gain: | 20 rwhp |
| Performance: | .2 e.t. reduction and 2 mph gain |
| Install difficulty: | Medium |
Hooker Catback
Hooker exhaust systems are 100% mandrel bent and built to their high standards. This system utilizes their Aero Chamber mufflers, which provide major horsepower gains and a deep, powerful sound. This system gets the nod based on the gains and best average price.
| Price: | $300 |
| Gain: | 10 rwhp |
| Performance: | .1 e.t. reduction and 1 mph gain |
| Install difficulty: | Medium |
MSD Ignition
While more of a supporting cast member in this ensemble, the venerable MSD ignition system increases spark, improves combustion, and improves throttle response for most TPI combinations. While spending upwards of $300 on an ignition box and a coil does not seem like a direct value, these mods are typically needed to support the TPI rodder's quest for e.t.'s in the 11s and 12s.
| Price: | $184 |
| Gain: | N/A |
| Performance: | N/A |
| Install difficulty: | Easy |
Crane 1.6 Roller Rockers
Swapping out the stock, stamped, 1.5 OEM rockers for a set of Crane self-aligning rocker arms is done for several reasons, though the gain of 5-7 rwhp is why TPI enthusiasts routinely suggest this swap as one of the must-dos. Stock rockers are now 20 years old and were never designed for higher performance levels.
| Price: | $369 |
| Gain: | 5 rwhp |
| Performance: | .05 e.t. reduction and .05 mph gain |
| Install difficulty: | Medium |