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<blockquote data-quote="thule" data-source="post: 732509" data-attributes="member: 14511"><p>Yes.. I noticed that he said "underpower" but I don't think that he would want to go for broke in order to gain max ponies power. To me, Stroker kit or FI route are too extreme and will only go for it as last resort. And yes.. When you go for the extreme, it's best to upgrade safety features as well. I haven't heard anyone who opt for Stroker kit but there's option for Rotrex supercharger that add 80hp to stock power. Cost-wise it won't be cheap.</p><p></p><p>As for you bro.. My friend who is driving your so-called "Datsun" told me that once you start to go for power upgrades, you won't stop.. I think it's the thrill that keeps him going for more and more. Yes.. The power increase is addictive. </p><p></p><p>"Nothing beats displacement"... I guess this mantra cannot be used in this new era where engine downsizing and turbocharged are used to comply with the strict emission law. Porsche has already gone turbocharge with its Macan and soon face lifted Boxster and Cayman. I guess that Cayenne, Panamera or even 911 will not escape this fate in the near future too. Like you said, Ferrari has already started with California and soon 488 GTB.. But it's high displacement engine with turbocharge tech. </p><p></p><p>Right now I'm enjoying the thrill every time I step on the accelerator while driving my 997. For now the power is still enough for me.. Few years down the road and I will add the plenum and throttle body + air intake and remap the ECU to gain more than 50-60 hp.. With noticeable increase in power during low to medium rev. And the cost? RM15-20k... Sigh!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thule, post: 732509, member: 14511"] Yes.. I noticed that he said "underpower" but I don't think that he would want to go for broke in order to gain max ponies power. To me, Stroker kit or FI route are too extreme and will only go for it as last resort. And yes.. When you go for the extreme, it's best to upgrade safety features as well. I haven't heard anyone who opt for Stroker kit but there's option for Rotrex supercharger that add 80hp to stock power. Cost-wise it won't be cheap. As for you bro.. My friend who is driving your so-called "Datsun" told me that once you start to go for power upgrades, you won't stop.. I think it's the thrill that keeps him going for more and more. Yes.. The power increase is addictive. "Nothing beats displacement"... I guess this mantra cannot be used in this new era where engine downsizing and turbocharged are used to comply with the strict emission law. Porsche has already gone turbocharge with its Macan and soon face lifted Boxster and Cayman. I guess that Cayenne, Panamera or even 911 will not escape this fate in the near future too. Like you said, Ferrari has already started with California and soon 488 GTB.. But it's high displacement engine with turbocharge tech. Right now I'm enjoying the thrill every time I step on the accelerator while driving my 997. For now the power is still enough for me.. Few years down the road and I will add the plenum and throttle body + air intake and remap the ECU to gain more than 50-60 hp.. With noticeable increase in power during low to medium rev. And the cost? RM15-20k... Sigh! [/QUOTE]
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