suggestions for adding HP

[nirvroxx]

Hi all, besides adding a k&n or calmini air filter, what else can I do to increase my HP? Im not sure as to what other options I have besides the air filter...suggestions please

[directory]

tone monday supercharger.

otherwise...nothing.

[nirvroxx]

Originally Posted by directory

tone monday supercharger.

otherwise...nothing.

and, uhhh...about how much will this damage the wallet area of my pants??

[Ramblin Fever]

I don't recommend a K&N air filter, those things allow soooo many dirt particles into your engine it isn't funny. Stick to a regular paper OEM air filter box, they don't provide any additional HP, that's for sure, but they're the best at keeping the engine from inhaling dirt.

There are not too many affordable options for increase in HP in these Rodeo's, main thing for optimal power is keeping them stock and in-tune.

[Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by nirvroxx

and, uhhh...about how much will this damage the wallet area of my pants??

More than you'd think. First you'd have to put a "98 and up" DOHC 3.2L or 3.5L in your Rodeo, then buy the supercharger. No one makes a Supercharger for the SOHC 3.2L.

[mva5142]

depending on how in depth you want to go, you can deck the heads and grind the valves. You can do this to a stock engine and gain probably 15-20 hp depending on how much you take off and the angles you grind the valves. That is the old fashioned way, but it works.

[highlandlake]

Like the others mentioned, not much. Why would you want to add HP to a '97 4WD? To see if you can acheive single digit m.p.g. instead of mid-teens?

And there's isn't much to the structure of this type of vehicle that could withstand the stresses of extra power for any length of time.

Having said that, my recommendation for you to add HP to your ride is to drop a trailer on your receiver hitch. Atop that trailer would be a nice new 14' freshwater fishing boat with a quiet 15 horsepower 4-stroke engine. That would be a great way and reason to spend $3900 instead of modifying/upgrading the engine.

My

[directory]

Originally Posted by highlandlake

Like the others mentioned, not much. Why would you want to add HP to a '97 4WD? To see if you can acheive single digit m.p.g. instead of mid-teens?

[directory]

Originally Posted by nirvroxx

and, uhhh...about how much will this damage the wallet area of my pants??

about $3000 after is is all said and done.

[directory]

Originally Posted by mva5142

depending on how in depth you want to go, you can deck the heads and grind the valves. You can do this to a stock engine and gain probably 15-20 hp depending on how much you take off and the angles you grind the valves. That is the old fashioned way, but it works.

ok...right.

and while your at it you can custom fabricate new bigger 3" headers, port and polish, bore out the cylinder heads +20, re-calibrate the computer,etc. etc. etc...

so realistically, nothing...

[nirvroxx]

Originally Posted by highlandlake

Like the others mentioned, not much. Why would you want to add HP to a '97 4WD? To see if you can acheive single digit m.p.g. instead of mid-teens?

yeah, thats a major con against adding HP...im getting teen MPG as it is...

Originally Posted by directory

about $3000 after is is all said and done.

mmm-hmmm, looks like I wont be getting a supercharger...guess I'll just add a calmini filter, which will give me what, 10 HP max?

[Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by directory

about $3000 after is is all said and done.

Is that including the new engine?

[directory]

Originally Posted by nirvroxx

...guess I'll just add a calmini filter, which will give me what, 10 HP max?

yeah, if you're using their test vehicle, on the day they tested it, using the gas they tested it with, etc...

none of the "adds horsepower" numbers they give are realistic. it's as tested*

it may give you 3-5 if you're lucky.

[directory]

Originally Posted by Canucklehead

Is that including the new engine?

the engine will cost you about $5500 from the dealer. (the dealer only pays $2500...go figure )

[nirvroxx]

Originally Posted by directory

yeah, if you're using their test vehicle, on the day they tested it, using the gas they tested it with, etc...

none of the "adds horsepower" numbers they give are realistic. it's as tested*

it may give you 3-5 if you're lucky.

hmm, so would you recomend adding an aftermarket air filter for added HP or is it not worth the $160?