Best sub $1k power mods?

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Originally Posted by jsceash

I think if you do some math 125# is equal to a 10hp change in power/weight ratio.
3150/255=12.35 stock

3025/255=11.86 -125#
3150/265=11.88 +10HP

2925/255=11.47 -225#
3150/275=11.45 +20HP

Yes and those weight loss numbers look even better when you realize that 20hp improves straight line acceleration only. Weight loss improves acceleration, braking distance and cornering speed. Back-of-the-napkin 986 performance improvements look something like this on a typical 2 minute race track:

Add 20hp, cost: $3000, shave 2/10s of a second/lap
Remove 200#, cost: zero, shave 2 seconds/lap.
Upgrade suspension and run R-Comp tires, cost: $5000, shave 5 seconds/lap

Some mods deliver a lot more measurable bang for the $$ so spend your long winter tinkering wisely.