first of just do the basics, DO NOT GET IT TUNED until you have done these mods or the money spent on tuning will be wasted, first off get the exhaust done, get a less restricted one than you have already, but beware the less restrictions you have the louder the exhaust will be so you need to find a compromise that suits you/your surroundings. Now that your car has a decent exhaust it will benefit from an aftermarket 'performance' air filter, these allow more air IN to the engine, but its useless unless you can get it OUT efficently - hence doing the exhaust first. K&N filters are rated and come with a million mile guarantee. The next thing is make sure the air going into the filter is COLD as cold air is more dense you'll physically fit more air in, more air better combustion = more power. Try to fit the airfilter either away from the engine heat or feed a cold air pipe to it.
Now get your car tuned as it will be running a little lean due to the extra air so your mechanic will richen up your mixture.
This works for 99% of cars and is considered the 'basics'
chips are available for cars with EFi and they basically remap the engine for performance, the factory chips are mapped (programmed) for economy !
As youdo more you will need to service your car a little more thoroughly at more regular intervals to make sure everything is at its best.
[ July 24, 2002: Message edited by: Unity_Jon ]</p>
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