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    Hi i was wondering if someone would be able to help me out?? ive got a v6 VT berlina, and i wanna give it some engine mods, i was thinkin rockers, pushrods,cam,mayb extractors?? already have 2 1/2" cat back, any advice on best brands fot the job and any other parts u would or wouldnt put in them


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    if you dont mind spending money then, ( & the prices are about prices)
    69mm Throttle body $190 MACE
    OTR CAI $300
    K&N filter $80
    1:9:1 or 1:95 yella terra rockers, push rods and spring $800
    Pacemaker extractors $ 700
    cam is pricey not sure on that one or theres a Raptor s/c

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    cheers man, thats exactly wat i was after! jus lookin to get a few opinions on things so i can get the best set up, are you running any of those parts in your car???

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    Sorry for jacking the thread VT BlK1CE. But MR VX Where could i find a OTRCAI for the 6..?? I've got an L67 and looked everywhere for aunger and just any OTR's and can't find any.. Closest i can find is an SS inductions kit.

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    ive got vtv6 and i would recomend OTRCAI, pacemakers. best investment i made powerwise.

    69mm throtle body not so much, spend that money on rockers/shift kit. if its auto. i love hearing mine cherp into seccond.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigneilsen View Post
    ive got vtv6 and i would recomend OTRCAI, pacemakers. best investment i made powerwise.

    69mm throtle body not so much, spend that money on rockers/shift kit. if its auto. i love hearing mine cherp into seccond.
    yeah same, however be carefull in wet mine sent me slidding into a cement island

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    I'm against OTRCAI's. Radiators are like a bloody great heater. Get a side ducted one like the MACE one.

    Air density is greatest when the air is coolest.

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    cheers fellas! thanx for the advice!

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