I have a 98 Cavalier that runs on a local short track, we race against Neons, since there is no motor modifications ........ I need more horsepower - I need suggestions????????

more horsepower with no modifications.... get a different car with more horsepower?

It would help to know what motor your running


Have a nice day.

Only allowed to run 2.2 no ecotechs or dohc motors....

Yeah your pretty limited with an ohv motor unless you want to build it from the ground up.


Have a nice day.

hp tuners seems like your only choice.

or get another car with more power



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The problem against the Neon's is even though they are lacking (some) in hp in a side by side with cavi, they are geared much lower for their take off which is just enough to hold the cavi off until the 1/4 comes. As far as no mods, I'm thinking that means literally as if you bought it off the lot, am I correct or no? Other than that practice the high risk high reward shifting style call F&L. lol ya Fast&Loose(Father taught it to me before that supra comeback movie) cause if you think of second guessing yourself, you'll blow or grind something. When I'm in a moment, my gas pedal doesn't leave the floor till I'm done, it takes time and clutches at first but....that half second was worth the practice.
F&L outcome 1: fast and loose win
F&L outcome 2: fast but now loose clutch-win/lose 50/50
F&L outcome 3:f-k my life-99% lose cause you blew something
Good luck beat those neons.


Z doesn't mean last, it just lapped A.

Put on an older head (results in HIGH compression) and run race gas

There are also 'undetectable' engine mods (like decking the block/head) that can be done.




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