911 SC Engine Power Help

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by Jamiepstewart

I LOVE THIS FORUM!

Ok, onto my question, which is hopefully not dumb:

I have a 1981 SC Targa with a 'fresh' 83 SC Engine. The car is totally stock and runs like a purring kitten. However, I want to find a cost effective way to increase the horsepower. I am trying to avoid removing the engine if possible and completing a rebuild. I have read the backdating the headers and heat exchangers will make a good improvement... what else would you suggest to get more power to the wheels? Also, I do use this car as a daily driver on nice days...so reliability is a needed.

Thanks for your help!!

Unless you are running at WOT often, think about getting your box regeared. While not more HP, you may just have your torque peaks (the thing that snaps your head back) in a more reasonable place.

[DaddyGlenn]

I was surprised how much cleaning the distributor helped. +1 on caution with breaking emission rules. I'll be pulling my SSIs off to install a stock system to get my former FL car past the inspection here.

Glenn