Suggestions are welcomed!!

[nmcbchief]

I am new to the Super Coupe scene. I own a 1989 Red Supercoupe with 118,000 miles. It is totally stock and I was wondering what upgrades should be done first. I would love to hit the 300 to 350 hp range.

[txsc]

To get into that horsepower range reliably, you'll need a new engine. An expensive one. And a driveline to back it up. From what I've read here over the years, it's a never-ending cycle. I keep my cars stock, so this is not first-hand info. You can do some searches and get a pretty good idea of what it takes.

Personally, if I were inclined to do a modified SC, I'd build a modest 351 and drop that in.

JD

[slowpoke]

to hit 300+hp your looking at about 3-5k. search the forums for about 2 weeks before you even start. educate your self. you'll save money that way.

[rapper33142]

do your exhaust first cold air intake. And under drive pulleys.

[PurdySVT]

this is a package I'd recomend but like others have said replace your exhaust or you will end up with a blown head gasket

http://supercoupeperformance.com/par...spx?partId=469

have fun and do plenty of reading. Magnum Powers makes some cool stuff and so do others on here.

[thunderkid84]

Bad exhaust isn't the reason head gaskets blow.

But as said you do need to check the motor. Maybe do a leak down test, compression test and check the oil pressure.

without going too in-depth... Exhaust, intake, heads, cam, fuel system upgrades, a better blower, and better intercooler will get you well over 300 rwhp (depending on the heads and cam).

[Jacob_Royer]

A late model blower, IC fan, CAI are really nice upgrades! not 300hp but really nice and not very expensive!