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Posted by: NathanTroy

Hello,

I just bought a 2004 Lincoln LS V8 sport.

What performance upgrades are best for my money. I just want a little performance.

Thanks guys

Posted by: eastcoastLS

sct, cai, exhaust, n2o, big brake kit/performance brake kit. search those terms to learn more.

oh yeah, and check the advertisement banner to the right.

Posted by: NathanTroy

I love this car. I have never had performance and so much comfort.

Posted by: NathanTroy

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Originally Posted by eastcoast27959

sct, cai, exhaust, n2o. search those terms to learn more.

What exhaust do you recommend? I saw Borla but they have expensive stuff!

Posted by: NYC LS8

Welcome aboard.

Posted by: NathanTroy

Looks like you like your lincolns? Like said before I am very impressed with this car! My friends have BMW's and Audi's and I like this car more!

Posted by: NathanTroy

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Originally Posted by NYC LSC

Welcome aboard.

Did that custom exhaust you put in help your performance at all? Thanks

Posted by: NYC LS8

I guess. It's all 2.5", so I'm sure the top end is much better, but I don't really beat on the car all the much. I haven't even had this car to a drag strip yet, which is surprising for me. lol I did it mainly because I wanted to HEAR the car when it was on. Something a little mellow and not too loud and it does just that.

Posted by: NathanTroy

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Originally Posted by NYC LSC

I guess. It's all 2.5", so I'm sure the top end is much better, but I don't really beat on the car all the much. I haven't even had this car to a drag strip yet, which is surprising for me. lol I did it mainly because I wanted to HEAR the car when it was on. Something a little mellow and not too loud and it does just that.

Yeah I don't want my car to sound like a beast! I just want to hear the power a little more!

Posted by: owlman

hi!

Posted by: SoonerLS

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Originally Posted by NathanTroy

What exhaust do you recommend? I saw Borla but they have expensive stuff!

Skip the exhaust; it's a big gain on 1st Gen ('00-'02) LSes, but it's a minimal gain on 2nd Gen ('03-'06) LSes--we have really good, free-flowing factory exhausts. Go for the SCT XCal2 (Torrie at FastPartsNetwork is da man for that) and the CAI.

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

Welcome!

Posted by: gcwimmer

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Originally Posted by SoonerLS

+1

You can pick up about 14 HP from Torrie doing tunes with a SCT Xcal2 for about $400 and about 15 HP with intake change from Iskoncepts.

http://www.lskoncepts.com/store/linc...88_373_307.php

Both vendors have great customer service.

Posted by: macboy

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Originally Posted by SoonerLS

I agree. The 2nd-gen LS has a true dual exhaust with 4-2-1 headers and 2" pipes (or is it 2 1/4"?) which is a lot better than most cars in it's class. There is some room for improvement, but spend your time and money elsewhere first, unless you really want a specific sound.

As for the XCal2, I have also been told to contact Torrie at FastPartsNetwork. I did, but unfortunately, he didn't respond. I guess he wasn't interested in making a sale. Too bad.

Posted by: ToddG

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Originally Posted by macboy

As for the XCal2, I have also been told to contact Torrie at FastPartsNetwork. I did, but unfortunately, he didn't respond. I guess he wasn't interested in making a sale. Too bad.

Torrie is pretty fast at responding, so that is surprising to me. If you corresponded with him by email, it's possible your email got caught by a Spam filter. This happened to me when I was trying to contact Bill Jenkins at Team Ford.

Posted by: scjmc

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Originally Posted by ToddG

Torrie's email address changed. Quick posted his new one, but I cant remember what it was. Torrie tuned my car--it was the best money I ever spent on a performance upgrade.

Posted by: gcwimmer

torrie@fastpartsnetwork.com

Posted by: ILLS

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Originally Posted by macboy

I agree. The 2nd-gen LS has a true dual exhaust with 4-2-1 headers and 2" pipes (or is it 2 1/4"?)

They are 2" OD on the Gen 2's.