Took by '69 down to the muffler shop last week to have new collectors welded for a new set of headers I installed. Was shootin' the sh*t with the owner and asked him what he thought about H and X pipes and if it builds power. I asked the dumb question of "Is it something you can feel in the seat of your pants?". His reply was perfect: "Dunno, guys ask me that all the time & I ask them if they have a dyno strapped to their ***."
Kind of put it in perspective. Certain engine mods may only net a few small horsepower, but sometimes the "improvements we feel" might just be our mind taking over and justifying the money spent. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for making more power, but I know my mind will likely make me "feel" the power rather than the disappointment of not "feeling" it (especially after dropping coin on the car).
If your hobby budget is limited like mine, then I'm sure the most bang for your buck is important. But, that's what it is all about isn't it? Choosing wisely and hoping for the best.
Kind of put it in perspective. Certain engine mods may only net a few small horsepower, but sometimes the "improvements we feel" might just be our mind taking over and justifying the money spent. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for making more power, but I know my mind will likely make me "feel" the power rather than the disappointment of not "feeling" it (especially after dropping coin on the car).
If your hobby budget is limited like mine, then I'm sure the most bang for your buck is important. But, that's what it is all about isn't it? Choosing wisely and hoping for the best.
