"easy" engine performance mods?

[David Liu <dyliu@pacbell.net>]

i've been going through various sites and seen specs on fellow listers' 
cars to see what kind of mods i can make that don't require a full-out 
engine transplant (and everyone still says to drop in a 2 liter)

but two things bother me about the PL. it's not torquey enough below 3k - 
and with my tt exhaust and the way cops bust folks here in the city, i 
don't want to cause unnecessary attention when driving and need that extra 
umph to pass some lamers hogging up lanes. so, i'd like to get a bit more 
low-end out of the engine. (i especially like 2nd gear and 3-6k around the 
city : )

second, maybe it's perception on my part (i'm sure the passenger notices) 
but when i gun it on the freeway on-ramps (btw, don't you hate it when 
folks take their time on these??? wtf?) the engine sometimes feels lacking 
in that extra boost needed to "get there faster".

i've read that an a2 throttle body on a PL engine setup does good things 
(but what exactly - can folks share their experiences?). which brings me to 
another question - if porting and polishing is "just" removal of material 
to match up two pieces, can't i just take a dremel to it and meticulously 
get it done? this would be a fun project to do.

also, i guess tossing in another camshaft would be another option??

i can take all responses, recompile and re-post for FAQ purposes (to Brett 
for the .org site?)

thanks!

dave


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