I've piddled with exhaust mods and EGR block-off and seriously, didn't find an fe or performance difference. So it's a stock mandrel-bent exhaust on my DD, nice 'n' quiet.
The 2.3 does "lack HP" compared to OHC BUT it doesn't lack torque, and that is where most normals (outside of ricers) live. If you ain't winding it out past 5 grand that OHC isn't doing you much good.
bgd the "slob" part of Tempos is that dang automatic tranny. The 5speeds give your vaunted subie a run for their money, goll dang ol' 3 foot hermaphrodites notwithstanding.
P.S. I have one that's lowered, no fe difference but I do like the look and it seems to corner with more confidence.
P.S. I've also piddled with that airbox intake hose; yes it sure does look restrictive but deleting it did me no good whatsoever. Uh huh, stock one back on there.
One thing I did do was radius that sharp transition in the airbox lid right before the MAF. Did it improve anything? I don't know, but it makes me feel good.
