I'm curious as to around how much HP will be gained in the 4500rpm to 6500rpm area on a 2.2 by removing the balance shafts? I'm considering doing so on my VNT Shadow. I'm looking to add enough HP to run solid 8's in the 1/8th on street tires. So far I've run a best of 9.63 @ 78.11 mph w/2.346 60' spinning ALOT!. I've got alot I can do to get more out of this car because the combo is 100% stock except for a T2 intercooler. I recently put some 225/60/15 tires on. That made a big improvement in traction. I'm also considering an ECM upgrade from FWP along with some alky injection. Anyone have any dealings on a VNT from the mods mentioned vs. stock?