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[Z06] best value upgrades for Z06

Old 01-19-2004, 07:00 PM
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new 04 Z06 needs most bang for buck
Old 01-19-2004, 07:27 PM
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How about a killer CD in the player? :party:
Old 01-19-2004, 07:50 PM
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I've got a homemade Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaugn, B B King in mine. That's a Killer.
Old 01-19-2004, 07:52 PM
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headers, intake
Old 01-19-2004, 07:59 PM
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headers, intake
Yup, but don't forget LS1 edit.
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Old 01-19-2004, 08:01 PM
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Default Re: best value upgrades for Z06 (lizizvette)

Intake, headers, tuning (LS1Edit) if you are talking bolt-on's. Nitrous yield's the most HP per $ spent, if you plan to go with a power adder.

Also a driving school and seat time will do more for how fast you can drive than any of the above.

Les :cheers:
Old 01-19-2004, 08:04 PM
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Default Re: best value upgrades for Z06 (lizizvette)

It would be a little more interesting if you said what you wanted to upgrade.

Looks? Interior, exterior or both
Engine, exhaust, wheels, audio, etc.

Its difficult to make realistic suggestions without more details.

You can do anything and remember its up to you how you spend ypur money. If you are not sure just send me the cash, not a check, and I will spend it for you.


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Old 01-19-2004, 08:09 PM
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I would do headers, intake, and LS1 Edit.

Old 01-19-2004, 09:11 PM
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Dark window tinting dude!
Old 01-19-2004, 09:28 PM
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I concur with the guys above...

Headers, intake, shifter or T/C. :thumbs:
Old 01-19-2004, 10:22 PM
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Default Re: best value upgrades for Z06 (lizizvette)

Quite a few mods are very cost effective. The guys here all give you some great choices. Why not read as much as you can on this forum and after a little time decide which one or combo thereof suits you and your budget the best. Good luck and keep us posted on what you do. :cheers:
Old 01-20-2004, 02:59 PM
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Default Re: best value upgrades for Z06 (lizizvette)

Air Intake, Headers and exhaust.
Old 01-20-2004, 03:10 PM
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A short throw shifter is a great mod. And realtively inexpensive compared to most mods out there.
Old 01-20-2004, 04:01 PM
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Bang for the buck....
Depends on desires
OEM 4" Stereo speaker upgrade is good...environment $200
Shifter is good....tactile enjoyment $300
Blackwing...horsepower. $300
Headers...maybe not a bang for the buck...but a good one $1000
Old 01-20-2004, 09:08 PM
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Whelen Strobe Light Package....................Awesome...!!
Zeeman
Old 01-20-2004, 09:55 PM
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"NITROUS OXIDE" 100 safe horsepower ,around 600$, there is nothing else that even comes close.
Old 01-20-2004, 10:10 PM
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:iagree:
Old 01-20-2004, 11:01 PM
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