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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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I picked up a 99 coupe over the winter and I now looking the boost performance. What is the easiest way to get started that will not break the bank?
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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Maybe try the C5 forum? Or did you mean "69"?
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:31 AM
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Floormats?
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My friend just dumped a bunch in his 99 to get 600 rwhp.....you do not want to know how much..
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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Must've bought the deluxe floormats.
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Must've bought the deluxe floormats.
and a see thru bra..
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 03:25 AM
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and a see thru bra..
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Intake and exhaust will wake it up.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by James L. Baskett
I picked up a 99 coupe over the winter and I now looking the boost performance. What is the easiest way to get started that will not break the bank?
Ls1 respond great to mods...

basic stuff...

make it breathe... intake & exhuast...

computer tune...

and the next step is CAM AND HEADS prepare to drop about 5K here... with labor.

But he should run bottom 12 to high 11 and make about 400 rwhp
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Floormats?
Gotta be them diamond plated ones. (See Fast n' The Furious for this joke)
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Gotta be them diamond plated ones. (See Fast n' The Furious for this joke)
lol but those are dangerous!!!! Once you hit the third button for your nitrous oxide boosters the bolts fall out and the floormats start sparking and fall off the car.
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lol but those are dangerous!!!! Once you hit the third button for your nitrous oxide boosters the bolts fall out and the floormats start sparking and fall off the car.
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don't forget... you can spray up to 3 times in a 2 minute 1/4 mile race~!!!!
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Callaway Honker, Z06 fuel intake, headers, 3" x-pipe, Corsa Indy Pace Car exhaust, Z06 end links...works for me
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