Mods???
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Mods???
ok, i've had my car for about 2 months now and it's stock, well except for a 160* thermostat. I was wanting to do some mods to it but don't know what. I was looking for mods that are cheap (well nothing's cheap, you know what I mean) and easy to do, something I could do myself. Does anyone have any suggestions on some mods that I could do to my car???
I already have planned a K&N air filter.
Thanks in advance
I already have planned a K&N air filter.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Mods??? (13Mick33)
I'm about to do some "cheap" things to mine too (I've only had it 2 weeks 
). The K&N filter, the open filter lid, the throttle body airfoil and the smooth coupler (replaces the accordion style one). All for about $200. A few other cheapies I may consider are the fuel pressure regulator, the underdrive pulley set, and well you already have it, the thermostat.
). The K&N filter, the open filter lid, the throttle body airfoil and the smooth coupler (replaces the accordion style one). All for about $200. A few other cheapies I may consider are the fuel pressure regulator, the underdrive pulley set, and well you already have it, the thermostat.
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Re: Mods??? (TJR)
I had a set of Flowmasters on my 90 model, and they sounded great!!!
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Re: Mods??? (13Mick33)
Not to sound dumb, but what is the smooth coupler and where is it? what does it do?
Here's where I found it Nat96
http://store.yahoo.com/corvettes/corc419powco.html
Oh yeah, 85-89 only.
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Re: bassini exhausts (vettesmakemewet)
You said you wanted to do some mods, are you talking performance mods or you looking for apperance mods? I'm planning on some apperance mods now, I haven't had the performance mod hit me yet ;) . I guess when those C5s start whipping up on me I will though. :lol:
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Re: bassini exhausts (CowboyNVette)
first cosmetic...later performance. I saw these bassinni exhaust pipes and polished exhaust plate in a pic on a red vette like mine. I wondered how much I should look to spend for them and where the best place to look is.
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what are some of your ideas?
I have a red 2001 convertible! :seeya
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Re: Mods??? (13Mick33)
Cool to learn about the "smooth" intake piece...I took my car to the track for the first time last night, what a dissapointment!! I wasn't expecting much, but the car was consistently falling on it's face at 3K rpm, way short of peak....when I popped the hood after a run. I found the bellows was collapsed!! My theory - it was collapsing under load and strangling the motor! Any thoughts? My '92 Z had the L98 also, and the bellows was avery firm piece of heavy rubber...I'm curious if mine is just screwed, or if others have a soft bellows too. Mine sucks....anyways, thanks for the info on the smooth piece...I'm ordering mine today!!! :cheers:
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Re: Mods??? (TJR)
Lets take these one at a time.
I'm about to do some "cheap" things to mine too (I've only had it 2 weeks ).
"The K&N filter, the open filter lid, " Good move can't go wrong here but don't waste your mony on any air intake products. You don't need them till your making a lot more HP and then we don't know if there is a real gain.
the throttle body airfoil : A total waste of money, Save your dollards toward a new throttle body, You'll need one someday. Or buy it and use as a paper weight.
and the smooth coupler (replaces the accordion style one): Another joke, Everyone was spending big money on nothing so I made mine out of a set of traffic cones. They didn't make me go any slower so I left them on. They took about 1 HOUR to make including driving around looking for the cones.
fuel pressure regulator : Made be a worth while mod on some cars but I still don't have one on mine.
the underdrive pulley set, : I hear to many cases where the battery doesn't charge correctly.
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For a LT1 A4 3.73
For a LT1/4 6M 4.10
I'm about to do some "cheap" things to mine too (I've only had it 2 weeks ).
"The K&N filter, the open filter lid, " Good move can't go wrong here but don't waste your mony on any air intake products. You don't need them till your making a lot more HP and then we don't know if there is a real gain.
the throttle body airfoil : A total waste of money, Save your dollards toward a new throttle body, You'll need one someday. Or buy it and use as a paper weight.
and the smooth coupler (replaces the accordion style one): Another joke, Everyone was spending big money on nothing so I made mine out of a set of traffic cones. They didn't make me go any slower so I left them on. They took about 1 HOUR to make including driving around looking for the cones.
fuel pressure regulator : Made be a worth while mod on some cars but I still don't have one on mine.
the underdrive pulley set, : I hear to many cases where the battery doesn't charge correctly.
My choise Gears
For a LT1 A4 3.73
For a LT1/4 6M 4.10
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Re: Mods??? (TJR)
Sorry to switch topics a little but does anyone know where to get a 'coupler' for a 92? Mine has a tear in it and I don't know where to get one.
I don't care if it's stock or the aftermarket one.
I have checked in Mid America, Ecklers and Junkyard Warrior.
I don't care if it's stock or the aftermarket one.
I have checked in Mid America, Ecklers and Junkyard Warrior.