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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Hi all,

I have a 1990 C4 L-98 convertible,...pretty much stock with the exception of a corso exhaust system. Looking to get a bit more pep out of the cars standard 245HP without doing any major engine work and spending a fortune right now, kinda hoping if there were any recommended bolt ons so to speak that might wake her up a bit and what kind of a difference they might make. I was thinking of possibly changing the rear and or maybe putting on some headers but I dont know of anyone in the West Palm Beach area where i'm from that has done similar work where I can actually check it out. Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated.


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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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I'd start with a lower gear ratio as you stated...definitely the cheapest bang for the buck.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Check here!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/vader86/
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Your not likely to gain anything with more gear, the headers are a good idea though. A cam would help. What is the budget? The biggest gains are in the cam, intake, heads, and exhaust. Since you have the Corsa, how about a catless front Y with a high flow main cat and then the headers.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Search is your friend.....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...sily+impressed

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