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Feb 28, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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Newbie
hey everyone!! jus wanted to say hi,i am new to the forum,i have a stock 85 Vette and was wondering what would be my first mod? :seeya
Feb 28, 2002 | 11:57 PM
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From: Fear causes hesitaiton...and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true. Houston TX
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Hello, first mod, how about a K&N air cleaner? :seeya
Mar 1, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Wecome to the forum !! I agree, get the K&N. It seems to be where everyone starts.
Mar 1, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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Re: Newbie (Aerovette)
Quote:
hey everyone!! jus wanted to say hi,i am new to the forum,i have a stock 85 Vette and was wondering what would be my first mod?
smack on a nice exhaust w/the k&n
good luck
Mar 1, 2002 | 01:04 AM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome. If you can cut off your cat. Not a mod but check plugs wires cap rotor. Cut your air lid (FREE). I spent a week on my back with my 85 fixing the exhaust. My buddy took his 89 to a muffler shop and got true duals and tips (no mufflers) for about 150. Wish I had known. Your mufflers are shot or have been replaced. Check front and rear Y pipes for leaks. HAVE FUN! :D
Enjoy the ride and STW
Mar 1, 2002 | 01:06 AM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome to the forum.
First thing would be K&N, and cut open the lid. Then throttle body bypass.
Once you are ready to spend money, do some exhaust work.
Mar 1, 2002 | 01:20 AM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome :seeya
Mar 1, 2002 | 02:57 AM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome K&N all the way :seeya
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Mar 1, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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Re: Newbie (RadPolo96)
Welcome :cheers:
Mar 1, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome to the best corvettte forum on the net.
Mar 1, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Re: Newbie (OcalaGuy)
K&N...and welcome.
Mar 1, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Re: Newbie (Goody)
How about 1 of those air freshener trees :lol: just kidding welcome 2 the Vette Family :cheers: :seeya
Mar 1, 2002 | 02:14 PM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome! :seeya
I'll follow what everyone else is saying and suggest a K&N air filter, with a cut lid.
Mar 1, 2002 | 02:20 PM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome!! :seeya
Mar 1, 2002 | 02:39 PM
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Re: Newbie (War Machine)
Nice to have you here. :yesnod: This Forum is a great resource. :seeya
Mar 1, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome and I agree the K&N then exhaust.
Mar 1, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome!!! :cheers:
Mar 1, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Re: Newbie (96LT4)
welcome to the board..enjoy the ride
Mar 1, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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Re: Newbie (Vette80)
Welcome to the addiction :D
Mar 1, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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Re: Newbie (Wikid1)
Welcome to the forum. Yes, I would definately start with the K&N filter and if you dont know what a (cut lid ) is, ask we'll be glad to help.