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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Hello, Its my first Vette. I bought a VERY clean 91 with only 89k miles. The previous 2 owners were long time Vette owners and kept the car very clean and well maintained. What type of minor performance mods would you all recommend?
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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First, we need lots of pics!
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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welcome and congrats on your purchase. you will find that this site is loaded with experinced owners willing to help. Drive your car and get a feel for waht you need fixed or want upgraded and the info will flow. Enjoy the ride!
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I agree, we need some pics of your car. One of the most popular upgrades with decent results is an after market exhaust system, especially with the L98 engine which you have. They are somewhat restrictive in stock form.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations you on your 91 Could just leave it stock but that's just another option. Enjoy your car and the forum
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the '91
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Welcome! You have a very clean 91. Intake and exhaust are good starting points for better performance.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Great choice from a fellow 91 owner.
Here is a good site to get L98 performance info.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/vader86/
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Ive been searching all the posts on this forum concerning exhaust. What brand are most of you guys running? Are you all running cat back or full headers to a Y pipe and out the back?

I dont want anything to loud, but the performance is what I would like. My Cummins turbo diesel has a 5" SS turbo back straight pipe and after 70mph I cant hear my self think in the cab.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Welcome! I also have a '91 white coupé and I must say that you have excellent taste!
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