Power?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Metairie Louisiana
Hi and welcome to the Forum. Please fill out your Profile, as it helps inform other Members as to what engine/transmission, etc. you have so they can better advise you. Though I, too have a '96 convertible, I'd be of no help, as mine's bone stock.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,956
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From: Marlboro country MA
OK, this time I'll give a straight answer. Generally, one of the best ways to improve 'seat of the pants' horsepower is to change the gear ratio in the differential. Put in 3.73 or 4.10 gears, and the 'zoom' factor will be noticably improved. To improve the engine horsepower, you need to work on three areas: the intake, the engine internals, and the exhaust. Most Vette owners start with the exhaust. The single most effective exhaust mod is long-tube headers, followed by high-flow cats, an x-pipe, and good mufflers. Look what I did with my lowly LT1 engine (see sig).
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 3,014
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From: Raleigh, NC
OK, this time I'll give a straight answer. Generally, one of the best ways to improve 'seat of the pants' horsepower is to change the gear ratio in the differential. Put in 3.73 or 4.10 gears, and the 'zoom' factor will be noticably improved. To improve the engine horsepower, you need to work on three areas: the intake, the engine internals, and the exhaust. Most Vette owners start with the exhaust. The single most effective exhaust mod is long-tube headers, followed by high-flow cats, an x-pipe, and good mufflers. Look what I did with my lowly LT1 engine (see sig).
If he doesn't want to do nitrous, and doesn't drag race the car, then I agree with you. Gears and headers are tough to beat.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
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From: El Paso Texas
Yep, now that us smart aleks have gotten our giggles in....
Fill in your profile first. It will help everyone help you.
The next thing to ask yourself is what do you want to do with the car, and how much do you want to spend? Do you want a slightly faster but mostly stock car.....a quarter mile demon.....or something in between? What's your budget?
Fast, cheap, reliable.....pick two.
Fill in your profile first. It will help everyone help you.
The next thing to ask yourself is what do you want to do with the car, and how much do you want to spend? Do you want a slightly faster but mostly stock car.....a quarter mile demon.....or something in between? What's your budget?
Fast, cheap, reliable.....pick two.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,471
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From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
How much money do you have? I went with gears first, then LT headers, high flow cat and B&B exhaust. Then a 2500 stall converter + shift kit. Then a hotcam, 1.6 RR, ported heads and intake. It never ends Dude, it never ends.
