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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Why is there not more performance and custom parts for C4'S?
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Why is there not more performance and custom parts for C4'S?
What can't you find? I have not had any trouble with any part so far.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Vendors have gone where the MONEY is and that the C5/6 market.

For the most part the C4 aftermarket is on life support
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True. When you go to shows, all you see is C5 and C6 items. All tuners are specializing in the same.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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I dont know of any performance part worth having that is hard to find besides the SuperRam.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Look around, they're out there. Most C5 shops can just pull it off the shelf.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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what can't you find?

The L98/LT1 aftermarket products are abundant. Note that many of the same parts work with both the Fbodies and Corvettes, so that should broaden your search some.

Most major "modding" is all engine work though, which if you can't find what you need, you just arent looking. Heads, Cam, exhaust, tuning, etc, etc..its all there and easy to find.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mackeyred96
Vendors have gone where the MONEY is and that the C5/6 market.

For the most part the C4 aftermarket is on life support
Yes indeed tis true
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