C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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it feels slow because it is.

the L98 in stock trim is an absolute dog. torque monster? heh. the bigger picture there's too much negative associated with mid-upper rpms, it falls flat on its face.

old tech that's been worn out and replaced several times over. its not that much better than a late C3.

my best straight-up advice sell the C4 and get youself into a late C5, preferably a Z. to get these old rickety C4's into modern power era will cost you an arm and a leg, and in the end you're still stuck with an old car that will have too many things wrong with it and cost alot more $$$$$$$. its all about the $$$$$$.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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thanx guys you all have giving me tons of info to look at


i think i will start with long tube headers
cat back exhaust
cold air intake

and go form there

thanx again you guys are great!!
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Old May 28, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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if you do a cold air intake, you should bypass the throttle body, otherwise its all a waste.
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