plus cat-back muffler eliminators will give you a positive boost.
increasing performance on a c4?
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Racer
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increasing performance on a c4?
Well I went from a C4 to a C5 to a C6 back to a C4 again...
I actually went out and got the same identical C4 I used to have 15 years ago.
Anyways, its stock and does me right with no complaints. This time around I wanted to screw around with performance on Corvette. I was just curious on the simple/easy ways to increase HP or overall performance.
I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions,
Thanks!
BL33
I actually went out and got the same identical C4 I used to have 15 years ago.
Anyways, its stock and does me right with no complaints. This time around I wanted to screw around with performance on Corvette. I was just curious on the simple/easy ways to increase HP or overall performance.
I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions,
Thanks!
BL33
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Stand back about 5' from the car and throw handfuls of dead presidential portraits at the car until it's faster :P
IMHO, bolt-ons are nearly worthless. Set a goal, either performance or budget. Then make a comprehensive plan to achieve that goal. E.G. do you want a 10.5 second car or an autocrosser? do you want to spend 5K or 15K etc.
IMHO, bolt-ons are nearly worthless. Set a goal, either performance or budget. Then make a comprehensive plan to achieve that goal. E.G. do you want a 10.5 second car or an autocrosser? do you want to spend 5K or 15K etc.
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I was thinking about just doing some bolt ons and making it simple. Maybe a chip and playing around with air intake.
I dont want to make the car too powerful where it'll break the car. I honestly just miss the HP I had with my 2006. From going to 400 to 300hp, i can tell the difference.
I was thinking about just doing some bolt ons and making it simple. Maybe a chip and playing around with air intake.
I dont want to make the car too powerful where it'll break the car. I honestly just miss the HP I had with my 2006. From going to 400 to 300hp, i can tell the difference.
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Well I went from a C4 to a C5 to a C6 back to a C4 again...
I actually went out and got the same identical C4 I used to have 15 years ago.
Anyways, its stock and does me right with no complaints. This time around I wanted to screw around with performance on Corvette. I was just curious on the simple/easy ways to increase HP or overall performance.
I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions,
Thanks!
BL33
I actually went out and got the same identical C4 I used to have 15 years ago.
Anyways, its stock and does me right with no complaints. This time around I wanted to screw around with performance on Corvette. I was just curious on the simple/easy ways to increase HP or overall performance.
I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions,
Thanks!
BL33
Was it the styling or some other reason?
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It's cheaper to go back to a C5. But, it you really want to build it to C5 (or even C5Z06) levels...
Stroke it to 383 or 396, AFR heads, headers, cam, improved intake, and tune.
Also, transmission and rear-end modifications if it's an automatic.
You might be able to get under $10k with clever shopping...or if you have a ZF/Dana 44.
FWIW, I've driven an LT4 with a hotcam. My L98 383 is more fun -- like the newest vettes. I think you'll need a stroker -- especially if you've been in a larger CI C6. As such, I'm not sure headers, rockers, and a few more "tweaks" will satisfy your C5/C6 power-level appetite.
I'm also curious about your trade back to a C4?
Stroke it to 383 or 396, AFR heads, headers, cam, improved intake, and tune.
Also, transmission and rear-end modifications if it's an automatic.
You might be able to get under $10k with clever shopping...or if you have a ZF/Dana 44.
FWIW, I've driven an LT4 with a hotcam. My L98 383 is more fun -- like the newest vettes. I think you'll need a stroker -- especially if you've been in a larger CI C6. As such, I'm not sure headers, rockers, and a few more "tweaks" will satisfy your C5/C6 power-level appetite.
I'm also curious about your trade back to a C4?
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