Increase hp lt1 gen2
Zen Vet Master Level VII
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Southlake, TX
Welcome to the forum.
Budget is relative; one persons "big bucks" is another "pocket change" so throw a number out there and we will be happy to spend it for you.
In any event, the biggest bang for the buck on a limited budget will be exhaust modifications starting with headers.
Budget is relative; one persons "big bucks" is another "pocket change" so throw a number out there and we will be happy to spend it for you.
In any event, the biggest bang for the buck on a limited budget will be exhaust modifications starting with headers.
need a dollar amount
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,692
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From: Sacramento California
I suggest a good tune, should run a few hundred bucks. The factory tune is good but there is room for improvement. Search around for a shop that knows what they are doing, you might get a few recommendations from CF users here.
The stock LT1 exhaust flows pretty good matched with the other factory equipment (intake, heads, cam, etc). Granted the manifolds are a bit crude so headers may pay off a few HP. My car is completely stock and runs very strong. Just thinking about bang for the buck / budget HP. Don't bother cutting open the airbox unless you are also adding exhaust, or heads, or cam, or supercharger/turbo.
The stock LT1 exhaust flows pretty good matched with the other factory equipment (intake, heads, cam, etc). Granted the manifolds are a bit crude so headers may pay off a few HP. My car is completely stock and runs very strong. Just thinking about bang for the buck / budget HP. Don't bother cutting open the airbox unless you are also adding exhaust, or heads, or cam, or supercharger/turbo.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 21,543
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From: Park City Utah
I suggest a good tune, should run a few hundred bucks. The factory tune is good but there is room for improvement. Search around for a shop that knows what they are doing, you might get a few recommendations from CF users here.
The stock LT1 exhaust flows pretty good matched with the other factory equipment (intake, heads, cam, etc). Granted the manifolds are a bit crude so headers may pay off a few HP. My car is completely stock and runs very strong. Just thinking about bang for the buck / budget HP. Don't bother cutting open the airbox unless you are also adding exhaust, or heads, or cam, or supercharger/turbo.
The stock LT1 exhaust flows pretty good matched with the other factory equipment (intake, heads, cam, etc). Granted the manifolds are a bit crude so headers may pay off a few HP. My car is completely stock and runs very strong. Just thinking about bang for the buck / budget HP. Don't bother cutting open the airbox unless you are also adding exhaust, or heads, or cam, or supercharger/turbo.
BUT I agree with others. Help us, help you . What is your budget and goal?
