96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions....
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96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions....
I'm posting this for a good buddy of mine who is a new user, but cannot post yet since computer is down...his handle is "96-C4U2NV".
He has owned this CE-Vette for the past 5 years and the car is still completely stock. Right now as I type this we are in BG at the Cruise Inn...we have come up with some good places to start, but are looking for some good advice from the numerous knowlegable members in the C4 sections.
He has initially $1,000 to spend and would like some input on where would be the best place to invest this on his car. Want to keep the uniqueness of the car, so not looking at the body or suspension yet. Mostly interested in acceleration from 0-60 to improve, but he has no interest in running blistering 1/4 mile times.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
He has owned this CE-Vette for the past 5 years and the car is still completely stock. Right now as I type this we are in BG at the Cruise Inn...we have come up with some good places to start, but are looking for some good advice from the numerous knowlegable members in the C4 sections.
He has initially $1,000 to spend and would like some input on where would be the best place to invest this on his car. Want to keep the uniqueness of the car, so not looking at the body or suspension yet. Mostly interested in acceleration from 0-60 to improve, but he has no interest in running blistering 1/4 mile times.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (Nitro-C5)
He can do exhaust-Hooker headers or Catback, headers would give the most gain right now ~15hp
Best thing he can do is the LT4 Hotcam kit.
Best thing he can do is the LT4 Hotcam kit.
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (vader86)
He can do exhaust-Hooker headers or Catback, headers would give the most gain right now ~15hp
Best thing he can do is the LT4 Hotcam kit.
Best thing he can do is the LT4 Hotcam kit.
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (Nitro-C5)
If he has the stock rear gear, switching to 3.54/3.73 will make the car feel totally different.
Preferably in a D44 carrier, for the extra strength.
Which of those 2 gears you pick depends on how much hwy driving you do.
Adding a 2600 stall TC would make it quicker off the line too.
Preferably in a D44 carrier, for the extra strength.
Which of those 2 gears you pick depends on how much hwy driving you do.
Adding a 2600 stall TC would make it quicker off the line too.
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (DieL)
with only $1000 budget, I would do what I could to help it breath.
option #1
A catback system 1st.
Upgrade to a K&N filter
option #2
install 3.45-3.73 rear gears
add 24-2600 vigilante torque converter
Upgrade to a K&N air filter
option #3
100 shot of nitruos
Upgrade to K&N filter
option #1
A catback system 1st.
Upgrade to a K&N filter
option #2
install 3.45-3.73 rear gears
add 24-2600 vigilante torque converter
Upgrade to a K&N air filter
option #3
100 shot of nitruos
Upgrade to K&N filter
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (Nitro-C5)
Since the main thing you are after is 0-60 times, your best bang for the buck would be rear end gears. You have auto but you don't say if it is the 2.59 or 3.07, but especially if you have 2.59 you will get SOP gain. Torque converter would be next, but I don't think you could do both for under $1000.
Bolt ons like cat-back exhaust, air intake, etc. are all good but not best bang for buck in 0-60 times.
Bolt ons like cat-back exhaust, air intake, etc. are all good but not best bang for buck in 0-60 times.
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (LT4BUD)
Since the main thing you are after is 0-60 times, your best bang for the buck would be rear end gears. You have auto but you don't say if it is the 2.59 or 3.07, but especially if you have 2.59 you will get SOP gain. Torque converter would be next, but I don't think you could do both for under $1000.
Bolt ons like cat-back exhaust, air intake, etc. are all good but not best bang for buck in 0-60 times.
Bolt ons like cat-back exhaust, air intake, etc. are all good but not best bang for buck in 0-60 times.
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (Nitro-C5)
People mod collectors editions? :lolg:
Best bang for the buck assuming the car has 3.07 gear is a quality, higher stall, lockup torque converter. And all the free mods of course with a K&N and open lid, and a fresh tuneup.
Best bang for the buck assuming the car has 3.07 gear is a quality, higher stall, lockup torque converter. And all the free mods of course with a K&N and open lid, and a fresh tuneup.
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Re: 96 CE - Performance Upgrade Suggestions.... (DieL)
port the heads, no cam. On the LT4 you will see a nice gain. :cheers: