If performance is what you're after...it's really just that simple 
10-15K to spend...
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFeaver
What do you want to do with it? Drag, AutoX, show only???
Street car, driven on nice days... However I am one to sacrifice almost all "drivability" for performance...so keep that in mind please. Top end more important to me than low end toque (Already have beast for that in a differnt car or i mean truck
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For 6k, get the H/C, Kooks, exhaust and underpully from 21st Century. Very reasonable porice for nice performance enhancement, and it is VERY reliable and driveable.
With the other $$$, go for bling stuff.
With the other $$$, go for bling stuff.
Originally Posted by Category_5
What would you guys do if you started with a stock platform, 6 speed and had 10-15 to put into it? zo6 or not, doesn't matter.
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Originally Posted by Category_5
What would you guys do if you started with a stock platform, 6 speed and had 10-15 to put into it? zo6 or not, doesn't matter.
Keep your Vette stock and give the 15K to this guy-----> army2000
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Maybe new set of Chrome Rims, Chrome Exhaust Tips, Exhaust System (B&B), Headers, Intake, Throttle Body, Some Engine Chrome, Tint the windows, Programmer, Different Rear End, And maybe a few of those throw away camera's to take some pictures of that bad boy 
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Magnuson S/C, headers, new rear gears. Then if any left, maybe a new set of wheels.
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On a bones stock C5....
Heads and cam, nos, headers, UD pulley, 3.5 in exhasut, Hurricane intake, LPE throtle body, buncha chrome under the hood, Tigershark front and rear frashia as well as exausht tips, ripper shifter, tubbed, slammed to the ground, window tint, 3:90 gears, LS1 edit, non-runflats,Sportbrake rotors, Zo6 shocks and sways, and some cool, cool wheels. All work done and guarranteed by 21st Cent MC...
I think that will spend all that hard earned cash!
Heads and cam, nos, headers, UD pulley, 3.5 in exhasut, Hurricane intake, LPE throtle body, buncha chrome under the hood, Tigershark front and rear frashia as well as exausht tips, ripper shifter, tubbed, slammed to the ground, window tint, 3:90 gears, LS1 edit, non-runflats,Sportbrake rotors, Zo6 shocks and sways, and some cool, cool wheels. All work done and guarranteed by 21st Cent MC...
I think that will spend all that hard earned cash!
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Originally Posted by Category_5
What would you guys do if you started with a stock platform, 6 speed and had 10-15 to put into it? zo6 or not, doesn't matter.
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I would also recommend a nice head/cam package. If you speak to a good tuner, they will help you pick a cam that meets your driving requirements.
Now, if you think you'll have more $$$ next year, I'd say hold off and look into a 427 or a twin turbo setup. You're almost there with 15k available. Maybe add a catback exhaust, aftermarket shifter, and/or some wheels to satisfy the mod urge now.
Now, if you think you'll have more $$$ next year, I'd say hold off and look into a 427 or a twin turbo setup. You're almost there with 15k available. Maybe add a catback exhaust, aftermarket shifter, and/or some wheels to satisfy the mod urge now.
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good stuff guys...opinions really very, but thats why i asked. More ideas the better.
Personally i'd like a forged motor but i need to do some research on what i can afford. My $$ in the future is possible, but i'd rather do wheels, tires, etc. then rather than first.
i need to keep in mind clutch, tranny, and rearend as well.
what motor can be build for 10 if i said i'll save 5 for the tranny, rearend, clutch and misc.?
also what about the idea of building a low comp. motor with the intent of FI of some sort in the future. Is that a bogus idea?
Personally i'd like a forged motor but i need to do some research on what i can afford. My $$ in the future is possible, but i'd rather do wheels, tires, etc. then rather than first.
i need to keep in mind clutch, tranny, and rearend as well.
what motor can be build for 10 if i said i'll save 5 for the tranny, rearend, clutch and misc.?
also what about the idea of building a low comp. motor with the intent of FI of some sort in the future. Is that a bogus idea?
Last edited by Category_5; Jul 20, 2005 at 12:19 PM.
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Originally Posted by Category_5
i need to keep in mind clutch, tranny, and rearend as well.
what motor can be build for 10 if i said i'll save 5 for the tranny, rearend, clutch and misc.?
also what about the idea of building a low comp. motor with the intent of FI of some sort in the future. Is that a bogus idea?
what motor can be build for 10 if i said i'll save 5 for the tranny, rearend, clutch and misc.?
also what about the idea of building a low comp. motor with the intent of FI of some sort in the future. Is that a bogus idea?
and as far as a low compression motor .. if you know for a fact you will be adding the power added .. then go for it .. honestly thought I dont know how long I'd drive around with the boost ... correct me if i'm wrong, Low Compression = Low power.