performance upgrade
Aug 10, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Instructor
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From: Berlin New Jersey
performance upgrade
I have 98 C5 coupe M6 with
LG Headers
HAlltech Stinger
Corsa Indy
Short Shifter
With a 3k budget, what is my most bang for the buck with just bolt on not internal engine changes?
Aug 10, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Nitrous...and 2500 dollars back in your pocket
Aug 10, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
4.10 Gears with Harden output shaft - cost is under $2K and your car will be a lot quicker....
You might have enough money left to also upgrade the clutch....
Aug 10, 2005 | 03:52 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Bakersfield, Blown 402 Z06 Ca
I would say you have most of the bolt on parts you can get. The next step would be a heads and cam setup or a Supercharger.
Aug 10, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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From: Berlin New Jersey
what does the supercharger cost?
Aug 10, 2005 | 04:03 PM
Burning Brakes
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I'm a big believer in gears.
With 6 gears you have a distinct advantage over an a4 in that you can split the ratios twice more.
Mine is an a4, from 2.73's to 3.42's was an amazing difference.
Although I do not think it's going to be as cheap for you to go this route as some believe.
500-700- labor - possibly more
output shaft - 250-300
Im pretty sure thr 4.10 carrier is about 300-500 more than the 3.42 carrier , after core charge.
I have a feeling you'll be right at the 3k mark said and done.
Aug 10, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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St. Jude Donor '12
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
4.10 Gears with Harden output shaft - cost is under $2K and your car will be a lot quicker....
You might have enough money left to also upgrade the clutch....
Aug 10, 2005 | 04:14 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Bakersfield, Blown 402 Z06 Ca
Call Nate at Corvette Garage and talk to him about one. You are about halfway there if you have 3 grand.
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