C5 performance Mods List
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
C5 performance Mods List
I was wondering about making some performance mods to my C5 and when I look at all you can do, it's just mind blowing. Ok, what I'm asking here is, in your option, the top 10 performance mods that yeld the best bang for the buck. Number one being the best! I'm not looking to put a blower on the engine, just modist mods.
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Moddest mods? I can give you a couple.....
1. Blackwing
2. Exhaust Upgrade
3. New tires....especially if you're running RF's.
4. Gear Upgrade
5. C6 Shifter (If an M6)
6. Performance Hood Seal (
)
1. Blackwing
2. Exhaust Upgrade
3. New tires....especially if you're running RF's.
4. Gear Upgrade
5. C6 Shifter (If an M6)
6. Performance Hood Seal (
)
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Blackwing
Gears
If you have an A4 - a mild stall
Headers
Cam
Bilstein Sports shocks
Gears
If you have an A4 - a mild stall
Headers
Cam
Bilstein Sports shocks
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1) Blackwing
2) Exhaust
3) Tires
4) and then, if you're really serious about getting the best performace out of your car, take yourself to a performance driving school and get some track time. It's a hoot, and you really do learn some good stuff.
2) Exhaust
3) Tires
4) and then, if you're really serious about getting the best performace out of your car, take yourself to a performance driving school and get some track time. It's a hoot, and you really do learn some good stuff.
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Nitrous oxide
Vararam
Gears and torque converter (if A4)
Headers
Cam
t1 anti-roll bars, bilstien shocks, springs, and lower
cylinder heads
Non runflat, wider tires
Vararam
Gears and torque converter (if A4)
Headers
Cam
t1 anti-roll bars, bilstien shocks, springs, and lower
cylinder heads
Non runflat, wider tires
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
#1. Blackwing (how much HP and what's the cost)
#2. Exhaust (how much HP and which one/cost)
Can you get a chip for these cars? is it worth the cost?
#2. Exhaust (how much HP and which one/cost)
Can you get a chip for these cars? is it worth the cost?
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Well, I just cannot help but to agree with the lists posted above, along with a good tune. The above mentioned mods will provide your Vette with even more grunt and power. Good Luck. 
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1. Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector 
2.Blackwing 3. Corsa pacecar exhaust 4. Carbon fiber airbridge 5.Vented fog lamp inserts 6. Lloyds mats[15-20HP] 7.Cupholder rated over .05G's 8. Paper towels [until you get the cupholder and for "personal accidents" occuring over 9.0G's ] 9.MaGuires spray detailer to remove hand and nose prints from people looking to closely at your car. 10. A parking device so you don't drive into your garage too far or close the electric garage door on your car. If this happens......refer to #8! Good Luck and Remember to wave 
2.Blackwing 3. Corsa pacecar exhaust 4. Carbon fiber airbridge 5.Vented fog lamp inserts 6. Lloyds mats[15-20HP] 7.Cupholder rated over .05G's 8. Paper towels [until you get the cupholder and for "personal accidents" occuring over 9.0G's ] 9.MaGuires spray detailer to remove hand and nose prints from people looking to closely at your car. 10. A parking device so you don't drive into your garage too far or close the electric garage door on your car. If this happens......refer to #8! Good Luck and Remember to wave
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St. Jude Donor '06
I was in the same place you were 6 months ago...didn't know what I wanted to do to my C5...believe me, everyone on here has an opinion. But it boils down to what YOU want and what your goals are, HP, quickness, sound...all of the above? Since I knew nothing about mods (keep reviewing the forum and you will be an expert soon) I asked around. Most everyone said the first thing was to get rid of the stock air intake system...it sucks...like running with your hand around your throat. I went with the Blackwing ($300) and added a high flow air bridge and smooth bellows ($200). The next thing I did was to add Corsa Pace car exhaust ($1800). What a difference just from adding those. I'm now looking at Kook's headers and X pipe and then changing the gear ratio out from the worthless 2.73 to a 3.42. Of course, along the way you can add inserts (letters back, front, dash-airbag) vette essentials and engine compartment bling. I'm not sure but the actually HP from the changes I've made to date is probably only 20 or so, but a noticable difference. Good luck and have fun.
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From: Jackson Tn
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Originally Posted by yllwvet
I was in the same place you were 6 months ago...didn't know what I wanted to do to my C5...believe me, everyone on here has an opinion. But it boils down to what YOU want and what your goals are, HP, quickness, sound...all of the above? Since I knew nothing about mods (keep reviewing the forum and you will be an expert soon) I asked around. Most everyone said the first thing was to get rid of the stock air intake system...it sucks...like running with your hand around your throat. I went with the Blackwing ($300) and added a high flow air bridge and smooth bellows ($200). The next thing I did was to add Corsa Pace car exhaust ($1800). What a difference just from adding those. I'm now looking at Kook's headers and X pipe and then changing the gear ratio out from the worthless 2.73 to a 3.42. Of course, along the way you can add inserts (letters back, front, dash-airbag) vette essentials and engine compartment bling. I'm not sure but the actually HP from the changes I've made to date is probably only 20 or so, but a noticable difference. Good luck and have fun.
btw, My car is an '02 vert. MN6
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by vintage driver
#1. Blackwing (how much HP and what's the cost)
#2. Exhaust (how much HP and which one/cost)
Can you get a chip for these cars? is it worth the cost?
#2. Exhaust (how much HP and which one/cost)
Can you get a chip for these cars? is it worth the cost?
Intake - there are a number of good ones...
Exhaust - magnaflow (conservative) or B&B bullets
Computer - no chips required...
you will get great performance from these three IF you get the computer dyno tune...
do them all at the same time...
air intake $300-500
Exhaust $800-1600
Tune $350-500
Hp gain from the above...50-60hp...not bad...
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New air intake (i.e., Blackwing)
LT Headers with cat back exhaust/high flow cats/x-pipe
new rear gears
New tires (non-runflats)
Magnuson Supercharger
Performance tune
LT Headers with cat back exhaust/high flow cats/x-pipe
new rear gears
New tires (non-runflats)
Magnuson Supercharger
Performance tune
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by vintage driver
where's the best place to get this stuff? I could search for days on the web but I'm sure you guys have already figured it out.
Thanks
Thanks
by category...
...check current prices and pull the trigger...the product is the same..
...service may vary...(please folks no platforms here
)Generally you will get the same products from most of the vendors...
My mod list tells you where mine were purchased...
If I were you I would contact the tuner of choice first
Dragons Breath...is one I know is great!
He may do the intake, exhaust and tune and give you a deal for all...
...and rather than get product in that has issues you would otherwise have to take care of ...your tuner assumes the responsibility of providing you with a complete good install including components...
One stop...Dragons Breath
check their link...
Last edited by StuzVette; Sep 21, 2005 at 12:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by vintage driver
I was wondering about making some performance mods to my C5 and when I look at all you can do, it's just mind blowing. Ok, what I'm asking here is, in your option, the top 10 performance mods that yeld the best bang for the buck. Number one being the best! I'm not looking to put a blower on the engine, just modist mods.
So.. you can spend what you want as you go. I stopped for now, but am considering a head/cam setup which would double the mod investment and the question of return on investment - in fun - comes into play.