whats going on!! long time reader, first time poster.
i'll get to it. i'm a marine in iraq right now, and while over here, i've bought my dream car, a c5. its a 99' torch red coupe (A4). bought it stock from bob mr. corvette in naples florida. and since im waiting to come home, i bought some parts for it to be added on before i come home.
- bbk intake, gm performance mass air flow sensor, b&b tri flow exhaust, splitfire spark plugs, performance bushings, z06 calipers and rotars, chrome z06 wheels, new GY runflats, and a jet performance stage 1 pcm.
i realize i probably shouldnt have bought the jet chip after i had already bought i, but i'll se how it works anyway, there are a few good post out there about it.
my question is, are these parts a good start, in combination with each other, to make a faster yet still good milage vette? would you recommend anything else to go with these things besides headers and x-pipe?
also, anyone know a good tuner in NC or atlanta, GA area?
thanks for the replys in advance. damn it i cant wait to come home and drive it. i had an 84' before, and learned afterwards that its probably one of the worst years theyve made, and mine wasnt in good condition either, but i'll be damned if i didnt think it was the best car in the world. now i've got a 99'. cant imagine.

 

MTI in Marietta, GA. I wouldn't have it tuned with the Jet chip in-line.

 

breakin' the doors down with mods! get home safe and don't forget to

 

First, thanks for your service. Second, it sounds like you're off to a good start in the perfomance department. Congrats on the new car. Post some pics when you get home.

 

welsome, my only suggestion would be to get different tires, the runflats dont perform too well, maybe look at a stall converter for the A4

 

First, thanks for your service!

Second, congrats on the new ride and welcome to the forum

 

 

Good start with the mods. Be safe over there.

 

Welcome!

I would send the Jet PCM back and get your Vette custom dyno-tuned. It will be a better tune than a generic Jet tune.

I would also recommend a high-flow air filter system like the Breathless Vortex or Blackwing.

Be safe. Thank you for protecting Freedom!

 

Brother,.........WE should be asking YOU for guidance, you have been standing next to the flame longer than most of us weekend,... dare I say warriors

 

Hurry home and mod that car!

 

thanks for the advice guys, i'll be sure to post pics when i get home and let ya'll know how it drives with the new stuff.

 

I did the same thing as you bro except I bought mine before I left so I at least got to drive it. haha. I lucked out this rotation and ended up in Kuwait but still a long way away from my vette. All I can do here is spend money on mods and have them piled up in the garage for when I get back.

From reading this forum I decided on 4.11 gears (M6) a CAI and a full exhaust. I really wanted a supercharger but I couldn't convince the wife that a $8k blower was a good investment.

Good luck in Iraq...keep your head down.

 

I agree with sending the chip back! Get some headers and a tune on that bad boy! Get home quick and safe!

Glen

 

 

Congrats on the new car & stay safe out there!!!

Semper Fi!

Mark

 

Don't forget to post PICs when you get home.

 

Welcome and come home safe!! I admire all of you service members!!!

 

Congrats on getting the '99 - now just get back safe and enjoy your new ride. Thanks for your service to our country.

 

Congrats on the new wheels!

Chuck