Anyone using this setup?
Sep 5, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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Anyone using this setup?
I am new to Corvettes... not to mention engine Mods.
Is anyone using this.. (link goes to Mid America)
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.36.6640
Do you really get 25hp out of this?
Sep 5, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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I saw this package on a car at a show a few weeks ago, but never could find the owner - so didn't get any details. IMO, 25 HP would be quite a stretch for what is shown there.
Sep 5, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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no i dont think you would get 25 rwhp out of that. i wouldnt buy it.
Sep 5, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Add $500 for a tune and you'd probably get there with that package.
Heck, the fender badges are worth 15HP
Sep 5, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by S-friggin-S
no i dont think you would get 25 rwhp out of that. i wouldnt buy it.
I will admit that I am not the most technically inclined when it comes to car engines.
But That sounded like a fairly big gain for ... $1k ... but I wasnt sure.
I am an Artist.. so if its good looking I get it!! otherwise I am in trouble.
Sep 5, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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If you read the description they say "up to 25 HP" so it means that you will probably not see that much of a power increase.
Sep 5, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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There is NO way,
Heck, I had to change my heads,intake manifold,shorty headers AND a tune to net 33 rwhp
ALL hype
Sep 5, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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RUNNNN!!!
unreal how companies can claim such things!!
all you are looking at there is intake and exhaust. switching out both from stock might yield you 10rwhp.
also, the loudmouth is a $300 exhaust, and the blackwing is a $250 intake = $550-$600...... wonder where the other $400 comes from?!?
.....maybe the decal???
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