mod-free woe is me
09-16-2006, 02:23 PM
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mod-free woe is me
This is my first vette and after a couple of months it is still mod-free. What would you do first with about a thousand bucks on this stock AE?
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09-16-2006, 03:28 PM
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In this order:
1. Upgrade the air intake about $250 to $400
2. Replace the original AC/Delco battery with an AGM type $75 to $100
3. Scrap the run-craps and get some Michelins or Pirelli (don't know) about $700 to $800, roughly a $grand$ total
....oooooooor....save the grand until you can put a few more with it...buy some disposable gloves to prevent grease from creeping under your fingernails and install these items... Long tube headers, with a new intake and a modest cam then go get a good tune. That will get the hair on the back of your neck to stand up!
1. Upgrade the air intake about $250 to $400
2. Replace the original AC/Delco battery with an AGM type $75 to $100
3. Scrap the run-craps and get some Michelins or Pirelli (don't know) about $700 to $800, roughly a $grand$ total
....oooooooor....save the grand until you can put a few more with it...buy some disposable gloves to prevent grease from creeping under your fingernails and install these items... Long tube headers, with a new intake and a modest cam then go get a good tune. That will get the hair on the back of your neck to stand up!
09-16-2006, 03:34 PM
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Best Return for $1000. Cold air intake, ZO6 TI's used for $400, and a tune.
09-16-2006, 03:35 PM
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Take advantage of one of the exhaust specials going on right now, an '02-'04 Z06 airbox lid, and a window valet.
09-16-2006, 03:54 PM
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A cat back system and a Blackwing. 
09-16-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
A cat back system and a Blackwing.
More air in, more air out!
09-16-2006, 05:32 PM
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For me... not much hp gain from Blackwing or B&B PRT's but sounds great! Wake up came with gear swap 2:73 - 3:42 And LT Headers,cats & X. A Little more $ but well worth it.