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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Architect
I'm not sure Corsa touring should count as a "mod". The whole 2 HP you gain is lost with the added weight. And the sound is only a notch above stock.
If you're crazy enough to pay for a tune after adding a weak exhaust, maybe you could send some of your money my way. I promise I'll put it to better use.
I know I shouldn't, but I didn't know that a Mod needed to have a HP gain to be considered a MOD. Maybe they need a performance gain. This would bring in things like slotted rotors, painted calipers, Etc. Or maybe they are simply modifications from stock; period.

Bottom line, It's your car and your money and you can do whatever you want with both. What ever floats your boat!

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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Thanks to all for the kind words. My vette is a DD and I don't want to get too crazy pumping up the horsepower. The install and tune will happen in ~a week and I'll post the results. As far as doing other major mods, the only other one that I want to do is to change out the 2:73 gears for a 3:42. That will be a least a year away. Correct me if I am wrong but, I don't believe that will require another tune. Will it?
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