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From: 500HP FRC feels really good... NY
I started with the induction, but in hindsight it was a waste to do that first. Headers, x pipe, good aftermarket exhaust (or Z06 ti's) are excellent mods - and less than 3K installed. The gear change ROCKS. I put in 3.90s for about 1600 bucks, and it is a different car. Dyno tune all of this together and you will have a solid performer.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Gears, long tube headers, heads/cam, dyno tune. All of these should get you better performance.
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From: Fountain hills AZ
I have a 2000 Vert and modified intake with a Vortex Induction system. 80mmTB, LS6 manifold to get air in. Then headers to get the gas out. Car dyno's at 346 HP/365 Torque with 4.10 differential. It is a very quick stoplight car even without cam or heads - my next step.
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next step would be exhaust, the best way to get your engine to perform better is to get it to breathe better Long tubes and a cat back if you want to go all out, or just a cat back if you want a few ponies and dont want to break the bank, dont waste your money on shorty headers tehy dont perform any better than the factory manifolds
Long tubes and a cat back if you want to go all out, or just a cat back if you want a few ponies and dont want to break the bank, dont waste your money on shorty headers tehy dont perform any better than the factory manifolds
