Really, Hype or help....
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Racer
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Really, Hype or help....
Ok, an after market air cleaner and coupler, and a cat back exhaust system and maybe even a MAF. You can take out $1500 to $2k easily. Besides sounding better what have I got for my money?
Can you really do much to improve on the C5 Performance on a CA. Smog Budget??
Can you really do much to improve on the C5 Performance on a CA. Smog Budget??
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where to spend $$$
I guess I'm wondering if the money wouldn't be better spent on maybe suspension or even a 3.90 rear end for my 2001 C5 6 speed. I get
performance,instant gratification and it's do able for less tha $2k and still maintain daily reliablity. I really don't like the shifter, will a C6 ZO6 bolt in without mod's. Brand new kit for less than $200!
performance,instant gratification and it's do able for less tha $2k and still maintain daily reliablity. I really don't like the shifter, will a C6 ZO6 bolt in without mod's. Brand new kit for less than $200!
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You're right - those mods won't get you much in terms of HP. Gears won't either, but they will make the car respond better. California does make it difficult for performance bumps.
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I've done the intake and exhaust, and this was the best $80 (bought it in the Parts for Sale section) that I've spent on this car so far
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Did you install a C6 ZO6 or a C5 ZO6 Shifter. I'm told the C6 Z06 shifter works really nice!
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But as far as minor upgrades... perhaps a gear swap would give you the most bang for your buck.
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That opens up a new area of concern, if I go with a supercharger and really BLOW my budget then don't I really need the exhaust and intake sides to take advantage of what the Supercharger is gonna produce.
Sorry gang i build airplanes now not cars, they were years ago when smog wasn't an issue!!!
Sorry gang i build airplanes now not cars, they were years ago when smog wasn't an issue!!!
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That opens up a new area of concern, if I go with a supercharger and really BLOW my budget then don't I really need the exhaust and intake sides to take advantage of what the Supercharger is gonna produce.
Sorry gang i build airplanes now not cars, they were years ago when smog wasn't an issue!!!
Sorry gang i build airplanes now not cars, they were years ago when smog wasn't an issue!!!
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That opens up a new area of concern, if I go with a supercharger and really BLOW my budget then don't I really need the exhaust and intake sides to take advantage of what the Supercharger is gonna produce.
Sorry gang i build airplanes now not cars, they were years ago when smog wasn't an issue!!!
Sorry gang i build airplanes now not cars, they were years ago when smog wasn't an issue!!!
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I guess I'm wondering if the money wouldn't be better spent on maybe suspension or even a 3.90 rear end for my 2001 C5 6 speed. I get
performance,instant gratification and it's do able for less tha $2k and still maintain daily reliablity. I really don't like the shifter, will a C6 ZO6 bolt in without mod's. Brand new kit for less than $200!
performance,instant gratification and it's do able for less tha $2k and still maintain daily reliablity. I really don't like the shifter, will a C6 ZO6 bolt in without mod's. Brand new kit for less than $200!
Do the 3.90's before you do anything else...
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