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Then get a tune and you are driving a different car.
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I agree exhaust next. Tune is what you need at the end. But try to wait until your mods are done unless you have a long period of time between. Tuning a stock C5 alone gets the numbers up. So find a good local tuner and work a game plan out. Tune costs do vary city/state and many in the forum can recommend someone in your area.
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Won't be much of a gain with just those two mods. But it is a good start.
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The car will sound a lot better and it will breathe better - but as far as any noticeable performance gain......
But you will enjoy the car a lot more now with the Corsas!
But you will enjoy the car a lot more now with the Corsas!
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American racing headers, vararam, stall converter, 3.42 from 2.73, tune
= totally different car.
I guess it went from 290ish RWHP to 330ish, but the numbers don't reflect the added power. I think this is a minimum set of mods before you can really enjoy the Corvette.
= totally different car.
I guess it went from 290ish RWHP to 330ish, but the numbers don't reflect the added power. I think this is a minimum set of mods before you can really enjoy the Corvette.
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ECS puts in a new Z06 3.42 for 1500. It only takes a few hours. I also did the torque converter, that was another 1500. Headers are about 1800. Generally, these are standard prices at most shops. I agree with most guys that say the gears are the best bang for the buck, along with a CAI. 2000 bucks will really wake a car up. I was disatisfied with the stock performance, but I am really happy now.