[Z06] Bang for buck modifications
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Bang for buck modifications
OK, so my "new" '02 Z06 is being loaded into a container, to be shipped to me here in Australia.
I already have a copy of HPTuners (so I will be tuning). I also bought a 160 degree Thermostat and a Venom CIA Kit.
Other that the above, where are the easiest areas to increase power. Where will I get the "best bang for my buck".
Headers? High flow stainless media cats? Exhaust? Throttle body?
I already have a copy of HPTuners (so I will be tuning). I also bought a 160 degree Thermostat and a Venom CIA Kit.
Other that the above, where are the easiest areas to increase power. Where will I get the "best bang for my buck".
Headers? High flow stainless media cats? Exhaust? Throttle body?
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IMHO, ProCharger. Less work and less invasive than cam, heads and headers and you can recoup a few quid if you sell your car.
Burning Brakes
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Spend some money on set time. Getting a lot of power won't do you any good if you can't handle it properly. Learn the car before you start to add serious mods.
Congrats on the car. Post some pics when you get it.
Congrats on the car. Post some pics when you get it.
Melting Slicks
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OK, so my "new" '02 Z06 is being loaded into a container, to be shipped to me here in Australia.
I already have a copy of HPTuners (so I will be tuning). I also bought a 160 degree Thermostat and a Venom CIA Kit.
Other that the above, where are the easiest areas to increase power. Where will I get the "best bang for my buck".
Headers? High flow stainless media cats? Exhaust? Throttle body?
I already have a copy of HPTuners (so I will be tuning). I also bought a 160 degree Thermostat and a Venom CIA Kit.
Other that the above, where are the easiest areas to increase power. Where will I get the "best bang for my buck".
Headers? High flow stainless media cats? Exhaust? Throttle body?
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Seriously, put a blower on it. It's a sizeable up front cost, but once the mod bug hits you're gonna spend that much any way. Why the hell do you want to fight and scrap for 5hp here and 10hp there when you can bolt on 150hp
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That's daaaaamn right. I've laid out my top three mods for the '04 Z; blower, headers and tune. Anything after that will be suspension work.