cheap mods...
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Cheap and Corvette usually dont belong together. 
Although I hear the performance hood seal will gain 5-10hp. 
Seriously, since you already have the CAI and a different muffler, I would get some headers and x-pipe next.
Although I hear the performance hood seal will gain 5-10hp. Seriously, since you already have the CAI and a different muffler, I would get some headers and x-pipe next.
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Depends on your definition of "cheap".Headers is a worthwhile mod but,I've seen them range from $400-1500.
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Seriously, what are you looking to achieve with your Vette? Drag? Road race? Bragging rights?
You have pretty much covered the "cheap" stuff (intake and exhaust) headers and tune would be next and from there it gets pretty pricey.
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well we all know corvette are a lil pricey but i was just wondering what mods would give good hp gains with out having to breaking totaly into the motor so u say hood seal...eh its like 15 bucks seen them before i was thinking of getting that just to keep the engine compartment a lil cleaner..is that it for cheap mods...and u say a tune.,..take it into a corvette mechanic and have him tune it...not using for dragging or track but just for the every so often racing up on the stoplights i can pull a lil easier
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well we all know corvette are a lil pricey but i was just wondering what mods would give good hp gains with out having to breaking totaly into the motor so u say hood seal...eh its like 15 bucks seen them before i was thinking of getting that just to keep the engine compartment a lil cleaner..is that it for cheap mods...and u say a tune.,..take it into a corvette mechanic and have him tune it...not using for dragging or track but just for the every so often racing up on the stoplights i can pull a lil easier
Edit: LT headers are out for you since I see you live in the Republik of Kalifornia. A&A can't be far from your location and they are a forum vendor.
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Doing things on the cheap also usually involves doing the labor yourself. You might in your searching look for parts that can be done yourself, such as headers that bolt on all the way back so you don't have to have them welded in. Gears is another great avenue for inexpensive oomph. You may be able to find a used set that someone has swapped out. You'll have to have the diff set up professionally, but the removal and install can be done on your own with simple tools.
Not a beat down, but I have to assume that the wheels under your car aren't the lightest on the block, and that will slow your car down; as will the 2 ton previously mentioned speaker box. I'm running a big stereo, so I understand the sacrifice of weight to power, but just keep it in mind.
A good tune can help out, as can a programmer like a Predator. If you do all your mods at once, a dyno yune is the better way to go. If you will be doing them little by little, look into a programmer so you can adjust the tune as you go. If you find a used programmer, be very sure that it's unlocked, as the factory won't unlock them for you at any cost.
Not a beat down, but I have to assume that the wheels under your car aren't the lightest on the block, and that will slow your car down; as will the 2 ton previously mentioned speaker box. I'm running a big stereo, so I understand the sacrifice of weight to power, but just keep it in mind.
A good tune can help out, as can a programmer like a Predator. If you do all your mods at once, a dyno yune is the better way to go. If you will be doing them little by little, look into a programmer so you can adjust the tune as you go. If you find a used programmer, be very sure that it's unlocked, as the factory won't unlock them for you at any cost.
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yea the wheels are heavy but im not all into the lightest way possible solution i like those wheels thats why i have em ya know...and yea i would be looking into cheaper not saying cheap but cheaper mods that i could do when i have the time on the weekends or what not...so u say predator programmer...do i just plug in and then start tuning or what not too familiar
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Go to reputable tuner (several on the forum that are in you state) and get proper tune (dyno, street or even mail-order)
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You could read the article found at http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...z06/index.html
It could make your car faster and it's free!
It could make your car faster and it's free!
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02MilleniumVette was joking when he suggested the "performance hood seal" adds 5 to 10 HP. It does little if anything on keeping under the hood cleaner. I know I have one. Don't waste your money.
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You could read the article found at http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...z06/index.html
It could make your car faster and it's free!
It could make your car faster and it's free!
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lol i figured...thx not sure what to save up for 1st but ill think of sumthing but i have a Q... the mass air flow housing is on the air intake correct i have a blackwing so does it come with a air flow housing for BW or do u stick stock one on? and if so is it worth it...its pretty cheap
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-230-677.html
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-230-677.html
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