[Z06] 1st time modding my 01
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: New Albany Indiana
1st time modding my 01
Ok guys I'm just throwing this out there for creative criticism, there are some very helpful people on here but if you have negative feed back just take it to the next thread. I have an 01 Z stock with just a CIA, when weather allows I'm going to remove all 4 cats and my friend Rob is gonna Dyno tune it for me. What kind of increases do you all predict for me. That's about all I can afford to do it it for now. Thank in advance. 
Burning Brakes
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From: New Baltimore Michigan
I know you said funds are tight but a set of lt headers are a huge diff. on these cars lots of torque but your looking at a 1k roughly on a cheaper set with x pipe. I would not waste you time on removing the cats just save up and do the headers, x pipe and a tune at the same time JMO
that with the cai 30-35hp at the wheels
Steve
that with the cai 30-35hp at the wheels
Steve
Last edited by machz800ps; Feb 5, 2011 at 06:04 PM.
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Racer
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From: New Albany Indiana
Yeah is love to change out the manifolds and or H pipe. But the money prob won't allow that for a while. Reason I'm going this rout is I have friends helping out and cost is estimated at 225 to 250 with Dyno rental and tune
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Racer
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True very true, the car runs strong as is and I just ordered some wider 315 too 888's. So I'm sure that ill be pleased with any gains. I'm just curious and seeing what input people have.
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Racer
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Yeah that may happen, after I get this done I plan on building up my nerves to run it down our 8th mile which is something I've never done before. Just thinking about it is exciting
Melting Slicks
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From: Winnipeg
You will have fun for sure definitely!! Im pumped that after almost 3 years of Z06 ownership that Im finally going to do a H/C/I on the Z this summer!! Collecting parts now. I already have a ported 90/90, cam. Need lots more $$$$ for the rest AND the heads! I need 2 jobs! 
Derek
Derek
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Racer
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From: New Albany Indiana
You will have fun for sure definitely!! Im pumped that after almost 3 years of Z06 ownership that Im finally going to do a H/C/I on the Z this summer!! Collecting parts now. I already have a ported 90/90, cam. Need lots more $$$$ for the rest AND the heads! I need 2 jobs!
Derek
Derek
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That's cool. I was going to ask what you planned on replacing the mid-pipe with; something custom, or just route straight pipes to your catback? Doesn't matter if you're getting headers. There's some SS headers on fleabay that're even cheaper than the TS ones, I think. And SS is better than coated mild steel, IMO. Does the TS system come with mid-pipe?
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Racer
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From: New Albany Indiana
I was going to get there conversion tubes that connect the LT's to your factory H pipe. I agree on stainless being better, I was looking at those TSP brands because my friend recommended for their price and he has had his for about 5 yrs now.
