Would this be a sin?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
Likes: 8
From: Belleville Il
Number one priority,,,drive it and enjoy it!! I couldn't stand stock exhaust especially since I got a killer deal on a Corsa Touring set up
!! Do as you wish,,,MOST mods are bolt on,,so if you change your mind,,you can change it back,,,,no harm no foul!!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 838
Likes: 1
From: Marysville CA
never been ask to do a P229 - They don't have a large slab to cut like a Colt 1911 - cost really varies - deep re-lief? - - single line cut? - if it's a blue gun it would have to be re-blued add$$$$$$$ not sure about how the P229 stainless cuts - some cuts easy - some I won't touch - you can spend 400 to 1000 dollars on a slid pretty easy plus any gun smithing charges - jst depends on how much you want to invest - if your serious you can check out my web page www.twhudsonengraver.com
and then drop me an e mail - I don't accept complete guns but i can engrave parts - nothing with a serial number - tom
and then drop me an e mail - I don't accept complete guns but i can engrave parts - nothing with a serial number - tom
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,296
Likes: 1,531
From: Oviedo Florida
2024 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2016 C5 of Year Finalist
I wish I could leave things alone. Make it ALL STOCK. I salute
you. StockMan!!!!
you. StockMan!!!!
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Aviston Illinois
I think I'd like to hear a little more rumble from inside the car. When I'm not on it I can't even tell there is an LS-1 in there. From behind it sounds good. I think I'll wait till it needs a new exhaust or a good deal presents itself.
It would be a sin to do something or not because of what anyone else thought. It's your car. Enjoy it the way it makes you happy. No matter what, someone is gonna disagree. Just don't put a V-6 in it please! :~)
It would be a sin to do something or not because of what anyone else thought. It's your car. Enjoy it the way it makes you happy. No matter what, someone is gonna disagree. Just don't put a V-6 in it please! :~)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 5,520
Likes: 5
From: Long Island NY
Nothing wrong at all leaving it stock. I have a 2002 Vert and I am the original owner and have left it stock. The only mods I've done is lighting, and the car runs great with about 73K on the clock. Best of luck with your new Vette!
Pro
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 734
Likes: 2
From: Mt. Airy MD
never been ask to do a P229 - They don't have a large slab to cut like a Colt 1911 - cost really varies - deep re-lief? - - single line cut? - if it's a blue gun it would have to be re-blued add$$$$$$$ not sure about how the P229 stainless cuts - some cuts easy - some I won't touch - you can spend 400 to 1000 dollars on a slid pretty easy plus any gun smithing charges - jst depends on how much you want to invest - if your serious you can check out my web page www.twhudsonengraver.com
and then drop me an e mail - I don't accept complete guns but i can engrave parts - nothing with a serial number - tom
and then drop me an e mail - I don't accept complete guns but i can engrave parts - nothing with a serial number - tom
Excellent craftsmanship sir.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 65
From: Rochester Hills MI
i kept all of my oem parts except for the exhaust - it went in the garbage 
. I should be able to find one fairly easily if i want to go back to stock.
i say do what you want with it, but dont feel like you have to mod it. it is a great car from the factory that needs nothing. some people like to improve some minor details to their liking, but it isnt required by any means.
. I should be able to find one fairly easily if i want to go back to stock.i say do what you want with it, but dont feel like you have to mod it. it is a great car from the factory that needs nothing. some people like to improve some minor details to their liking, but it isnt required by any means.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 926
Likes: 183
From: South Carolina
When we bought the AE years ago it was pristine bone stock w/8K from a fanatic waxer. My wife said (and I agreed at the time) honey, it's perfect just the way it is, you really don't have to do anything to this one do you? Well the bug bit and over $5K later in what I consider tasteful mod's I've personalized it. It's your car, all Vette's are beautiful & however you choose to enjoy it is what really matters.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 30,897
Likes: 45
From: Picking on the weakest kid in the yard.
WTF? It's not a musuem piece, it's a run of the mill old Chevy. But you should leave it stock anyway. Intake and cat-back do nothing but make it louder so why waste the money?
