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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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I put Vararam on my 2004 stock (auto trans) Coupe and the 0-60 mph time dropped from 5.0 to 4.5 seconds! I think this is the best bang-for-the-buck you could ever ask for.

RE: exhaust - be very careful. It's easy to end up with too much noise, or an annoying drone. The Ti exhaust is a good option.

Have fun!
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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So, with a Z06 exhaust, would I change the whole thing? Manifolds, X pipe/cats and mufflers ? or just the mufflers? What kind of HP gain would I expect? I've found the whole set-up cheap...... and local.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Z06 exhaust going rate is 350 shipped. Power depending on bolt ons 5-15
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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I have the RE760's on my car and I'm pleased with them. I've tracked my car with them and my instructor was impressed with their grip. Good in the wet too. I Also have the Z06 Ti exhaust and it sounds great at wide open throttle, and is very quiet cruising. I didn't notice a hp gain with the exhaust though. It's easy to install. I'd have a shop install the exhaust, because you have to jack the back up really high and it's pretty dangerous.

I think if you want HP it's best to save up and get a blower. Keep in mind that the LS1 will last forever if ya keep it stock though!

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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Klemmy31
So, with a Z06 exhaust, would I change the whole thing? Manifolds, X pipe/cats and mufflers ? or just the mufflers? What kind of HP gain would I expect? I've found the whole set-up cheap...... and local.
Just the rear section. The rest is the same as base C5's.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Just the rear section. The rest is the same as base C5's.
This is exactly what I need to know, more money for other things! What about a Granitelli MAF sensor? Any good?
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