View Poll Results: Which mod... Wheels or Headers?
Wheels
36
45.57%
Headers and tune
43
54.43%
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Which mod would you do? Wheels or Headers?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Staten Island NY
NP. If you are considering a cam, longtubes are a must as your car needs to breathe better. Also, when you are getting a cam, get something in the 228 range. Dont go to radical because you will loose driveability. Getting a custom spec cam is always the best, but if you go get an off the shelp cam, shove a TSP 228R in that thing
The money I saved by going with XSPower headers and a catted X pipe helped me to get a cam and heads package. (TSP 228R and PRC heads)
Over 400hp at the rear wheels. The headers really made a noticeable difference.
AND I still like my wagon wheels!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 787
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From: New Baltimore Michigan
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Alpha/Coopersburg NJ/PA
For me, the stock power of the C5 is more than I need in any normal driving environment; I already find myself dangerously close to the bumper of another car more often than not. I'm committed to spending most of my money on visual and interior mods 350HP is enough.
However, I would get better breaks and suspension before I'd get either of those things. I'm speaking as a person who already has 14/13" brakes and pfadt goodies.
However, I would get better breaks and suspension before I'd get either of those things. I'm speaking as a person who already has 14/13" brakes and pfadt goodies.
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From: Winfield IN
Thanks again for all of the input, guys! I decided to go the route of headers and ordered a set of XSPower. In the end, the need for speed got the best of me! I figured that I will get a smirk on my face every time I hit the go pedal as opposed to only being able to enjoy a nice set of wheels when my car is parked!