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My first Vette
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My first Vette
Hello, I recently inherited my dads 1998 C5. It's the greatest gift and best memories I have of him.
It is a torch red base model with about 110k mi. Tan interior.
I remember him saying that he wanted to make modifications to it. I would like to see his vision become reality. Although a supercharger would be awesome, it would be cost prohibitive. I would still like to modify suspension and increase power by about 100Hp. But a tight budget has limitations.
Any suggestions?
It is a torch red base model with about 110k mi. Tan interior.
I remember him saying that he wanted to make modifications to it. I would like to see his vision become reality. Although a supercharger would be awesome, it would be cost prohibitive. I would still like to modify suspension and increase power by about 100Hp. But a tight budget has limitations.
Any suggestions?
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OP,
Great Story about Your Dad!
You can honor his request to add HP & TQ without a ton of $$$ outlay.
Vararam B2 air intake system, LG Pro Longtube Headers, High flow catback exhaust system, (I have Corsa) and a engine tune to max those mods out.
Big kick in the pants for sure.
I know many ways to save you $$$$ for the above mods. I am not a product supplier or service company. Just a Vette Lover like your Dad.
I would be honored if you would consider calling me for more details and advice about you Dad's Legacy Corvette,,,,,405-620-1297
Forum Name, you know,,,,my name is Kent Hunt, Norman, OK.
Great Story about Your Dad!
You can honor his request to add HP & TQ without a ton of $$$ outlay.
Vararam B2 air intake system, LG Pro Longtube Headers, High flow catback exhaust system, (I have Corsa) and a engine tune to max those mods out.
Big kick in the pants for sure.
I know many ways to save you $$$$ for the above mods. I am not a product supplier or service company. Just a Vette Lover like your Dad.
I would be honored if you would consider calling me for more details and advice about you Dad's Legacy Corvette,,,,,405-620-1297
Forum Name, you know,,,,my name is Kent Hunt, Norman, OK.
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If he wanted to mod it, fulfill his dream. A good set of LT headers, heads and cam and a better air intake will give you a nice bump in power - perhaps not 100 more but some that you will notice the difference. Sorry to hear about your father too - may he rest in peace. 
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It's going to take a lot of money to keep the car in tip top condition for the next thirty years. Think about that before you put so much money into modding it that you can't afford to keep it anymore. Twenty years down the road you will want it just like it was when your Dad had it.
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It's going to take a lot of money to keep the car in tip top condition for the next thirty years. Think about that before you put so much money into modding it that you can't afford to keep it anymore. Twenty years down the road you will want it just like it was when your Dad had it.
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I respectfully disagree. Maintance costs will not change with or without some basic modifications. OP wanted to fullfill his Dad's wishes. If he wants to step the car up like his Dad wanted, I am standing by to help him. Basic Mods can be done over time and on a budget.
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I believe if his Dad would have wanted to modify the car he would have. It is going to cost a lot of money over the years to keep the car in good original shape without any mods. If he mods the car it won't last long in my opinion and it won't be his Dads car anymore. When my Dad died in '85 I got his old Ford pick-up. I wish I had it today exactly like he left it, but it's long gone. It's up to him, but in the long run, say 20 years down the road, he may be sorry for not keeping it the way his Dad left it. The car is special as is. I would try to keep it that way.
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