Help me decide a mod
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Racer
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Help me decide a mod
My budget is getting smaller, so I have to choose wisely. Just ordered a ECS blower kit, blower cam kit, radiator, waterpump, oil pressure sending unit and now I'm about at the end of my budget. I need new radiator hoses and debating if I should go with a silicone set $300+ or just the OEM and keep the remaining money for a LS6 intake. Would love your opinions!
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Silicone will last longer, and if I'm not mistaken has a higher heat tolerance and a higher heat dissipation rate. This might be good for a degree or two of lower coolant temperature.
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I agree with the intake, but there's nothing wrong with a little bling. If I weren't already planning on going with steel-braided hoses I'd gladly go with the blue silicone.
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What about LTH, a tranny, beef up the driveline, tranny brace.
Expect powertrain failures if you stay OEM>
Good luck.
Expect powertrain failures if you stay OEM>
Good luck.
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It just worked out that way!OK, intake it is. Thanks for pushing me over the edge guys!
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I'm prepared to park it for a year if tranny goes. Looking to put one in next season or over the winter. I do have Z06 diff and tranny cooler already in place. Already have LTH.
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Go with the intake, but do make sure your current hoses are in good shape.
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