C5 engine upgrade
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Heel & Toe
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Hi VetteFTW
thanks for the great advice. I would be happy with 80 to 100 HP. if i can get that with just heads and a cam, that would be fine. I am in Ontario, Niagara area. I was going to go to the dealer (largest vette dealer, old and new) in ontario
thanks for the great advice. I would be happy with 80 to 100 HP. if i can get that with just heads and a cam, that would be fine. I am in Ontario, Niagara area. I was going to go to the dealer (largest vette dealer, old and new) in ontario
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Ask here, maybe a new post, where people would recommend for mods in Niagara area.
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The 80-100 horsepower gained from a heads/cam combo would be WITH supporting mods (intake, manifold, headers, exhaust.) These cars aren't cheap to make faster. If you wanted those kinds of gains with heads/cam, you'd have to go with some aggressive options, and that would most definitely sacrifice some driveability. Your car though, so your call. Personally, I would run an intake, full exhaust and tune before I got too deep into the engine.
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The 80-100 horsepower gained from a heads/cam combo would be WITH supporting mods (intake, manifold, headers, exhaust.) These cars aren't cheap to make faster. If you wanted those kinds of gains with heads/cam, you'd have to go with some aggressive options, and that would most definitely sacrifice some driveability. Your car though, so your call. Personally, I would run an intake, full exhaust and tune before I got too deep into the engine.
Mrmoose, you should go with the supporting mods first, the headers/ls6 intake first. Then see how that goes. When more funds are available, go for the heads/cam. I wouldn't do heads and cam without the headers unless you were going to just put on stock LS6 stuff or a very mild cam.
DO NOT GO TO THE DEALER for this. They'll charge you a fortune. Try to find a reputable performance shop in your area, there has to be at least one.
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Heel & Toe
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gentlemen
your advice is extremely appreciated. What would headers/ls6 intake, exhaust and a tune run me? $ what HP gains would I see? and finally, point taken - NO dealer. I will look for a performance shop in Niagara area
your advice is extremely appreciated. What would headers/ls6 intake, exhaust and a tune run me? $ what HP gains would I see? and finally, point taken - NO dealer. I will look for a performance shop in Niagara area
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I would put the price anywhere from $2000-$4000, depending on whose products you decide to go with. You should gain 40-50rwp and ft/lbs of torque with all the mentioned mods and a good tune. Keep in mind though, that your car will sound and drive much different, so it will feel like a helluva lot more! 
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That's a tricky question. Reputable brands will be nearly double the price, and from what I understand gains over cheaper parts may be minimal. But you do have a Corvette, so why not shoot for the best? I would put the price anywhere from $2000-$4000, depending on whose products you decide to go with. You should gain 40-50rwp and ft/lbs of torque with all the mentioned mods and a good tune. Keep in mind though, that your car will sound and drive much different, so it will feel like a helluva lot more!
I would put the price anywhere from $2000-$4000, depending on whose products you decide to go with. You should gain 40-50rwp and ft/lbs of torque with all the mentioned mods and a good tune. Keep in mind though, that your car will sound and drive much different, so it will feel like a helluva lot more! 
Not sure that includes labor... you might double that with labor
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Have no fear though. When all is said and done, the smile on your face will be priceless!
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Heel & Toe
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thanks! will take all this into consideration. And you are correct, need to go for the best - LOVE my vette! as much as the new vettes are nice - I am a traditionalist - I love the body style, the hide away lights and the fact that I can fit into this car! (I weigh 270lbs)
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thanks! will take all this into consideration. And you are correct, need to go for the best - LOVE my vette! as much as the new vettes are nice - I am a traditionalist - I love the body style, the hide away lights and the fact that I can fit into this car! (I weigh 270lbs)
just beware
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You LOVE your vette... just beware before wading out into deep water...HP and TORQUE is the drug of choice for motor heads... they are crack when it comes to mashing the pedal and feeling the adrenaline hit you, as the exhaust screams at WOT, and the tires want to tear the asphalt off the road...your pushed back in the seat and your brain goes numb...like any addiction, that was your "high" for the day, your fix.... but, it's NEVER enough, you always want a little more... a little quicker.... a little faster... then BAM something breaks... you think about quitting but you can't YOUR an addict... so you build it back... BIGGER, BETTER, STRONGER and start beating on it again...
just beware
just beware
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Heel & Toe
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Haha
not quite, I am actually very easy on it. want a little extra power "just because" This car will never be raced, in fact I only drive it on weekends. it then gets covered and put in the garage. I don't even take it out in the rain. Its my toy - nothing more. But I love to drive it and every now and again I like to put my foot down.
not quite, I am actually very easy on it. want a little extra power "just because" This car will never be raced, in fact I only drive it on weekends. it then gets covered and put in the garage. I don't even take it out in the rain. Its my toy - nothing more. But I love to drive it and every now and again I like to put my foot down.
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Always remember to put those 'Original Parts' up in the attic for when you sell the car. You can put them back in, and sell the "MODS" separately. And get a large chunk of your investment back.
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For an additional $70 you can get a REAL tune at
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...&category_id=9
If you want chips save your money for these
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