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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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Hello guys.(First thread, from Sweden)

I am pretty stuck on ideas what to do in my C5.
I feel like the engine is done ATM.

Compcams custom-grind camshaft, 226/226 .585 / .585, 115LSA ¤¤¤
- ARP hammered
- Ported LS6 oil pump
- PRC 5.3L tops fully CNC ported, dual valve springs
- Hardened pushrods
- Cadillac Racing lifters (slightly worse than the LS7 lifters)
- Role Master Double-Roller double timing chain and gears
- Vortex Ram Air intake and Powerduct
- Granatelli MAF
- Ported throttle body
- Hi-Flow thermostat lower opening temperature
- Throttle Body bypass
- F6 intake
- MSD 8.5 ignition cables, spark plugs NGK TR6
- Power Bond 25% during the drive swing damper
- Texas Speed ​​1.3 / 4 "Long Tube headers ceramic coatade, delete picked rear O2 sensors and AIR system.
- Race catalysts, unknown manufacturer
- Corsa Tigershark Pacecar silencers
- Corsa X-pipe
- Fuel Pump kit

Mapped the R-tune the 99 V-Power

Drivetrain:
Manual
¤¤ RPS Twin Carbon, dubbelskivig carbon fiber clutch, without pressure equalizer ¤¤
- Tick Performance adjustable head clutch cylinder
- Slave connection Cylinder with drilled hose ends and support bearing.
- Polyurethane / aluminum torque tube bushings front and rear
- Remote clutch bleeder, remote nipple for clutch hydraulics
- Quick Hurst shifter, adjustable
- 10.4 Gearing rear axle pinion and ring gear, custom speedometer then
- Hardened drive axle in the rear axle
- DTE M / T Differential Cone, metal basket around the diff / gearbox with adjustable preload
- 6 speed CAG bypass

Red Koni shock absorbers, adjustable , running on relatively hard damping )
Hotchkis sway bar front and rear, adjustable


Give me some hints of what to do with the in/exterior, Rims? Seats? Lettering? Well, everything even the engine ofcourse

Many Thanks
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MrAcele
Hello guys.(First thread, from Sweden)
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Give me some hints of what to do with the in/exterior, Rims? Seats? Lettering? Well, everything even the engine ofcourse

Many Thanks

Align those exhaust tips.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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- CCW Race Wheel, 18" Square (Black centers/lips)
- body colored or black rear spoiler, depending on type
- functional brake ducts
- carbon side skirts and front spoiler
- paint black lower rear fascia

Just my opinion..

I'm gonna paint the side openings black like was done on this red car below, looks pretty darn good to me.

Black and blue look great together.






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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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Ugh, so sexy!
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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My suggestions (and of course depends on your budget):

New wheels
Painted calipers
Upgraded interior - I'd recommend Vette Essentials stuff
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:19 PM
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Looks is looks. What are you putting down at the wheels ?





Originally Posted by MrAcele
Hello guys.(First thread, from Sweden)

I am pretty stuck on ideas what to do in my C5.
I feel like the engine is done ATM.

Compcams custom-grind camshaft, 226/226 .585 / .585, 115LSA ¤¤¤
- ARP hammered
- Ported LS6 oil pump
- PRC 5.3L tops fully CNC ported, dual valve springs
- Hardened pushrods
- Cadillac Racing lifters (slightly worse than the LS7 lifters)
- Role Master Double-Roller double timing chain and gears
- Vortex Ram Air intake and Powerduct
- Granatelli MAF
- Ported throttle body
- Hi-Flow thermostat lower opening temperature
- Throttle Body bypass
- F6 intake
- MSD 8.5 ignition cables, spark plugs NGK TR6
- Power Bond 25% during the drive swing damper
- Texas Speed ​​1.3 / 4 "Long Tube headers ceramic coatade, delete picked rear O2 sensors and AIR system.
- Race catalysts, unknown manufacturer
- Corsa Tigershark Pacecar silencers
- Corsa X-pipe
- Fuel Pump kit

Mapped the R-tune the 99 V-Power

Drivetrain:
Manual
¤¤ RPS Twin Carbon, dubbelskivig carbon fiber clutch, without pressure equalizer ¤¤
- Tick Performance adjustable head clutch cylinder
- Slave connection Cylinder with drilled hose ends and support bearing.
- Polyurethane / aluminum torque tube bushings front and rear
- Remote clutch bleeder, remote nipple for clutch hydraulics
- Quick Hurst shifter, adjustable
- 10.4 Gearing rear axle pinion and ring gear, custom speedometer then
- Hardened drive axle in the rear axle
- DTE M / T Differential Cone, metal basket around the diff / gearbox with adjustable preload
- 6 speed CAG bypass

Red Koni shock absorbers, adjustable , running on relatively hard damping )
Hotchkis sway bar front and rear, adjustable


Give me some hints of what to do with the in/exterior, Rims? Seats? Lettering? Well, everything even the engine ofcourse

Many Thanks
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 06:54 AM
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I would say the biggest improvement you can make to the extrerior of the car is new wheels. I did this within a week of buying my car and it totally changes the character. As for the interior, some blue accents at key places will wake it up.

On a side note, what do you think of that Granatelli MAF? My car came with the Granatellis CAI and MAF, but I have no way of knowing how good it is. The MAF gets bad press around here, but just wondering what you thought.

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Thanks for your input guys

For sure, new rims is one priority on the list. I want rims that are built for maximum performance, some light ones!

Car is running 430-440rwhp
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Originally Posted by MrAcele
Thanks for your input guys

For sure, new rims is one priority on the list. I want rims that are built for maximum performance, some light ones!

Car is running 430-440rwhp
See question above please. I know it's somewhat off topic, but I am curious.

Shakey
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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how about a wide body look to look more aggressive
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Shakeydeal
See question above please. I know it's somewhat off topic, but I am curious.

Shakey
Works great for me, great grount of air flow.

The DIC/PCM appears to work a bit strange sometimes, fault codes wich i think is because of the MAF, but still, the engine seems to realy enjoy it. Extreamly aggressive at the higher rpm(might be because of the cam aswell thooo)
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Remove the body side moldings
19"/20" wheel setup. I'm a little biased
Paint or plasti dip the halo black
SLP wing
Black out corner lens or clear corner lens
Have the dashboard wrapped in leather with dark blue stitching
c6 or evo seats

Hope that helps get you started with other ideas.
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