Newbie Performance C5 Upgrades
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Newbie Performance C5 Upgrades
Hello everyone,
I just bought a pristine 01 with Borla cat backs. I've had quite a bit of experience building engines both import and domestic, even spent two years on the BME Top Fuel team in NHRA. But this is my first Vette and I want to do things the right way. Could you fine folks kindly advise me about handheld tuners and such? I know the obvious cold air intake, 1.82 replacement rockers from what I hear are also good aside from a good exhaust system which I already have. So I guess I'm looking to see what everyone thinks I should do to my car to pump some ponies without getting internal. Thank you all well in advance.
Ken
I just bought a pristine 01 with Borla cat backs. I've had quite a bit of experience building engines both import and domestic, even spent two years on the BME Top Fuel team in NHRA. But this is my first Vette and I want to do things the right way. Could you fine folks kindly advise me about handheld tuners and such? I know the obvious cold air intake, 1.82 replacement rockers from what I hear are also good aside from a good exhaust system which I already have. So I guess I'm looking to see what everyone thinks I should do to my car to pump some ponies without getting internal. Thank you all well in advance.
Ken
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 859
From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Hello everyone,
I just bought a pristine 01 with Borla cat backs. I've had quite a bit of experience building engines both import and domestic, even spent two years on the BME Top Fuel team in NHRA. But this is my first Vette and I want to do things the right way. Could you fine folks kindly advise me about handheld tuners and such? I know the obvious cold air intake, 1.82 replacement rockers from what I hear are also good aside from a good exhaust system which I already have. So I guess I'm looking to see what everyone thinks I should do to my car to pump some ponies without getting internal. Thank you all well in advance.
Ken
I just bought a pristine 01 with Borla cat backs. I've had quite a bit of experience building engines both import and domestic, even spent two years on the BME Top Fuel team in NHRA. But this is my first Vette and I want to do things the right way. Could you fine folks kindly advise me about handheld tuners and such? I know the obvious cold air intake, 1.82 replacement rockers from what I hear are also good aside from a good exhaust system which I already have. So I guess I'm looking to see what everyone thinks I should do to my car to pump some ponies without getting internal. Thank you all well in advance.
Ken
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Car is 6 speed actually. But thank you for the long tube header advice Torch Red.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,656
Likes: 24,661
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
The LT headers are a good mod, and a new set of rear gears would really wake the car up. You already have the LS6 intake on the car, so unless you want to go with something like a FAST intake, you should be OK.
I've never used a handheld tuner, but there are several forum vendors (Corvettes of Winchester, East Coast Supercharging) that offer a mail order tune that gets good reviews.
I've never used a handheld tuner, but there are several forum vendors (Corvettes of Winchester, East Coast Supercharging) that offer a mail order tune that gets good reviews.
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Smokin, thank you for the info on the trunnions but wouldn't it be just as cost effective to spend a few bucks more and get the set? Or is it a significant savings by purchasing just the trunnions?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
The LT headers are a good mod, and a new set of rear gears would really wake the car up. You already have the LS6 intake on the car, so unless you want to go with something like a FAST intake, you should be OK.
I've never used a handheld tuner, but there are several forum vendors (Corvettes of Winchester, East Coast Supercharging) that offer a mail order tune that gets good reviews.
I've never used a handheld tuner, but there are several forum vendors (Corvettes of Winchester, East Coast Supercharging) that offer a mail order tune that gets good reviews.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 299
Likes: 33
From: Chambersburg PA
Do the stock trunnions have a failure rate comparable to the yellow valve springs or is this a mod that is typically done when aftermarket cam/springs are installed for peace of mind due to increased pressures applied due to previous mentioned upgrades? I just recieved my pac1218 springs and titanium retainers last night to replace my yellow springs. Cam not till next winter, but if factory trunnions aren't failing at an alarming rate why do so many upgrade or recommend this.✌
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 6,028
Likes: 84
From: Palm Coast, FL
Welcome … stop by the C5 performance section like minded folks always ready to share information especially with driving a stick
I'm am auto (A4 old farts club) but understand seat time for a stick is at the top of the list when trying to get as much as you can out of the car.
There is a fast list both 1/8, 1/4 and half mile times there in stickies
I'm am auto (A4 old farts club) but understand seat time for a stick is at the top of the list when trying to get as much as you can out of the car.
There is a fast list both 1/8, 1/4 and half mile times there in stickies
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 859
From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 859
From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
The Power duct is NOT required, and from what I've read, it's a waste of money.
.
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,020
Likes: 1,149
From: Oregon
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
.
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,020
Likes: 1,149
From: Oregon
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
My 02 vert has the ls6 intake manifold from the factory.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ke-part-s.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ke-part-s.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 859
From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
My 02 vert has the ls6 intake manifold from the factory.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ke-part-s.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ke-part-s.html
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Georgia