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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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I make no bones about the fact that I'm really not looking to do major HP updates to my car. It's got enough umph to keep a smile on my face but people always ask me "how may hp is it". I usually just say, "enough to make me smile" as I don't really know.

Maybe some of you guys/gals with a lot more knowledge than I have would care to hazard a guess?

2003 M6 Coupe
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Any guesses at rwhp?

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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by calvins
I make no bones about the fact that I'm really not looking to do major HP updates to my car. It's got enough umph to keep a smile on my face but people always ask me "how may hp is it". I usually just say, "enough to make me smile" as I don't really know.

Maybe some of you guys/gals with a lot more knowledge than I have would care to hazard a guess?

2006 M6 Coupe
x-pipe
hi-flow cats
Z06 ti catback
Honker CAI
Tuned (no dyno)

Any guesses at rwhp?
Guessing 315 - 320?
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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I would say around 320ish as well...
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 09:06 AM
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At most maybe a little more than that, but that little more would be determined by what tune is on the car.

Guess you also meant late year C5 and not 2006.
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 09:08 AM
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Guess you also meant late year C5 and not 2006.
Oops, damned fingers have a mind of their own sometimes. Meant 2003... fixed - thanks.

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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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800rwhp!
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 10:37 AM
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I am at 325 rwhp with similar mods...
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 10:41 AM
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Thanks guys. Seems like 320ish is the consensus. I just hate having to say "gee, I don't know".. Now I have a reasonable answer. Much appreciated.
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800rwhp!
He didn't list the performance hood seal so can't be that much
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wait for a local dyno day and find out
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by neutron82
wait for a local dyno day and find out
SW Florida?!? DYNO day?!? You funny... At least not in the area that we're in. And honestly, I'm not all that curious, just was looking for a ballpark figure to tell people when they ask.

As I said, it makes me smile to drive it and I don't race so it's enough for me.

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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by calvins
I make no bones about the fact that I'm really not looking to do major HP updates to my car. It's got enough umph to keep a smile on my face but people always ask me "how may hp is it". I usually just say, "enough to make me smile" as I don't really know.

Maybe some of you guys/gals with a lot more knowledge than I have would care to hazard a guess?

2003 M6 Coupe
x-pipe
hi-flow cats
Z06 ti catback
Honker CAI
Tuned (no dyno)

Any guesses at rwhp?
who did your tune?

Id say 325rwhp (365-370 at engine)
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Roddy13
who did your tune?

Id say 325rwhp (365-370 at engine)
Someone only one here probably ever heard of. JJ at Lomotion in Poughkeepsie, NY

I sent them a note and asked if they could let me know the parms or tune data. Haven't heard back yet.
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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People (non vette people) ask me all the time "what ya got in er'?" I always say an LS1, 350. Then they say "how much horsepower?" I always say 400. I have no idea how much HP I have and don't really care. They usually either nod their head or give me the thumbs up. I've got enough to make me tingle and give me a stiffy every time I drive it. I'm satisfied and their satisfied with my answer.
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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LOL, I like it sloopdawg. I just shoulda done that!
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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180hp with 155tq
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