FR-CYA

I posted in the new member forum earlier. Thought I'd get some great feedback in here.
Picked up a '99 FRC with 78K miles over the weekend. Went through a tank full of gas with a smile on my face the entire time. Major modes include: SLP Cold Air Intake, Lunati Cam, Texas Speed Headers, Catless mid pipe, BBE Bullets and a Dyno Tune (see below for results). Other than a few interior bits needing replacement, it's in great shape. The paint is not original, thinking of returning it back to its factory black one day. But for now, I'm enjoying the blue.

This car is loud. I'd like to replace the axle back with something a bit more tame than the Billy Boat Bullets. I know exhaust sounds are subjective, but feel free to respond with any suggestions.

I'm excited to be a part of this community!

'Shifter

Nice result, and good looking car! If they paint is in good condition, I'd let it be...

Time for a C-5

Great looking car. I like the Nassau blue - I'm leaving it if it were mine. Nice flat torque/HP curve on the dyno sheet. I have the Z06 ti axle back exhaust that is much quieter than the BBBs but wake up when you press the go pedal. Cheers!

jjc508520

Interesting - I've got an '00 FRC with pretty much the same mods but no cam and I peaked at 350 - now I can look forward to what the cam will get me - welcome aboard!

FR-CYA

Not sure if the cam is the leading factor, but this thing pulls hard and smooth throughout the entire rev range. It delivers power in a deliberate and predictable manner. It sounds great too. I need to post up some videos so you can here it.

peteinpa

Nice car, congratulations on the purchase glad you are enjoying it. As for exhaust you may want to consider TI exhaust off a Z06. Will quiet it down but still have a nice exhaust note. Best of. all they can be had relatively cheap. Check the for sale section.

Vetteman Jack

C5inWV

If you are close to me I would consider swapping my titanium Z06 exhaust for your BB's.
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Newell0921

Interesting. My 99 with the same mods as yours (different brand product though) dynod at 377.48 whp. I don't think you could get any closer than that.

Not4spd

Welcome. I'm digging the blue! Other than switching out the exhaust for something quieter any other plans?

FR-CYA

Thanks Not4spd. I like the blue too. It's certainly not what I would call a show quality paint job, but it does look good enough to turn some heads.

As for plans, I'd like to start rehabbing the interior a bit with a new center console/radio bezel, rear view mirror, door panel, shift boot and sun visors. It's not in terrible shape, but I'd like to bring it up a few notches. I also need to go over all of the wear parts in the suspension and replace as needed. As far as performance, I'm probably going to enjoy the car as it is for now. Maybe a short throw shifter at some point.

But I'm certainly open to suggestions on how to spend my money!

Newell0921

Man, me and you are on the exact same schedule with our cars. It's kind of crazy. I have the same current mods as you and I just went through a period of bringing up the interior. I replaced my sun visors, rear view mirror, foot rest pedal, and just ordered new seat skins and cushions to replace those out.

If you havent already check out vettenuts for those parts. That's where I got most on that list.

I also upgraded to a short throw shifter a week or so ago. Everything I read on the forum had most people posting praise for the MGW. I ended up going with the Hinson though because it seems easier to install. I like it so far. Have only driven the car twice since installing though.

I like the color of your exterior as well as it is, and this is coming from a guy that has a black C5.

FR-CYA

Thanks for the offer C5inWV. I'm only about 3hrs away from you. Let me think about it. I'm concerned that I might not like the result. I need to hear what it a similar setup sounds like in person before committing to a 6 hour round trip plus wrench time. Do you have a suitable place to work on cars?

boostedfury

almosttherec5

welcome to the group, i to have a 00 FRC, full HCI bolton. you have great numbers esp tq

maj75

FR-CYA

Yes, I picked it up locally last week. PM'd on the exhaust.

The torque curve on this setup is real nice. It pulls very linearly and predictably throughout the entire rev range. It's what sold me on the car. I overlooked the minor imperfections in the paint and interior once I started rolling on the throttle during the test drive. Smiles for miles.

FR-CYA

Thanks!

That torque curve sold me on the car. It translates into the driving experience quite nicely once you start rolling on the throttle. This thing handles like a beast too. I think it's still riding on the stock suspension and after 78K miles it still feels solid.

FRC's are by far my favorite C5 body style. I think it really accentuates the rear "hips." Pics don't do these cars justice. When you walk up next to them and see how low and wide they are, you really get a sense for how nice the design is.

FR-CYA

So I'm new to the LS platform, but from what I understand, the LS6 heads and intake really open things up for that block. Some of it happens to do with the size and shape of the ports on the head. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I also don't know how conservative the tune is on my car, but I love how that flat torque curve translates to the driving experience. 430hp is an awesome number BTW!

FR-CYA

Thanks for the kind words. I like the color, just wish the paint job is bit higher quality. But like I answered a few others, the mods and tune is what sold me on the car. I could overlook the paint once I started rolling on the throttle. As you know, it's a beast!

I'm starting to go over the car now and make a list of the winter upgrades. Most likely interior and brakes.