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Old 05-17-2019, 08:54 AM
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Yea, weight is a huge factor especially on N/A vehicles I feel. All boils down to power/weight, and as power is lower any added weight will change the P/W factor by a larger amount than with a larger power value.
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Originally Posted by turabo87
Without a passenger, I've pulled on stock C7 stingray's. I love my cammed N/A C5 but man, it does not like heavy passengers lol.


There's always one in the crowd.
Old 05-17-2019, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Phanni
There's always one in the crowd.
Just stating my experiences, what's wrong with that? It's not even that much to brag honestly. A couple of bolt-ons on a C7 stingray and I'm sure I'll get my butt handed easily.
Old 05-17-2019, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by friou
For a fraction of the cost of a new ride you can fix your problem with a nice supercharger install. A great power maker with tons of grunt, dependable as the day is long, retains all your driveability and you don't have to tear into the innards of your perfectly good LS motor. I can just about guarantee it will put a smile on your face and fix that "slowness" feeling. Best wishes!
Can't agree more on boost. My pockets don't go that deep though. Only thing left for me to push the N/A motor for a more full effort is going with ported heads, and I think it's just not worth it on power vs. cost.

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Old 05-18-2019, 11:45 PM
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Cheapest way to add power (when you want it) is to go nitrous.

It won't be always available unless you fill the bottle often, but when you need it, you will get an instant rush.

Next way to go is definitely blower.
Old 05-18-2019, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Phanni
Get a C-7
Originally Posted by Verrückt ZR1
Time for an upgrade.
The easiest way for a car to move faster is to reduce excess weight.

Old 05-19-2019, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by WICKEDFRC
The easiest way for a car to move faster is to reduce excess weight.

Are you implying he should've opened the door and dumped his buddy?
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