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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 12:46 PM
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The new flavor of the month. Cliff notes, I wasn't looking, I wasn't in love, but too cheap not to have. Mild mods, needed a little work, a tad over 400whp. Great DD of a sprts car. Unreal capability for the pricepoint. I like it more every single time I drive it. This one may stay a while...it may get sold tomorrow. Time will tell.



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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 02:22 PM
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You said it...unreal capability for the price point.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 02:33 PM
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Congrats and enjoy it.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 03:14 PM
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Sweet ride. I wish I could DD mine.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 03:30 PM
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The blacked out roof and section on the back look great. I like the stance too. Congrats.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Do you know what mods got it to over 400whp? I too recently purchased a c5z and its bone stock! fell like it needs mo power baby!!
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 09:52 PM
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Very nice, congrats and enjoy
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Old Jun 25, 2020 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MadMax96
The blacked out roof and section on the back look great. I like the stance too. Congrats.
Thanks! I like it, and its unique for sure.

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Do you know what mods got it to over 400whp? I too recently purchased a c5z and its bone stock! fell like it needs mo power baby!!
About 1000 ways to get there. Stock they will Dyno 340-350. Intake and agressive 93 oct tune alone is good for 20-30hp. Long tubes, x pipe, cat delete (with tune), will get you close to 400 depening on the dyno. Small cam easliy gets you over the edge.
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Nice ride you picked up. Best of luck with the car.
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Old Jun 25, 2020 | 07:29 AM
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So many threads with folks getting new C5 lately...I love it. Nice car, OP
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Cool looking Z. The look is very "purposeful". Simple, clean and mean look, yet attractive. Nice find and good luck with your new baby.
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