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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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new 04 Z06 needs most bang for buck
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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How about a killer CD in the player? :party:
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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I've got a homemade Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaugn, B B King in mine. That's a Killer.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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headers, intake
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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headers, intake
Yup, but don't forget LS1 edit.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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Intake, headers, tuning (LS1Edit) if you are talking bolt-on's. Nitrous yield's the most HP per $ spent, if you plan to go with a power adder.

Also a driving school and seat time will do more for how fast you can drive than any of the above.

Les :cheers:
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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It would be a little more interesting if you said what you wanted to upgrade.

Looks? Interior, exterior or both
Engine, exhaust, wheels, audio, etc.

Its difficult to make realistic suggestions without more details.

You can do anything and remember its up to you how you spend ypur money. If you are not sure just send me the cash, not a check, and I will spend it for you.


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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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I would do headers, intake, and LS1 Edit.

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Dark window tinting dude!
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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I concur with the guys above...

Headers, intake, shifter or T/C. :thumbs:
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Quite a few mods are very cost effective. The guys here all give you some great choices. Why not read as much as you can on this forum and after a little time decide which one or combo thereof suits you and your budget the best. Good luck and keep us posted on what you do. :cheers:
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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Air Intake, Headers and exhaust.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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A short throw shifter is a great mod. And realtively inexpensive compared to most mods out there.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Bang for the buck....
Depends on desires
OEM 4" Stereo speaker upgrade is good...environment $200
Shifter is good....tactile enjoyment $300
Blackwing...horsepower. $300
Headers...maybe not a bang for the buck...but a good one $1000
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Whelen Strobe Light Package....................Awesome...!!
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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"NITROUS OXIDE" 100 safe horsepower ,around 600$, there is nothing else that even comes close.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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:iagree:
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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