you guys got it all wrong, you get a 60HP boost from the $6 shorty antenna from AutoBarn..... and you don't have to cut or paint anything... do i have to teach you guys everything? 
[Z06] Free Mod - 50 horsepower
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Burning Brakes
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From: Huntington IN
Free Mod - 50 horsepower
Well, that's what the ads always say?!
Pulled that monster antenna off the Z, chopped it off at 8", pulled the ball off, ground the end down to a slight taper and tapped the ball back on.
Ten minutes and a much better look.
If you're very careful, you won't need to paint, but more than likely you'll have to spray some paint on it. At most, it'll cost you a couple of bucks in paint.
Just thought I'd share!
Pulled that monster antenna off the Z, chopped it off at 8", pulled the ball off, ground the end down to a slight taper and tapped the ball back on.
Ten minutes and a much better look.
If you're very careful, you won't need to paint, but more than likely you'll have to spray some paint on it. At most, it'll cost you a couple of bucks in paint.
Just thought I'd share!
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Originally Posted by Nat04Z06
No way you gained 50 horse from that. That's just silly. I'd say 40 at best, but not 50. No way. I'd have to see a dyno sheet to believe it. 
I had a friend who said his cousin could feel at least 44 HP in the seat of his pants with this mod.
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Originally Posted by CPT Z06
I had a friend who said his cousin could feel at least 44 HP in the seat of his pants with this mod.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by lager99
Is that corrected on the dyno? I've heard upwards of 50 if the barometric pressure is ok.
. I'm going to run my Red (good for another 10 MPH all by itself) Z in the Silver State Classic next year - without the Antenna! This alone should take me up to 220+.Oh, and did I mention that your radio reception will be doubled for every halving in length of the mast?! Best bang for the buck by far...
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Burning Brakes
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
Free Mod - 50 horsepower
If you order the shortie off the web and pay shipping as well it is upwards of 100hp gain. I mean the hp comes from how much you spend.........doesn't it?!? Please don't tell me I've misunderstood the hp formula...and after all those mod posts I've read.
Really I think this is probably just as effective as the 150 hp VTEC sticker the Honda boys use!
Really I think this is probably just as effective as the 150 hp VTEC sticker the Honda boys use!
