Recommended First Mods?
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Successful Plumber
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From: Top of the hill, 3rd mailbox on the right. Texas
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
He says in his post that MOST of the miles will be highway miles across Texas. I'd say the 4.10's would be about the worst thing he could do to that car.
JMO, but I think many would agree. Especially will all he says in his post.
JMO, but I think many would agree. Especially will all he says in his post.
I'm looking for a better driving experience for me and better breathing for the motor.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Not EXACTLY a mod, but I would order a set of the jacking pads right away. I did, cause both serviceing AND modding will often require that you raise your C5 up off the pavement. There are a several sponsoring vendors that offer the jacking pads that can be found right here on the forum. Most often these are made from aluminum, with a 'tang' that twist locks into the oval holes on the bottom of the car.
Congrats on joining us in the C5 experience
Jennifer
Congrats on joining us in the C5 experience
Jennifer
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Welcome!! 
Get a Blackwing intake and Borla Stingers (2 tip) cat back exhaust. Wakes your car up and makes it sound like a Vette should sound.
EG
Get a Blackwing intake and Borla Stingers (2 tip) cat back exhaust. Wakes your car up and makes it sound like a Vette should sound.
EG
You have no idea how much this is going to hurt me but
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Originally Posted by 99magredcoupe
What is the going rate or total cost for changing out the gears???
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You should consider cutting down the stock shifter and adding an aftermarket shift ****. If it isn't enough of an improvement then you can always add an aftermarket shifter later.
I was happy with the cut-down shifter and the MGW Gripper shift ****. If all you want is a shorter throw then modifying the stock shifter should suit your needs and save you money.
I was happy with the cut-down shifter and the MGW Gripper shift ****. If all you want is a shorter throw then modifying the stock shifter should suit your needs and save you money.
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
AAARRRGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! 
Zilla actually agrees with EG??? 
Zilla actually agrees with EG???
Burning Brakes
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From: RPV CA
Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller
I'm going to take my time and go slow but this is a good place to start.
I know my first money will go for a shifter. I had a short throw Hurst in my C4 and it made the car a ball to drive. The C5's I've driven have a rowing oar for a shifter so that'll be the first mod.
What are the better shifters for the C5?
I know my first money will go for a shifter. I had a short throw Hurst in my C4 and it made the car a ball to drive. The C5's I've driven have a rowing oar for a shifter so that'll be the first mod.
What are the better shifters for the C5?
Burning Brakes
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From: PA
Originally Posted by Pumba
Jim,
The best performance modification you can make for the money is a 4.10:1 differential gear set. With your 0.50:1 sixth gear you will only be turning 2,150 rpms at 80 mph.
You will be amazed at the difference. It gives you 20% more torque at the rear wheels, which is like adding 70 hp at the crank
Good luck with your decision.
The best performance modification you can make for the money is a 4.10:1 differential gear set. With your 0.50:1 sixth gear you will only be turning 2,150 rpms at 80 mph.
You will be amazed at the difference. It gives you 20% more torque at the rear wheels, which is like adding 70 hp at the crank
Good luck with your decision.
Sorry, but my stock '98 MN6 does 2100 rpms in 6th at just over 100 mph.
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Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller
Just after the first of the year I'll be joining the C5 brotherhood, picking up my Quicksilver '01 Z51 six-speed for the trip from Chicago to the relative warmth of Fort Worth.
My plan begins with the shifter, the intake and the catbacks.
Probably in that order. The car is going to be a GT machine mostly lots of highway miles across Texas. Not looking for a track star or a show car.
Any recommendations for brands, vendors or alternatives to those above?
Thanks !
My plan begins with the shifter, the intake and the catbacks.
Probably in that order. The car is going to be a GT machine mostly lots of highway miles across Texas. Not looking for a track star or a show car.
Any recommendations for brands, vendors or alternatives to those above?
Thanks !
Go with an intake (many like the Blackwing, I like the VARARAM),
Exhaust - depends on what 'loudness' you are seeking. Do yourself a favor and take the opportunity to listen to different vendors.
Tuner - yopu are in the right location. In Carrollton check out 21st Century (972 417 7177). They are LPE (Lingenfelter). They did the two Vertws in my sig.
