Corvette mods and prices
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Corvette mods and prices
Hello all. I recently picked up my 2000 black hardtop and now it's time to start thinking about mods. I want to put on a shifter (Hurst), Borla exhaust, NOS, and some type of air induction system. I was wondering two things. First, which is the best air induction system, and secondly, where is the best (cheapest) place to purchase these mods?
[Modified by bradk, 2:01 AM 9/6/2001]
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Re: Corvette mods and prices (bradk)
You can probably find a "poll" thread on intakes, but the consensus seems to be in favor of the BPP Vortex, and then the Halltech Tric ystem.
Prepare to be infected with the MOD DISEASE!!!
Prepare to be infected with the MOD DISEASE!!!
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Re: Corvette mods and prices (bradk)
Congrats on the new car, good choice in model and color! 
As for mods, I believe the Hurst shifter has been delayed again. You might as well get the B&M Ripper, I love it. Get a new shift **** at the same time too, I like the Momo, but there are plent of good ones to choose from. As for cold air induction, you have a few choices, with the Vortex Rammer, and the Halletech TRIC being the most popular. Basically, it's like this: They both give about a 15hp gain, the Halletech looks a little cooler, but costs twice as much. The Vortex is about $250, and I've been very happy with mine. As for good prices, go to the forum mall, and do a search for each item, just pick the cheapest vendor! Easy as that. Dont' know much about NOS, just make sure to get it installed correctly, and it should be perfectly safe though. Have fun with the new mods, these might be the first, but they won't be the last! :D
As for mods, I believe the Hurst shifter has been delayed again. You might as well get the B&M Ripper, I love it. Get a new shift **** at the same time too, I like the Momo, but there are plent of good ones to choose from. As for cold air induction, you have a few choices, with the Vortex Rammer, and the Halletech TRIC being the most popular. Basically, it's like this: They both give about a 15hp gain, the Halletech looks a little cooler, but costs twice as much. The Vortex is about $250, and I've been very happy with mine. As for good prices, go to the forum mall, and do a search for each item, just pick the cheapest vendor! Easy as that. Dont' know much about NOS, just make sure to get it installed correctly, and it should be perfectly safe though. Have fun with the new mods, these might be the first, but they won't be the last! :D
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Re: Corvette mods and prices (bradk)
For air filtration, there are gobs of them but under two categories:
Cold Air and Non-Cold Air. Cold Air yields more RWHP but has the "slightly" greater risk of water ingestion. Water ingestion happens with stock systems as well, and BOTH are NOT covered under warranty. It's simply a insurance, flood damage issue. So, IMO, cold air is the way to go. It's probalby wise not to ask which cold air kit is the best because virtually all of the perform EXACTLY the same HP/TQ wise, so it boils down to price and aesthetics. You have Halltech TRIC, very cool looking, and Vortex are the two biggie cold air intakes. Also, MTI has one, ProFlow, etc. For no cold air, you can get the Donaldson (the most popular on here I believe), RM Twin Flow, K&N, etc, cheaper than cold air kits and a little less HP/TQ and you have the same risk of water ingestion as your stock intake. The best place to get these items is from supporting vendors of course. They go out of their way to make us happy and they help support this wonderful forum! Good luck.
BTW, the TRIC is pretty tight :p:
Cold Air and Non-Cold Air. Cold Air yields more RWHP but has the "slightly" greater risk of water ingestion. Water ingestion happens with stock systems as well, and BOTH are NOT covered under warranty. It's simply a insurance, flood damage issue. So, IMO, cold air is the way to go. It's probalby wise not to ask which cold air kit is the best because virtually all of the perform EXACTLY the same HP/TQ wise, so it boils down to price and aesthetics. You have Halltech TRIC, very cool looking, and Vortex are the two biggie cold air intakes. Also, MTI has one, ProFlow, etc. For no cold air, you can get the Donaldson (the most popular on here I believe), RM Twin Flow, K&N, etc, cheaper than cold air kits and a little less HP/TQ and you have the same risk of water ingestion as your stock intake. The best place to get these items is from supporting vendors of course
. They go out of their way to make us happy and they help support this wonderful forum! Good luck. BTW, the TRIC is pretty tight :p:
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Re: Corvette mods and prices (TOBASCO)
You can probably find a "poll" thread on intakes, but the consensus seems to be in favor of the BPP Vortex, and then the Halltech Tric ystem.
Prepare to be infected with the MOD DISEASE!!!
Prepare to be infected with the MOD DISEASE!!!
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Re: Corvette mods and prices (Mean Green 2000)
Mean Green, boy are you ever on target! :jester I have been hit with the MOD DISEASE for the first time in my 40 years as a Vette owner.:mad I had a new Vortex Rammer and Corsa Indy"s installed last week at the C5 Registry event in Bowling Green. Next week am headed to Mid-Americas FunFest in Effingham IL w/a list of other things want for the Vette. :D Can't wait to get it all done. (Is that really a cure for the MOD DIEASE?) Wonder if after that will want more? :blueangel: Probabibly!
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