Spring Performance Mods
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Spring Performance Mods
I have a 2000 C5 Coupe. The only performance mods I have done are 1) Z06 Airbox with K&N and 2) Throttle Body coolant bypass.
Question:
What is the next single most cost effective (cost per HP) performance mod?
Thanks for your input!!
Bob
Question:
What is the next single most cost effective (cost per HP) performance mod?
Thanks for your input!!
Bob
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Cost per horse power...would be Supercharger in my opinion. You didnt say the most HP for least amount of dollars. Long tubes would be a great addition of course. It depends what you want to spend. Long tubes and intake are standard starting points for modding.
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Thanks, I was thinking maybe long tubes would be the way to go. I live in NY and would need to leave on my cats or buy new ones. I would imagine the cats cut down the HP/Torque gain.
What is a good long tube to use on the C5? I have been following the post on the Texas Speed ones, but there seem to be a number of good brands out there.
I am also wondering if you really need to buy aan X pipe.
Any thoughts?
Bob
What is a good long tube to use on the C5? I have been following the post on the Texas Speed ones, but there seem to be a number of good brands out there.
I am also wondering if you really need to buy aan X pipe.
Any thoughts?
Bob
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Tiger, I installed an x pipe when I installed my Corsa Pace car cat back. I did it to help keep the poping to a minimum when you shift down (still pops occacionally - but not bad since I have an A4 - M6 pop much more). If you install headers your exhaust will be much louder and I would think it would pop even more without a x pipe. Many members install the z06 ti exhaust since it will not be too loud, cheaper and lighter than aftermarkets.
Some like the poping but I dont care for it at all (too many ricers poping all over the place - I dont want them to mistake me for a ricer want a be).
From what I have read here on the forum - removing cats will net you about 10 hp. Some complain about the exhaust odor without cats. I would opt for HI flow cats if I was going the whole exhaust.
Many good Long tube headers - do some searches and see what looks good to you and your pocket book.
Some like the poping but I dont care for it at all (too many ricers poping all over the place - I dont want them to mistake me for a ricer want a be).
From what I have read here on the forum - removing cats will net you about 10 hp. Some complain about the exhaust odor without cats. I would opt for HI flow cats if I was going the whole exhaust.
Many good Long tube headers - do some searches and see what looks good to you and your pocket book.
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Alot of the longtubes you buy needs the same x-pipe and they offer cats or no cats. Cost you a little more for cats. My friend is have a issue right now with his headers and a different x-pipe is not matching up. I would buy the same brand X as the headers. Good Luck
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Thanks guys. I will start my research on the forum. I installed a z06 exhaust last summer, and although it is nice and light, I expected a little more throatiness and/or rumble, but it's pretty quiet.
Bob
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dndrsn,
The "Flip Tie" method...ingenious!!
I may try it. How often do you have to clean the filter? Did you notice a difference?
SleeperC5,
Your car sounds awesome! Does it pass state emission testing? Also, is there any drone at highway cruising speed? I would like to consider a setup like yours. How much did it cost you? Did you do the work yourself? (Sorry for all the questions, I get excited about this stuff)
Thanks
The "Flip Tie" method...ingenious!!
I may try it. How often do you have to clean the filter? Did you notice a difference?SleeperC5,
Your car sounds awesome!
Does it pass state emission testing? Also, is there any drone at highway cruising speed? I would like to consider a setup like yours. How much did it cost you? Did you do the work yourself? (Sorry for all the questions, I get excited about this stuff)Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Best Bang for Your Buck? New gears!!!! Hands down the single biggest acceleration improvement you'll make.
Auto - Go with 3:42
Stick - 4:11s and beef up your headrest!
Auto - Go with 3:42
Stick - 4:11s and beef up your headrest!
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I never thought to change out geae ratio. I have an M6, so i guess 4:1`1 would be the way to go. Where do you buy them and how much do they cost? Will my gas mileage take a hit?
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I would seriously check into this deal! You might want to consider 3:90s if you drive on the highway alot.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=gear+ratio
you will notice a slight decrease in your mileage, all factors considered. Do a search in here there have been several threads associated wth changing gear ratios and the resultant increase in performance and drivablility changes.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=gear+ratio
you will notice a slight decrease in your mileage, all factors considered. Do a search in here there have been several threads associated wth changing gear ratios and the resultant increase in performance and drivablility changes.