C5 Quick Easy Mods ?? Help
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: HUDSON NC
C5 Quick Easy Mods ?? Help
My Best Friend Has Finally Joined The Corvette Club He Has A 99 Coupe 6spd 40,000 Miles
I Would Like Some Info On Some Small Easy Mods For Him Like The Zip Tie Air Box Mod.........etc
I Would Like Some Info On Some Small Easy Mods For Him Like The Zip Tie Air Box Mod.........etc
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Fayetteville AR
Do your searches on the CF - many mods.
Most guys start out with zip tie with a K&N filter or they just cut the factory air box cover for more air flow or you can buy some cheap air intake/filter combos or step up to a vararam (i love mine). Many choices and price ranges.
Next would I would open the exhaust up. Some do the quick bypass pipe to the muffler trick (I forget what they call it but someone will chime in) My 01 had this done before I bought it. It was only louder at 3/4 to full throttle - no performance gains - but very cheap. Or you can do a complete cat back system (find many used ones the forum). I went with a new Corsa Pace car and love it.
Ditch the runflats for some sticker and quieter tires.
New shifter - short throw.
The list goes one but if you want cheap the ones I listed will help some but not worth big HP. It take money to get any real gains out of your vette. I have spent at least $2k on bolt ons and noticed an improvement. It all depends on what he wants and how much $$ he is willing to part with.
Most guys start out with zip tie with a K&N filter or they just cut the factory air box cover for more air flow or you can buy some cheap air intake/filter combos or step up to a vararam (i love mine). Many choices and price ranges.
Next would I would open the exhaust up. Some do the quick bypass pipe to the muffler trick (I forget what they call it but someone will chime in) My 01 had this done before I bought it. It was only louder at 3/4 to full throttle - no performance gains - but very cheap. Or you can do a complete cat back system (find many used ones the forum). I went with a new Corsa Pace car and love it.
Ditch the runflats for some sticker and quieter tires.
New shifter - short throw.
The list goes one but if you want cheap the ones I listed will help some but not worth big HP. It take money to get any real gains out of your vette. I have spent at least $2k on bolt ons and noticed an improvement. It all depends on what he wants and how much $$ he is willing to part with.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
The absolute first mod is the column lock bypass (CLB)
Since it is a manual the second should be a computer assistend gears shift (CAGS) eliminator. This eliminates the solenoid lockout of 2nd gear at low rpms.
Since it is a manual the second should be a computer assistend gears shift (CAGS) eliminator. This eliminates the solenoid lockout of 2nd gear at low rpms.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Chicago Illinois
The only cheapie is the air intake. To get real gains you need to upgrade your cam, gears, or get headers. NOS is also good for gains. Dont waste time or $$ on the little mods, you will not feel them in the SOTP.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Fayetteville AR
Its all in what you want out of your vette and how much $$ your willing to part with. I could have picked up a used vararam and used cat back for around $650 shipped. And used predator for $150 or so. If I had to buy my parts again I think I would buy all of them used from the forum and spend the extra on gears or new rims/tires.
Do more searches - you will find tons of ideas and opinions that will be helpful.
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