Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx!
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Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx!
Help me with my Christmas list! My car is basically stock (see sig) and I need some help identifying good basic performance mods for under $500. I don't want to do anything drastic, but I do want to feel a SOTP difference in acceleration or handling. I'm a newbie Vette guy so help me understand what the mod is and why I want it.
No appearance mods, please, and I don't want to change tires yet or lower.
Thanks!
No appearance mods, please, and I don't want to change tires yet or lower.
Thanks!
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Kevman)
The very best thing you can do for under $500 is to get one of those Blackwing air filters from Richard at EXIT 28...he's got a great sale going on right now! Here's the thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=182891
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=182891
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Kevman)
OOPS! Didn't see that Vortex sitting in your sig! Perhaps the next best thing would be a Powerloader. This is controversial for an MN6, but I got it and am very glad I did!
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Tom Talbott)
How about some PIAA fog lamps. These look awesome and match the APC headlights perfect. Total cost is around $200. Also, what about a shifter.
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (rschiltz)
SOTP difference is gonna be hard to do with the mods you have and a $500 limit.
An underdrive crank pulley might fit your budget. You'll notice more power and a freer reving engine all the way to the rev limiter.
An upgrade shifter is a great mod if you're not happy with the stocker. There are 3 to choose from now. You could pick up a tenth imo.
If your car runs hot, you could mod your cooling system. Lower temp. thermostat and fan switch setup is available. It will fatten up your A/F some which should help with your intake and exhaust setup.
An underdrive crank pulley might fit your budget. You'll notice more power and a freer reving engine all the way to the rev limiter.
An upgrade shifter is a great mod if you're not happy with the stocker. There are 3 to choose from now. You could pick up a tenth imo.
If your car runs hot, you could mod your cooling system. Lower temp. thermostat and fan switch setup is available. It will fatten up your A/F some which should help with your intake and exhaust setup.
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (C5Cemo)
I say spray it! Oh did you say under $500 well you can stretch it a bit. What's that you don't want to go too crazy? Then get a purge valve and just antimidate people all day. :lol:
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (wallstAL)
Performance cost money, if you only have $500 keep it and call it a day!
BTW, you might want to look at getting the Autotap and MAFT setup. You will be able to dial in your A/F with this combo. I'm not positive there's a MAFT for 2001 models yet, though.
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Kevman)
Toss the A&A noisemaker and get the catback exhaust system of your choice. This will give your car a real boost and help to evacuate all that extra air your getting with the Vortex on your intake side.
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (XTrooper)
Toss the A&A noisemaker and get the catback exhaust system of your choice. This will give your car a real boost and help to evacuate all that extra air your getting with the Vortex on your intake side.
my $.02
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (C5Cemo)
Headers! Get headers.... If you have a good intake, and you have a cat back exhaust, your still choking your engine with the stock exhaust manifolds. So get headers.... You'll thank yourself. :)
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Big Money Mike)
Headers! Get headers.... If you have a good intake, and you have a cat back exhaust, your still choking your engine with the stock exhaust manifolds. So get headers.... You'll thank yourself. :)
For $500 I would buy an under drive pulley. $200-250 for pulley, $200-250 for install and I got SOTP feel.
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Kevman)
Options:
1. 50-150HP Nitrous Express Kit $499.00, less CF 10% discount = $449.10, price does not include shipping. http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pro...ail.cfm?iid=93
2. (Used) B&B Tri-Flo Muffler System, on car for one day, customer said it was to loud. There is a small dent on one of the pipes, not visable when installed. $500.00 + shipping. Reatil is $895.00 + shipping. I also have (2) used quad tips for $700.00 Each + shipping. Link to photo of new system. http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pro...il.cfm?iid=356
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1. 50-150HP Nitrous Express Kit $499.00, less CF 10% discount = $449.10, price does not include shipping. http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pro...ail.cfm?iid=93
2. (Used) B&B Tri-Flo Muffler System, on car for one day, customer said it was to loud. There is a small dent on one of the pipes, not visable when installed. $500.00 + shipping. Reatil is $895.00 + shipping. I also have (2) used quad tips for $700.00 Each + shipping. Link to photo of new system. http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pro...il.cfm?iid=356
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Kevman)
Kevman,
Come on down as you are local to us and I will try to put together a list of things you can do to your car so you can feel the SOTP difference.
Thanks!
Shawn
Come on down as you are local to us and I will try to put together a list of things you can do to your car so you can feel the SOTP difference.
Thanks!
Shawn
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (Kevman)
$500 for SOTP feel may be hard to come by. You have a good intake and there are no mods with real feel past that. You can accumualte more ponies, but, feeling them maybe another deal.
A Nitrous Kit for $500 is great...installed though, it will be much higher to have it done right.
Good luck!
RG
A Nitrous Kit for $500 is great...installed though, it will be much higher to have it done right.
Good luck!
RG
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Re: Suggest my next perf. mod--Thx! (RG in Dallas)
Headers wont reduce hp, but they can reduce low end torque depending on the size of the primary tubes. 1 5/8" primarys I believe give you more hp and low end torque. 1 3/4" primarys I believe rob your low end torque but gain you mid to upper end torque. I dont know how much headers cost for C5's being as I drive Fbodies. A good set of headers for my car can be had for $350 ceramic coated. Good luck with your choice!
Mike
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