I need an inexpensive way to gain some HP ... I already installed a Cold Air intake "AFE".. Any other inexpensive method ??
I have a 2000 C5.

 

Nitrous is cheap hp. Other than that, it all costs a lot.

 

Inexpensive way to add HP? hmmmm never heard of it on a corvette. All costs money....NO2 adds up as well...wait till you start having components break from the extra HP!

More HP = a whole different car and you have to upgrade all the key components to handle the new found power. If you don't right away, you will eventually when 1 by 1 they start failing. You can add bolts ons such as your cold air & headers and get a tune....thats about it. Even that costs around $2000+.

After that and you start hitting 400 RWHP, parts are going to start to not work like you would expect them to. The first failure will be your clutch.

From reading everything I have, The C5's are built strong to be able to handle what GM gave them (around 300-320rwhp). As I mentioned above, once you start hitting 400 you have to begin to start upgrading many other weak spots on the C5 such as differentials, torque tube bushings, stall converters if have an auto, etc etc. All depends on your car and what goes first. The trannys can take quite a bit as well, but over time they will need to be rebuilt as well.

Welcome to the wonderful world of modding! Say goodbye to your $$$$$$.

 

With all of the above!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to pay to play.

What are going to do with the additional HP?

 

Lot of wisdom in this thread.....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...cations+primer

 

I'm looking to gain around 40+ to be at around 400 HP. That's all....

 

Chasing a HP# eh....

Just kidding

The link to thread I posted should help point you in the right direction

 

This discussion starts with budget - all decisions flow from there ;-)

 

I'm going to disagree slightly.

The discussion should start with goals. Why do you want another 40+hp? Drag racing, road racing, street, just some more SOTP feel?

Get your goals clearly in mind, you'll end much better in the end. Then, with goals firmly established, look at your budget and see how to get there.

Coldair intake, go with a Vararam or Callaway. IMO, ditch any others. Cost around $300-$500.
Then, get a good set of headers. Cost around $1700+ for a good set, or you can get some cheaper ones and deal with potential fitment issues.
Then get a good tune from a reputable tunershop. $300+
Avoid anything that claims it will get you 40hp for cheap.

Get these done, and you should easily have your 40+hp increase.

FYI,
The limit on the stock bottom end is about 600hp. Very easy to get to this level, slap a supercharger on, and $8k later, your criusing around with ~600hp. You go larger than 600hp, now you're on borrowed time and plan to go to a forged engine. Now you're in $20k+. But as Xtremevette mentioned, don't be surprised if other things start breaking.

Lastly, put your info up in the profile so others can help you out better. Knowing what year car you have, mods already completed, and even what state you live in can really make a difference.

 

Is it true that if your vette has 106k miles and you want to add more power you have to go with new cam and heads? I wanted to add a supercharger, because of the smog laws here in California.
the shop I was talking to said the engine will not hold up due to the additional hp from a supercharger.

 

We'll respectfully agree to disagree Setting goals that are simply out of financial reach is just fantasy...not design.

In the end, just two different ways of looking at it.

 

Ya gotta have the cash to make it go fast(er).