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I am in need of some advice. I purchased about 3 months an automatic c5 1999 vette. Looks fast but feel it could be juiced up a little more. Currently I have added a BBK cold air induction, upgrade MAF sensor, installed B@B bullet exhaust. What else can I do (trying to keep under 1000 bucks) to get me above the 400-425 HP range (not at the wheels) Thank you for your suggestions.
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
I am in need of some advice. I purchased about 3 months an automatic c5 1999 vette. Looks fast but feel it could be juiced up a little more. Currently I have added a BBK cold air induction, upgrade MAF sensor, installed B@B bullet exhaust. What else can I do (trying to keep under 1000 bucks) to get me above the 400-425 HP range (not at the wheels) Thank you for your suggestions.
let me be the FIRST to introduce you to C5 Hype. The ONLY way that your going to be able to get to that goal is FORCED INDUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With your current mods,,,,
your lucky to achieve 10-12 Hp. 
I wont be the only one to tell you this..
Sans the forced induction route, your best HP/TQ improvement route is Headers, VARARAM and FAST/90 ,,CNC heads + a good tune.
If you think I full of BS,,,,,,,,,,just wait for the future replays !
BC
BC
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I don't know Bill, he's talking about crank HP. Full bolt-ons and a damn good tune could get him there. I'm at 350/350 RW which "should" be around 400 at the Flywheel but I have a stick...
Melting Slicks
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From: Des Moines Iowa
I am in need of some advice. I purchased about 3 months an automatic c5 1999 vette. Looks fast but feel it could be juiced up a little more. Currently I have added a BBK cold air induction, upgrade MAF sensor, installed B@B bullet exhaust. What else can I do (trying to keep under 1000 bucks) to get me above the 400-425 HP range (not at the wheels) Thank you for your suggestions.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Port Fl
I agree with most of the above. If you're trying to stay under $1000 the only way to get close is a set of used long tube headers, a LS6 intake and a tune.
I also agree with jovette, that upgraded MAF is most likely doing you more harm than good.
I also agree with jovette, that upgraded MAF is most likely doing you more harm than good.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Well,,,,,I didnt see the (not at the wheels)
Sorry,,
If it were me,,,,I would look for a good set of headers. You may even find a used set for a reasionable cost. Install them your self and then get it tuned...
A good set of headers and a tune will net you 25-30 HP easy.
BC
Sorry,,If it were me,,,,I would look for a good set of headers. You may even find a used set for a reasionable cost. Install them your self and then get it tuned...
A good set of headers and a tune will net you 25-30 HP easy.
BC