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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Hello everyone...I'm new here and not posted in this particular forum topic yet. I recently purchased a C5 Convertible Automatic. My grease monkey skills need some work (I'm not much of a mechanic, but look forward to getting better). I would like to add some more horsepower and get better handling on the twisties. I'm not looking for race quality upgrades obviously (automatic), but I would like to boost upwards toward 400HP, add some acceleration, and get better handling. What are some fairly simple modifications that I could make to boost HP and handling? Suggestions welcome and any pointers to threads with pictures/instructions welcome....
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Hello everyone...I'm new here and not posted in this particular forum topic yet. I recently purchased a C5 Convertible Automatic. My grease monkey skills need some work (I'm not much of a mechanic, but look forward to getting better). I would like to add some more horsepower and get better handling on the twisties. I'm not looking for race quality upgrades obviously (automatic), but I would like to boost upwards toward 400HP, add some acceleration, and get better handling. What are some fairly simple modifications that I could make to boost HP and handling? Suggestions welcome and any pointers to threads with pictures/instructions welcome....
Heads, cam, headers, and a tune will get you where you want to be. These mods do require mechanical expertise, and the correct tools. If you are lacking in either (or both), you best get with a good shop to do the work.
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