Good, Practical Upgrades for '03 ZO6?
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From: Granville Oh
Good, Practical Upgrades for '03 ZO6?
Hey guys i recently bought a 2003 black zo6 with 35000 miles on it. I would really appreciate feedback as to what upgrades would be the most bang for the buck and/or the most effective. (besides forced induction.)
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There is NOTHING cheap (let alone "surprisingly cheap" ) about this hobby. Revealing how much you want to spend, will allow forum members to recommend the best gain...... versus dollars spent.
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i'm not sure whey this question is soo hard to squeeze out of some people....
There is nothing cheap (let alone "surprisingly cheap" ) about this hobby. Revealing how much you want to spend, will allow forum members to recommend the best gain...... Versus dollars spent.
There is nothing cheap (let alone "surprisingly cheap" ) about this hobby. Revealing how much you want to spend, will allow forum members to recommend the best gain...... Versus dollars spent.
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Engine
Cold Air Intake (10hp)
Headers, Hi_flow cats, cat back (25-30hp)
Cam (40+hp)
Heads (40+hp)
Dyno Tune (25+hp)
Suspension
Coil Overs
Gears
3.73 or 3.90's (4.10 might be too short with M12 tranny)
Rough numbers of course.
Cold Air Intake (10hp)
Headers, Hi_flow cats, cat back (25-30hp)
Cam (40+hp)
Heads (40+hp)
Dyno Tune (25+hp)
Suspension
Coil Overs
Gears
3.73 or 3.90's (4.10 might be too short with M12 tranny)
Rough numbers of course.
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Headers are a great start. Can't really go wrong there. You really need to ask your self what you want out of your car. Sound, Power, Handling, Bling... You will get a lot of different answers based on what you tell us.
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From: Granville Oh
Thanks guys. Im not against forced induction, it is the best bang for the buck but despite the huge bang the kits are always very expensive but now i'm interested in that A&A kit, does it come with everything? I didnt see any tuning equipment.
Has anyone gone to the turbo route?
Has anyone gone to the turbo route?
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Well, nothing about this is really practical! But we are not a practical bunch. We are passionate about the cars and the hobby.
You really have to say what you want to use the car for before we can help.
Road course? Drags? Street only?
Driver mod is typically the best and most effective. Go to a good Hi perfromance driving school like Spring Mountain.
You really have to say what you want to use the car for before we can help.
Road course? Drags? Street only?
Driver mod is typically the best and most effective. Go to a good Hi perfromance driving school like Spring Mountain.