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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Hello everyone. I was just trying to gather an opinion is all. I have installed my Donaldson Blackwing C.A.I. and had my 2000 dynotuned. My dyno friend recommends headers as the next upgrade to increase performance. Well, I need shocks first (thinking about the pfadt coilovers), but after that, do you guys agree with the most $$$$ economical upgrade to increase performance is the headers or something else?

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you really dynotuned too early. that blackwing didnt change enough in the fuel trims to need a tune. Go with a LS6 intake and headers at the same time then go to the dyno. Why are you thinking the coilovers. track car or street? The C6Z06 shocks are outstanding and are only like 250 bucks for all 4. what did it put down btw?
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Getting more air in and exhaust out is how more power is made - so LTHs would be a good next step. Might want to update your tune after the header install.
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you really dynotuned too early. that blackwing didnt change enough in the fuel trims to need a tune. Go with a LS6 intake and headers at the same time then go to the dyno. Why are you thinking the coilovers. track car or street? The C6Z06 shocks are outstanding and are only like 250 bucks for all 4. what did it put down btw?
You may also want consider Bilstein Sports. They're also light on the wallet and bullet proof. May also want to consider C6Z06 sways to complete the suspension upgrade. BTW, love my American Racing Headers.
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What are your VISUAL emissions tests like where you live?
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