Need to decide on absolute first mod.
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Racer
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From: Fabens TX
Need to decide on absolute first mod.
Well, technically it will be my second mod, did the zip tie mod already. Kinda felt a small difference but don't like the looks of the zip tie's showing , so probably will go with an aftermarket CAI. So it would be my second mod. Should it be headers long tubes 1 7/8 primaries or 4.10 gears. \
'99 Coupe A4
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Melting Slicks
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From: Yorktown Virginia
If I were you I would get headers and some Z06 ti mufflers, you can search the for sale section and pick up a set of arh headers and ti mufflers for about the price of new headers. You just have to be patient and ready to buy when they come up. Im sure you could get some kooks for a good price too but Ive head that they are a PITA to install.
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Well, technically it will be my second mod, did the zip tie mod already. Kinda felt a small difference but don't like the looks of the zip tie's showing , so probably will go with an aftermarket CAI. So it would be my second mod. Should it be headers long tubes 1 7/8 primaries or 4.10 gears. \
'99 Coupe A4
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Racer
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depends what your budget is. imo, since you are getting an intake, i would upgrade the rear and/or mid section of your exhaust for the added sound, flow and looks. I would hold off on the headers until you completed this mod so you could then get a tune when you install your headers and really maximize all of those mods. Just my $0.02
You could do the headers and then a tune with the stock mid and rear but the stock mid and rear will affect your gains. If you swap them later you should re tune but thats kind of like throwing money away. again, just my $0.02
You could do the headers and then a tune with the stock mid and rear but the stock mid and rear will affect your gains. If you swap them later you should re tune but thats kind of like throwing money away. again, just my $0.02
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Well, technically it will be my second mod, did the zip tie mod already. Kinda felt a small difference but don't like the looks of the zip tie's showing , so probably will go with an aftermarket CAI. So it would be my second mod. Should it be headers long tubes 1 7/8 primaries or 4.10 gears. \
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From: Fabens TX
See my goal is to run a low to mid 11's and still keep my car somewhat docile on the street. Back when I was racing my hydraulic roller '86 camaro with a 383 I had some 4.10s and drove it quite often on the highway with no problem tolerating the rpm increase. Later on with a Lt1 camaro same 4.10 gearing and loved it. The vette as it sits to me (3.15 gears) needs some serious get up and go .
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Racer
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From: Fabens TX
See my goal is to run a low to mid 11's and still keep my car somewhat docile on the street. Back when I was racing my hydraulic roller '86 camaro with a 383 I had some 4.10s and drove it quite often on the highway with no problem tolerating the rpm increase. Later on with a Lt1 camaro same 4.10 gearing and loved it. The vette as it sits to me needs some serious get up and go .
If I were you I would get headers and some Z06 ti mufflers, you can search the for sale section and pick up a set of arh headers and ti mufflers for about the price of new headers. You just have to be patient and ready to buy when they come up. Im sure you could get some kooks for a good price too but Ive head that they are a PITA to install.
depends what your budget is. imo, since you are getting an intake, i would upgrade the rear and/or mid section of your exhaust for the added sound, flow and looks. I would hold off on the headers until you completed this mod so you could then get a tune when you install your headers and really maximize all of those mods. Just my $0.02
You could do the headers and then a tune with the stock mid and rear but the stock mid and rear will affect your gains. If you swap them later you should re tune but thats kind of like throwing money away. again, just my $0.02
You could do the headers and then a tune with the stock mid and rear but the stock mid and rear will affect your gains. If you swap them later you should re tune but thats kind of like throwing money away. again, just my $0.02
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first my changes - blackwing, Z06 intake (mine was a 2000 - smaller intake) - heads/cam - headers (mine Kooks but I'd go with American Racing now for sure) - yank SS3600 stall convertor (this was the big difference!!! - no daily driving issues at all) - 3.42 gears and hardened shaft (don't forget that!!!) - all this comes to 11.83 in the quarter mile - 60ft time is 1.67 seconds - it do jump~~~highway mileage is 28 mpg.
Friend has the same as mine - (his head chambers are 59cc -mine62dcc) and he has 3.73 gears - all else the same: He does 11.45 in the 1/4 mile due to smaller chambers and those 3.73 gears - still a good highway car
I'd do blackwing and headers and xpipe first - the Z06 titanium cat back system is the way to go (guy above has this - great sound)- you must open up the two ends of this air sucking machine first!!!!
Friend has the same as mine - (his head chambers are 59cc -mine62dcc) and he has 3.73 gears - all else the same: He does 11.45 in the 1/4 mile due to smaller chambers and those 3.73 gears - still a good highway car
I'd do blackwing and headers and xpipe first - the Z06 titanium cat back system is the way to go (guy above has this - great sound)- you must open up the two ends of this air sucking machine first!!!!
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Racer
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From: Fabens TX
first my changes - blackwing, Z06 intake (mine was a 2000 - smaller intake) - heads/cam - headers (mine Kooks but I'd go with American Racing now for sure) - yank SS3600 stall convertor (this was the big difference!!! - no daily driving issues at all) - 3.42 gears and hardened shaft (don't forget that!!!) - all this comes to 11.83 in the quarter mile - 60ft time is 1.67 seconds - it do jump~~~highway mileage is 28 mpg.
Friend has the same as mine - (his head chambers are 59cc -mine62dcc) and he has 3.73 gears - all else the same: He does 11.45 in the 1/4 mile due to smaller chambers and those 3.73 gears - still a good highway car
I'd do blackwing and headers and xpipe first - the Z06 titanium cat back system is the way to go (guy above has this - great sound)- you must open up the two ends of this air sucking machine first!!!!
Friend has the same as mine - (his head chambers are 59cc -mine62dcc) and he has 3.73 gears - all else the same: He does 11.45 in the 1/4 mile due to smaller chambers and those 3.73 gears - still a good highway car
I'd do blackwing and headers and xpipe first - the Z06 titanium cat back system is the way to go (guy above has this - great sound)- you must open up the two ends of this air sucking machine first!!!!
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St. Jude Donor '12
See my goal is to run a low to mid 11's and still keep my car somewhat docile on the street. Back when I was racing my hydraulic roller '86 camaro with a 383 I had some 4.10s and drove it quite often on the highway with no problem tolerating the rpm increase. Later on with a Lt1 camaro same 4.10 gearing and loved it. The vette as it sits to me (3.15 gears) needs some serious get up and go .
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Racer
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From: Fabens TX
I have also been reading up on what I want when I go internal engine modifications. I was all set on some 243's ported and ls6 intake but then ran into this http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/...sembled&id=360. Don't know now
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