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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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i was wondering if there is anything on my 98' that i could do for cheap or free, that would boost my preformance? or if there is anything at the local auto parts store i could but that would help my cause. thanks in advance.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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If you haven't pulled the cats...Do it!!:yesnod There is H.P. and torque in those restrictive pipes..not to mention a great rumble through the exhaust. :smash:
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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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what should i do with them after i get them down? leave them off and find another peice of exhaust tubing to fil the gap. ive already got 02 simulators so no problem there. thanks
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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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Breathless Preformance sells the part you want. If its like a glove!! It's not expensive. Just explain what your doing. It hooks right up..yesnod:

Call Ernie or Nanlee (954-925-7725)and tell them I referred you and your a CF member..:D
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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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You could modify you shifter to make it's throw shorter. This won't add HP, but you'll be able to drive the car better :D
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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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Default Re: any "FREE" preformance mods? (jofre_69)

I poted this in a few other threads in this forum, but here it is again:

This past weekend I Swiss cheesed the stock airbox on my '01 vert by drilling a whole bunch of holes in it (the holes are 7/8" for anyone wondering). I can't prove a damn thing, because I don't have timeslips, dyno data, or even a G-Tech, however, as I was driving around this weekend after the mod, the engine sure did seem to reach the redline a lot quicker than before the mod. I hit the redline more this weekend than I had the whole year up to this point, and up until now I've been pretty good about shifting just shy of redline. Perhaps I was just over zealous, hoping to have found a few free ponies, but I think I've got a little more top end than before. I can't wait to replace the stock filter with a K&N (on order). I can always bring some duct tape and my stock filter the next time I go to the strip...in fact, I think I'll do that to see if I can get some slightly scientific data. I will of course keep the forum posted.

Do note that I also removed the MAF screen, which in theory would help the high end airflow as well.

Both mods are free if you have a screwdriver and a drill. You don't even need a screwdriver to mod the airbox.

-Pete
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Old May 21, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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i just talked to ernie and they said the only thing they have would be an x-pipe that i could weld on is there anything else that i could do without having to weld anything else on thanks.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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I think Ernie is losing it..:rolleyes:..Call Robert of Florida Performance(954-491-1012) and tell him I referred you...He does all the welding for me..AND Ernie..he has the setup! Tell him...You want the same setup I had BEFORE my headers..He will know! It includes the x-pipe!
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Old May 21, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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thanks alot!!!
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Old May 22, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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Free Mods huh...Okay listen up carefully this gets real techinical.
Go to the "Email" tab on the Corvette Forum navigation bar. Then follow the link to "Member Locator" option. Punch in your area code for a list of Corvette Forum members that live in your town. Take their first and last names and look them up in the phone book. Get thier address and take a little cruise over their homes. Here is a list of things you should bring...
1. Slim Jim (not the beef stick Macho Man)
2. Black clothing including mask.
3. Flash light
4. Portable tool set
5. Your kids red wagon (to hold the heavier items like heads)
6. A Mustang Forum.com membership card to leave behind

Now when you get there take all the goodies you can carry. It's cool, we do it to each other all time. It's like a sharing joke...hehehe
When your done you should send me an LS1-edit for giving you the idea.

Good luck, Enjoy :blueangel:
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