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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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I have a 99 with ZO6 air box/KN filter, air bridge, bellows, SLP MAF, x- pipe and Borla cat back. not sure of my next upgrade. Was considering the LS6 intake or headers.
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Either one is a good choice. I'd do LT's first just for the instant WOW factor.
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How about suspension? You can upgrade your shocks and sway bars for pretty cheap. It wont necessarily make your car faster, but the handling and overall ride quality would greatly improve.
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I have a 99 with ZO6 air box/KN filter, air bridge, bellows, SLP MAF, x- pipe and Borla cat back. not sure of my next upgrade. Was considering the LS6 intake or headers.
Do both and go in for a tune. You'll notice quite a bit from that
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Thanks. I upgraded to Z06 shocks and have sways to install. From other posts sound like the headers and intake with tune should net about 40hp? Sound right?
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Thanks. I upgraded to Z06 shocks and have sways to install. From other posts sound like the headers and intake with tune should net about 40hp? Sound right?
Generally 30 from the long tubes, and 10 from the LS6 intake. Sounds about right.
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headers, and you can sell your X pipe if you get a set that comes with one. also, if you have an auto trans gears (free hp) would be smart too.
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