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Jul 7, 2013 | 07:14 PM

MichaelMdcp

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Mods to my C5

I recently purchased a 03 vert with 1200 miles on it. I am looking to modify the engine to get 400+hp out of it without breaking the bank. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Jul 8, 2013 | 12:14 AM

NukeC5

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The only way not to break the bank will be to do the work yourself. You will need a cam, heads and/or head work, Intake, and Long tube headers. Is it an auto or manual trans?

Jul 8, 2013 | 01:20 AM

rob-cyn

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Another low mileage corvette. What are these people thinking ? I just cannot for the life of me understand why people don't drive these cars. Oh well their loss, loss of fun and money.
On the other hand you probably got a killer deal on a practically new car.
Congrats.

Jul 8, 2013 | 08:34 AM

MichaelMdcp

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My Corvette has an automatic transmission I was going to put a shift kit in it.

Jul 8, 2013 | 10:15 AM

NukeC5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelMdcp

My Corvette has an automatic transmission I was going to put a shift kit in it.

Not necessary

, These 4L60E's have what other cars get shift kits to match. You can get tuning done to adjust shift points and pressures though.

Jul 11, 2013 | 10:24 PM

A.R. Shale Targa

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Vararam cold air intake, long tube headers, and a Tick Performance
SNS stage 2 cam..227/235 will easily meet your goal but a 3600 stall
converter will be necessary....almost forgot drag radials equals easy
mid elevens....