I just got a C5
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From: Phoenix, Arizona AZ
I just got a C5
I sold the C4 to buy a 2000 FRC and I love it. It is a lot slower than my 92 vette, but I am hoping to change that. The car is completely stock and it is detonating a bit at part throttle and WOT. It gets worse with the AC on. Any ideas? Also, what do you guys think are the best bolt-ons for the buck? I plan on buying the Donaldson intake.
Racer
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From: Hampton Roads
Re: I just got a C5 (enloe)
:cheers: :cheers:
Detonation is typical for the C5's..
The best bang for the buck depends on how much you have to spend..
Start off with a cold air system and exhaust.. and go from there..
X
Detonation is typical for the C5's..
The best bang for the buck depends on how much you have to spend..
Start off with a cold air system and exhaust.. and go from there..
X
Instructor
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Re: I just got a C5 (enloe)
Welcome to c5 forum. If you do the rearend gear thing you'll notice a big differenc according to other threads. There seems to be a consensus also on headers that the long tubes are the only ones to consider with an X pipe and aftermarket exhaust. I like my Donaldson so I don't have to worry about heavy rains like you would with a Vortex. Best part of all of this is NO OPTISPARK! :D
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Re: I just got a C5 (enloe)
I sold the C4 to buy a 2000 FRC and I love it. It is a lot slower than my 92 vette, but I am hoping to change that.
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From: TurtleCreek Twp Ohio
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Re: I just got a C5 (enloe)
Congrats. I would do a Blackwing and Stingers then Gears. 3.90's are the best from what I have driven. the 4.10's seemed a bit too short. always changing gears. wasn't so bad with 3.90's but thats just my opinion. Enjoy the car oh and change the shifter to a Hurst or a B&M big, big difference.
Have fun and Enjoy :cheers:
Have fun and Enjoy :cheers:
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Re: I just got a C5 (enloe)
Congrats on the new car!! :) IMO, save your money and buy a S/C. :eek: It sure made a BIG Difference in my car.
vetterdstr :cheers:
vetterdstr :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Houston, TX
Re: I just got a C5 ('99Hardtop)
I would get the engine in order before adding anything. It shouldn't ping IMO. You should do a plug inspection/change. You might want to go with some NGK TR-55's or the colder TR-6's depending on how bad the pinging is.
Congrats on the C5 :cheers:
Congrats on the C5 :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Noble OK
Re: I just got a C5 (enloe)
Would highly recommend you get PCM reprogrammed by Ed Wright at Fastchip, would also fix denotating problem among other things, plus maybe Vortex Ram Air Intake and Borla Exhaust. :reddevil
