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So after putting on a new set of brakes and tires, I'd like to add a little go-fast mods.
I'm not sure which exhaust is on the car. I was told it's a GHL exhaust but it doesn't have quad tips, only two. GHL's web site doesn't seem to show anything regarding 2 tips. Any way to find out what I have?
Either way, the sound is really good. Not too much drone in the vehicle but loud enough on the outside.
I also ordered a set of Z06 shocks and Z51 sway bars with the metal endlinks. Recently installed a Hurst short shifter.
Would getting headers and x-pipe be the next step? Would I feel any gains on the butt dyno? Does it require a tune at that point? I'd like to add a few mods before going to a tuner if possible.
I'm not sure which exhaust is on the car. I was told it's a GHL exhaust but it doesn't have quad tips, only two. GHL's web site doesn't seem to show anything regarding 2 tips. Any way to find out what I have?
Either way, the sound is really good. Not too much drone in the vehicle but loud enough on the outside.
I also ordered a set of Z06 shocks and Z51 sway bars with the metal endlinks. Recently installed a Hurst short shifter.
Would getting headers and x-pipe be the next step? Would I feel any gains on the butt dyno? Does it require a tune at that point? I'd like to add a few mods before going to a tuner if possible.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Oceanside California
A set of long tubes does require tuning. I would do all intake and other bolt on mods you plan to do, with headers being last, before going in for a tune. And yes, you should notice a bigger difference with long tube headers than you will form any other bolt on.
