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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Default Where to start on upgrading

i just recently have gotten my vette, ive looked around and really am interested in the LPE supercharger , but i figure you thats not the best place to start, and would like to know what people would suggest i start with :confused:
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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Exhaust until you here it (ala Borla, Corsa, PRT) you will be lucky to see it . Too quiet from the factory........
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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An intake would be good. Open it up so the engine can breath better. More air in= more hp.

Exhaust: more for the ears though than power. Each exhaust have their distinct sound. You can go from mild (corsa touring) to wild (SLP loudmouths) and everything in between. Borla stingers are hard to beat when it comes to bang for the buck.

These two are great startup mods. Any level you want to take your car to, these 2 will never be obsolete.

Add LT headers, these will open your exhaust more and you'll feel add'l power. After this, you can decide what path to go: Normal Aspirated (head+cam) or Forced Induction (turbo/supercharger)

If you want looks, nothing changes the look of your C5 than a killer set of wheels. No added power, just eye candy :yesnod:
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