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Old Sep 19, 2019 | 04:17 PM
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So I have a C5 coupe 6sp, 45K on the odo, Currently has long tube headers, FAST intake, B&B cat back, and a Black Wing Cold air intake. The car runs and sounds great, so where to go from here??? Supercharher, heads & cam, or just upgrade to C6 Zo6.
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How about going for a drive.
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How about going for a drive.
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I have a 2000 C5 Vert with >100k miles. I have some of the same mods you have and am looking to take the next step. I have contacted ECS in Cream Ridge, NJ about this. They've done most of the big work on my car to date and I have been very satisfied. They have quoted me ~$8k to do a full Heads and Cam upgrade. The quote I received is very detailed. I would contact them for this kind of information...I was also considering a C6 but looking at the prices minimally in the $30k range this seems much more economic...especially given my performance goals.
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Go to the race track, that's where. The car will tell you what it needs next.
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Originally Posted by Leo001
So I have a C5 coupe 6sp, 45K on the odo, Currently has long tube headers, FAST intake, B&B cat back, and a Black Wing Cold air intake. The car runs and sounds great, so where to go from here??? Supercharher, heads & cam, or just upgrade to C6 Zo6.
What is your goal with the changes you're considering? Straight line performance? Road racing? Garnering attention at car shows?
Once you decide where you want to go then you can make a good plan to get there.
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Thanks, looks like we are thinking along similar lines. Please keep me posted if you decide to have the heads cam package done.
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How about going for a drive.
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Originally Posted by Napoleon_Tanerite
Go to the race track, that's where. The car will tell you what it needs next.

It will most likely tell you to upgrade your brake fluid.

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