What to do with C5
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8th Gear
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From: Newhall California
What to do with C5
I have been in all the C5 rooms and What to do with a Stock C5 bring ups some different answers??? This C5 is a dailey driver. But would like to be more. But still a DRIVER. :confused: :confused: :D :D
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Re: What to do with C5 (C5 Beans)
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. If you're asking what mods you can do and still have it be a good daily driver, I'd say:
Blackwing or similar air intake
TTS long tube headers (more torque down low than other headers...better for around town tooling)
Some form of exhaust, based on what you think sounds good.
That's if you want to keep it cheap.
Blackwing or similar air intake
TTS long tube headers (more torque down low than other headers...better for around town tooling)
Some form of exhaust, based on what you think sounds good.
That's if you want to keep it cheap.
Burning Brakes
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From: Manchester NH
Re: What to do with C5 (C5 Beans)
Intake (airbox/filter) and exhaust are normally the first mods. The exhaust won't free up much power, but it will sound sooooo much better. The intake could be good for 20+ rwhp.
From there, the sky's the limit. I believe there are guys with daily drivers that have heads/cam packages, and probably even some guys with superchargers. You can add a lot of power to a C5 and retain it's driveability.
Transmission/gearing is another common performance mod. Even a bone stock C5 can use much lower gearing (higher numeric ratio) while retaining it's driveability (including mileage). A4's often add shift kits and replace the torque converter. M6's don't really have any mods except the shifter, but the guys who do replace their shifters are generally very happy with the upgrade.
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From there, the sky's the limit. I believe there are guys with daily drivers that have heads/cam packages, and probably even some guys with superchargers. You can add a lot of power to a C5 and retain it's driveability.
Transmission/gearing is another common performance mod. Even a bone stock C5 can use much lower gearing (higher numeric ratio) while retaining it's driveability (including mileage). A4's often add shift kits and replace the torque converter. M6's don't really have any mods except the shifter, but the guys who do replace their shifters are generally very happy with the upgrade.
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Drifting
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From: Fontana CA
Re: What to do with C5 (C5 Beans)
There is a huge number of mods that can be done and still be driven every day. What you choose will depend on your budget (as soon as part is labeled Corvette duehichy the price goes up) and what you want to do with the car.
If you are thinking hp increase a cold air intake will provide the biggest bang for your buck. Exhaust system, headers, even a mild head and cam package can be added and still maintain daily driver usability.
Aside from power improvements there are appearance and handling mods. You you might, as some have, elect to install an exhaust system just for a more aggressive sound.
It is all a matter of individual taste and an how you judge the value of each item especially given the very high price of some of the mods out there.
If you are thinking hp increase a cold air intake will provide the biggest bang for your buck. Exhaust system, headers, even a mild head and cam package can be added and still maintain daily driver usability.
Aside from power improvements there are appearance and handling mods. You you might, as some have, elect to install an exhaust system just for a more aggressive sound.
It is all a matter of individual taste and an how you judge the value of each item especially given the very high price of some of the mods out there.
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From: Lithia FL
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Re: What to do with C5 (C5 Beans)
What else is in your plans with the car like do you want to road race or drag race or autocross?
If you just want a little umph extra and open air box and a cat back exhasut will help it breathe better.
If you just want a little umph extra and open air box and a cat back exhasut will help it breathe better.
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8th Gear
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From: Newhall California
Re: What to do with C5 (SoCal C5)
I have been in Ls1 Tech.com for some time and not check . Thank you. I am think of intake heads/cam Gtp heads Tr 227/224 Cam :confused: :confused: .
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