Fisrt C5 Mod????
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Heel & Toe
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From: Jacksonville FL
Fisrt C5 Mod????
Just purchased a 2000 C5 10k miles. Unbelievable car. Its bone stock just curious as what mods to start with first. I've read some threads on the cheapo air box mod and aftermarket kits. Seems like the cheap mod gains about the same as the $500 kits, any thoughts???
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
I would go with an intake system, not sure on the cheaper systems. I think the Vararam is about $450 and the Blackwing about $300.
After that maybe exhaust.
Good luck and welcome :cheers:
After that maybe exhaust.
Good luck and welcome :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
Intake and exhaust is a good start.
There is usually some debate on which intake provides the most increase, but it's really subjective. They're all pretty close to one another IMHO.
Good luck!
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There is usually some debate on which intake provides the most increase, but it's really subjective. They're all pretty close to one another IMHO.
Good luck!
:cheers:
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Heel & Toe
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From: Jacksonville FL
Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
Thanks, I think I'll try cutting my lid and give that a shot. All that I've read indicates that that a Vortex or Vararam give slight gains if any over just cutting the lid and popping in a k/n. It wont be driven in the rain, so not worried about the water issue. I'll apply the cash I save to a good exhaust, any recommendations?
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
[QUOTE]Thanks, I think I'll try cutting my lid and give that a shot. All that I've read indicates that that a Vortex or Vararam give slight gains if any over just cutting the lid and popping in a k/n. [QUOTE]
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
Astetically, not the best mod, but pretty effective. If you are just looking for results, you are not going to beat cutting the box. If you want a pretty good looking and effective intake that is not overly priced, the Blackwing is a pretty good mod. You can check some pictures out on our web site or in the CF mall.
If you have any other questions about what to do about your car, post away or drop me a line.
Good luck, and congrats on the car! :cheers:
If you have any other questions about what to do about your car, post away or drop me a line.
Good luck, and congrats on the car! :cheers:
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
Just purchased a 2000 C5 10k miles. Unbelievable car. Its bone stock just curious as what mods to start with first. I've read some threads on the cheapo air box mod and aftermarket kits. Seems like the cheap mod gains about the same as the $500 kits, any thoughts???
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (TexasRedZ06)
Is your car a4 m6 ? auto go w/converter .6 tenths and I recc. some kind of air cleaner before my vararam I bought a z06 lid and K&N worked well lid $ 42.00 filter ? m6 air cleaner/ mufflers almost a waist find some used on ebay.
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (awaves)
It's and A4, I think I'll put the converter on my to-do list as well. Thanks
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (Black_C5)
How do you go about finding that out?
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Re: Fisrt C5 Mod???? (FYNL4)
I agree with intake. I have the halltech tric air system and I love it. Like all the other intake it has what they say the hp gain is they say it is 30hp. I don't know if that is correct cause I din't dyno it after just that one mod. I did however feel a significant change in response, and the sound was changed also. I love it and recomend it to anyone. :steering:
