4000$ for power
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Racer
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From: doha
4000$ for power
I have 4000$ to spend on upgrading my 99 c5 vert. I wanted to know what do u guys think would be my best bet, if i was looking for the best combo that would shave some time of my 1/4 mile....with out using nitrous... my c5 is auto and stock...Thanx :reddevil
Burning Brakes
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From: Mt Isle Harbor NC
Re: 4000$ for power (c5 devil)
I have seen people break into the 11's with bolt ons and a gear T/C combo.
I'm sure I will be corrected if I'm wrong but I think these wouldn't be bad choices:
3.42 gears ~ $1000 installed -.2 shaved off 1/4
3500 stall T/C ~ $700 -.4 shaved off 1/4
Cat-back exhaust ~ $700 -.1 shaved
Donaldson Intake ~ $200 -.2 shaved
Headers ~ $1200 -.2 shaved
Tuning ~ $500 -.2 shaved
That's $4300 installed for a combo that I have seen go into the 11's. You will probably run between a 13.3 to a 13.8 in your stock vette, with any type of traction you will easily be in the low 12's with that money spent.
I'm sure I will be corrected if I'm wrong but I think these wouldn't be bad choices:
3.42 gears ~ $1000 installed -.2 shaved off 1/4
3500 stall T/C ~ $700 -.4 shaved off 1/4
Cat-back exhaust ~ $700 -.1 shaved
Donaldson Intake ~ $200 -.2 shaved
Headers ~ $1200 -.2 shaved
Tuning ~ $500 -.2 shaved
That's $4300 installed for a combo that I have seen go into the 11's. You will probably run between a 13.3 to a 13.8 in your stock vette, with any type of traction you will easily be in the low 12's with that money spent.
Drifting
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From: Waterville OH
Re: 4000$ for power (REDLYNER)
3.42 gears ~ $1000 installed -.2 shaved off 1/4
3500 stall T/C ~ $700 -.4 shaved off 1/4
Cat-back exhaust ~ $700 -.1 shaved
Donaldson Intake ~ $200 -.2 shaved
Headers ~ $1200 -.2 shaved
Tuning ~ $500 -.2 shaved
3500 stall T/C ~ $700 -.4 shaved off 1/4
Cat-back exhaust ~ $700 -.1 shaved
Donaldson Intake ~ $200 -.2 shaved
Headers ~ $1200 -.2 shaved
Tuning ~ $500 -.2 shaved
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
Re: 4000$ for power (c5 devil)
Gears and TC is the best bang for the buck. Virtual/SOTP 70+ hp increase.
Since you have 4k, you could also intall a nice cam and do LS1 edit/dyno tune. The stock heads flow pretty well, and with a nice cam many people are seeing 25-35rwhp increase.
Since you have 4k, you could also intall a nice cam and do LS1 edit/dyno tune. The stock heads flow pretty well, and with a nice cam many people are seeing 25-35rwhp increase.
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From: Palm City Florida
Re: 4000$ for power (1SlowC5)
Torque convertor and gears, best bang for the buck for an automatic. :cheers:
I have an MN6 and the 4.10's gears were better than all my other power mods combined..Includig the LT Headers...
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From: Addison TX
Re: 4000$ for power (c5 devil)
I would do a cam shaft package $1695. includes pushrods, springs, oil pump mod, crank bolt, before and after
dyno tuning, LS1 Edit, 160 stat
This will get you about 30-35 RWHP
I assume you have 3:15 gears?
Vortex Ram-air $249.00
Borla Stinger Cat back exhaust $649.00 installed
Do the LS6 exhaust manifolds $495.00 installed
Yank 2800 Torque Conveter 995.00 installed
You should be around 290-295 RWHP now, this combo would put
you around 350 RWHP
We would appreciate the Biz if you decide.
[Modified by 21STCENTURYMUSCLECAR, 7:39 PM 1/15/2003]
dyno tuning, LS1 Edit, 160 stat
This will get you about 30-35 RWHP
I assume you have 3:15 gears?
Vortex Ram-air $249.00
Borla Stinger Cat back exhaust $649.00 installed
Do the LS6 exhaust manifolds $495.00 installed
Yank 2800 Torque Conveter 995.00 installed
You should be around 290-295 RWHP now, this combo would put
you around 350 RWHP
We would appreciate the Biz if you decide.
[Modified by 21STCENTURYMUSCLECAR, 7:39 PM 1/15/2003]
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Racer
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From: doha
Re: 4000$ for power (ICULUKN-C5)
thanx for the help guys..i am either going to get the 3.42 gears with 2800 stall.....or vr ram intake + T.P.I.S headers + Corsa exhaust + u.d pulley ......... :reddevil