New Vette owner question
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From: Angleton Tx
New Vette owner question
Im new to the corvette game and would like to know what the best mods to do are. Ive got a 00 FRC 6 speed and would like to know what to do first. Whats the best exehaust setup/shifter/bolt ons?
I also have a 98 Camaro that has some how turned into a weekend race car. :confused: So i do know my poopie when it comes to the ls1 motor. THe MPG killes me on the camaro so I dont need any h/c posts. I want to keep it simple but still quick.
Thanks
[Modified by wicked 98z, 2:52 PM 6/16/2003]
I also have a 98 Camaro that has some how turned into a weekend race car. :confused: So i do know my poopie when it comes to the ls1 motor. THe MPG killes me on the camaro so I dont need any h/c posts. I want to keep it simple but still quick.
Thanks
[Modified by wicked 98z, 2:52 PM 6/16/2003]
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
First, Welcome to the Forum :cheers:
Possible best mods:
Shifter - Hurst (IMHO)
Exhaust - Borla Stingers or Corsa Indy (IMHO)
Bolt on - Air intake (I like VORTEX)
Possible best mods:
Shifter - Hurst (IMHO)
Exhaust - Borla Stingers or Corsa Indy (IMHO)
Bolt on - Air intake (I like VORTEX)
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
Welcome to the forum!
Best bang for the buck would be any of these for starters... There are plenty of individuals here that will show you how to spend your money!
Intake
Exhaust
Shifter
Headers
Best bang for the buck would be any of these for starters... There are plenty of individuals here that will show you how to spend your money!
Intake
Exhaust
Shifter
Headers
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
Welcome! :cheers:
I have an '00 coupe, if I started over I would go in this order:
Radar/Laser detector/diffuser
Exhaust (Corsa my fav)
Airbox (a virtual plethera)
LS6 Intake Manifold (good one for your Camaro too, +7rwhp conservative)
Headers (TPIS, Belangers)
Programming
LS6 clutch (you'll need it by this point!)
For a dozen extra ponies and a nice sound without going crazy, the K&N FIPK air box and the corsa exhaust really complement the car nicely, and won't break your bank.
Caveat:
If you do nothing else with the air box, at least put a K&N filter in it.
If you plan on going a long way on the mods, I would get the whole headers/exhaust done from the get go. If I had to do this over again, I would probably get stainlessworks complete system.
Enjoy! :thumbs:
[Modified by IFLUBYU, 8:50 AM 6/15/2003]
I have an '00 coupe, if I started over I would go in this order:
Radar/Laser detector/diffuser
Exhaust (Corsa my fav)
Airbox (a virtual plethera)
LS6 Intake Manifold (good one for your Camaro too, +7rwhp conservative)
Headers (TPIS, Belangers)
Programming
LS6 clutch (you'll need it by this point!)
For a dozen extra ponies and a nice sound without going crazy, the K&N FIPK air box and the corsa exhaust really complement the car nicely, and won't break your bank.
Caveat:
If you do nothing else with the air box, at least put a K&N filter in it.
If you plan on going a long way on the mods, I would get the whole headers/exhaust done from the get go. If I had to do this over again, I would probably get stainlessworks complete system.
Enjoy! :thumbs:
[Modified by IFLUBYU, 8:50 AM 6/15/2003]
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
Aftermarket shifters introduce issues of their own. Headers, long tubes, introduce heat issues as well as possible fit/vibration problems. I'm not recommedning against them, just caveats. ;)
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Re: New Vette owner question (billiam01)
Aftermarket shifters introduce issues of their own. Headers, long tubes, introduce heat issues as well as possible fit/vibration problems. I'm not recommedning against them, just caveats. ;)
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
Excellent choice I might add :D
For simple bolt on mods, a cold air intake will give you biggest increase in HP. I recommend the mods in my sig if you plan to only do minor stuff.
For simple bolt on mods, a cold air intake will give you biggest increase in HP. I recommend the mods in my sig if you plan to only do minor stuff.
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From: Angleton Tx
Re: New Vette owner question (need-for-speed)
thanks for the welcome.
Im thinking ill just go with Long tubes and a full exhaust. Whats the best flowing setup for these cars? I have B&B Tri-Flow on my camaro and it is VERY restrivtive. How does it rank on the corvette. I love the way it sounds and the look of the tips.
ALbet
Im thinking ill just go with Long tubes and a full exhaust. Whats the best flowing setup for these cars? I have B&B Tri-Flow on my camaro and it is VERY restrivtive. How does it rank on the corvette. I love the way it sounds and the look of the tips.
ALbet
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
thanks for the welcome.
Im thinking ill just go with Long tubes and a full exhaust. Whats the best flowing setup for these cars? I have B&B Tri-Flow on my camaro and it is VERY restrivtive. How does it rank on the corvette. I love the way it sounds and the look of the tips.
ALbet
Im thinking ill just go with Long tubes and a full exhaust. Whats the best flowing setup for these cars? I have B&B Tri-Flow on my camaro and it is VERY restrivtive. How does it rank on the corvette. I love the way it sounds and the look of the tips.
ALbet
[Modified by need-for-speed, 9:21 AM 6/16/2003]
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Re: New Vette owner question (wicked 98z)
My first mod for an FRC: get rid of CAGS! :U
Either get one of the $30 eliminators, or if you're cheap like me :lol: , get a 2200 ohm resistor, some electrical tape, and a zip tie to get the same effect.
Enjoy you're new ride, and welcome to the forum!
Have a good one,
Mike
Either get one of the $30 eliminators, or if you're cheap like me :lol: , get a 2200 ohm resistor, some electrical tape, and a zip tie to get the same effect.
Enjoy you're new ride, and welcome to the forum!
Have a good one,
Mike