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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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just installed a blackwing and carbon fiber power duct on my 2001 mn6 z51 coupe aside from a z06 exhaust this really woke my car lovely now i fry tires in 1st through 2nd i eventually plan to purchase z06 rims tires ported z06 heads and a z06 hot cam along with a bassani header and stock 2002-03 z06 cat assembly no pre cats will this really wake up my car?
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Default Re: cold air really better? (z51mn64me)

:nonod: Son, I'm afraid you have what we here call MOD FEVER. Go slowly into the mods. And yes thos mods will wake it up....do searches before spending $$$$,plan what you want to do with the car :seeya
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: cold air really better? (z51mn64me)

will this really wake up my car?
Dang right it will! :smash: The downside is, it may put you to sleep! :sleep:

Take the advice of the poster above and take it easy. We'd like to have you around for a while. :cool:

Jim
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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slow down little grasshopper! :jester

like said, DO UR RESEARCH for the best results. there is so much to learn on this forum its not even funny!!! i see ur in NY and also have a pretty dam good tuner near u from what i have heard here.

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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Just keep a limit on spending on your mods other wise you might find your self in a mountain of debt and will end up selling your vette :nonod:
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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Default Re: cold air really better? (z51mn64me)

Get a H&C from the Vette Doctors forget the hot cam
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