99 C5
Thread Starter
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Franklin Square NY
99 C5
I am new to this forum and im new to the whole Corvette scene so please don't judge me on my first post but my question is this....I would like to know the best way to get about 450-500 RWHP and still be able to make turns and stuff...Im not really into dragging, Just performance...Money isn't an object so you guys can tell me some crazy parts but I want to do this without NOS and I want it to sound quiet when idling and mean when im gettin on it..I know this seems like a christmas list but I really don't know how to go about this and I rather hear from you guys than goin to some place and taking their word for it...Thanks for reading and thanks for all the help you can give me :party:
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 243
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
:seeya Welcome to the forum Posi. Given your criteria you probably should be moving to the heads/cam/headers/exhaust area. You can get some pretty decent numbers approaching what you're looking for. If it's still not enough then you can still always bolt on a blower and keep the boost reasonable enough to keep your streetability intact. Some of the guys on the Forced induction/Nitrous board can give you some good scoop too on what your trying to accomplish.
Good luck,
Robert :)
[Modified by LoneStarFRC, 9:36 PM 11/14/2003]
Good luck,
Robert :)
[Modified by LoneStarFRC, 9:36 PM 11/14/2003]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,162
Likes: 0
From: Dubai
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
Heads / Cam ( I hear Cartek Stage II's are tried & proved ) & ATI Procharger @ 7psi ( You will hear of the Magnasun but you will also need to purchase a new hood for clearance so stick with the ATI ). This combo will make you :)
:steering: :seeya
P.S. You may also want to upgrade your intake manifold to an LS6 + 28.8 lb injectors ( all years except '99 & '00 ) I did, since the tend to hinder performance beyond the 400 hp mark.
:steering: :seeya
P.S. You may also want to upgrade your intake manifold to an LS6 + 28.8 lb injectors ( all years except '99 & '00 ) I did, since the tend to hinder performance beyond the 400 hp mark.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,073
Likes: 0
From: Loveland CO
Re: 99 C5 (V8_Club)
I would do heads/cam/magnuson. That is the route I will be taking. Yes you will need a new hood with the magnuson unless you want to cut a hole in your stock hood. There is a guy on here that did that and it looks awesome. By going w/ the magnuson you will be getting more power at lower rpms. With heads/cam/magnuson you should be right around 500 rwhp. Kaley
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 243
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Re: 99 C5 (Monster231)
If money is no object, call MTI and get a 427 c5-r motor, :cool:
Robert
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 28,753
Likes: 9
From: San Jose/Bear Valley CA
CA Events Coordinator
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
If you want quality go to Lingenfelter! They have packages there that will suit your needs. :yesnod: All you have to do is write the check. :reddevil
VR :cheers:
VR :cheers:
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 50,808
Likes: 8
From: Buy USA products! Check the label! Employ Americans
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
Your a stones throw from The Vette Doctors go see them. Money no object LPE 427 TT just like stock till ya stomp it! Then it sounds like a plane taking off :D When one goes by people look up in the air, for real!
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,823
Likes: 1
From: If you can see the car behind you, your not going fast enough
Re: 99 C5 (John Shiels)
472 rwhp from a Cartek Stage 2-X Rev. 2 H/C package that will run 10's all day long... 10.59 on ET streets, and 10.72 on Drag radials... all for under $10,000 :cheers:
Pro
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 667
Likes: 0
From: her AK
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
I'm running Cartek Stage II Heads, cam, Magnuson, and long tubes....my numbers are in my signature....car is normal under every condition except full throttle...then it's normal times 10 :Devil:
On another note...if you end up looking for heads/cam I will have mine off in about a month or so and going to stage III's. If you can get to Jersey you're welcome to take a ride...
If you do not want an aggressive exhaust note you may give up a few ponies in your quest but it's all about your preference. I'm running the Borla XR1 race system and it is very loud...and I love it!!!
Best of luck.... :cheers:
On another note...if you end up looking for heads/cam I will have mine off in about a month or so and going to stage III's. If you can get to Jersey you're welcome to take a ride...
If you do not want an aggressive exhaust note you may give up a few ponies in your quest but it's all about your preference. I'm running the Borla XR1 race system and it is very loud...and I love it!!!
Best of luck.... :cheers:
Thread Starter
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Franklin Square NY
Re: 99 C5 (99C5ragtop)
Thank you all for your responses...As soon as I get all the work done I will have pics and #'s for ya...Good to know I can come here and people will be nice and help one another...Thanks again
Mike :thumbs:
Mike :thumbs:
Retired Admin
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 46,404
Likes: 34
Founder St. Jude Fundraiser
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
Thank you all for your responses...As soon as I get all the work done I will have pics and #'s for ya...Good to know I can come here and people will be nice and help one another...Thanks again
Mike :thumbs:
Mike :thumbs:
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 20,474
Likes: 2
From: Detroit
Re: 99 C5 (Posi)
I am new to this forum and im new to the whole Corvette scene so please don't judge me on my first post but my question is this....I would like to know the best way to get about 450-500 RWHP and still be able to make turns and stuff...Im not really into dragging, Just performance...Money isn't an object so you guys can tell me some crazy parts but I want to do this without NOS and I want it to sound quiet when idling and mean when im gettin on it..I know this seems like a christmas list but I really don't know how to go about this and I rather hear from you guys than goin to some place and taking their word for it...Thanks for reading and thanks for all the help you can give me :party:
Welcome to the forum. Here you will find no shortage of advice on how to spend your money. I would very highly recommend not getting into the dyno hp games. For me it's more objective to figure out what type of 1/4 mile MPH you want to run (very good ETA's tend to be abusive on the clutch in my opinion). Where do you want the power ? Off the line, mid-range, up high ?? What type of driving do you do ? Quarter mile? Road course ? Is this a daily driver or a weekend toy ? Do you want to eventually be able to reverse your mods? A turbo or supercharger might be more easily reversed than a heads / cam combo for example. I think the twin turbo route would satisfy your objectives nicely. As for costs - the twin turbo kits range in price from the TTi key for $10-12K to LPE's 50K system. If you are able to figure out what you really want out of your car before you start modding you will be much better off.
Regards,
Mark
