Hello all, yesterday I became the proud owner of a new 2004 auto Corvette. The car has no options whatsoever. So far I have put 40 mile on the car, all I can say is I love it. I live in So Cal. Ok so on with the questions, first of all I am aware that the questions I am about to ask have probably been asked at least 12,649 times, but I also know that the corvette has aftermarket parts coming out all the time as well as revisions to existing parts.

I have about 2-3 grand of money I can invest into just power. This includes labor costs. My mechanical abilities are not great but I can probably change an intake and exhaust. I donÂ’t think I can do advanced things such as cams and heads. The things I do want is a much meaner note to the car, rite now it is pretty mellow at idle, I want it to grumble. What would be the best exhaust for the money, keep in mind I donÂ’t want it to the point where the interior starts to peel off, and since IÂ’m in Cali, I must keep the cats. Well I leave it up to you guys, my prior car was a Mercedes, so I could not change anything on there so I am sort of hungry for modding. Any and all suggestions welcomed, and also can you guys give me expected hp results. Thanks a lot. And to those in southern California where are some good shops (cheap and trustable). Any great online places (cheap and reliable again). Thanks -Mike


edit: i would also like to keep my mpg as high as possible, if possible = )



[Modified by magelin, 3:42 AM 5/14/2004]

 

You probably only have the 2.73 rear end. I would look to replace the rear gears. At least 3.42 like the MN6. I would go 3.73. Then you could go 3500 stall speed. Then tuning for the new gears, exhaust, intake :) Check down the left side. You will see many choices. I have had good luck out of all of the vendors that I have used. LAPD has most of my money.


[Modified by GEAUX, 9:35 PM 5/13/2004]

 

I agree with L.A.P.D. as a good reliable source of information/parts and installation. Go visit them. Have a look around and tell them what you would like to do, what your budget is etc and they will fix you up with very cost effective mods. HTH

Robert

 

Air intake and exhaust would be my choice for a litte extra power (with the intake) and a little better sound (with the exhaust).

Having 2-3 grand to spend is a good problem to have but I must warn you MOD's are addicting and before you know it 2-3 grand has become 3-5 grand and so on and so forth.

Good luck!