2006 modded vs 2008
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Heel & Toe
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2006 modded vs 2008
Hi,
New user here from the UAE. I'm currently looking around for a used corvette. I'm 19 and it's been my dream car right after the Toyota supra since I was a kid. Well anyways i have 30k right nw and most 2008s are that price. Most 2008s I've seen are a bit dodgy as in bad leather and stuff like that. I was thinking of maybe getting a 2006-2007 which are a lot cheaper and overhauling the engine and do a full detail on the car and add headers and a programmer to make up for the 30hp difference between the ls2 and the ls3 with the rest of the money.
What do you think. How about reliability issues between them.
P.s. our weather most of the year is pretty hot as in 40-50c how would an automatic corvette handle that.? Anything I should look out for?
Thanks in advance
New user here from the UAE. I'm currently looking around for a used corvette. I'm 19 and it's been my dream car right after the Toyota supra since I was a kid. Well anyways i have 30k right nw and most 2008s are that price. Most 2008s I've seen are a bit dodgy as in bad leather and stuff like that. I was thinking of maybe getting a 2006-2007 which are a lot cheaper and overhauling the engine and do a full detail on the car and add headers and a programmer to make up for the 30hp difference between the ls2 and the ls3 with the rest of the money.
What do you think. How about reliability issues between them.
P.s. our weather most of the year is pretty hot as in 40-50c how would an automatic corvette handle that.? Anything I should look out for?
Thanks in advance
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General rule....get the newest you can afford. That being said, an 05-07 with headers and tune should put down more rbhp than stock 08 +.
Don't worry about the heat with an auto.
Don't worry about the heat with an auto.
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Heel & Toe
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I found a lot of 2006-2007 with lower milages...
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Don't know about dodgy interiors for 08's and such but it is what you want and the money, I would choose the best build that suites your needs and not worry about ls2 vs ls3.....plenty of hp to be made with both options.
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do not listen to those who tell you to simply go with the newest car you can afford (newer is not always better!). do your due diligence on any vehicle you consider purchasing and see what the differences are from year to year and try and figure out if they are worth whatever the costs differences are vs modifying. Always remember when you modify there is always some reliability sacraficed -- this coming from a HUGE modder....good luck
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do not listen to those who tell you to simply go with the newest car you can afford (newer is not always better!). do your due diligence on any vehicle you consider purchasing and see what the differences are from year to year and try and figure out if they are worth whatever the costs differences are vs modifying. Always remember when you modify there is always some reliability sacraficed -- this coming from a HUGE modder....good luck
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headers (american racing or kooks)
hi flow cats
cat back
cold air in
maybe a new thermostat
tune....call it a day...
ever consider a C5 Z06??? they're great cars with strong bottom ends...
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imho anytime u change a car from the way it left the plant, there is some percentage of reliability lost. I dont wanna harp on this cuz what ur saying u wanna do is no way extreme just get quality parts and a quality installer - some1 preferably familiar with the type of car ur modding.
headers (american racing or kooks)
hi flow cats
cat back
cold air in
maybe a new thermostat
tune....call it a day...
ever consider a C5 Z06??? they're great cars with strong bottom ends...
headers (american racing or kooks)
hi flow cats
cat back
cold air in
maybe a new thermostat
tune....call it a day...
ever consider a C5 Z06??? they're great cars with strong bottom ends...