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Old May 16, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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I have finished my cosmetic mods and now I am ready to work on the performance part. The only performance mod I have done is adding Corsa exhaust system. What are some of the mods that you suggest i try to increase horsepower? (besides the obvious twin turbo or supercharger)

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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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For my mildly modded C6, the only three that showed solid gains at the track........headers, tune and the Vararam.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Do the headers add much more noise?
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Old May 16, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Do the headers add much more noise?

headers, cai, tune. Definitley notice the change. Left stock catback so nice sound at acceleration but not too loud for me and NO DRONE

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Old May 16, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Do the headers add much more noise?
kooks + bullet = sound of power.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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With a mild cam, headers,tune and stock cat back, my car sounds stock until WOT. I got 406RWHP from those mods alone. I'm getting the L92/L76 setup installed as we speak in Durham,NC (CAM). Anxiously awaiting the numbers!!
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How much power are you looking at?
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Originally Posted by cbrf4i1
kooks + bullet = sound of power.
YEAH BABY!!!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by crabman
How much power are you looking at?
I would like to add up to 50 hp while maintaining the stock approach.
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You could get that with bolt on's. LT headers, Vararam, and a good tune.
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What type of headers do I use if I have the Corsa exhaust installed? Do I need an x-pipe also?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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You can use any of them. They all come with their own x-pipe, with or without cats. They all will mate up to the Corsa's.
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