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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Any suggestions on improvements I can do to an '08 Coupe? I do have a Corsa Sport but since I've got 435 HP what, if anything, can I do to get another 20-40 HP. Headers? Cam? Tuning? What's the cheapest upgrade for increased HP for money spent and what can I expect?
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Headers and tuning will achieve your goals. I have a '08 and I picked up 20 rwhp after I tuned it. After those 2 upgrades, I would expect 420-425 rwhp on a M6.
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Originally Posted by Vette Willie
Any suggestions on improvements I can do to an '08 Coupe? I do have a Corsa Sport but since I've got 435 HP what, if anything, can I do to get another 20-40 HP. Headers? Cam? Tuning? What's the cheapest upgrade for increased HP for money spent and what can I expect?
Headers, tuning, CAI, those things will definitely get you what you are looking for. If you would like to discuss other options feel free to give us a call.

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