Looking for Bottom End Performance
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Racer
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From: Norco Ca
Looking for Bottom End Performance
I am more concerned about bottom end performance , more then being able to do 200mph.
Would I benefit more from a cam or 4.10 gears? On the freeway, I am not going above 80 on average and more street driving then freeway driving.
I have the HURRICANE INTAKE, DIABLO PREDATOR PROGRAMMER and BASSANI Cat-Back.
Manual 6 speed
2005
Would I benefit more from a cam or 4.10 gears? On the freeway, I am not going above 80 on average and more street driving then freeway driving.
I have the HURRICANE INTAKE, DIABLO PREDATOR PROGRAMMER and BASSANI Cat-Back.
Manual 6 speed
2005
Melting Slicks
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From: CT
I am more concerned about bottom end performance , more then being able to do 200mph.
Would I benefit more from a cam or 4.10 gears? On the freeway, I am not going above 80 on average and more street driving then freeway driving.
I have the HURRICANE INTAKE, DIABLO PREDATOR PROGRAMMER and BASSANI Cat-Back.
Manual 6 speed
2005
Would I benefit more from a cam or 4.10 gears? On the freeway, I am not going above 80 on average and more street driving then freeway driving.
I have the HURRICANE INTAKE, DIABLO PREDATOR PROGRAMMER and BASSANI Cat-Back.
Manual 6 speed
2005
Whats your budget?
Id go with a SC
Drifting
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I am more concerned about bottom end performance , more then being able to do 200mph.
Would I benefit more from a cam or 4.10 gears? On the freeway, I am not going above 80 on average and more street driving then freeway driving.
I have the HURRICANE INTAKE, DIABLO PREDATOR PROGRAMMER and BASSANI Cat-Back.
Manual 6 speed
2005
Would I benefit more from a cam or 4.10 gears? On the freeway, I am not going above 80 on average and more street driving then freeway driving.
I have the HURRICANE INTAKE, DIABLO PREDATOR PROGRAMMER and BASSANI Cat-Back.
Manual 6 speed
2005
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Racer
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From: Norco Ca
The Bassani is an X-Pipe, Headers I would love but can't do to SMOG.
For one, ditch the Predator, and get a custom road and dyno tune. The cat-back is mostly for sound and looks, but will not add power. Yes, if you want more low end grunt, add 4.10 gears along with a good tune. If money permits, add long tube headers with a high flow X pipe, as it would help your motor breath much better.
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Racer
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From: Norco Ca
Safety Car
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From: Middle of No where AK
With the budget and living in cali (former resident) I would go with the gears and a tune. Headers are illeagal for you and you would come close on emissions with a cam as well. A SC setup is out of your cash range from what you have stated and the gears will not actually make your car much faster but will give you that out of the hole and midrange thump that you are looking for. I will pull like a raped ape throught pretty much the whole range.
Racer
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From: West Monroe La. (Fastest Bolt On M6)
i added the full z06 exhaust minus the mufflers..got the whole system for right around 300$..picked up a good bit of bottomend..I'd also reccommend going with the 4.10's..might lose 2-3mpg on highway..but nothing serious cruising around town..o and get a good tune..there was a set of 4.10's in the for sale section pretty cheap..might wanna check...
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From: Somers NY
Yup I'm with you 100% I wouldn't move there if they GAVE me a HOUSE and a C6 to go with it !! Ca. SUCKS.. However to be fair it has some GREAT people... (not to many in the Movie business)
Melting Slicks
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From: Chesapeake Va
I'd agree with gears. But I don't know if I'd go 4.10, or 3.73/3.90.
OP. if you're interested, I have a couple low end torque emissions friendly cams. Smooth idle, stock valve spring friendly, guaranteed to pass Cali emissions inspection.
OP. if you're interested, I have a couple low end torque emissions friendly cams. Smooth idle, stock valve spring friendly, guaranteed to pass Cali emissions inspection.
Pro
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11
This has been mentioned (just like this) a few times in a few threads by various tuners, but noone ever followed up and no further info has been presented. Do you have a dyno graph of this sort of cam?
Safety Car
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From: Bethesda MD
I did that with my SS, except I spent the money for good springs and went with agressive lobes. I gained a lot of low end torque and surprisingly respectable power on the top end.
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From: Eastern PA:ECS Paxton Novi 1500(676rwhp,585tq on stock engine),LG headers, 410's, Corsa Sports, ECS Alky Kit
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
No question get the 410 gears for what you want. Awesome mod, and perfect results for what you are asking for.