Stage 1, What to get?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,790
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From: STL MO
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
I started with a Vararam, 160 stat and a tune, netted 30 rwhp and was very happy with the added HP and better driveability. I just completed swapping out my intake and TB for some ported pieces from Spin and I am surprised how much of a difference I could feel, getting the car tuned on Wednesday to maximize my upgrades. 
Last edited by Neumonic2002; Aug 29, 2009 at 11:57 AM. Reason: added info
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,136
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From: Long Island New York
Yes it is!
My order of mods went like this....
Headers,intake, wheels with bigger tires, Z06 brakes, Vortech Super Charger. Everything was done with the goal of doing a S/C.
Next up meth inj, smaller pulley and when the engine gets nearing its life expectancy a forged stroker will take its place.
My order of mods went like this....
Headers,intake, wheels with bigger tires, Z06 brakes, Vortech Super Charger. Everything was done with the goal of doing a S/C.
Next up meth inj, smaller pulley and when the engine gets nearing its life expectancy a forged stroker will take its place.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,537
Likes: 1,404
From: Bethesda MD
CAI, 160 T-Stat, Headers and a tune is a good "Stage 1" set-up. You'll pickup around 30 HP, a noticable gain in midrange torque, and improved part throttle response at low rpms. From there you can decide what to do next depending upon your wallet and goals.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 9,217
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From: Ft Mill, SC
Imho, supercharging is the way to go. Why waste time( & money) on all the nickel dime stuff that is just going to whet your appetite. Supercharging completely transforms the car into a rocketship. All the rest is just piecemeal steps.
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