2009 Corvette Z51, Where do I start performance part wise?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Edinburg TX
2009 Corvette Z51, Where do I start performance part wise?
Hi guys, I used to have a Jaguar S-Type and traded it for my Vette'. So I'm kind of clueless as far as performance parts go because I've never really owned a car that you would put performance parts on 
lol. So I was wondering where do I start? I don't think I want anything crazy like a supercharger just yet (the car is brand new) but maybe like an exhaust, headers... bolt ons like that. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
lol. So I was wondering where do I start? I don't think I want anything crazy like a supercharger just yet (the car is brand new) but maybe like an exhaust, headers... bolt ons like that. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Team Owner
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Ton and tons of opinions here. I would suggest doing some reading on this fine site and you can draw your own conclusions on how to set up your car. Welcome to the club. Enjoy the new car.
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I would start with Headers, CAI, and Tuning. You'll pickup some nice gains with all of these together. To give you an idea on pricing here's a few examples.
Kooks 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers 05+ C6 $970
Kooks 3" x 3" Catted X-Pipe 09+ C6 $775
Airaid Intake System (08-09 C6) $252.99
The Dyno Tuning cost will vary. Expect $250+.
Seth
Kooks 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers 05+ C6 $970
Kooks 3" x 3" Catted X-Pipe 09+ C6 $775
Airaid Intake System (08-09 C6) $252.99
The Dyno Tuning cost will vary. Expect $250+.
Seth
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what goals do you want to accomplish? A6 or M6? Willing to lose your powertrain warrenty?
There's lots of ways to be faster or quicker, or to handle better. Tell us how you use the car, compromises you'll accept, budget, and what you want from it and we'll start the debate on the best way to get there.
There's lots of ways to be faster or quicker, or to handle better. Tell us how you use the car, compromises you'll accept, budget, and what you want from it and we'll start the debate on the best way to get there.
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