Easy mods for added performance??
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Drifting
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Easy mods for added performance??
Still kinda new to the vette and I have searched around and found a great deal of simple mods but want to know which ones are actually effective. I don't mean bolt ones but ones I can do that don't void my warranty. These are the ones I have heard of....
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
Drifting
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Long tube headers and a Cold Air intake will not void your warranty AFAIK and will net you 30-40rwhp w/o a new tune. A new tune would optimize these mods and make the car run like stock with the right tuning of a/f and timing.
Still kinda new to the vette and I have searched around and found a great deal of simple mods but want to know which ones are actually effective. I don't mean bolt ones but ones I can do that don't void my warranty. These are the ones I have heard of....
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
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[QUOTE=Jimmyz28;1575600021]Long tube headers and a Cold Air intake will not void your warranty AFAIK and will net you 30-40rwhp w/o a new tune.
30-40 hp without a tune. That sounds a tad much.
Do you want to keep your warranty?
Larry
30-40 hp without a tune. That sounds a tad much.
Do you want to keep your warranty?
Larry
Last edited by lebvette; Oct 12, 2010 at 06:30 PM.
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Drifting
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yea, I want to keep the warranty for a while. I don't want to add headers or things like that. I want to race this guy all stock. I just want to know if there are simple mods to improve it a bit...I know im not ganna pic up much if any power just want to edge out this Trans Am.
Racer
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Still kinda new to the vette and I have searched around and found a great deal of simple mods but want to know which ones are actually effective. I don't mean bolt ones but ones I can do that don't void my warranty. These are the ones I have heard of....
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
I would be worried. If he gets the jump it will be tough. If he has cammed it he's probably got more up his sleeve.
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Drifting
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^^^I am friends with the guy so I know what he has..He runs a 100 shot on top of the cam but not when we run. also he is on stock gears.
anyone know what The popping of the intake shroud is? I heard it gives you like a tenth in the quarter....idk though
anyone know what The popping of the intake shroud is? I heard it gives you like a tenth in the quarter....idk though
Racer
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I think what you are referring to is wedging something in the shroud to allow cold air from the front to hit the filter. You could use a bolt or 2 and push the shround down in the front. Easy to remove them when you desire. I will be surprised if it does much of anything.
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You might do a search, and get more on this. I know someone has gave instructions and pictures before. But like the post above said, I don't think it will make much difference. His sticky tires are going to pull you a couple of lengths of the line. The best thing you can do is get some tires.
It will not be a 'big deal' to get beat by a modded car with sticky tires. Just tell him he has a good running car if he beats you.....which he does.
Larry
It will not be a 'big deal' to get beat by a modded car with sticky tires. Just tell him he has a good running car if he beats you.....which he does.
Larry
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There's really not much more you can do and still be stock. The shroud prop mod I thought was more a benefit for the LS2 cars because of the air intake set up. For the LS3 I don't believe it has as much of an effect. You could try it anyway though. You could also try running without the air filter for this run but that's up to you. I'm not sure how long the drive will be to get to your racing spot but a bag of ice on top of the intake manifold before the race can help too. I'd also remove the fuel rail covers to allow some additional heat to escape. Drive to the location, turn the car off, pop the hood, put the bag of ice on the manifold and BS for a little bit or set up the rules etc. while the car cools down (not too much).
A good set of tires should help. Better traction and less weight than the RFs. When you get your new tires, practice launching with TC off and different psi so you get used to how much throttle you need before wheel spin. You're definitely going to have your hands full with a cam'd LS1, especially with traction and if he knows how to run it. Nail the launch and each shift and it should be a fun race as long as you're both good sports about it.
A good set of tires should help. Better traction and less weight than the RFs. When you get your new tires, practice launching with TC off and different psi so you get used to how much throttle you need before wheel spin. You're definitely going to have your hands full with a cam'd LS1, especially with traction and if he knows how to run it. Nail the launch and each shift and it should be a fun race as long as you're both good sports about it.
Last edited by trauma; Oct 13, 2010 at 10:07 AM.
Drifting
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For some nice inexpensive mods for an LS3. Have the intake and throttle body ported, add a Vette Aire intake and keep your stock air intake, sticky tires, and a good tune. Do not remove your air filter element or you will be inhaling some really bad sh-t and the filter element is designed to straighten out the air path into the throttle body. You will incurr air turbulance without the air filter. Your next step should be a good exhaust system(long tubes and flow through cats)and another tune. Anything that helps this engine breath will make a significant difference.
Last edited by theofel; Oct 15, 2010 at 05:41 PM.
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Still kinda new to the vette and I have searched around and found a great deal of simple mods but want to know which ones are actually effective. I don't mean bolt ones but ones I can do that don't void my warranty. These are the ones I have heard of....
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
pop the intake shroud...I don't know what this means so if someone can explain it to me and if it is worth it..
MGW-did that (well worth it)
clutch fluid....did it a few times..
ditch the run flats....
I know there is more but I want to hear your guys input...
Reason for the post is B/C I have a race coming up with a manual 99 ls1 ta with full bolt ons and MS3 cam and et streets. and I want every advantage i can while still being stock. what do you think the outcome will be given equal drivers?
My car is a manual 2010 GS coupe. NO i will not take off the widebody for better areo...hahaha
Last edited by goatts; Oct 15, 2010 at 06:35 PM.
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Drifting
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I want the top to come off....If that wasn't a big deal I would be driving a z06, but thats not the case.
Yea, Im not one for going to the track and making a night out of it. We just go out to the country where you can see for miles and get some runs in.
We raced when I first got the car and have a video...Are we allowed to post racing videos here? We are ganna run again now that the car is broken in and I have some seat time.
We raced when I first got the car and have a video...Are we allowed to post racing videos here? We are ganna run again now that the car is broken in and I have some seat time.
Drifting
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I put these on my LS2. I have most of the bolt ons mentioned. But when I put these in, there was a notable SOTP improvement over the factory Delco Platinums. No, my plugs were not fouled, only 11k miles on the car. Best $80 and 30 minutes I ever spent.
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