Complete Noob With Some Performance Questions
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Complete Noob With Some Performance Questions
Good morning all,
I have some questions about getting some additional performance out of my 2007 LMB M6 standard suspension vette. I have lurked on this forum for quite some time. I think I have finally decided to go for the Corsa Xtreme as my first real mod.
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
I have some questions about getting some additional performance out of my 2007 LMB M6 standard suspension vette. I have lurked on this forum for quite some time. I think I have finally decided to go for the Corsa Xtreme as my first real mod.
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
Race Director
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From: Missouri City Texas
I wouldn't get a tune after the catback exhaust.
Your next mod should be a new air intake. The LS2 air intake is a horrible design. Either get a true cold air intake that pulls air from outside of the car OR get a good aftermarket intake setup (Like K&N or Halltech) and prop open the shroud under it so cool air is available to it.
Your next mod should be a new air intake. The LS2 air intake is a horrible design. Either get a true cold air intake that pulls air from outside of the car OR get a good aftermarket intake setup (Like K&N or Halltech) and prop open the shroud under it so cool air is available to it.
Safety Car
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From: Bethesda MD
Good morning all,
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
For a track car you might want handling and brake upgrades before more power.
There are economies of scale of doing some mods together. If you are thinking of adding 50 - 80 HP to the car, many shops offer packages for headers & cam install combos. It also saves tuning the car twice if you add headers now and then get a cam later. If you want 100+, a centri S/C would get you there and leave some money for better shocks and sways.
Team Owner
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If I had 10K to spend I would do headers and an A&A Vortech S/C kit. Oh. Wait a minute....thats what I did do. And you'll still have a nice chunk of change left over. Get between 500-600rwhp with just those two things. Drives exactly like stock till you put the foot to it and it turns it ito a whole 'nother animal.
Le Mans Master
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better intake(fast)
cam..springs..ect.
headers
true CAI
of course....a tune
I would get it all done at a good rep. shop.....probably one of the vendors on the forum.
You will have money left, but a car that will goooo.
I would not worry too much about the Corsa's....no increase in power, but they're expensive.
Larry
cam..springs..ect.
headers
true CAI
of course....a tune
I would get it all done at a good rep. shop.....probably one of the vendors on the forum.
You will have money left, but a car that will goooo.
I would not worry too much about the Corsa's....no increase in power, but they're expensive.
Larry
Last edited by lebvette; Jan 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Although a Corsa exhaust is a quality product and sounds great , it is not going to add performance. Headers alone will only result in small gains. However, they are a great addition to a car with other mods like cam and intake.
The largest gains will come from a cam change and tune. Be careful. Don't over-do the cam specs as it will trade all your great low end torque for top end HP and the car will be a bear to drive.
Almost any tire that will fit the car will perform better than the OEM Goodyears. I like the Michelin PS2. They are expensive, but will outlast the Goodyear Supercars by 2-1. Another nice additon is Bilstein shocks. With some smart shopping, you can get a new set of Bilstein Sport shocks for just over $200 and they can be installed in under 2 hours.
The largest gains will come from a cam change and tune. Be careful. Don't over-do the cam specs as it will trade all your great low end torque for top end HP and the car will be a bear to drive.
Almost any tire that will fit the car will perform better than the OEM Goodyears. I like the Michelin PS2. They are expensive, but will outlast the Goodyear Supercars by 2-1. Another nice additon is Bilstein shocks. With some smart shopping, you can get a new set of Bilstein Sport shocks for just over $200 and they can be installed in under 2 hours.
Tech Contributor
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Good morning all,
I have some questions about getting some additional performance out of my 2007 LMB M6 standard suspension vette. I have lurked on this forum for quite some time. I think I have finally decided to go for the Corsa Xtreme as my first real mod.
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
I have some questions about getting some additional performance out of my 2007 LMB M6 standard suspension vette. I have lurked on this forum for quite some time. I think I have finally decided to go for the Corsa Xtreme as my first real mod.
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
I know some people who have pretty much turned their cars into track only cars with coil over suspension, big brakes, roll cages, etc. And, without a single power mod (not even to the exhaust) they are some of the fastest cars on the track.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Dearborn; Jan 13, 2011 at 01:47 PM.
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No offense, but if you're going to pop for about $10K because you want to go faster, spend a day or two at a high performance driving school. That will make you faster than just about anything you might do to your Vette.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Good morning all,
I have some questions about getting some additional performance out of my 2007 LMB M6 standard suspension vette. I have lurked on this forum for quite some time. I think I have finally decided to go for the Corsa Xtreme as my first real mod.
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
I have some questions about getting some additional performance out of my 2007 LMB M6 standard suspension vette. I have lurked on this forum for quite some time. I think I have finally decided to go for the Corsa Xtreme as my first real mod.
In addition, I am going to get new tires first thing next Spring. What about adding headers or other performance mods? I do not daily drive the car but I certainly expect to log some street miles and would like to get involved with a few track days.
In your opinion, should I get a tune after adding the exhaust or add other mods first? I'm not really concerned with resale as I plan to keep and enjoy this car for awhile. Having said that, I would like to get the best bang for the buck as far as performnace mods and dont want to spend over $10,000 in mods.
Any suggestions on where I should begin? I know almost zero about engines and mods but plan on learning as I go, and I thought this place is a great place to start
I would say if you are going to do some track days, spend time at a school and learn not only how to drive it, but learn your car. You'd be surprized how much 'seat time' will make a difference. Before you go with that you should focus on brake pads, lines, fluids and go have fun.
I wouldn't worry about a tune for a cat back. Mufflers are not going to pick up any HP, if they even get 2-4 hp over stock. Headers will do more for weight loss, and HP over anything else.
You can gain a lot of performance in one of these cars for $10k. Figure out just how much time you want to spend on track. If you are going to get hooked on HPDE's, and it is easy to do, I would start to put the money towards safety eq., braking, and handling. Speed it will come pretty easy.
If you are just looking for HP, bang for the buck. Headers, cam, and a cold air are hard to beat. I wouldn't do a turbo car for a road race project if $10k is your limit.
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Bill