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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Hi guys,
I have a C7 on order. started with a z51, due to the constraints changed it to an LT2 and will be going aftermarket for wheels & tires, exhaust etc. I wanted to get some opinions on what bolt ons I should add to get the most bang for my buck. I was hoping to get it about 500 hp after the add-ons.
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by daredon
Hi guys,
I have a C7 on order. started with a z51, due to the constraints changed it to an LT2 and will be going aftermarket for wheels & tires, exhaust etc. I wanted to get some opinions on what bolt ons I should add to get the most bang for my buck. I was hoping to get it about 500 hp after the add-ons.
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Why not just buy a 500 hp. car to begin with.
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Why not just buy a 500 hp. car to begin with.
Perfect! Where can I buy a 500hp c7?
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Perfect! Where can I buy a 500hp c7?


You mean u didn't see the check box on the C7 configurator that said $2,500 for long tube headers, high-flow cats, and custom tune? haha. But those mods right there put you over 500HP flywheel HP and would be under $2,500 installed for everything and tuned if going to a reputable and good priced shop.
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by kpgstingray


You mean u didn't see the check box on the C7 configurator that said $2,500 for long tube headers, high-flow cats, and custom tune? haha. But those mods right there put you over 500HP flywheel HP and would be under $2,500 installed for everything and tuned if going to a reputable and good priced shop.
I did, don't like the noise from headers and prefer not to "crack" the motor. Will probably do x pipe, no cat, borla exhaust, intake and tune. That should put me pretty close.
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Supercharge? Turbo!!
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