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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 06:01 PM
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Good evening gentleman, I've just got my 15 C7 Stingray and i'm already looking to add power to it. Can you all suggest some routes to go, mistakes to avoid. I'll be happy with around 700 horses to the ground. I'll probably start with all the bolt-ons and go from there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 09:36 AM
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Well 700 HP means you are going to open the block, and as a minimum replace the pistons. One of the drop in sets and you should be good. Because your torn down you should consider if you want to do the fuel system upgrades, You can probably get the 700HP without it (supercharged and meth spray), but you will be on the ragged edge fuel wise without upgrading it. Very easy to put your long tube headers on at this time too! After putting it back together bolt the supercharger package of your choice on (Procharger, AA, ECS), add the meth, have a good tune put in, and go out and enjoy!

I went the ECS route, great package very well engineered, and Doug and Chris are great to work with!

Gary
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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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Thanks Gary, I appreciate the advice. I'll look into that. Stay safe out here.
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There are a lot of ways to get there. Like mentioned above if you want to hit 700rwhp you'll need to get new pistons. Our stage 4 package includes them and an A&A supercharger kit. The fuel system is usually maxed out by then as well but a meth kit can help you there. Start with some long tubes and an off road Xpipe. Or start off with the blower. You can have more fun with the blower up front and always add some boost when you get the pistons and cam in (do those at the same time).
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