First performance mods
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Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: Roswell, GA
First performance mods
Hi all. Relatively new owner of my first vette (2015, Z51). I think I'm ready to start exploring performance mods and was hoping for input on what would be a good first one to look into. Sure, more power is desirable, but I'm not out racing for pinks on the weekends. More of an incremental approach and what would be a good first step. I just want to get everything I can out of the car without compromising something else. The car is not tracked, but I definitely drive aggressively enough without being labeled "the douche in the vette" around my parts. Start with a K&N or similar? Cold air intake? Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated. Thanks.
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From: ST. CHARLES IL
Well there are plenty of options out there these days. The intakes don't seem to make much power on the LT1 cars unless you are already modded. So you might be a little disappointed if you just throw an intake or a filter on it. Not that a 10-15hp pump should really be felt on a 450hp engine.
I'd jump into a set of long tubes. We consistently see gains of 30-35rwhp with a tune. It'll wake up your stock exhaust and if your tuner is any good the overall driving experience will be greatly increased. We usually recommend jumping in with our stage 1 package. Intake and long tubes..... Easy power, budget friendly.
If you have the cash jump into something like an A&A Supercharger. The power gains are legit. You won't have to wonder if your car is any faster because it will be a night and day difference. The price is very reasonable, especially if you order from us.
I'd jump into a set of long tubes. We consistently see gains of 30-35rwhp with a tune. It'll wake up your stock exhaust and if your tuner is any good the overall driving experience will be greatly increased. We usually recommend jumping in with our stage 1 package. Intake and long tubes..... Easy power, budget friendly.
If you have the cash jump into something like an A&A Supercharger. The power gains are legit. You won't have to wonder if your car is any faster because it will be a night and day difference. The price is very reasonable, especially if you order from us.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: Lewisville, TX
Hi all. Relatively new owner of my first vette (2015, Z51). I think I'm ready to start exploring performance mods and was hoping for input on what would be a good first one to look into. Sure, more power is desirable, but I'm not out racing for pinks on the weekends. More of an incremental approach and what would be a good first step. I just want to get everything I can out of the car without compromising something else. The car is not tracked, but I definitely drive aggressively enough without being labeled "the douche in the vette" around my parts. Start with a K&N or similar? Cold air intake? Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated. Thanks.
