Which mods?
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Heel & Toe
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Which mods?
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and wanted some advice. I ended up getting a 2019 Grandsport. I love it and got a great deal during this crazy uprise in pricing. Point is, I want to do something to make it a bit faster, maybe like a Z06 level. While many of you may say, why didn’t you get a Z, the deal I got on my grandsport I couldn’t pass up and also there weren’t too many Z06 out there with low miles. Anyways, I have about 10K I’m willing to throw into the performance of the vehicle. What would you recommend as far a build.
I know the common CAI, Headers, Exhaust, Intake Manifold, and a supercharger? Might be about 10k for all that?
again, my overall goal is to have something a little faster. Maybe like 600-700 hp range.
thank you in advance.
I am new to the forum and wanted some advice. I ended up getting a 2019 Grandsport. I love it and got a great deal during this crazy uprise in pricing. Point is, I want to do something to make it a bit faster, maybe like a Z06 level. While many of you may say, why didn’t you get a Z, the deal I got on my grandsport I couldn’t pass up and also there weren’t too many Z06 out there with low miles. Anyways, I have about 10K I’m willing to throw into the performance of the vehicle. What would you recommend as far a build.
I know the common CAI, Headers, Exhaust, Intake Manifold, and a supercharger? Might be about 10k for all that?
again, my overall goal is to have something a little faster. Maybe like 600-700 hp range.
thank you in advance.
Drifting
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From: Houston
To get to a Z06 level of power you'll need around 500-530 to the wheels. You can actually do this N/A if you wanted to.
If you go boosted you should expect to be paying 10k+. Most kits alone are 5-7k and then you must factor in supporting mods.
Personally I'd do Heads, Cam, Headers, X pipe, ported intake manifold, ported throttle body, E85, LT4 injectors/LT4 HPFP, intake. That should easily get you to 500whp+ and you'll be faster than a Z06. Cost would be dependent on the quality of parts/labor/tuning. Should be around the 10k mark I'd imagine.
If you go boosted you should expect to be paying 10k+. Most kits alone are 5-7k and then you must factor in supporting mods.
Personally I'd do Heads, Cam, Headers, X pipe, ported intake manifold, ported throttle body, E85, LT4 injectors/LT4 HPFP, intake. That should easily get you to 500whp+ and you'll be faster than a Z06. Cost would be dependent on the quality of parts/labor/tuning. Should be around the 10k mark I'd imagine.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Miami, FL
To get to a Z06 level of power you'll need around 500-530 to the wheels. You can actually do this N/A if you wanted to.
If you go boosted you should expect to be paying 10k+. Most kits alone are 5-7k and then you must factor in supporting mods.
Personally I'd do Heads, Cam, Headers, X pipe, ported intake manifold, ported throttle body, E85, LT4 injectors/LT4 HPFP, intake. That should easily get you to 500whp+ and you'll be faster than a Z06. Cost would be dependent on the quality of parts/labor/tuning. Should be around the 10k mark I'd imagine.
If you go boosted you should expect to be paying 10k+. Most kits alone are 5-7k and then you must factor in supporting mods.
Personally I'd do Heads, Cam, Headers, X pipe, ported intake manifold, ported throttle body, E85, LT4 injectors/LT4 HPFP, intake. That should easily get you to 500whp+ and you'll be faster than a Z06. Cost would be dependent on the quality of parts/labor/tuning. Should be around the 10k mark I'd imagine.
I didn’t think an NA build would be able to get me to that type of HP. Thank you! I appreciate your help, I rather go NA if that’s the type of power it’ll put out.
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I'd be sure that you are willing to dump the warranty, if you have one. I am not sure how much the CAI does besides make the driver think there is a huge bunch of power.
I don't know about your area but you best be sure that you discuss this with the tuner and also ask about emissions. If he/she is going to tweak the tune, might as well get his/her input on what they want to see based on what your goals are. That will give you a realistic picture of whether it will fit in your $10K budget or not.
I don't know about your area but you best be sure that you discuss this with the tuner and also ask about emissions. If he/she is going to tweak the tune, might as well get his/her input on what they want to see based on what your goals are. That will give you a realistic picture of whether it will fit in your $10K budget or not.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Miami, FL
I'd be sure that you are willing to dump the warranty, if you have one. I am not sure how much the CAI does besides make the driver think there is a huge bunch of power.
I don't know about your area but you best be sure that you discuss this with the tuner and also ask about emissions. If he/she is going to tweak the tune, might as well get his/her input on what they want to see based on what your goals are. That will give you a realistic picture of whether it will fit in your $10K budget or not.
I don't know about your area but you best be sure that you discuss this with the tuner and also ask about emissions. If he/she is going to tweak the tune, might as well get his/her input on what they want to see based on what your goals are. That will give you a realistic picture of whether it will fit in your $10K budget or not.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Miami, FL
I'd be sure that you are willing to dump the warranty, if you have one. I am not sure how much the CAI does besides make the driver think there is a huge bunch of power.
I don't know about your area but you best be sure that you discuss this with the tuner and also ask about emissions. If he/she is going to tweak the tune, might as well get his/her input on what they want to see based on what your goals are. That will give you a realistic picture of whether it will fit in your $10K budget or not.
I don't know about your area but you best be sure that you discuss this with the tuner and also ask about emissions. If he/she is going to tweak the tune, might as well get his/her input on what they want to see based on what your goals are. That will give you a realistic picture of whether it will fit in your $10K budget or not.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Prosper, TX
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and wanted some advice. I ended up getting a 2019 Grandsport. I love it and got a great deal during this crazy uprise in pricing. Point is, I want to do something to make it a bit faster, maybe like a Z06 level. While many of you may say, why didn’t you get a Z, the deal I got on my grandsport I couldn’t pass up and also there weren’t too many Z06 out there with low miles. Anyways, I have about 10K I’m willing to throw into the performance of the vehicle. What would you recommend as far a build.
I know the common CAI, Headers, Exhaust, Intake Manifold, and a supercharger? Might be about 10k for all that?
again, my overall goal is to have something a little faster. Maybe like 600-700 hp range.
thank you in advance.
I am new to the forum and wanted some advice. I ended up getting a 2019 Grandsport. I love it and got a great deal during this crazy uprise in pricing. Point is, I want to do something to make it a bit faster, maybe like a Z06 level. While many of you may say, why didn’t you get a Z, the deal I got on my grandsport I couldn’t pass up and also there weren’t too many Z06 out there with low miles. Anyways, I have about 10K I’m willing to throw into the performance of the vehicle. What would you recommend as far a build.
I know the common CAI, Headers, Exhaust, Intake Manifold, and a supercharger? Might be about 10k for all that?
again, my overall goal is to have something a little faster. Maybe like 600-700 hp range.
thank you in advance.
Cost was $17k.
Advanced
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From: Chandler, AZ
Maybe start here…
that said, I’ve had my 2019 Base 2LT stingray (non-Z51) since Dec 2018. It has a lot of miles on it now so I’ve been progressively been upgrading along the way. However I’ve spent countless hours researching how to best get my base model for more performance!
Maybe start here: https://weaponxmotorsports.com/colle...=4469533179931
Weapon X makes a complete conversion kit that adapts the LT4 supercharger to an LT1 like in the GS for about $5,400 for 600hp kit. Goes up from there. They will even let you customize your options in the kit and have a 700 and higher kit. Go thru their website and look at all the stuff that fits the GS. Knowing what kinda parts work for your car might help with your planned upgrades.
(btw. I have no affiliation with weapon X! I was just impressed with all of their offerings and prices and reviews!!)
good luck!
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Drifting
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From: Maryland, USA
hmm if you are looking into 600-700hp at wheels might want to check out a few local performance shops to see what they can and have done perhaps if you arent doing the work yourself. 10k is a good amount but you can burn it quick if others are doing work since labor.
if doing work yourself other than tuning certainly would consider heads, cam, full exhaust and see where that lands you. I would stay NA myself in stead of trying to add in forced. but certainly ask around and research for a bunch before putting out any cash.
if doing work yourself other than tuning certainly would consider heads, cam, full exhaust and see where that lands you. I would stay NA myself in stead of trying to add in forced. but certainly ask around and research for a bunch before putting out any cash.
Advanced
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From: Chandler, AZ
at any rate, the literal window sticker price was $63K!! I was stunned! Couldn’t believe there was a new 2019 GS with every option for a lot less than what we paid for base model 2LT. :/
Good news is now I have the $$$ means to upgrade anything I want to my Stingray.
btw. I think I still have a pic of the window sticker from that 2019 GS.
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Heel & Toe
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Advanced
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From: Houston
I would buy the A&A supercharger that is on sale right now with free shipping for $5500. Install it myself. Pay $1000 for a great tune.. Done for now. But like you said..
you have 10K. At that point. headers and mid pipe. But maybe hold on to that cash for some cooling mods you might desperately need for the Road course (If you do that sort of thing) Then you're done. 550-600whp. woo hoo. go have a blast!
I wouldn't push any further than that with stock internals. Many have gone past, but why push it when you just bough it?
Seriously.. stop there.. you're done.
THEN... Enjoy for 6 months until you decide it's time for Heads/Cam/ forged internals and 900whp. (fueling mods required) - Another 10K. plus labor and tune. or.. just stop at the above..... hint hint.
you have 10K. At that point. headers and mid pipe. But maybe hold on to that cash for some cooling mods you might desperately need for the Road course (If you do that sort of thing) Then you're done. 550-600whp. woo hoo. go have a blast!
I wouldn't push any further than that with stock internals. Many have gone past, but why push it when you just bough it?
Seriously.. stop there.. you're done.
THEN... Enjoy for 6 months until you decide it's time for Heads/Cam/ forged internals and 900whp. (fueling mods required) - Another 10K. plus labor and tune. or.. just stop at the above..... hint hint.
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Hello all,
I am new to the forum and wanted some advice. I ended up getting a 2019 Grandsport. I love it and got a great deal during this crazy uprise in pricing. Point is, I want to do something to make it a bit faster, maybe like a Z06 level. While many of you may say, why didn’t you get a Z, the deal I got on my grandsport I couldn’t pass up and also there weren’t too many Z06 out there with low miles. Anyways, I have about 10K I’m willing to throw into the performance of the vehicle. What would you recommend as far a build.
I know the common CAI, Headers, Exhaust, Intake Manifold, and a supercharger? Might be about 10k for all that?
again, my overall goal is to have something a little faster. Maybe like 600-700 hp range.
thank you in advance.
I am new to the forum and wanted some advice. I ended up getting a 2019 Grandsport. I love it and got a great deal during this crazy uprise in pricing. Point is, I want to do something to make it a bit faster, maybe like a Z06 level. While many of you may say, why didn’t you get a Z, the deal I got on my grandsport I couldn’t pass up and also there weren’t too many Z06 out there with low miles. Anyways, I have about 10K I’m willing to throw into the performance of the vehicle. What would you recommend as far a build.
I know the common CAI, Headers, Exhaust, Intake Manifold, and a supercharger? Might be about 10k for all that?
again, my overall goal is to have something a little faster. Maybe like 600-700 hp range.
thank you in advance.
I know this is an old post but wanted to chime in. I have a 2017 Grand sport. It came with an LT4 supercharger, weapon x pully that was a little smaller, upgraded cooling, and Afe cold air intake. Long story short I bought the car for $45,000 with only 30,000 miles on it thinking it was a front main seal leak but I was wrong. I ended up taking it to my local speed shop and all the piston rings were blown because they stock LT1 engine could not handle the boost. The block was in good condition so I ended up pulling out the motor, honing the cylinders, adding forged racing pistons, lifters, stage one Cam, active fuel management delete kit, and a tune. Brought it back for long tube headers, high flow cats, and an X pipe which put me at 600 rear wheel horsepower on a Mustang dyno jet. I'm going back now for e-85 conversion, catch can install, TCM tune, and see what I get. Are there better mods for this application?
Intermediate
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Hey there thank you,
I ended up getting the clutch installed with new slave cylinder, bleeder line, and slave cylinder bearing upgrade from tick. It was little rough till clutch broke in and then it was ok shifting. I also did ARH and AWE axle back and it made 586RWHP on the dyno.
MY biggest mistake was not spraying the meth the minute I installed the blower. I should have done meth / LT4 pump and injectors the minute I put that blower on. So the car is currently going back to the shop for the mods below now.
MSD Atomic Intake Manifold ported by GPI
Katech 103 MM TB
LT4 Pump and Injectors
DSX AUX Pump
DSX break out harness for map and temp
MSD ignition coils
MSD ignition coil wires
ALKY C7 Meth Kit
Mighty Mouse Wild Catch Can
I ended up getting the clutch installed with new slave cylinder, bleeder line, and slave cylinder bearing upgrade from tick. It was little rough till clutch broke in and then it was ok shifting. I also did ARH and AWE axle back and it made 586RWHP on the dyno.
MY biggest mistake was not spraying the meth the minute I installed the blower. I should have done meth / LT4 pump and injectors the minute I put that blower on. So the car is currently going back to the shop for the mods below now.
MSD Atomic Intake Manifold ported by GPI
Katech 103 MM TB
LT4 Pump and Injectors
DSX AUX Pump
DSX break out harness for map and temp
MSD ignition coils
MSD ignition coil wires
ALKY C7 Meth Kit
Mighty Mouse Wild Catch Can
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Hey there thank you,
I ended up getting the clutch installed with new slave cylinder, bleeder line, and slave cylinder bearing upgrade from tick. It was little rough till clutch broke in and then it was ok shifting. I also did ARH and AWE axle back and it made 586RWHP on the dyno.
MY biggest mistake was not spraying the meth the minute I installed the blower. I should have done meth / LT4 pump and injectors the minute I put that blower on. So the car is currently going back to the shop for the mods below now.
MSD Atomic Intake Manifold ported by GPI
Katech 103 MM TB
LT4 Pump and Injectors
DSX AUX Pump
DSX break out harness for map and temp
MSD ignition coils
MSD ignition coil wires
ALKY C7 Meth Kit
Mighty Mouse Wild Catch Can
I ended up getting the clutch installed with new slave cylinder, bleeder line, and slave cylinder bearing upgrade from tick. It was little rough till clutch broke in and then it was ok shifting. I also did ARH and AWE axle back and it made 586RWHP on the dyno.
MY biggest mistake was not spraying the meth the minute I installed the blower. I should have done meth / LT4 pump and injectors the minute I put that blower on. So the car is currently going back to the shop for the mods below now.
MSD Atomic Intake Manifold ported by GPI
Katech 103 MM TB
LT4 Pump and Injectors
DSX AUX Pump
DSX break out harness for map and temp
MSD ignition coils
MSD ignition coil wires
ALKY C7 Meth Kit
Mighty Mouse Wild Catch Can
Nice,
Mine has the Lt4 Pump and fuel injectors and upgraded spark plugs with wires. Yours is close to mine hp wise. What type of dynonwas it and what blower did you use? Mine has the LT4 supercharger . Unfortunately, it came on the car because I would have definitely picked a better supercharger like the Magnusum.
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Mine is using a Paxton Novi 1500 procharger.
With just the blower, headers, and axle exhaust it was 586RWHP with the type of dyno you take wheels off for and hook it up too.
I'm hoping with the second big list I can get 675-700RWHP and thats about it for the stock LT1 lol. The motor only has to hold for a year or two till I get the GPI Boostrite 376CI built lower block into it.
I have hopes because I know one of the crazy performance shops on here ran 800RWHP on a stock lower LT1 for a while before they swapped out the motor. Even know they said it was a ticking time bomb and sketch as **** lol
With just the blower, headers, and axle exhaust it was 586RWHP with the type of dyno you take wheels off for and hook it up too.
I'm hoping with the second big list I can get 675-700RWHP and thats about it for the stock LT1 lol. The motor only has to hold for a year or two till I get the GPI Boostrite 376CI built lower block into it.
I have hopes because I know one of the crazy performance shops on here ran 800RWHP on a stock lower LT1 for a while before they swapped out the motor. Even know they said it was a ticking time bomb and sketch as **** lol
Advanced
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Mine is using a Paxton Novi 1500 procharger.
With just the blower, headers, and axle exhaust it was 586RWHP with the type of dyno you take wheels off for and hook it up too.
I'm hoping with the second big list I can get 675-700RWHP and thats about it for the stock LT1 lol. The motor only has to hold for a year or two till I get the GPI Boostrite 376CI built lower block into it.
With just the blower, headers, and axle exhaust it was 586RWHP with the type of dyno you take wheels off for and hook it up too.
I'm hoping with the second big list I can get 675-700RWHP and thats about it for the stock LT1 lol. The motor only has to hold for a year or two till I get the GPI Boostrite 376CI built lower block into it.