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Been a gear head all my life. I’ve had 4 Bette’s, 64, 69 & 74 big blocks and a 89. Bought a 70 GS Stage 1 and owned it for 32 years, sold it a couple years ago and now looking for a Vette again. Got my eye on a 04 convertible but 350 hp isn’t going to cut it. What best bang for the buck mods do you suggest?
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Welcome and good luck with your search for the next Vette.
Would love to have a 70 GS Stage 1. I had a 71 GS vert with the Stage 1 engine - sure wish I had kept it.
Would love to have a 70 GS Stage 1. I had a 71 GS vert with the Stage 1 engine - sure wish I had kept it.
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Welcome to the Forum! 
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections at: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1997-2004-2/
You may want to ask your horsepower increase questions in the Tech section there. You will find two ardent camps, though; forced induction or the head/cam/induction. There are merits to both.
You did not say if your proposed ‘04 is manual or auto. If auto and with the standard 2.73 differential you will find a nice kick in the pants with going to a more performance oriented gear ratio (3.15; 3.42; 3.73, etc).
Best wishes with your planned purchase!
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections at: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1997-2004-2/
You may want to ask your horsepower increase questions in the Tech section there. You will find two ardent camps, though; forced induction or the head/cam/induction. There are merits to both.
You did not say if your proposed ‘04 is manual or auto. If auto and with the standard 2.73 differential you will find a nice kick in the pants with going to a more performance oriented gear ratio (3.15; 3.42; 3.73, etc).
Best wishes with your planned purchase!
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Welcome! Best of luck in your search! Sorry, but I can't give advice on any performance mods for the newer vehicles. All my perf mods were done to late-60's,early-70's cars. I've stayed away from working on our C7 out of respect for what I see as its complexity, and my reluctance to dive in and make a change. DON'T BE ME! 