westman

I know this horse has been beat to death and there are a ton of opinions, but I'm curious if there are effective/efficient bolt-ons available for the Z06? Also, are they worth the price? I've been doing some research since I picked up my Z a couple weeks ago and the more I look, the more confused I get.

EMINENT 1

Only picked up 57 hp from 4 mods with the biggest hp mod from the intake. All for under $2000.

phantasms

X pipe for sound
ported throttle body for better throttle response
BMS drop in filter for very cheap bang/buck

If you don't care about warranty than this list gets much much longer.

Enjoy the new Z.

Best,
Gene

AZDANZ06

ZR1-ab

Many bolt on available. How much u wanna spend? More u spend the faster u go. To make a noticeable difference I would say start with $5k worth of mods. Headers, x-pipe, filter, pulley, E85, tune. Right now is Black Sunday sales this is the time to buy.

westman

What did you have done to the intake?

westman

Ultimately, I guess it would boil down to whether the price is worth the payout. A CAI that costs $1000 and only gives you 2hp at the wheels seems a bit wasteful. And that's what I'm trying to avoid. If a headers,x, and over axle runs $2000 and gives 50rwhp, then I'd go for that.

Kazman1960

Intake , headers and tune on my M7 went from 575 base to 605 , went with Pro charger this year , headers and meth =763 rwhp . Power band is way different to stock though due to Centri blower .

Millerrock

The cai in these cars don’t make much sence to me, the drop in filter to save some loot seems the way to go since the factory and aftermarket use the same design. Would like to hear from more people who did drop in filters rather than buying the same factory design cai.

cdh027

What were the 4 mods?

Kazman1960

I hear ya , my reason for buying the Haltech Carbon fiber was to add a little contrast to the black plastic under hood. However , not sure if it was the headers or intake that netted the increase in numbers .

ajrothm

Worthwhile mods that will actually get you REAL power is a CAI, Headers/X, lower pulley, meth and a good tune....Also Flex fuel/E85 if its available in your area..... All of this combined will net you 100+ rwhp on a bone stock engine.

This is a proven 650+ rwhp combo that you can do for $5-7k if you're paying labor.

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cyi1

I'd do a drop-in filter, ported TB, and MGW short shifter. I heard these 3 mods make the driving experience significantly different and very much improved.

EMINENT 1

Installed Halltech.

Halltech, Borla x pipe, Magnaflow axle back exhaust, Tony Mamo ported throttle body.

Here's the thread to my recent dyno.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-and-mamo.html

westman

Will a tune void the warranty?

cyi1

Yep. That's why I'm sitting here debating between doing the BMS drop-in filter ($100), Halltech carbon fiber intake ($1500) for the bling but might need a tune, or waiting on the GM cold air intake (I'd guess around $600???) announced at SEMA this year.... I don't want to tune my car.

EMINENT 1

None of those require a tune. All the mods I have are on stock tune also.

c7z06a8orange

According to me, the best for the buck are an AFE cold intake and 160 degree thermostat.Total cost 750.00$ (very easy installation 3 hours). TESTING Same day, same track, another bone stock BLACK C7Z06A8 run 126 MPH on 1/4 and mine run 132 mph with only those 2 mods. None of those 2 corvettes had a custom tune.(no waranty lost) I was very surprise and happy for the result.
The first explanation is the AFE cold air filter have less restriction and air conduit is larger and increase air inlet into the stock blower. Without mass airflow tuning the air fuel ratio become leaner to correct the stock too rich air fuel ratio. The second explaination is the effect of 160 thermostat keep engine cooler and the engine computer ECM chose higher values in his spark tables. I assume colder engine coolant prevent also knock retard Higer Boost is present and make more power.
MORE AIR+LEANER AFR+MORE SPARK ADVANCE+MORE BOOST MAKE MORE POWER.
I do not sell any part, I am only a CORVETTE LOVER who like to go faster than similar corvette and all the other brands of stock cars. (HELLCAT, MUSTANG,CAMARO...)

westman

I'm looking for upgrades that won't void the warranty. If you have some recommendations (and a black Friday sale&#128521 I'd be interested in hearing about them.