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06-21-2009, 08:53 PM
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next mods advice..
ok i finally got an opportunity to spend a lil more chaching$$ on performance for the Z
i have around 1200$ to play with and i need some advice..
my current mods are:
Borla Straightpipes
corsa X-pipe
Ziptie intake mod
TB bypass
Front License plate Ram Air Mod
im debating on what i want next..im currently thinking ither headers or a Fast intake manifold...
and advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated
im looken for the best HP for the Buck
thanks guys!!
i have around 1200$ to play with and i need some advice..
my current mods are:
Borla Straightpipes
corsa X-pipe
Ziptie intake mod
TB bypass
Front License plate Ram Air Mod
im debating on what i want next..im currently thinking ither headers or a Fast intake manifold...
and advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated
im looken for the best HP for the Buck
thanks guys!!
06-21-2009, 09:13 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
What are you long term goals? How good are you at working on your own car??
Most will say headers are a necessity for future mods.. I agree. A huge bang for the buck if you want to get into the engine is a cam. You can buy a used one for a couple hundred.. add in valve springs, gaskets, etc to do the job and you'd probably still have some left over.
Just an idea
Most will say headers are a necessity for future mods.. I agree. A huge bang for the buck if you want to get into the engine is a cam. You can buy a used one for a couple hundred.. add in valve springs, gaskets, etc to do the job and you'd probably still have some left over.
Just an idea
06-21-2009, 09:19 PM
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What are your goals then? Nitrous is the best bang for the buck you're gonna get..but headers are a great long term mod and something you'll def need to get the most out of most other mods from here on out..
06-21-2009, 09:44 PM
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Look in the f/s section and get yourself a nice set of used longtubes. They WILL make your car sound, feel, and be faster and they are a necessity for future mods, my next choice would be a cam so you get that nice lumpy idle that let's you know you're bad!
06-22-2009, 12:37 AM
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i been searchen for LT headers for a bit now but havent came across much yet thats in my price range..i wanna find somethin for around 800-900 so i can get a tune also..
but getting a cam... oo boyy would be amazing haha
06-22-2009, 10:01 AM
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Should get more than that with a tune.
More importantly though is they will help it breathe better. That combined with other mods will be a huge difference over what you'd gain with the stock headers.
That's why I asked what your goals are.. if you aren't planning on ever doing any other mods and just want the most bang for your buck then I still say Nitrous is the way to go. If you're planning on eventually doing heads/cam/intake/anything that's going to need flow more air in/out of the engine then I'd go for headers now.
More importantly though is they will help it breathe better. That combined with other mods will be a huge difference over what you'd gain with the stock headers.
That's why I asked what your goals are.. if you aren't planning on ever doing any other mods and just want the most bang for your buck then I still say Nitrous is the way to go. If you're planning on eventually doing heads/cam/intake/anything that's going to need flow more air in/out of the engine then I'd go for headers now.
06-22-2009, 11:19 AM
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Should get more than that with a tune.
More importantly though is they will help it breathe better. That combined with other mods will be a huge difference over what you'd gain with the stock headers.
That's why I asked what your goals are.. if you aren't planning on ever doing any other mods and just want the most bang for your buck then I still say Nitrous is the way to go. If you're planning on eventually doing heads/cam/intake/anything that's going to need flow more air in/out of the engine then I'd go for headers now.
More importantly though is they will help it breathe better. That combined with other mods will be a huge difference over what you'd gain with the stock headers.
That's why I asked what your goals are.. if you aren't planning on ever doing any other mods and just want the most bang for your buck then I still say Nitrous is the way to go. If you're planning on eventually doing heads/cam/intake/anything that's going to need flow more air in/out of the engine then I'd go for headers now.
i dont plan on runnen nitrous i rather stay off the bottle but you never know in the future..
im not certain on my future mods just modden slowly as i go..
other than that ill go with headers for right now..
reading over some threads doesnt seem like its too easy of a job haha any advice or links on header installation
06-22-2009, 11:23 AM
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Give the guys at LG motorsports a call. Headers are a great mod because they compliment pretty everything For example, if you plan on doing heads / cam you will need headers. Expect 15-20 rwhp gains with a tune.
06-22-2009, 11:36 AM
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will do
thanks for the advice guys
any opinions/advice/tips on header installations??
06-22-2009, 01:11 PM
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headers all the way. have a 03 z with all of the mods you have, but got headers/tune about a month ago. Car definitely feels stronger and sounds meaner!
Went with ARH, although LG makes great headers too. ARH are a little easier to put on from what I read prior to purchase.
Went with ARH, although LG makes great headers too. ARH are a little easier to put on from what I read prior to purchase.
06-22-2009, 02:12 PM
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There's guy "Notscared" selling nice RH system, thats the one u need man, get band new LG street system from LG for 1200, go with catted X-pipe, catless u will have drone and sound aweful some times.
Get the street tune more than enough, and get rid of codes p0420 and p0430 u will get it, and if u want to disable cags than its a good time.
Get the street tune more than enough, and get rid of codes p0420 and p0430 u will get it, and if u want to disable cags than its a good time.
06-22-2009, 07:25 PM
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2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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I agree.
I would strongly suggest that you stop where you are. DONOT
do any more modding. You are concerned about spending $1200,
that's nothing ,wait till you have spent $10,000 and realize that
you have not spent enough. It is a illness this modifiying vettes,
it never stops. You are never satisfied. I have spent over $20,000
and to look at the car--you could hardly tell. Until you start it up
and drive it--ok ok you see I am already getting reeved up.
DO NOT spend any more money keep your vette stock!!!!!!!!!
For your sanity.
I would strongly suggest that you stop where you are. DONOT
do any more modding. You are concerned about spending $1200,
that's nothing ,wait till you have spent $10,000 and realize that
you have not spent enough. It is a illness this modifiying vettes,
it never stops. You are never satisfied. I have spent over $20,000
and to look at the car--you could hardly tell. Until you start it up
and drive it--ok ok you see I am already getting reeved up.
DO NOT spend any more money keep your vette stock!!!!!!!!!
For your sanity.
06-23-2009, 12:32 AM
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I agree.
I would strongly suggest that you stop where you are. DONOT
do any more modding. You are concerned about spending $1200,
that's nothing ,wait till you have spent $10,000 and realize that
you have not spent enough. It is a illness this modifiying vettes,
it never stops. You are never satisfied. I have spent over $20,000
and to look at the car--you could hardly tell. Until you start it up
and drive it--ok ok you see I am already getting reeved up.
DO NOT spend any more money keep your vette stock!!!!!!!!!
For your sanity.
I would strongly suggest that you stop where you are. DONOT
do any more modding. You are concerned about spending $1200,
that's nothing ,wait till you have spent $10,000 and realize that
you have not spent enough. It is a illness this modifiying vettes,
it never stops. You are never satisfied. I have spent over $20,000
and to look at the car--you could hardly tell. Until you start it up
and drive it--ok ok you see I am already getting reeved up.
DO NOT spend any more money keep your vette stock!!!!!!!!!
For your sanity.
but im possessed!!!!
