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Old 08-02-2008, 08:33 AM
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Hi guys, I just bought a 2002 QS Z06 and I want to know what are the best mods? The car out handles my camaro that has full suspention and out brakes it by a mile,however it feels slow to me after being use to 700+ rwhp in the camaro. I want to keep it mild though since I like getting 30mpg.

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u can start off by doing maybe full exhaust intake and a tune i would go with

Lg pros longtube headers catless X pipe with either borla stingers or bullets exhaust varram cold air and a nice tune
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I'd agree w/ all the above except the Borla. It will be loud beyond description and drone like ***** especially w/o cats.

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thanks guys. What about ud pullies are they worth anything on these cars,they were not on the camaro.
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My Camaro out handles My C5,

Drop a 100 shot in it. It is so light it will really wake it up.
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Originally Posted by LT1_Fireman
thanks guys. What about ud pullies are they worth anything on these cars,they were not on the camaro.
They are worth it but it's MUCH more of a PITA to do on a C5 than an f-bod. Most people only do it while the steering rack is moved for a cam swap.
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mild?

Vararam,long tubes,3" x pipe,catback of your choice( I like the B&B's), and a tune. You want a lil more,...TnT f2 kit with window switch.
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Originally Posted by V-seriesTech
mild?

Vararam,long tubes,3" x pipe,catback of your choice( I like the B&B's), and a tune. You want a lil more,...TnT f2 kit with window switch.
Yeah mild my f-boby is my fast toy for now I'm sure that I will go for a maggi on the vette eventually tho.
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Throw a set of GHL bullets(no drone), American Racings LT's and a cold air intake on there. It will wake the car up but shouldn't hurt mielage.
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Originally Posted by Danger731
My Camaro out handles My C5,

Drop a 100 shot in it. It is so light it will really wake it up.
What do you have done to your Camaro? Did you convert to IRS and/or coilovers? You ever run them on a road course with elevation changes and switchbacks?

My Trans Am had Eibach Pros, Bilsteins, custom subframe connectors with x-bracing, LG sway bars, LCAs, one-piece strut tower brace, adjustable panhard rod, and it couldn't touch my mother-in-laws stock 2001 C5 coupe let alone my C5 Z06 or my C6 Z51. You must have a pretty impressive setup on your Camaro. My Trans Am had horrible understeer and a tendancy to hop the rear (thanks to the solid axles - it would kick out if I hit any bumps in a turn) even with Nitto 555RIIs. Granted, it had more power to the wheels than either of my Vettes (both stock except the C5Z had a K&N), but still.

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