MonsterZ28

can you guys share some pointers on what mods should be done first, what gear to mph i should be at for racing and what would i be matched up with maybe a termi? thanks guys

Red99TA

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Congrats on the purchase. I think most people start with a CAI (Vararam, Halltech, Blackwing, etc), LT's and a tune. That should get you up to the 370-385RWHP range which is more than enough to take a stock termie.

MonsterZ28

what lts are better, pacesetters or kooks? and what muffs are yall runnin?

robz*

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I like the American Racing Headers the best for the c5Z.

MR.HOPKINS03Z06

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damn dude! just days in a 405 hp Z06 and u are already thinking of modding it?

allngn_c5

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I cast my vote on the LG Pro longtubes with the LG Big 3 rear section. Or at least get the pro longtubes and contact JimboZo6 about his home made 3 inch rear. His stuff looked TOP NOTCH and cheaper too.

If you want power and gas mileage please consider the following VaraRam w/K&N filter, LG Pro Longtubes, LGM Big 3 (or Jimbos version) Meziere ewp, ASP ud pully, and a good tune. You should make crazy bolt on power brother.

LG Motorsports number is in my sig. Ask for Bobby. Good luck on modding your Z !!!

kerryt1

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Congrats. I like the Vararam and the Callaway Honker for CAI, and I would go with LG, Kooks, or American Racing headers (1.75" primaries unless you plan to go FI or big-inch soon). Your stock catback flows well and is lightweight, so there's no reason to change it unless you want it to be louder (or you are FI or big inch).

As for numbers, I pulled 371 / 363 with only a Vararam (on a Dynojet). So you should see probably 380+ with headers, induction and a tune.

MonsterZ28

I gotta get myself somethin for my b day, i turn 19 on the 25th lol


thanks for the help guys i think ill go with kooks, ive heard they are high quality and i want to leave my options open for fi or more cubes

Red99TA

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Damn, an '02 Z06 at age 18...wish I could've pulled something that nice when I was that age! I would keep your stock catback. As mentioned you're only going to gain sound by spending the money on an aftermarket one except for maybe a couple ponies max.

1badzo

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i would get the LG longtubes the are very impressive as well as Americans,Kooks.








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MonsterZ28

im lookin for sound, everything ive owned and do own is loud lol. The car pays for itself, my truck gets about 5mpg pullin my work trailer and 10 without so now it sits all week and moves three days, and the vette is the gas saving dd lol

allngn_c5

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How come no one ever mentions EWP's and UD pullys for bolt ons. Always intake, exhaust and cai. EWP and ud pully may not add as much as the others but at least in my case there was a huge increase in gas mileage. More so on the highway but with gas costing as much as it does it seems like the two upgrades would pay for themselves over the life of the vehicle, all the while allowing you to enjoy a little more performace, and little less time at the gas station. Just my opinion. I believe the two would give you a solid 10 rwhp, maybe more. Trying to be conservative.

Red99TA

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What kind of mpg increase did you see?

Blacked Out

I would think you would save those 2 mods for when the cam goes in, thats what I did. But you are those are goods mods too I just like saving on install. For headers I dont know much about kooks but I do know the LGs are a great product and a friend of mine loves the American racing. The tune is going to be what frees up the most for your once the headers go in.

kerryt1

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No one mentions them to new owners because they're a pain to install [relatively speaking] and it makes more sense to add those during a cam swap.

MonsterZ28

i hope ar headers are worth the 1500-2000, what should i finish the exhaust with. Magnaflow? or maybe powersticks. I want it to scream at wot but be mellow at highway speeds

Watch22

A&A Vortech kit at 7psi and be done with it.

indianakid

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i got what ya want pm sent

Z28Venom

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If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get your ZO6 for?

MonsterZ28

30,000 lol but it was dead on kbb price