New C5 Z Owner....
01-30-2014, 11:45 AM
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New C5 Z Owner.... Hello All! Just a quick introduction of myself. Just purchased my first Corvette so I thought I would join your community here. I'm an old school Bimmer guy but have always wanted to have fun with an LSx motor. I went out and purchased a Torch Red 01 Z06 and I must say I am very happy and have already contracted the mod bug. Mods so far are Vararam V2 and off the shelf Comp Cam with a dyno tune. Next is Longtubes. I've had a few issues resolved by searching this thread and look forward to upcoming events. 
Nothing special about my car right now so I won't bother with pics.
Eloy
Nothing special about my car right now so I won't bother with pics. Eloy
02-01-2014, 12:19 PM
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Haha.. nothing special as in stock form with chrome Z06 wheels.(Which I can't wait to replace.) Car did well with what it had, 394whp and 373tq. I will post up some pics soon. Just changed out the hazard switch yesterday and cut up my arm because I chose the "shortcut" way.
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02-01-2014, 12:40 PM
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Welcome. The mod bug will grow quickly. I've had mine for a year and a half, and in the process of swapping in a ERL 434 LS7. Personally I'd look into better headlights before any other mods come along. The stock C5 headlights are terrible. Radioflyer makes the best in the biz IMO. They're expensive, but well worth it. http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...lights-015.htm
Also in choosing headers, I'd look at Kooks or ARH 1 7/8".
Also in choosing headers, I'd look at Kooks or ARH 1 7/8".
02-01-2014, 05:26 PM
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Yeah, definitely need to upgrade the lighting. Ill look into those kits. Cutoff looks great, not sure about the housing. The less chrome the better. Ive been checking out the LG and ARH headers as well and hope to replace stock manifolds soon.
Ninja edit: just saw the V3 version. Might be the next mod.
Ninja edit: just saw the V3 version. Might be the next mod.
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My car has LG Pro stainless LTs with catless X into Corsa and it sounds sonic at WOT. It's a fairly tame and quiet setup at idle and lower RPMS for cruising or around town driving but around 3,000 and up, bystanders will think the sky is splitting.
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Yeah, definitely need to upgrade the lighting. Ill look into those kits. Cutoff looks great, not sure about the housing. The less chrome the better. Ive been checking out the LG and ARH headers as well and hope to replace stock manifolds soon.
Ninja edit: just saw the V3 version. Might be the next mod.
Ninja edit: just saw the V3 version. Might be the next mod.
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I know some of you garage queens are going to hate this....but she is my true daily......
Will post up some "clean" shots as soon as weather permits.
And rocking 4x4 status til I can have my driveway redone.
Will post up some "clean" shots as soon as weather permits.
And rocking 4x4 status til I can have my driveway redone.
