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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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It's always fun seeing, feeling and doing or getting mods done to you ride right? The only thing it drains is your pocketbook. If I found a low mileage C5Z that was already forced induction, should I go for it? Or start from the ground and work up.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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if it was done right... go for it, as it will be cheaper, but if you dont know the guys work, and can't tell if it was done right, I'd say do it your self for peace of mind.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Yeah they want about 30k, over that $ in mods alone, everything looks great done by a reputable shop. Almost 600 whp. One sick z06!
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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if it was done by a reputable shop... i say go for it and never look back, you wouldnt be able to buy one stock and mod it to that extent for that
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Yeah it's running a Procharger, so I could have fun from going from N/A to S/C with the bypass valve!
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Its fun to drive.... but you don't have the fun in building it.
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