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12-02-2015, 11:00 AM | #15 | |
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thanks Steve99. I have to think about all the options and make a solid decision since this will also be my daily driver. |
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Whereas a supercharger will gain more than 60 lbs-ft average from 3000-5000 RPM, or almost 50% improvement. Don't get me wrong, I think bolt-ons make nice gains on these cars, but it's more a matter of managing expectations. IMO if he wants significant gains in the midrange, saving for FI is the way to go, but if he just wants small gains, basic NA mods would suffice.
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Thanks!!!! I plan on taking it to a few local tracks, I have the Corvette track about 15 minutes from my house and plan on doing a few events, keep it mind it will be daily driven as well. |
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I'm leaning towards the UEL and ok with giving up a little up top, plus I like the rumble the UEL creates. But I have to start with the exhaust first |
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Why did you show me this option??? that would cure everything!!!! |
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Don't get me wrong, I am not saying you're wrong. Personally FI might be something I personally will save up for in the future, but that's not what I'm working on my car as of yet. I don't find the need for extra power. I'm not street racing on the street and need 400whp to be the "street monster" I am personally working on Suspension/handling components first, then athsetics, and power last. I think power, especially engine mods, are stupid if you still have a warranty on a car. I would rather pay 5k in suspension/handling/weight saving mods and will enjoy the car soo much better than I would with 5k on a single FI kit.
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Wouldn't the entire combination work best with all? |
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Of course you'll want to change your brake fluid and put new, more aggressive, pads on the car before the track day. Other than that, there's nothing you need to do before tracking. Although there are certainly some things you could do that wouldn't make a big difference. Axleback or catback exhaust won't change performance much at all, just sound. I'd hold off on the header to see if you really need the extra power. The car is already plenty quick around the track, but obviously a little lacking in the straights. Even then, if you keep the car in the top range of the revs, like it's meant to be driven, there's plenty of power available. The money you'd spend on a header and tune would be much better spent on some quality, properly sized, wheels and good rubber. But I still think it's helpful to try driving on the track with the stock tires. You'll reach the limits of their grip pretty easily, but they can surprisingly stand up to more than you'd probably expect. I may actually try to do the MVP Track Time HPDE down at the Corvette Track next year. My girlfriend goes to WKU, although she graduates next week, and she wants me to go down there sometime so she can show me around. I think mixing in a couple track days sounds like a good way to introduce myself to Kentucky. lol
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Definitely, but keep in mind the Edelbrock dyno shows the base SC kit on an otherwise stock car. If that is the type of power you are looking for, you would save $1-2k by skipping the bolt-ons and going straight to SC.
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Agreed. When you are looking at FI dyno graphs, unless they specify the other mods, take it as a stock car. Bolt-ons such as header, gas, etc will actually increase that power output you see for the FI kit.
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Another thing I would like to add is, find a good reputable tuner. It's by far one of your best investments aside from seat time. (seat time is always the most important)
Finding a good tuner will make sure that your car is running smooth with the mods you do have. Make sure he or she has worked on the 86/Zn6 platform before and knows what they're doing
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If you after power gains forget catbacks, they are rearly just for sound. Adding a catless uel header will give you a bit of sound anyway and you get some gains. you will need a tune to stop the cel code p0420 and optimise for header |
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