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03-21-2012, 05:45 PM | #1 |
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1st mods to increase performance
was wondering what are the must have first few mods to start improving performance. So far i only got an axle back but my buddy got a new R & D air filter and was claiming it adds 5 hp so I'm in the hunt for some cheaper mods that adds to the car
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03-21-2012, 05:52 PM | #3 |
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If you spend about an hour actually reading stuff around here you will see there are already numerous threads answering this very question.
You will probably learn a lot more finding the answers yourself also |
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03-21-2012, 05:56 PM | #4 |
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You can take out your cats if you want to keep your existing axle back. It's not really legal but still. Or you could just save up and go for an ESS supercharger, a huge wing/spoiler, and flaming skull stickers.
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03-21-2012, 06:12 PM | #5 |
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flaming skull....bahahahahahaha
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03-21-2012, 07:03 PM | #6 |
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Probably going to be Turner test pipes and a tune for the cheapest actual power. Air filters pull numbers that fall into natural variability on multiple dyno runs. I got one for the sound though as I like induction noise.
Sadly much like Corvettes and other cars the low hanging fruit just isn't to be had anymore. Losing the cats or going to higher flow units is always there but otherwise ya gots to pay if you want real power. |
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1. Remove the primary cats and get a hardware specific ECU tune ($) Downside: not emissions legal and only modest gains 2. Supercharge it ($$$) Downside: stress on engine internals and you will need new bigger wheels, tires, brakes, to handle the power 3. get the Dinan stroker motor ($$$$): Downside: big bucks and you will need new bigger wheels, tires, brakes to handle the power Anything else is really a waste of time and money unless you do one of the above mentioned mods. The M3 is spectacular out of the box. It is tough and expensive to improve on and, as such, really is not a good modding platform.
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The Corvette is a spectacular car, especially the Z06. In fact, it is one of the finest performers on the planet, regardless of cost. I hear an interior fix is on the way too for the C7 model. Gotta say, I am very impressed with what is coming out of the US lately in terms of quality, performance and price at all levels.
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03-22-2012, 05:56 AM | #14 |
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+1 (I always agree with SehrSchnell no matter what)
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+2 to both
My next item on the to-do list is the x-pipe and tune (catless of course!)
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probably add-on carbon fiber
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I agree. I do not have an M3 but have driven a few of them. It's such a wonderful machine stock right off the showroom floor. OP save your cash and enjoy your car.
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You'll notice a difference with catless xpipe and tune. High flow cats are good too. I personally wouldn't worry about anything else before I had that.
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First thing, get a primary cat delete. I just did and the car is definatly faster. You can opt for the Turner stuff, or just pay a shop to make a set for about $100. That's what I did, installed today, just got back from a test drive and I'm very impressed! So glad I did it.
Off topic, but how long do u guys think before I see a CEL? |
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