Does the throttle body make the car respond quicker? My 01 seems a little slugish compaired to my 1980. What whould you guys recommend for a faster throttle responce? I have no upgrades at all on this car.

Does the throttle body make the car respond quicker? My 01 seems a little slugish compaired to my 1980. What whould you guys recommend for a faster throttle responce? I have no upgrades at all on this car.

Cold air intake, Cat back exhaust. This will significantly help. A ported throttle body wil help too, but only after you've done these mods will it have a decent effect.

It's known as a "supporting mod" because the intake "system" is only as good as it's weakest link. for stock intakes, the forward (filter portion) is often the weakest point, followed by the airbridge and then MAF sensor and thorttle body.

Will this help? Also would a factor z06 catback exhaust help?

Will this help? Also would a factor z06 catback exhaust help?

The ZO6 cat back will help, but until you upgrade the OEM intake to a true CAI, the effects of a ported or aftermarket throttle body will be minimal.

by cat back you mean leave my cats on and replace back from there?

by cat back you mean leave my cats on and replace back from there?

correct, this usually means leaving the H or X pipe as well. Most aftermarket exhaust systems replace just the mufflers and a small amount of pipe that goes over the rear axle.

Thanks radioflyer! I am fairly new to the terminology. I am looking for a Cheaper way of getting a good sounding LS1 without spending 12-15 hundred on exhaust. I am on a limited budget right now. Economy is still sucking around me. It is stock and sounds pitiful for a vette. I mean come on!! It's a vette!!

ZO6 Ti exhaust is a slight sound improvement with much better flow. They are your least expensive alternative:

Here's one for $400 + $85 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-04-CORVETTE-C5-Z06-TITANIUM-EXHAUST-MUFFLER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a15Q7c66Q3 a4Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294 Q3a200QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem563235c 5e5QQitemZ370209572325QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5f PartsQ5fAccessories

Your next best option is a non top-brand exhaust. This version is a virtual copy of the Borla Stinger system but half the price. (plus it comes with pro-style double wall tips) ($650 w/ free shipping) I believe it's built by stainless works but i'm not sure.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Corvette-Stainless-Exhaust-System-Complete-T304_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a15Q7c66Q3a4Q 7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a 200QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2ea5951ef1 QQitemZ200346509041QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPar tsQ5fAccessories

Does the throttle body make the car respond quicker? My 01 seems a little slugish compaired to my 1980. What whould you guys recommend for a faster throttle responce? I have no upgrades at all on this car.

Cold air intake, catback and new plugs & wires should wake her up. But if it feels 'slugish' compaired to a 1980 then there is something else wrong. I owned a few C3's and a C2 and drove a C1 & C4. My C5 will blow them all away the C4 being the closest. :burnout:

CAI + Headers + Tune
On A budget:
CAI + Tune

CAI + Headers + Tune
On A budget:
CAI + TuneWhy on earth would you spend money on a tune with just a cai:doh: