Wanted to hear all your feedback and see what sticks. List off your favorite $1000 - $2000 mods that you installed on your C5.

Corsa Touring exhaust:D

Headers and X Pipe -$400
Corsa Indys - $900
Hurricane Intake - $300
Dyno/Tune - $325

$1,925.00 = A gain of around 45 RWHP

I should've just got a 150 dry shot! LOL

Headers and X Pipe -$400
Corsa Indys - $900
Hurricane Intake - $300
Dyno/Tune - $325

$1,925.00 = A gain of around 45 RWHP

I should've just got a 150 dry shot! LOL

Nothing against those who spray, you made the right decision. Plus your car most likely sounds really cool!

Idle;

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/SS%20Autochrome%20Headers/Install/?action=view&current=PICT0047.flv

Dyno Pull;

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/SS%20Autochrome%20Headers/Install/?action=view&current=dyno.flv

I'm going to say new rubber! I wouldn't call it a mod, but it seems everytime I put new tires on its like a new car! (almost :) )

Easy answer: High Performance Diff around $1,400.00

This one is currently on my wish list going to go with 3.90's my self.

A WORD OF CAUTION BEFORE ENTERING THE CAR MODIF GAME:

Depends on what you want to accomplish. I agree that some better non-run flats will really help handling. A new exhaust will make the car sound "kick butt".

If you want some “noticeable” performance gain, it’s going to cost you. Picking up 30-40 hp is really not much. If you want to get power you can “feel”, plan on spending approx $10,,000 for a APS twin turbo system or Kenne Belle twin screw SC with high rise hood. That will get you a 50% gain in hp, on the low end of your rpm band. That you will notice. The $2,000 options are going to be tough to feel when you step on the gas.

If you want “scary/sick” power, plan on spending $15,000 for forged bottom and above to get more boost. I’m at 740 rwhp. Or if you plan on doing road racing, buy a big block engine “ex. warhawk 454” and for $15,000 you will have big naturally aspirated power(600+hp, with tremendous low end torque).

My point is, don’t spend $2,000 and expect much.

If you want real handling upgrades for a track application, let me know and I can address in detail. That’s not cheap either. Exs. $6,500 for new brake system, $2,000-$4,000 suspension(T1 bars/coil overs).

Conclusion: modding your car isn’t cheap. Not for the faint of heart.

A WORD OF CAUTION BEFORE ENTERING THE CAR MODIF GAME:

Depends on what you want to accomplish. I agree that some better non-run flats will really help handling. A new exhaust will make the car sound "kick butt".

If you want some “noticeable” performance gain, it’s going to cost you. Picking up 30-40 hp is really not much. If you want to get power you can “feel”, plan on spending approx $10,,000 for a APS twin turbo system or Kenne Belle twin screw SC with high rise hood. That will get you a 50% gain in hp, on the low end of your rpm band. That you will notice. The $2,000 options are going to be tough to feel when you step on the gas.

If you want “scary/sick” power, plan on spending $15,000 for forged bottom and above to get more boost. I’m at 740 rwhp. Or if you plan on doing road racing, buy a big block engine “ex. warhawk 454” and for $15,000 you will have big naturally aspirated power(600+hp, with tremendous low end torque).

My point is, don’t spend $2,000 and expect much.

If you want real handling upgrades for a track application, let me know and I can address in detail. That’s not cheap either. Exs. $6,500 for new brake system, $2,000-$4,000 suspension(T1 bars/coil overs).

Conclusion: modding your car isn’t cheap. Not for the faint of heart.


Very well said! Reminds me of this "electric turbo" I saw on ebay for under $100 :eek: ha ha ha - imagine being at a show and popping the hood to find electric "gimic" turbo like that.

I would say for $1000 - 2000 go with a modest brake set up.

Easy answer: High Performance Diff around $1,400.00

This one is currently on my wish list going to go with 3.90's my self.

Gonna agere here, best single noticable performance Mod you can make! Right in your price range too!

The brakes are just fine, unless you're tracking the car often!