Chevrolet Corvette performance parts

The Chevrolet Corvette is infamous for performance parts and making huge amounts of power. By choosing the right performance parts, you can expect to generate anywhere from 400-1200 hp out of a Chevrolet Corvette. Daily drivers have a common horse power goal of around 400. Only the most fierce, drag racing Chevrolet Corvette will try to attain 600+ hp. In some extreme engineering cases, upwards of 1000 hp can be attained. That is a lot of power for such a light weight vehicle.

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When someone says, "Corvette" the general public already knows it means speed. Corvettes have always represented the finest American performance money can buy. The newer LS series engines that are found in Corvettes are literally powerhouses waiting to be opened. From the factory they are pretty restrictive. To free up some initial power, check out "free mods" that reduce intake temps, increase engine flow, etc.

Late model Corvettes such as the ZR-1 come with extreme amounts of horsepower right from factory. This is the ultimate in daily driver reliability and performance. I commend General Motors on releasing of the ZR-1 corvette. Hennessy has also been inspired to work on the ZR-1, developing a monster sports car challenge vehicle. In the early 2000's Lingenfelter had already developed a C5 Corvette capable of speeds at 226 mph! That was only with 5.7 liters of fun. For the ultimate in Corvette performance, Lingenfelter and Hennessy are the best in the business.

Modification of modern Corvette engines by using performance parts follows the basic philosophy of general automotive performance. "The more air in, the more air out, as fast as possible" is a good general ethic to have when modifying the performance of a Corvette. Porting and polishing of the intake valves, manifold, the intake it's self, and exhaust heads can greatly increase the flow of air. Removal of emissions equipment can also add great performance to your vehicle.

Some owners like to use larger turbo chargers to modify their Chevrolet Corvette. This forced induction modification is a great way to gain lots of power. Depending on the size of turbo you choose, several supporting modifications will be required. Luckily, the Chevrolet Corvette is a rally inspired vehicle. Out of the box, it's pretty fast to begin with.

Common Chevrolet Corvette modifications:

Fuel system
ECU tuning
Exhaust
Intake
Wheels
Suspension
Weight reduction

Over all, Chevrolet makes a bullet proof motor. I have seen some crazy things done to a Chevrolet engine and it still runs. Ingenuity gets creative when it comes to squeezing out the last drop of power. If you want to use a turbo, make sure you upgrade for appropriate fueling. Running your car lean can do damage to the engine. It is rare a Chevrolet engine blows, but it does happen.

Appropriate fuel system upgrades consist of fuel injectors, fuel rails, fuel pressure regulators, fuel filters, and high pressure fuel pumps. Upgrading fuel lines and adding a fuel pressure gauge to the system will help you prevent engine fires. When upgrading your car, it is wise to take every step possible to prevent fire from occuring.

The Chevrolet Corvette is an extremely light weight vehicle in it's stock form; a great candidate for weight reduction. By removing extra stock components you don't need a couple hundred pounds can be removed resulting in better handling, performance, acceleration, and sound. Removal of sound deadening materials allow better acoustics inside the cabin.Taking out the air conditioning system can remove rotating mass and reduce weight at the same time. Typically an aftermarket pulley system can be used to delete the air conditioning system out of the drive belt.

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The performance Chevrolet Corvette is the most common modified vehicle on the road today. There are many of aftermarket performance parts that you can buy for your car. All years of Chevrolet Corvette have an extensive selection of parts which make them great cars to modify. A decent amount of sound and power can be gained by modifying your Chevrolet Corvette.