C6 Corvette Cam & Headers: The Truth about Drivability & Horsepower Gains!

Toys4Life C5 β€’ December 14, 2025
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Toys4Life C5 delivers clear, objective Corvette content focused on 1997–2026 models. I provide buyers guides, comparisons, repairs, maintenance, modifications and realistic upgrade advice based on hands-on experience. You’ll also see scan tool reviews and demonstrations using real Corvette platforms. New videos generally every Sunday Morning.

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I installed a performance cam and headers in my C6 Corvette about nine months ago. Was it worth it? Here's the truth about the Horsepower Gains and Drivability! ****************************************************************************************************************************************** Do you ENJOY Toys4Life Videos? Any purchase made by clicking one of the links below (even if you purchase a different product) helps support the channel - Thank You! As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases. 🏁 The Ultimate C6 (& C5) Corvette POWER ADDER! 🏁 $400 DISCOUNT on A&A Corvette Supercharger Kit for your Corvette! Toys4Life C5 Viewers get $400 off! Shoot me an email at [email protected] for details and to confirm the deal is still valid! 🏁πŸ”₯ Best C6 LS2 INTAKE MANIFOLD🏁πŸ”₯ FAST LSXr102 Intake (The Stock LS2 Intake flows pretty BAD!) (2005-2007 LS2): https://amzn.to/4ruNvNP πŸ”₯ C6 TUNE-UP PARTS (Plugs, Wires & Techron)πŸ”₯ 1. Spark Plug Wires - AC Delco Gold 9748RR (2005-2008): https://amzn.to/49UpwBx 2. Spark Plug wires - AC Delco OE 748UU (2009-2013): https://amzn.to/3XuAdDr 3. Taylor Spark Plug Wires - 82244 RED 05-13: https://amzn.to/3KALD5D 4. NGK TR5 Copper 20k Mile Spark Plugs (LS2): https://amzn.to/3VIM4xK 5. NGK TR6 Copper 20K Mile Spark Plugs (LS3 & LS7): https://amzn.to/49ZwjKe 6. NGK TR5IX 80k Mile Spark Plugs (LS2): https://amzn.to/3TKuNlj 7. NGK TR6IX 80k Mile Spark Plugs (LS3 & LS7): https://amzn.to/48BqQ9Q 8. Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner: https://amzn.to/48xS6q2 9. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3N3EbOw πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ SCANNER & TUNING PRODUCTS! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ 1. Tuning Fundamentals - Engine Management/Advanced Tuning: https://amzn.to/48uPLMh 2. BlueDriver (Level 1 Scan Tool): https://amzn.to/3Xx6s4U 3. Topdon AD600S (Level 2 Scan Tool): https://amzn.to/3McPciR 4. Kingbolen K7 (Level 3 Scan Tool): https://amzn.to/4iAziLm 5. Autel MK900 (Level 4 Scan Tool): https://amzn.to/3MlNueZ Autel 10% off Code: IDO62XXS 6. HP TUNERS MPVI4 (Performance Tuner & Scanner): https://amzn.to/44DqheB 7. AEM Wideband O2 Sensor: https://amzn.to/447VMgN πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯OIL CHANGEπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ 1. MOBIL-1 5w-30 (2-Pack, 10 Quarts): https://amzn.to/4496V0M 2. FRAM Ultra Synthetic Filter XG3506 (LS1, 2 & 6): https://amzn.to/48iMHEk 3. FRAM Ultra Synthetic Filter XG10060 (LS3 & LS7): https://amzn.to/4iBAr58 4. WIX 54210XP (1997-2006 - LS1,2 & 6): https://amzn.to/49ZP54e 5. WIX 57060XP (2008-2013 - LS3 & LS7): https://amzn.to/49TdCrw ⭐ C6 (& C5) SUSPENSION ⭐ 1. MOOG Sway Bar End Links (C5 & C6): https://amzn.to/4pLux3O 2. C6 Z06 Shocks - (Many use as an an upgrade for all C5 & C6 Corvettes!) * Front: https://amzn.to/48CgRRW ** Rear: https://amzn.to/4rFQbII 3. Bilstein B6 Shocks (C5 & C6) * Front Shocks: https://amzn.to/48shYDC **Rear Shocks: https://amzn.to/3XzOzlX 4. Bilstein B8 Shocks - C5 & C6 Front & Rear: https://amzn.to/48UGldx ⭐⭐ C6 LIGHTING ⭐⭐ 1. C6 Philips Low Beam: https://amzn.to/3KmqRGT 2. C6 Philips High Beam: https://amzn.to/49Vp2ej 3. C6 F&R Side Marker LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3KvfoVi ⭐⭐⭐C6 Exhaust Systems⭐⭐⭐ 1. Corsa Sport (2005-2008 LS2-LS3 Engines): https://amzn.to/3ZrtV7R 2. Corsa Sport (2009-2013 LS3 Engine): https://amzn.to/44OvoIX 🏁 Essential TOOLS for your Garage! 🏁 1. Battery Tender Junior (I've had mine for 8 years!): https://amzn.to/48zhtYt 2. Loctite (Blue): https://amzn.to/4iHX3kG 3. Permatex Ultra BLACK RTV: https://amzn.to/48BFVZ4 4. Black Nitrile Gloves: https://amzn.to/44byXsB 5. Innova Auto-Ranging Multi-Meter: https://amzn.to/4iAqrt0 6. 3-Ton Low Profile Floor Jack: https://amzn.to/4pV6ks5 7. 3-Ton Jack Stands: https://amzn.to/4pnnSgC 8. Rubber C5/C6 Jacking Pucks: https://amzn.to/4rJfg5y 9. Aluminum C5/C6 Jacking Pucks: https://amzn.to/4oEnuJb 10. TEKTON 1/4 Drive Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3MhMj0e 11. TEKTON 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4ouzk8J 12. Craftsman 1/2 Drive Torque Wrench 250 lb/Ft: https://amzn.to/4pL6K4b 13. OTC Compression Tester: https://amzn.to/3KDq9oJ 14. OTC Fuel Pressure Tester: https://amzn.to/4pL5ttJ 15. Quart Bottle Hand Pump: https://amzn.to/4iEI8aY 16. Lisle Stethoscope: https://amzn.to/3XBWG1h 17. DEPSTECH Dual Lens Articulating Borescope: https://amzn.to/3HBvYRO 18. AUTEL Powerscan (PS 100): https://amzn.to/3Kdszdq (T4L Discount Code: 20FABAUTO8) 🏁🏁 C6 Belt's and Tensioners 🏁 🏁 1. Main Belt - AC Delco OE (WP, ALT, PS): https://amzn.to/4iHY2RN 2. Air Conditioning Belt - AC Delco OE: https://amzn.to/49TWemt 3. Main Belt Tensioner (WP, ALT, PS): https://amzn.to/4azRFOl 4. Air Cond. Belt Tensioner: https://amzn.to/48UAWUE 🏁🏁🏁 C6 Cooling System 🏁 🏁🏁 1. C6 05-08 Upper Hose (AC Delco Gold 24562L): https://amzn.to/4oz5foN 2. C6 05-08 Lower Hose (AC Delco Gold 20446S ): https://amzn.to/4iJucN1 3. C6 09-13 Lower Hose (AC Delco Gold 20531S): https://amzn.to/44fEzSG 4. C6 09-13 Upper Hose (AC Delco Gold 22656M): https://amzn.to/48Udkzz

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