ImpatientlyWaiting

Sorry if this is a repost but it looks like Calloway has a 17k Z06 package.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...museum-c7-bash

Bziggy4

Now that's what I'm talking about!

GTJim

So about 85k for a 1LZ with the performance package plus 17k for the Callaway conversion comes in at 102k. Drop the performance package and it's yours for 94k.

ImpatientlyWaiting

Interested in seeing the power numbers but 17k to add horsepower and eliminate any overheating while retaining a warranty sounds like a solid deal so far.

GTJim

Well they took the Stingray from 460hp to 627hp so I'm assuming a similar increase for the Z06, say 800hp. That's a nice round number

RC000E

Quite disappointed in the hole in the hood with the exposed supercharged enclosure...quite tacky imo. Otherwise, attractive car overall I must say. With Callaway reportedly pursuing the GT3 variant of Corvette, I'd hope to see some track influenced ques versus this shaker hood, old muscle bs. I have to admit, I feel like Callaway products miss the mark when it comes to the design aspect....and this is coming from a guy who probably began liking Corvette SOLELY due to the Callaway brand. Hell, I golfed solely with Callaway products because it was in the family.

GTJim

The hood looks much better with the Stinger stripe. Without it it looks, well, like aftermarket. The stripe blends it all in with the factory vent.

SBC_and_a_stick

It won't eliminate the overheating or even reduce it. Heatsoak may be reduced, but you have the same radiator, airflow, thermostat, etc. You will overheat just like the next guy with a Z06.

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0Callaway Chris

Thanks for posting We will debut the 2015 Callaway Z06 at the NCM Bash event this week. Come on by if you are in the area, thanks!

0Callaway Chris

Really? I'd like to see your engineering data please, thanks

In the meantime, here's our Stingray info sheets. Same applies to the Z06:

0Callaway Chris

I knew you'd be in this thread with negativity. It seems to be your m.o.

Anyways, my offer remains for you to schedule a time to come to our facilities and allow us to introduce you to our brand and show you the Callaway difference. Please let me know your availability.

thebishman

Agreed.

TON C7S

I am gonna say 760 horsepower and 760 torque. It will rock period!

elegant

Another great Callaway option!

CORVETTEZL1001

How can some one make negative comments before you have even released it yet? I Look forward to the HP numbers.

JoesC5

The gain from 460 HP to 624 HP on the LT1 was from forcing air into the engine on the Callaway buy sticking a supercharger on top of the engine. They went from 0 psi manifold pressure to 5-6 psi manifold pressure. That's where the additional 164 HP came from.

On the LT4, it already has 9-10 psi of positive manifold pressure from the 1.74L supercharger that GM suck on top of the engine, so where is that additional 150 HP(800-650=150)coming from that you guessed at? More manifold pressure because of the 2.3L supercharger?

They might increase the boost, but I doubt it will be very much. You can increase the boost on the GM LT4 engine without spending $17,000 and get additional horsepower. I don't see that the Callaway will have that much additional horsepower, but because of the superior cooling ability of the intercooler with Callaway's design vs GM's design, they won't lose as much horsepower when driven hard after 4 laps.

But, that's just a guess on my part too. Waiting for more details on the Callaway Z06.

0Callaway Chris

Thanks - we're looking forward to releasing those numbers, asap

In the meantime, we'll focus on the positive, as there is so much with our new supercharger and its virtues

0Callaway Chris

There is another benefit with the Callaway Supercharger, of virtually no loss, or pressure drop through the intercoolers, so how fast is the (factory) 1740 cc supercharger on the Z06 being spun to maintain its boost levels?

Also, with our unrestricted manifold design, much better internal flow from the rotor pack to the cylinder heads. Simply put, things are not quenched to fit under the hood and limited by small passages. By going through the hood, we were able to implement the design we wanted, not what real estate dictated

erick_e

I'll be at the bash on Saturday. Can wait to see this awesome car in person.