Supercharged Z Reliability ?'s
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Racer
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Supercharged Z Reliability ?'s
Hi,
I am looking at getting a Z, but have come across a superchaged Z that peaks my interest but am wondering about the affects of the super on the motor. The car has a P1SC Kit on it and makes 55X horses at the wheels. The car has less than 12000 miles on it, stock clutch and I believe that the motor is pretty much stock as well. Can the ls6 handle this reliably, and is it streetable with that much power at the wheels, could it be used as a daily driver? Would I need to replace other components in the near future, asides from a clutch and how much would that set me back?
Also, I know a vette is not the most fuel efficient car, but does the addition of the super make a huge difference in fuel consumption? Lastly, I am located in canada and am a bit concerned about the emissions test, do the supercharged vettes generally pass emissions, I think our standards probably aren't as stringent as california.
Thanks for your responses.
I am looking at getting a Z, but have come across a superchaged Z that peaks my interest but am wondering about the affects of the super on the motor. The car has a P1SC Kit on it and makes 55X horses at the wheels. The car has less than 12000 miles on it, stock clutch and I believe that the motor is pretty much stock as well. Can the ls6 handle this reliably, and is it streetable with that much power at the wheels, could it be used as a daily driver? Would I need to replace other components in the near future, asides from a clutch and how much would that set me back?
Also, I know a vette is not the most fuel efficient car, but does the addition of the super make a huge difference in fuel consumption? Lastly, I am located in canada and am a bit concerned about the emissions test, do the supercharged vettes generally pass emissions, I think our standards probably aren't as stringent as california.
Thanks for your responses.
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Racer
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From: Delta BC
Originally Posted by mdhmi
You are buying a supercharged Vette and care about fuel economy? 
Could it be better since the isentopic efficiency of a supercharged engine is greater
Thanks for the advice, will keep that in mind, others please chime in.
Drifting
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I get 26-28mph on the highway. About 19 in town when 'playing' a lot.
At 550hp, the clutch will go quickly, so plan on that right off the bat. Next will be the IRS/output shafts. Plan on about $1000 for shafts and a DTE IRS brace plus installation.
As far as emissions, find out what headers/exhaust is on it. If it has long tube headers, it probably won't have catalytic converters on it and will fail emission testing (if your area does it).
It certainly could be used as a daily driver, but that is an awfully nice ride to trash. Plus, if you want any traction what so ever, you will need drag radials on the back. You dont want to drive in the rain with drag radials.
At 550hp, the clutch will go quickly, so plan on that right off the bat. Next will be the IRS/output shafts. Plan on about $1000 for shafts and a DTE IRS brace plus installation.
As far as emissions, find out what headers/exhaust is on it. If it has long tube headers, it probably won't have catalytic converters on it and will fail emission testing (if your area does it).
It certainly could be used as a daily driver, but that is an awfully nice ride to trash. Plus, if you want any traction what so ever, you will need drag radials on the back. You dont want to drive in the rain with drag radials.
Drifting
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From: Goodyear Az
I think that reliability at that power level, on an otherwise stock car, depends on how it's driven, assuming it has a good tune. Hit it hard all the time, and things will break sooner. Baby it most of the time, and it should last a long time. Ditto with mpg... I'm going to be installing an S-Trim in a month or so on my stock Z06 that I use as a daily driver, and based on how I drive the car, I don't anticipate any problems. However, I typically get on the Freeway, pop in the cruise control to 68 mph, and drive back and forth to work. I usually only hit the motor hard a few times a week.
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Racer
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From: Delta BC
Originally Posted by clemsondave
At 550hp, the clutch will go quickly, so plan on that right off the bat. Next will be the IRS/output shafts. Plan on about $1000 for shafts and a DTE IRS brace plus installation.
As far as emissions, find out what headers/exhaust is on it. If it has long tube headers, it probably won't have catalytic converters on it and will fail emission testing (if your area does it).
It certainly could be used as a daily driver, but that is an awfully nice ride to trash. Plus, if you want any traction what so ever, you will need drag radials on the back. You dont want to drive in the rain with drag radials.
As far as emissions, find out what headers/exhaust is on it. If it has long tube headers, it probably won't have catalytic converters on it and will fail emission testing (if your area does it).
It certainly could be used as a daily driver, but that is an awfully nice ride to trash. Plus, if you want any traction what so ever, you will need drag radials on the back. You dont want to drive in the rain with drag radials.
As far as exahust/headers go, it has Kooks 1-7/8" headers, racing cats & X-Pipe, B&B Bullet Quad pipe exhaust.
As far as it being a ride to trash, I currently car pool to work with my brother, but if something were to change I wouldn't want to get another car to go back and forth, my money bin isn't quite big enough for that. As far as wet weather goes, I think that is what we are known for, so drag radials would likely be out.
Incidentally the super was installed by A & A corvettes, not sure if that should inspire more confidence or not.
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Originally Posted by Autobot
Hi,
Also, I know a vette is not the most fuel efficient car, but does the addition of the super make a huge difference in fuel consumption? Lastly, I am located in canada and am a bit concerned about the emissions test, do the supercharged vettes generally pass emissions, I think our standards probably aren't as stringent as california.
Thanks for your responses.
Also, I know a vette is not the most fuel efficient car, but does the addition of the super make a huge difference in fuel consumption? Lastly, I am located in canada and am a bit concerned about the emissions test, do the supercharged vettes generally pass emissions, I think our standards probably aren't as stringent as california.
Thanks for your responses.
I would have to disagree with the "not the most fuel efficient car" statement. Of course it's not THE most efficient car, but my Vett is the most fuel efficient car I have ever owned, the only car that came close was a Honda Accord I drove in college.
A stock Z with a charger and proper tuning should still get 26-30MPG while cruising, of course that all changes when you lay into it, but I'll deal with that. Good luck with your purchase.
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
A stock Z with a charger and proper tuning should still get 26-30MPG while cruising
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Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Exactly. 42 # injectors on a stick car that shouldn't be a problem. Although, my idea of "cruise" was 15 mpg or so.
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If you don't take it to the strip and don't put drag radials on it, it might hold up just fine for years as is. If it's tuned right, it should have driveability just like stock, cruising fuel economy close to 30, and be just fine as a daily driver.
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Racer
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From: Delta BC
Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
I would have to disagree with the "not the most fuel efficient car" statement. Of course it's not THE most efficient car, but my Vett is the most fuel efficient car I have ever owned, the only car that came close was a Honda Accord I drove in college.
A stock Z with a charger and proper tuning should still get 26-30MPG while cruising, of course that all changes when you lay into it, but I'll deal with that. Good luck with your purchase.
A stock Z with a charger and proper tuning should still get 26-30MPG while cruising, of course that all changes when you lay into it, but I'll deal with that. Good luck with your purchase.
on your face.I don't figure to drive it on the track too often if at all, just to cruise around, this could change. I am mainly concerned about the reliablity as I plan on keeping the car for a long time.
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Racer
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From: Delta BC
Originally Posted by nuke61
Getting good mpg is simply icing on the cake. My Z gets gas mileage basically the same as my '02 S10 5-speed pickup. Look up the mpg of a Honda S2000... not much better than a Corvette
Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by Autobot
I was actually considering a G35/350Z and the mileage on them is basically identical to that of a Z.
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From: eagle mountain utah
Originally Posted by Autobot
Anyone got any comments about emissions, do they pass your local regulations, and if so which state are you in.
