Forced induction on a Z06
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Burning Brakes
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From: Arden NC
Forced induction on a Z06
I was thinking about adding more power to my '04 Z06 and was looking into the A&A blower setup. I was told by another Corvette owner that it wasn't a good idea to perform this upgrade on a Z06 because it would blow the engine. I never heard this but I figured this is a good time to start researching. I found a few stories about too much boost and Z06 catastrophes.
Is there more to the story?
Is there more to the story?
Last edited by Black04Z06; Sep 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM.
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I was thinking about adding more power to my '04 Z06 and was looking into the A&A blower setup. I was told by another Corvette owner that it wasn't a good idea to perform this upgrade on a Z06 because it would blow the engine. I never heard this but I figured this is a good time to start researching. I found a few stories about too much boost and Z06 catastrophes.
Is there more to the story?
Is there more to the story?
There is plenty to read in this section to convince you to go FI
A safe boost level and a good tuner and you will have many miles of enjoyment
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Too much boost, not tuned right and you can toast your motor. These pistons won't put up with much abuse. The ring lands will break with detonation. We see that in here from time to time.
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A bad tuner could blow a stock engine is he/she is bad enough. You should be fine running ~550rwhp with no meth.
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I was thinking about adding more power to my '04 Z06 and was looking into the A&A blower setup. I was told by another Corvette owner that it wasn't a good idea to perform this upgrade on a Z06 because it would blow the engine. I never heard this but I figured this is a good time to start researching. I found a few stories about too much boost and Z06 catastrophes.
Is there more to the story?
Is there more to the story?
You can easily net 550 to the wheels on your car with the right tune.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Arden NC
Thanks everyone. I figured that I was being mis-informed.
I have a lot of studying to do before I choose a package to go with.
It seems like theres a lot of options when it comes to FI.
Is there a popular package that everyone seems to like?
I need to research good tuners in my area too.
Thanks again
I have a lot of studying to do before I choose a package to go with.
It seems like theres a lot of options when it comes to FI.
Is there a popular package that everyone seems to like?
I need to research good tuners in my area too.
Thanks again
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Thanks everyone. I figured that I was being mis-informed.
I have a lot of studying to do before I choose a package to go with.
It seems like theres a lot of options when it comes to FI.
Is there a popular package that everyone seems to like?
I need to research good tuners in my area too.
Thanks again
I have a lot of studying to do before I choose a package to go with.
It seems like theres a lot of options when it comes to FI.
Is there a popular package that everyone seems to like?
I need to research good tuners in my area too.
Thanks again
I am a dealer for ECS, A&A and Turbo Technology.
I sent you a PM with my contact information.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I was thinking about adding more power to my '04 Z06 and was looking into the A&A blower setup. I was told by another Corvette owner that it wasn't a good idea to perform this upgrade on a Z06 because it would blow the engine. I never heard this but I figured this is a good time to start researching. I found a few stories about too much boost and Z06 catastrophes.
Is there more to the story?
Is there more to the story?
Just a small education on B@@ST and you'll be running your Z like a raped APE
It is safe and on stock internals you'll be fine with correct tuning and , for safety, run Methanol injection
Thanks,Matt
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like everyone else said if the tune is right and the system is installed correctly. you should have no problems. Mine is an 03 z06 with a cam package and a procharger running 9lbs with meth, pushing 650 and 585. only had the kit for 3k miles so far and not a problem to be had. (knock on wood lol)
you can do it enjoy it and just take care of it.
what you will like most about the car is it drives like stock till you actually push the petal and get into boost.
you can do it enjoy it and just take care of it.
what you will like most about the car is it drives like stock till you actually push the petal and get into boost.
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They have all be very happy with the results versus going with a larger motor or a head and cam setup.
The only time I would not suggest the blower versus a H/C or Larger Cube setup is if you primarily use the car to roadrace... My opinion anyway.
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