built transmission or built engine
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From: Tyler TX
built transmission or built engine
My and my friend are both getting corvettes, i've already picked mine out but he's on the fence between two. Basically the same car, both are supercharged but one has a forged engine with a stock tranny with a after market clutch and the other has a beefed up transmission from RPM but a stock engine, doesn't even have a cam. Which one is a better deal, both are actually the same price. Thanks
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
With what little info we have here - your best bet is gonna be:
FORGED Motor to start, I mean who would not want to start with a forged motor, the tranny's are a dime a dozen and I would feel waaaaay better having to replace the tranny than a motor any day (I've had to replace both, with the Forged motor being more $$$)
any additional info on these two Vettes would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,Matt
FORGED Motor to start, I mean who would not want to start with a forged motor, the tranny's are a dime a dozen and I would feel waaaaay better having to replace the tranny than a motor any day (I've had to replace both, with the Forged motor being more $$$)
any additional info on these two Vettes would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,Matt
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From: Tyler TX
let's see, the one with a forged engine is stock displacement with a procharger with all supporting mods like a meth kit and upgraded fuel system the other has the same supercharged but a level 4 rpm tranmission built rear end. Both have upgraded sound system, rims, about the same mileage same year both z06 models. I mean literally it's like your offered the same car but you pick if you want a forged engine or a built transmission.
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I would probably benefit from the upgraded drivetrain. Assuming the tune is good, the stock motor can last a long time. Bangin those gears can tear stuff up in a hurry. 
It would make sense to drive both see how they really compare.
It would make sense to drive both see how they really compare.
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drive both
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From: cookeville tennessee
My and my friend are both getting corvettes, i've already picked mine out but he's on the fence between two. Basically the same car, both are supercharged but one has a forged engine with a stock tranny with a after market clutch and the other has a beefed up transmission from RPM but a stock engine, doesn't even have a cam. Which one is a better deal, both are actually the same price. Thanks
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From: Always In Front, Colorado
I was in a similar situation when I was shopping for a ZO6. I found a Z that was making 700+ RWHP but had stock drivetrain along with everything else. Then I found one that was making 540 rwhp, but had built tranny, rear end, aftermarket clutch, etc. I went with the second one.. Fast forward a year, now am making 660 rwhp with a new tune, pulley and meth..
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From: longview tx
when your ready to Dyno or upgrade that beast let us know! also the forged one is what i would go with for sure! when you ready call us and i can get you a RPM transmission in there! we have a forged c5 with a procharger running low 10's on only 8 psi! and its his no joke DD car. Vids are on our web site.
Your only 45 mins from us, make sure you bring her by when you get her!
stephen
www.easttexasmusclecars.com
we have a forged c5 with a procharger running low 10's on only 8 psi! and its his no joke DD car. Vids are on our web site.Your only 45 mins from us, make sure you bring her by when you get her!
stephen
www.easttexasmusclecars.com