I am not really sure if this is the right forum to post this in but since it's all forced induction I thought I would try here first. If not, please move it to where it should be.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I can't decide on my own on what to do. I am the original owner of a mint 17k mile 2002 Procharged WS6. I have babied this car and everything has been done perfectly. I have been considering selling or trading this car and getting a built C5 Z06, stock C6 Z06 and maybe add a Procharger, or a GT500 with a few mods. I am not really sure of my rwhp goals or ET's but I know I want more than I have now. A few things to consider, I am 6'8" and 290 lbs so I need some room. I don't need back seats so that isn't a consideration.

WS6: If I keep the car, a rear, built engine, and more boost would definitely be in the near future. Probably looking for a reliable 800 rwhp. I have just enough room in this car. If I did sell the car, how much should I sell it for?

C5 Z06: I would be looking for an already built 800 rwhp but I am not sure if I like the looks of the C5 more than the WS6. I also see way more C5 Z06's compared to WS6's. I usually see a C5 Z06 everyday and I am luck if I see a WS6 once a month. I do know the Z06 can handle better and the build quality is great. I think I had enough room but never had the chance to drive one very long.

C6 Z06: I would be limited to 600 rwhp because I could not afford to build a 427 for boost and from what I have read, the 427 is not optimal for boost anyways. I would probably go with a Procharger to get to the 600 rwhp. I don't see that many C6 Z06's running around and I really like the looks of them. Never sat in one so I have no idea of the room.

GT500: I never thought I would consider a Ford but I have to give it to Ford, the GT500 is a great car. I would pulley it and go with supporting mods, not too much though. I think this car has the most room out of all of the above.

So, what would you prefer... a 800 rwhp WS6, 800 rwhp C5 Z06, 600 rwhp C6 Z06, or a 700 rwhp GT500? And why?


Here is the specs on my car...

2002 Black on Black Trans AM WS.6 M6
17k Miles
ATI D-1SC Procharger
SDCE 8 rib tensioner (4.0 pulley)
Kooks 1 7/8 Headers
Magnaflow Cat-Back
small blower cam
918's
blueprinted oil pump
timing chain
Racetronix Walbro twin intank fuel pumps with hobbs switch
Siemens 57# injectors
NGK TR6's
ATI Superdampner
160* Thermostat
Spec stage III ceramic clutch
B&M Ripper shifter
Harlan shift light
Harlan 2-Step
AMW Catch Can
Scanmaster
Autometer Guages

(9 psi @ 6500rpm)
556 rwhp
485 rwtq

 

the driving feeling in a vette alone is enough to go that way..800 hp fbody is like a 400-500 hp vette. The first time you really drive a vette, you will understand, even if its is just a stock one.

 

I drove an 800whp GT500 before I got my C5Z.

No Comparison. Handling, comfort, quality, the Vette won. The Mustang is really just a straight line car with that much HP. The Vette can handle and is still under control with 800whp. The Mustang chassis was just plain overmatched with that much thrust.

C6Z with a nasty NA build would be wicked and very interesting.

C5Z wins the price battle of any of the new cars.

WS6 is a cool car. But still a solid axle car.

Drive a built Vette, then have a good think. It's the best option for handling tons of power.