simple question
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
simple question
How will a stock C5 coupe with a Magnuson supercharger fare against a stock Z06 in:
1) ability to build RPMs fast
2) raw acceleration
3) low end torque
I'm thinking of going with the mag SC, but I won't be happy if it doesn't at least equal a Z06.
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1) ability to build RPMs fast
2) raw acceleration
3) low end torque
I'm thinking of going with the mag SC, but I won't be happy if it doesn't at least equal a Z06.
Thanks
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Re: simple question (Spiral Bri)
You will be able to keep up with a z06 pretty easy. You will make around 400 RWHP on a stock motor. That is about 20% more than a z06. The magnason also makes a ton of torque, so exceleration will out perform the zo6 too; if you dont spin.
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Re: simple question (ICULUKN-C5)
[QUOTE]You will be able to keep up with a z06 pretty easy. You will make around 400 RWHP on a stock motor.
:iagree: Most factory ZO-6's are at 350-355rwhp. Bolt ons add another 25. ZO-6 is lighter by 80-90 pounds. It will depend on who puts the hammer down first IMO. Good Luck
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:iagree: Most factory ZO-6's are at 350-355rwhp. Bolt ons add another 25. ZO-6 is lighter by 80-90 pounds. It will depend on who puts the hammer down first IMO. Good Luck
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Re: simple question (Spiral Bri)
On stock rubber the Z06 will hold traction better, which is usually the difference in a close race. You would definitely hold your own, though :thumbs:
BTW, nice pic in the sig...I see Vette ownership has its privileges :D
BTW, nice pic in the sig...I see Vette ownership has its privileges :D
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: simple question (Spiral Bri)
Thanks for the advice ! I do have Z06 wheels and Supercars, so that would help. I drove a Z06 this past weekend, and it felt a lot faster than my coupe :( , but I would never want to give up the open air driving. The thing I noticed most was how fast the revs climbed.
Where is the best place to get a Mag installed ? I saw the 21st century muscle cars offered the installation and tune for about $8500. Are there any other vendors that I should look at ?
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Where is the best place to get a Mag installed ? I saw the 21st century muscle cars offered the installation and tune for about $8500. Are there any other vendors that I should look at ?
Thanks
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Re: simple question (Spiral Bri)
WOW!!! where was I when you were taking that sig pic :jester
If your curious about how the car drives give me a call and I'll let you try mine (I'll send my number via IM), I notice you have a 6 speed which is easier to tune as the Magnuson produces alot of heat which can cause alot of KR during the hot humid summer months.
21 Century muscle cars is a good place to take the car, I've been talking to them recently about getting their new cam and was ready to take my car in but they called me the day before I was supposed to leave and said they were having some tuning issues and I needed to give them a couple more weeks :sad:
You could also buy the kit from them and then do the install yourself. :cheers:
If your curious about how the car drives give me a call and I'll let you try mine (I'll send my number via IM), I notice you have a 6 speed which is easier to tune as the Magnuson produces alot of heat which can cause alot of KR during the hot humid summer months.
21 Century muscle cars is a good place to take the car, I've been talking to them recently about getting their new cam and was ready to take my car in but they called me the day before I was supposed to leave and said they were having some tuning issues and I needed to give them a couple more weeks :sad:
You could also buy the kit from them and then do the install yourself. :cheers:
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Re: simple question (Spiral Bri)
The thing I noticed most was how fast the revs climbed.
