Help me decide
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Help me decide
Should I spend money on a full exhaust, under drive pulley, and Dyno tune ($3,500-$4,000) on my 00' Vette to satisfy my mod fever or just drive it stock and save the money towards a 06'/07' ZO6?
The 00' is paid off and I want more HP. I know I could Supercharge or Procharge or do a heads and cam but I don't think I want to do all these upgrades to get ZO6 HP to my stock looking 00'.
I like the more exotic look of the new ZO6. Maybe I should just do an underdrive pulley with a dyno tune to hold me over. I probably won't be able to purchase the ZO6 until 2-3 years. I'm hoping by then that I can get a used one for alot cheaper than they are currently going for.
What would you do?
The 00' is paid off and I want more HP. I know I could Supercharge or Procharge or do a heads and cam but I don't think I want to do all these upgrades to get ZO6 HP to my stock looking 00'.
I like the more exotic look of the new ZO6. Maybe I should just do an underdrive pulley with a dyno tune to hold me over. I probably won't be able to purchase the ZO6 until 2-3 years. I'm hoping by then that I can get a used one for alot cheaper than they are currently going for.
What would you do?
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Originally Posted by LS7
Should I spend money on a full exhaust, under drive pulley, and Dyno tune ($3,500-$4,000) on my 00' Vette to satisfy my mod fever or just drive it stock and save the money towards a 06'/07' ZO6?
The 00' is paid off and I want more HP. I know I could Supercharge or Procharge or do a heads and cam but I don't think I want to do all these upgrades to get ZO6 HP to my stock looking 00'.
I like the more exotic look of the new ZO6. Maybe I should just do an underdrive pulley with a dyno tune to hold me over. I probably won't be able to purchase the ZO6 until 2-3 years. I'm hoping by then that I can get a used one for alot cheaper than they are currently going for.
What would you do?
The 00' is paid off and I want more HP. I know I could Supercharge or Procharge or do a heads and cam but I don't think I want to do all these upgrades to get ZO6 HP to my stock looking 00'.
I like the more exotic look of the new ZO6. Maybe I should just do an underdrive pulley with a dyno tune to hold me over. I probably won't be able to purchase the ZO6 until 2-3 years. I'm hoping by then that I can get a used one for alot cheaper than they are currently going for.
What would you do?
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If you really want the C6 Z06, save your cash for that. Not sure what they will be selling for in 2-3 years, but its one heck of a machine.
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Originally Posted by LS7
Should I spend money on a full exhaust, under drive pulley, and Dyno tune ($3,500-$4,000) on my 00' Vette to satisfy my mod fever or just drive it stock and save the money towards a 06'/07' ZO6?
The 00' is paid off and I want more HP. I know I could Supercharge or Procharge or do a heads and cam but I don't think I want to do all these upgrades to get ZO6 HP to my stock looking 00'.
I like the more exotic look of the new ZO6. Maybe I should just do an underdrive pulley with a dyno tune to hold me over. I probably won't be able to purchase the ZO6 until 2-3 years. I'm hoping by then that I can get a used one for alot cheaper than they are currently going for.
What would you do?
The 00' is paid off and I want more HP. I know I could Supercharge or Procharge or do a heads and cam but I don't think I want to do all these upgrades to get ZO6 HP to my stock looking 00'.
I like the more exotic look of the new ZO6. Maybe I should just do an underdrive pulley with a dyno tune to hold me over. I probably won't be able to purchase the ZO6 until 2-3 years. I'm hoping by then that I can get a used one for alot cheaper than they are currently going for.
What would you do?
LPE (21st Century) can provide more HP than the C6Z06 with a few of their mods.
As a note - until GM does something to fix the roof issues with the C6 (and Z06) buying one is likely to cause you to be Vette- less
If the roof fails, they keep your Vette (Z06) until it can be A) replaced, B) fixed.
Last but not least: there is no assurances as of yet that the 'fix' is going to be a long term remedy. Thus, after the warranty period expires you may get stuck with
out of your pocket
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Save your money and mod your car.
LPE (21st Century) can provide more HP than the C6Z06 with a few of their mods.
As a note - until GM does something to fix the roof issues with the C6 (and Z06) buying one is likely to cause you to be Vette- less
If the roof fails, they keep your Vette (Z06) until it can be A) replaced, B) fixed.
Last but not least: there is no assurances as of yet that the 'fix' is going to be a long term remedy. Thus, after the warranty period expires you may get stuck with out of your pocket
LPE (21st Century) can provide more HP than the C6Z06 with a few of their mods.
As a note - until GM does something to fix the roof issues with the C6 (and Z06) buying one is likely to cause you to be Vette- less
If the roof fails, they keep your Vette (Z06) until it can be A) replaced, B) fixed.
Last but not least: there is no assurances as of yet that the 'fix' is going to be a long term remedy. Thus, after the warranty period expires you may get stuck with
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You are correct that the 2006 Z06 is a FRC. However, there is a mod to change it to a removable top. When I was in Orlando, I stopped in at Rogers Corvettes. They have a 2006 Z06 and we were talking about it. It doesn't have the mod, but he showed me how to remove the liner and explained what needed done to change the roof out. Very interesting. I've been looking on the web for details, but haven't seen them yet.
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I wouldn't bet on an '06 or '07 Zo6 being "a lot cheaper" in 2-3 years! They go for 15-20k over sticker now, maybe in 2 or 3 years you can buy a used one for the original sticker price, but I'll bet not much less than that!
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Save your money and mod your car.
LPE (21st Century) can provide more HP than the C6Z06 with a few of their mods.
As a note - until GM does something to fix the roof issues with the C6 (and Z06) buying one is likely to cause you to be Vette- less
If the roof fails, they keep your Vette (Z06) until it can be A) replaced, B) fixed.
Last but not least: there is no assurances as of yet that the 'fix' is going to be a long term remedy. Thus, after the warranty period expires you may get stuck with out of your pocket
LPE (21st Century) can provide more HP than the C6Z06 with a few of their mods.
As a note - until GM does something to fix the roof issues with the C6 (and Z06) buying one is likely to cause you to be Vette- less
If the roof fails, they keep your Vette (Z06) until it can be A) replaced, B) fixed.
Last but not least: there is no assurances as of yet that the 'fix' is going to be a long term remedy. Thus, after the warranty period expires you may get stuck with
out of your pocket
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Originally Posted by WWK888
Uhhhh...you sure about that? Since when does the Z06 have a removeable roof? I thought the problem was only with the removeable roofs on the coupes.
The issue is not the top 'flying' - it is the separation of the top 'plastic' from the frame.
I am sure that I read the Z06 is also affected - but will try and verify
Last edited by AC54ME; Aug 6, 2006 at 07:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
I understood that the roof separation was also an issue on the Z - maybe I am mistaken.
Yep, you are right, my apologies!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1460656
Last edited by WWK888; Aug 6, 2006 at 07:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by WWK888
I just checked the C6 Z06 section...you may be right afterall. I am checking further...
Yep, you are right, my apologies!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1460656
Yep, you are right, my apologies!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1460656
Yes - I also checked out the C6Z06 section and found at least 3 posts.
I thought I was correct as there is a C6Z06 at Huffines that has roof separation.
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