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Mar 12, 2007 | 01:16 PM

Khlept0

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405hp 2001?

Before doing a lot of research, I purchased a used 2001 Z06 from what I think is a good dealership.

All over this car are the markings "405HP" but to my knowledge they didn't make 405hp Z06's in 2001.

So, what's the deal? Did someone slap 405 badges on it or did they make a few 405hp cars?

Mar 12, 2007 | 01:17 PM

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385hp from the factory for the 2001 Z06.

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Mar 12, 2007 | 01:19 PM

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385hp from the factory

Mar 12, 2007 | 01:35 PM

Sully C5

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Check the VIN...maybe it is actually an 2002. The 10th position is year...1 =2001, 2 = 2002. Or the previous owner was an '02 wannabee & put the 405 on the car.

Mar 12, 2007 | 02:44 PM

Khlept0

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Bummer, I thought I had some freak of nature.

Oh well, I still love the car =]

Mar 12, 2007 | 02:48 PM

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Nice looking vette!

Mar 12, 2007 | 03:03 PM

Khlept0

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Nice looking vette!

Thanks!

I turned 26 on Saturday so I bought myself the Vette on Friday. I always seem to get myself the best presents. This is by-far the best present ever.

Mar 12, 2007 | 03:16 PM

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Nice colour combo love the hood!

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Mar 12, 2007 | 03:19 PM

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Nice looking ride and with a couple of mods, you can easy pass the 405hp mark!

Mar 12, 2007 | 03:19 PM

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Thanks!

I turned 26 on Saturday so I bought myself the Vette on Friday. I always seem to get myself the best presents. This is by-far the best present ever.

good for you, dude! Glad you did not have to ask permission to drive your dream!

Mar 12, 2007 | 03:22 PM

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Thanks!

I turned 26 on Saturday so I bought myself the Vette on Friday. I always seem to get myself the best presents. This is by-far the best present ever.

Mar 12, 2007 | 03:34 PM

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Sweet looking car. Happy Birthday to you!!! love the hood too.

Mar 12, 2007 | 03:43 PM

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After seeing the photo, for someone to spend the $$$ on that hood, but not touch the engine is unusual. Maybe there are a few performance mods under the hood and you have more than 405.

Nice looking ride...Congrats!

Mar 12, 2007 | 04:03 PM

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After seeing the photo, for someone to spend the $$$ on that hood, but not touch the engine is unusual. Maybe there are a few performance mods under the hood and you have more than 405.

Nice looking ride...Congrats!

The hood is carbon fiber with the sides painted to match the existing paint job. It was very nicely painted on both sides.

Underthe hood there is a carbon-fiber looking intake. That's all the mods to my knowledge. It sounds pretty stock, as far as I can tell. The carfax was clean, with oil changes at the dealer every 3k.

It looks like it's never seen the rain.

Snagged it for 30k

Mar 12, 2007 | 04:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully C5

After seeing the photo, for someone to spend the $$$ on that hood, but not touch the engine is unusual. Maybe there are a few performance mods under the hood and you have more than 405.

Nice looking ride...Congrats!

Seems like it may have been previously modded then maybe returned to stock before sale/trade. Whatever the case, nice looking Z. Enjoy.

Mar 12, 2007 | 04:30 PM

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That is a beautiful car. Don't worry about 20 HP. You won't miss them.

It's easy to tack on more HP when you want it but the car is awesome without it.

Mar 12, 2007 | 04:38 PM

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Seems like it may have been previously modded then maybe returned to stock before sale/trade. Whatever the case, nice looking Z. Enjoy.

or...believe it or not there are people who will spend money on cosmetic mods and not touch the internals of a motor or even any of the external stuff like exhaust etc. especially if its a lower mileage car and maybe they modded it early on cosmetically and wanted to keep it stock for warranty reasons etc. or gosh darn it, some people think theres adequate power in the car from the get go.