[Z06] Streetable Power
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Streetable Power
I am in the market for a C5 z06 and have a question or 2. I would like to find out what the best way to get to ~475whp and not sacrifice daily usability. I am not looking to cut corners so I would like an idea of which way to go, NA or FI. I am looking forward to suggestions and ideas for both. If this has been discussed before(which I am sure it probably has) I am sorry for posing the question as I must have overlooked this topic in my search.
Thanks in advance,
DG
Thanks in advance,
DG
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I am in the market for a C5 z06 and have a question or 2. I would like to find out what the best way to get to ~475whp and not sacrifice daily usability. I am not looking to cut corners so I would like an idea of which way to go, NA or FI. I am looking forward to suggestions and ideas for both. If this has been discussed before(which I am sure it probably has) I am sorry for posing the question as I must have overlooked this topic in my search.
Thanks in advance,
DG
Thanks in advance,
DG
obviously go FI 
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You could also go NA with heads/cam/LT's/CAI & a good tune and hit 475 rwhp+ that is streetable. Check out my sig. I have 429rwhp without heads and mine is a DD.
I'll eventually breakdown and spring for heads later on.
I'll eventually breakdown and spring for heads later on.
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I am in the market for a C5 z06 and have a question or 2. I would like to find out what the best way to get to ~475whp and not sacrifice daily usability. I am not looking to cut corners so I would like an idea of which way to go, NA or FI. I am looking forward to suggestions and ideas for both. If this has been discussed before(which I am sure it probably has) I am sorry for posing the question as I must have overlooked this topic in my search.
Thanks in advance,
DG
Thanks in advance,
DG
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Mine did 465 with stock catback on it, just added a Magnaflow and it seems to have picked up some. I'll redyno it this week. It drives like a stock car for the most part. Small cam, TEA LS6 heads, Fast 92 and your there if everything is right.
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I'm suprised that many would add weight, heat and potential for problems to make 475hp. It can be done with heads and cam, but thats a pretty healthy cam and you may not like the drivability.
If you can afford it I'd recommend doing a 402 with good heads and a small cam. It isn't the cheapest way, but the best IMO.
If you can afford it I'd recommend doing a 402 with good heads and a small cam. It isn't the cheapest way, but the best IMO.
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forced induction, is hands down the best way. Stock drivability and then all you have to do is lay into the throttle and you will have a reliable 500 rwhp, with exhaust and dual springs you could easily be at a safe 550 to the wheels.
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I'm suprised that many would add weight, heat and potential for problems to make 475hp. It can be done with heads and cam, but thats a pretty healthy cam and you may not like the drivability.
If you can afford it I'd recommend doing a 402 with good heads and a small cam. It isn't the cheapest way, but the best IMO.
If you can afford it I'd recommend doing a 402 with good heads and a small cam. It isn't the cheapest way, but the best IMO.
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It all depends on you definition of daily drivable. If you want it to drive 100% like stock then et an A&A or ECS supercharge kit. They are prooven over and over and over again. They make 530-550 rwhp w/ a stock motor and some LT headers. The car will drive like stock until you get on it.
If you want the car to drive 95-97% like OEM stock then you can accomplish your goal with stock cubes NA.
The other option would be to build a mild 402 (stroked LS2 block) or 418 (stroked LS3).
If you want the car to drive 95-97% like OEM stock then you can accomplish your goal with stock cubes NA.
The other option would be to build a mild 402 (stroked LS2 block) or 418 (stroked LS3).
