550rwhp stock 2001z engine with d1 exhaust intake and meth for saftey
[Z06] What to do?
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Camp Pendleton, CA Blue Springs, MO
What to do?
I'm returning to the states here in the next 2 months from my most recent deployment. I've got a little money saved up and have a few mods I'd like to do to my Z. My question to you all: If you had a few G's laying around, what would you do to your car? I'd like to do a heads/cam setup.. but I also like the idea of going FI... Maybe do both? I'm looking for a streetable ride, but also one that can hold it's own on the 1320.. Thanks guys!
2003 Corvette ZO6
LG Pro LT's | Borla Stinger's CB | Mamofied FAST Intake | Ported LS2 TB | Vararam | Smooth Bellow | '08 Z06 shifter
2003 Corvette ZO6
LG Pro LT's | Borla Stinger's CB | Mamofied FAST Intake | Ported LS2 TB | Vararam | Smooth Bellow | '08 Z06 shifter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
Spot on. Based on the mods you already have, procharger and forged internals is the best way to utilize your current mods. With the internals forged, you can even use a smaller pulley and get more power out of it.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Camp Pendleton, CA Blue Springs, MO
I'm getting the transmission re-built by the Toy Shop in Pomona, CA. Additionally, I'm installing a Textralia clutch as soon as I get home.
I want to keep the stock block, and probably stock 346 rotating assembly. That being said, I'm going to search the board and see what sort of setups people are running. Anyone with any info or advice on specs please post! I'd really appreciate suggestions on what sort of heads/cam/internals/and procharger setups are optimal and efficient.
Thanks guys for your posts!
I want to keep the stock block, and probably stock 346 rotating assembly. That being said, I'm going to search the board and see what sort of setups people are running. Anyone with any info or advice on specs please post! I'd really appreciate suggestions on what sort of heads/cam/internals/and procharger setups are optimal and efficient.
Thanks guys for your posts!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
Then perhaps you can do some exterior mods. You really don't want to put more than 500RWHP down on an LS6 with stock internals if you drive your car often. 550RWHP if you drive it hard. And even then, the motor's not going to last that long.
Any reason in particular why you'd want to stick with stock internals? I can totally understand sticking with stock cubes. I'd prefer that too in my case.
Any reason in particular why you'd want to stick with stock internals? I can totally understand sticking with stock cubes. I'd prefer that too in my case.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Camp Pendleton, CA Blue Springs, MO
Then perhaps you can do some exterior mods. You really don't want to put more than 500RWHP down on an LS6 with stock internals if you drive your car often. 550RWHP if you drive it hard. And even then, the motor's not going to last that long.
Any reason in particular why you'd want to stick with stock internals? I can totally understand sticking with stock cubes. I'd prefer that too in my case.
Any reason in particular why you'd want to stick with stock internals? I can totally understand sticking with stock cubes. I'd prefer that too in my case.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
I was going the h/c route but I didnt want to have the cam lope and everything else that came with doing that. So I am going to just save up and go Twin Turbo and leave everything else as it is. Low boost Im sure will keep me happy.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
When I said keep the "stock 346 rotating assembly" I meant I didn't want to go with a bigger crankshaft/stroke; just keep the stock cubes. I have no problem doing a h/c swap, and having to swap out rods, springs, retainers, etc if need be. Sorry for not being more clear.