[Z06] A C5Z racing exotics
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Racer
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From: Los angeles CA
A C5Z racing exotics
So the description claims that his only mods are LT headers w/o cats, Borla Stingers, and K&N air filter. But he is destroying Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Anyone have info on this guy? I don't think those mods can produce these results.
There is a lot of nonsense editing in this video, so scroll through it to get to the racing.
There is a lot of nonsense editing in this video, so scroll through it to get to the racing.
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Racer
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From: Los angeles CA
Yeah it looks that way, but since I'm new to the z06 community I am having a hard time believing that those are the only mods the car has. My C5Z with intake exhaust is ridiculously fast even compared to my bolt on LS2 GTO, but I doubt headers, exhaust and intake do that to a z06. Can anyone explain this?
Melting Slicks
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I don't understand why this is hard to believe. Check the C5Z fast list (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...list-only.html) and you'll see that a bolt-on Z can run low to mid 11's at 120+ mph in the 1/4. A stock Ferrari 360/430 or standard Gallardo can't do that.
Melting Slicks
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Btw, I see you're local. You should come out for the big Vette meet&cruise in a couple weeks:
corvetteforum.com/southern-california/join-us-for-the-3rd-annual-fathers-day-run-to-solvang-june-14th.html
corvetteforum.com/southern-california/join-us-for-the-3rd-annual-fathers-day-run-to-solvang-june-14th.html
Drifting
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Your new to the Z06 get used to it. This is how these cars perform. When my old black C5Z just had a catback It would yank my 430whp Cam bolton GTO and did on several occasions... It would pull my buddies TVS1900, cam, stalled GTO with just a full exhaust...
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Burning Brakes
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Ahh this video..yeah old as dirt.
I'd guess with those mods he's around 400rwhp and C5 Z06's are ~3100lbs and that's a respectable power2weight.
Not like everything in the video is a head2head race though.
I'd guess with those mods he's around 400rwhp and C5 Z06's are ~3100lbs and that's a respectable power2weight.
Not like everything in the video is a head2head race though.
Safety Car
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Yeah it looks that way, but since I'm new to the z06 community I am having a hard time believing that those are the only mods the car has. My C5Z with intake exhaust is ridiculously fast even compared to my bolt on LS2 GTO, but I doubt headers, exhaust and intake do that to a z06. Can anyone explain this?
first of all an exhaust axel back does nothing for a basic bolt on Z, as the factory Ti are the best flowing system out there, most owners only change them out for a better sound, and what kind of intake do you have?
I played with a brand new ZL1 Camaro last weekend and I managed to pull him by a little, I have a vararam with power duct, lg long tubes, tune from ECS, and corsa indy exhuast
Burning Brakes
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It's great to see an "old" C5Z taking on all those high-end cars, especially when it walks the Lambo Diablo. I always loved that car (from my days of playing Need for Speed on Playstation). It does have nearly 100hp on a stock C5Z, but that thing has to weigh around 2 tons! Old video, but I've never seen it before so it's new to me!
Cruising
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looking for some opinions
GOOD MORNING!!
I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilema. I am a prospective first time corvette buyer/owner. I was looking at 2002-2004 Z06 models, to fit my budget. But I am also now considering a 2008 model, but probably will not be able to afford to go with Z06 in those years models. It seems that the later models even without Z06 may better/comparable perfomance. Any opinions?
I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilema. I am a prospective first time corvette buyer/owner. I was looking at 2002-2004 Z06 models, to fit my budget. But I am also now considering a 2008 model, but probably will not be able to afford to go with Z06 in those years models. It seems that the later models even without Z06 may better/comparable perfomance. Any opinions?
Instructor
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From: Corvette Owner since 1971 - 2004 Z06 Florida
I've done a few "nostalgia races" and some against newer sports cars in my 2004 Z06 and except for the newer Z06s, and the ZR1 it keeps up well with most and is faster than a lot. This is a very fast car, one of the first to do a sub 8 minute lap (7:56) at the Ring. Look at the top times at the Ring and you will see the c5 Z06 is in some pretty nice company.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%c3%bcrburgring_lap_times
When it comes to bang for the buck and overall fun to drive, it's hard to beat the C5 Z06. I agree with what's been said about bolt ons, you need to get inside the engine with heads and camshafts and new MAFs and intake runners to make a big difference, or else you could bolt on a supercharger if that's your thing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%c3%bcrburgring_lap_times
When it comes to bang for the buck and overall fun to drive, it's hard to beat the C5 Z06. I agree with what's been said about bolt ons, you need to get inside the engine with heads and camshafts and new MAFs and intake runners to make a big difference, or else you could bolt on a supercharger if that's your thing.
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Burning Brakes
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GOOD MORNING!!
I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilema. I am a prospective first time corvette buyer/owner. I was looking at 2002-2004 Z06 models, to fit my budget. But I am also now considering a 2008 model, but probably will not be able to afford to go with Z06 in those years models. It seems that the later models even without Z06 may better/comparable perfomance. Any opinions?
I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilema. I am a prospective first time corvette buyer/owner. I was looking at 2002-2004 Z06 models, to fit my budget. But I am also now considering a 2008 model, but probably will not be able to afford to go with Z06 in those years models. It seems that the later models even without Z06 may better/comparable perfomance. Any opinions?
Safety Car
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GOOD MORNING!!
I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilema. I am a prospective first time corvette buyer/owner. I was looking at 2002-2004 Z06 models, to fit my budget. But I am also now considering a 2008 model, but probably will not be able to afford to go with Z06 in those years models. It seems that the later models even without Z06 may better/comparable perfomance. Any opinions?
I am hoping to get some opinions on my dilema. I am a prospective first time corvette buyer/owner. I was looking at 2002-2004 Z06 models, to fit my budget. But I am also now considering a 2008 model, but probably will not be able to afford to go with Z06 in those years models. It seems that the later models even without Z06 may better/comparable perfomance. Any opinions?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=C5+Z06+vs+LS3+C...vetteforum.com
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Burning Brakes
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So the description claims that his only mods are LT headers w/o cats, Borla Stingers, and K&N air filter. But he is destroying Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Anyone have info on this guy? I don't think those mods can produce these results.
There is a lot of nonsense editing in this video, so scroll through it to get to the racing.
There is a lot of nonsense editing in this video, so scroll through it to get to the racing.
With his mods he is pushing a comparable amount of horsepower with a lot less weight than all those exotics.
Burning Brakes
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From: King George VA
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Racer
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I guess I still need to get used to this cars power. With these worn GoodYear tires, I have yet to feel the true power of the car. Good to know that its on a whole different playing field compared to the GTO.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
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Racer
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Btw, I see you're local. You should come out for the big Vette meet&cruise in a couple weeks:
corvetteforum.com/southern-california/join-us-for-the-3rd-annual-fathers-day-run-to-solvang-june-14th.html
corvetteforum.com/southern-california/join-us-for-the-3rd-annual-fathers-day-run-to-solvang-june-14th.html