harryk387

I've got the mod bug like most of you on here and have saved up $2000 to put towards my 2004 Z06.

The car is my daily driver here in Los Angeles, where 50-60% of the time I am in heavy traffic so keep that in mind. I want the car to remain 100% streetable with good manners and reliability.

Mods already installed or on the way:

1. Vararam VR-B2 Intake with Power Duct (installed)
2. LG Super Pro Long Tube Headers (on the way)
3. MGW Short Shifter (installed)
4. Double D Mods Double Din Kenwood 9703 (on the way)
5. Lowered on stock bolts (done)
6. Corbeau Leather A4s (on the way)
7. ACA Projector Headlights (installed)
8. Shorty Antenna (installed)
9. LG G5X1E Cam, Comp 921 Valvesprings, Melling High Pressure Oil Pump, Hardened Pushrods, C5R Timing Chain, Cam Install Gasket set, dyno tune (on the way)
10. Hawk HPS Brake Pads (on the way)


My question is, what's the next logical upgrade?

a. Cam isn't installed yet, but when I do get it installed I have the option to port and polish the stock heads, throttle body and intake manifold- should I spend the extra cash to do it?
b. Upgrade the stock shocks to Koni Yellows or Ridetech shocks?
c. Upgrade the clutch?
d. Tires- Current tires are Bridgestone RE760s with about 90% thread left
e. Something else?

pewter99

C6Z06 sways and shocks are direct bolt on and would be a good addition for little money..cheaper than the Konis and more in line with your driving habits

grantv

Seats would be high on my list... shifter if you don't like the stock one.
OR...
​​18/19's used would be a great option (new would be more moula).

racebum

how old are the tires and what are they?

this is always my #1 recommendation for realized performance

baddboyz03

coilovers!!! or
C6 z06 big brake kit

Vetteman Jack

You won't get it all done for $2K, but you could get 1-2 of those done depending on what you choose.

grantv

Added an intended but neglected word; or.

harryk387

Shifter is already taken care of- I have an MGW Short Shifter

Also forgot to mention that seats may also be taken care of tomorrow. I found a guy locally who is getting rid of a pair of sparcos in leather/suede who is willing to do an even trade. I saw the seats in person and they look great the only thing is that some trim pieces needed to be taken off the seat to fit in the c5. I will be driving down tomorrow to test fit them and see if they will work with the stock seatbelts, fingers crossed.

As for tires, I've currently got Bridgestone Potenza RE760s on all 4 corners, I'd say about 80% thread left. I'd love to upgrade to some Michelin Pilot Super Sports or something even more aggressive/sticky (I live in Los Angeles where it rains 5 times per year, so wet traction not as important)

Possibly looking at a clutch upgrade as well- Monster Stage 2, McLeod Single Disk, Mantic or Textralia

Decisions, decisions...

ss4luck

No need for a clutch till HP or wear demands it. One of the best driving clutches ever are the stock ones, especially in SoCal traffic (I grew up in Orange County and HATED my McLoud in 91/55/405 traffic)

+1 for coilovers and sway bars though. Would make Malibu Canyon/Ortega a lot more fun

0Todd TCE

Front AND rear Big Brake Caliper kits? And you'l have almost $400 to spare!

TXGS507

Keep your money and leave it stock..... It's a slippery slope once you start heading down it.

speedmaster64

Z06 shocks and sways and new shoes.

jjc508520

When replacing the headers don't forget an insulated tunnel plate!

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/1...h-thermal-abs/

Koufax

New sound system.

harryk387

A little too late for that

Haven't heard any input on porting the stock heads, throttle body and intake manifold, is it worth it? The shop down here is super reputable and knows what they are doing.

I'm on the fence if I want to do the porting at the same time I get the cam installed. Options are:

1. Cam install and dyno tune only
2. Cam install, port stock throttle body and stock intake manifold, dyno tune
3. Cam install, port stock throttle body, stock intake manifold and stock heads and dyno tune

twokbolt

What wheels are those? They look great!

S.C. vette

Suspension

Bill Vett

As you up the power something somewhere will fail. I'd keep the $2K as a back up just in case of a failure. I know it's burning a hole in your pocket but I'd just sit on it till needed.

harryk387

Such a responsible answer...lol. My responsible side wants to follow your advice, my 21 year old self wants to throw as much money at my car as possible and get it to be the ultimate drivers car.

Bill Vett

If you have back up funds go for it, but I have been in your shoes and when I broke it, it had to sit till I could pay for replacement parts. I know, responsible answer but it comes from a 70 year old with a history of modding every car I owned. It's just a matter of time when something suffers from the weakest link syndrome.