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Old Mar 31, 2019 | 05:40 PM
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all of it plus more!!
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 12:11 AM
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Stock-ish Z06 level is fine for me.
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by derz_vette
I think its important to note where you make the power, in the powerband.

I went with a decently aggressive cam (i was told) 243/247 .654 .657 112 lsa, and it makes most of the power above 4k RPM with peak hp at ~6k

I'm at 545WHP - NA, its fun but first gear is pretty useless, would need drag radials to actually "take off" in first - I think. (295 michelin super sport currently on rear)


I think a supercharger would be more enjoyable than cubes.

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to get your car to 545 whp NA? I've been told 15K+
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by sbo76

For those with 600++ what kind of tires are you running and are they able to keep traction at the 600, 700, 800++ power level a WOT?
I'm making ~600/610 hp/tq to the wheels, and am running new Toyo Proxes R888R's. It hasn't been terribly warm in Albuquerque, but the tires hook very well. They'll nearly hold first from a stop, and undoubtedly hook even better once heated up. Love 'em!
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 01:49 PM
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I have run the R888's on my dedicated race car! Great tires with phenomenal traction but they wear out commiserate to the level of traction! I guess you have to pay of you want to play.

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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by vettefordays
If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to get your car to 545 whp NA? I've been told 15K+
Big NA power means built big-cube engine. For instance mine is LS2 based 427, 550whp. Engine would cost maybe 12-15k to replicate.

Turn-key LS3 based 427ci 635hp from TX Speed $15.5k. This would net 550-560whp most likely.
https://www.texas-speed.com/p-3586-t...y-package.aspx
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