Modded Z06 Question
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Modded Z06 Question
o I just purchased a modded (albeit slightly beat up) 2002 Z06. Seller said it has:
I am pretty new to the modding/LS community, and this will be my first car that I will be lightly restoring/modifying/messing around with. So I do have a few questions:
- AFR 205 heads
- LG-G5X3 cam
- LG long tube headers
- LG cat delete
- K&N intake
I am pretty new to the modding/LS community, and this will be my first car that I will be lightly restoring/modifying/messing around with. So I do have a few questions:
- Would these modifications add up to roughly 450 whp? I am taking the seller's word for it as I never saw a dyno sheet.
- What would the next steps be in terms of performance? (after making her a little prettier) I am thinking probably a FAST LSXR intake and fuel rails.
Drifting
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450 sounds about right.
Next I would switch the air intake to a vararam, get either a FAST or MSD intake manifold, bigger throttle body, bigger injectors if that hasn't already been done, and a good dyno tune. Since you said it's a bit beat up, throw some good rubber on there and you'll have a beast (I had Toyo r888's which were great and I'll be putting Nitto nt01's on soon).
Next I would switch the air intake to a vararam, get either a FAST or MSD intake manifold, bigger throttle body, bigger injectors if that hasn't already been done, and a good dyno tune. Since you said it's a bit beat up, throw some good rubber on there and you'll have a beast (I had Toyo r888's which were great and I'll be putting Nitto nt01's on soon).
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My next step would be larger diameter wheels and bigger brakes, either c6 z06 or zr1 brakes. You've got a Lot more hp than stock, and the brakes (and tires) need upgraded to match IMO.
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Lots of formerly cared for race horses left to hell. Hope yours has a good owner in you.
Some of the money spent won’t be “cool” go fast mods, but needed items like wheel hubs, rear inner/outer tie rods, torque tube rebuild, etc.
You can fully rebuild a C5, trust me I know. Ask anytime you need help, this is a great community/forum.
Some of the money spent won’t be “cool” go fast mods, but needed items like wheel hubs, rear inner/outer tie rods, torque tube rebuild, etc.
You can fully rebuild a C5, trust me I know. Ask anytime you need help, this is a great community/forum.
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Id do an intake tune, then work on cosmetics. Chasing power from there gets real $$
Take a year go through the car and fix all the little stuff
Who cares about dyno numbers really? Go to the track the mph will tell all.
Take a year go through the car and fix all the little stuff
Who cares about dyno numbers really? Go to the track the mph will tell all.
Last edited by cv67; Jan 17, 2020 at 11:36 AM.
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I’d say those numbers are dead on.
I had those same items installed at LG except AFR 210 heads, and a FAST 90 and LS2 TB and made 475 RWHP.
I had those same items installed at LG except AFR 210 heads, and a FAST 90 and LS2 TB and made 475 RWHP.
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I would think about a better clutch, if I were you.
Good luck
Good luck
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"Big" Brakes? Meh. Unless he'll be tracking it frequently, I wouldn't worry about it much.
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Other than a better intake not much low hanging HP to be had. It gets expensive after that. A fresh set of valve springs is some cheap insurance for an older build. Good luck with your new chariot. And post up some pics!
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o I just purchased a modded (albeit slightly beat up) 2002 Z06. Seller said it has:
I am pretty new to the modding/LS community, and this will be my first car that I will be lightly restoring/modifying/messing around with. So I do have a few questions:
- AFR 205 heads
- LG-G5X3 cam
- LG long tube headers
- LG cat delete
- K&N intake
I am pretty new to the modding/LS community, and this will be my first car that I will be lightly restoring/modifying/messing around with. So I do have a few questions:
- Would these modifications add up to roughly 450 whp? I am taking the seller's word for it as I never saw a dyno sheet.
- What would the next steps be in terms of performance? (after making her a little prettier) I am thinking probably a FAST LSXR intake and fuel rails.