[Z06] Educate me on Z06s
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Educate me on Z06s
Ive always had Fords. Im very versed on 5.0s. Unfortunately I do not know much about Corvettes or LS1s in general.
Ive been eyeing Z06s for a while now, I love the performance and overall package. Ive decided(translation=wife said I can get one) im going to look for a clean low mileage 01/02. Id appreciate any pertinent info that the average person doesnt know. Like, changes in rotating assembly strength between years etc. Weak links especially.
Just some quick info to help me get started on my search.
Also how is Chevy with warranties on Z06s and mods in case i decid on a new one. As in, Ford sometimes tries to void warranties on 03 cobras if the tire wear looks too extreme..yeah im not joking.
Thanks.
2000 SVT Lightning
1993 SVT Cobra 11.1@128MPH. Vortech/TFS/etc
[Modified by J&L, 2:50 AM 5/5/2004]
[Modified by J&L, 2:53 AM 5/5/2004]
Ive been eyeing Z06s for a while now, I love the performance and overall package. Ive decided(translation=wife said I can get one) im going to look for a clean low mileage 01/02. Id appreciate any pertinent info that the average person doesnt know. Like, changes in rotating assembly strength between years etc. Weak links especially.
Just some quick info to help me get started on my search.
Also how is Chevy with warranties on Z06s and mods in case i decid on a new one. As in, Ford sometimes tries to void warranties on 03 cobras if the tire wear looks too extreme..yeah im not joking.
Thanks.
2000 SVT Lightning
1993 SVT Cobra 11.1@128MPH. Vortech/TFS/etc
[Modified by J&L, 2:50 AM 5/5/2004]
[Modified by J&L, 2:53 AM 5/5/2004]
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (J&L)
http://www.z06vette.com/01.php
Read the article above, this will help a lot.
Many 01s had piston ring flutter and oil burning, sometimes depends on how hard you drove the car. The dealer can check the vin# and see if the car had a re-ring done, if not they can do a test and will re-ring if needed.
Warranties are all covered under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
http://autopedia.com/html/HotLinks_LemonMM2.html
Which basically says a dealer has to prove your mod caused the problem. Find a mod friendly dealer, that helps a lot.
Very few weak links, most 97 and up vettes leak a little on the left side of the diff, the fix is some sealant spread around the axel seal, no biggie.
The Z06 weighs less, has less sound damping, and therefore you will hear drive train and other noises, also, when you turn off the car, push in the clutch always, and you will hear a noise that is common, it's a combo of the torque tube and throwout bearing, no biggie either.
Have fun with your search, you picked a great car.
[Modified by CPT Z06, 10:06 PM 5/4/2004]
Read the article above, this will help a lot.
Many 01s had piston ring flutter and oil burning, sometimes depends on how hard you drove the car. The dealer can check the vin# and see if the car had a re-ring done, if not they can do a test and will re-ring if needed.
Warranties are all covered under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
http://autopedia.com/html/HotLinks_LemonMM2.html
Which basically says a dealer has to prove your mod caused the problem. Find a mod friendly dealer, that helps a lot.
Very few weak links, most 97 and up vettes leak a little on the left side of the diff, the fix is some sealant spread around the axel seal, no biggie.
The Z06 weighs less, has less sound damping, and therefore you will hear drive train and other noises, also, when you turn off the car, push in the clutch always, and you will hear a noise that is common, it's a combo of the torque tube and throwout bearing, no biggie either.
Have fun with your search, you picked a great car.
[Modified by CPT Z06, 10:06 PM 5/4/2004]
Drifting
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (J&L)
It's a pretty tough drivetrain in general. Most of it is good to about 450-500 rwhp if you plan on modding. It's not a forged bottom end, so keep that in mind. The block is very strong though.
At stock power levels, I can't think of any particular weak areas that are prone to breaking.
If you plan on modding to 450-500 rwhp and above, then plan on putting a forged bottom end in, better clutch, and perhaps better half shafts from the diff to the rear wheels. You may want to consider upgrading the Tremec tranny too, although it is pretty strong in stock form. The shift forks are a bit weak on it however.
Other than that, it's pretty stout. :yesnod:
At stock power levels, I can't think of any particular weak areas that are prone to breaking.
If you plan on modding to 450-500 rwhp and above, then plan on putting a forged bottom end in, better clutch, and perhaps better half shafts from the diff to the rear wheels. You may want to consider upgrading the Tremec tranny too, although it is pretty strong in stock form. The shift forks are a bit weak on it however.
Other than that, it's pretty stout. :yesnod:
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (J&L)
If it's in the budget, consider a new Z06, heavy discounts at this time :thumbs:
This way you know the car was'nt abused :yesnod:
Either way, you'll love the car and the folks here are very helpful and :cool:
Good Luck in your search :chevy
[Modified by stano, 9:16 AM 5/5/2004]
This way you know the car was'nt abused :yesnod:
Either way, you'll love the car and the folks here are very helpful and :cool:
Good Luck in your search :chevy
[Modified by stano, 9:16 AM 5/5/2004]
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (J&L)
Also how is Chevy with warranties on Z06s and mods in case i decid on a new one. As in, Ford sometimes tries to void warranties on 03 cobras if the tire wear looks too extreme..yeah im not joking.
You will love the Z if you get one. :cheers:
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (J&L)
01 Z06 has 385 Hp.
02-04 have 405 Hp.
Factory rated in both.
White only available on 2001 Z06.
Mod Red is an option with all cars, else interior is Black.
All C5 brakes are the same except front color and pad compounds.
2001 has 4 cats, other models have only 2. Adds power to new cars.
2002 and above have sodium filled exh valves to help heat dissipation and lighten valvetrain. Newer cam adds to extra power.
Swaybar endlinks go from plastic to metal in 2002.
Lots of info can be read around here.
02-04 have 405 Hp.
Factory rated in both.
White only available on 2001 Z06.
Mod Red is an option with all cars, else interior is Black.
All C5 brakes are the same except front color and pad compounds.
2001 has 4 cats, other models have only 2. Adds power to new cars.
2002 and above have sodium filled exh valves to help heat dissipation and lighten valvetrain. Newer cam adds to extra power.
Swaybar endlinks go from plastic to metal in 2002.
Lots of info can be read around here.
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (J&L)
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (stano)
:withstupid: How's things going Stan? :D
If it's in the budget, consider a new Z06, heavy discounts at this time :thumbs:
This way you know the car was'nt abused :yesnod:
Either way, you'll love the car and the folks here are very helpful and :cool:
Good Luck in your search :chevy
[Modified by stano, 9:16 AM 5/5/2004]
This way you know the car was'nt abused :yesnod:
Either way, you'll love the car and the folks here are very helpful and :cool:
Good Luck in your search :chevy
[Modified by stano, 9:16 AM 5/5/2004]
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (slong)
I have had a Z06 for about a year now and have found one major problem, I can not quit smiling and driving it. Oh yes there is the MOD problem, but I can stop when ever I want.
Drifting
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Re: Educate me on Z06s (CAPN17)
Oh yes there is the MOD problem, but I can stop when ever I want.