[Z06] 500 bhp performance C5 Z06
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500 bhp performance C5 Z06
For those who love their C5 Z06 BUT have a potential inferiority complex hiding in their gut waiting for the first time a C6 Z06 kicks their ***...... how about you guys who really know what's going on giving them a primer on what they can (or should) do to their C5 to make it competitive to the C6 by getting 500bhp out of their C5, where to get it done (best north, south,east and west) and a "ball park" figure on cost. 
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Originally Posted by Thud
... All I know is that a stock Z06 is loads of fun.
But I would love to gain some insight on the recommended upgrade path from stock, to 500 rwhp.
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Originally Posted by hoogbest
I was looking for info not a life changing philosophy. 
What the hell are lifters anyway?
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I am putting 435 to the wheels which is around 500 at the crank which I'm guessing is about what the C6 Z06 will put to the ground.
Mods are Cartek 2X heads, Comp Cams 224/228 Cam LSA 114, ported intake and throttle body, Halltech Trap, Kooks 1 3/4" headers and off-road X-pipe, underdrive pulleys, Comp Cams pushrods. Approx $10K including labor.
Torque is where I think the C6 Z06 will kill me.... I'm looking forward to seeing some C6 Z06 numbers from the track.
Mods are Cartek 2X heads, Comp Cams 224/228 Cam LSA 114, ported intake and throttle body, Halltech Trap, Kooks 1 3/4" headers and off-road X-pipe, underdrive pulleys, Comp Cams pushrods. Approx $10K including labor.
Torque is where I think the C6 Z06 will kill me.... I'm looking forward to seeing some C6 Z06 numbers from the track.
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For roughly $9K, Chris at ECS in NJ can install an ATI supercharger and get you around 550 to 575 horsepower at the wheels. That's well over 600 at the crank. Plenty enough to wax an unsuspecting C6 Z06.
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Originally Posted by hoogbest
For those who love their C5 Z06 BUT have a potential inferiority complex hiding in their gut waiting for the first time a C6 Z06 kicks their ***...... how about you guys who really know what's going on giving them a primer on what they can (or should) do to their C5 to make it competitive to the C6 by getting 500bhp out of their C5, where to get it done (best north, south,east and west) and a "ball park" figure on cost.
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The point is, when you hear the roar at start-up and the loping at idle, you will never go back to stock. And by the way, when your crusing at 70 and a kid in a BMW challenges, just shift into third and enjoy the Mozart!
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