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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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ok guys here comes the question please dont go off but where does the z06 pick up 55 extra hp over the coupe sorry if this question sounds dumb but some of us dont know header cat back c.a.i.and tune still does not get a coupe to 405.so where foes it it come from the heads ???

ty you for any input with this
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 02:54 AM
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Primarily heads and cam, with changes to the intake and exhaust system too. The block also has some cast-in windows to relieve cylinder pressure on the exhaust stroke. Here's some reading for you that might help. http://www.c5registry.com/2k2z06/
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 03c5BiLL
ok guys here comes the question please dont go off but where does the z06 pick up 55 extra hp over the coupe sorry if this question sounds dumb but some of us dont know header cat back c.a.i.and tune still does not get a coupe to 405.so where foes it it come from the heads ???

ty you for any input with this
better heads and cam also different exhaust i asked the same question about a month ago.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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sorry, I thought i was on the C6Z thread.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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ty for the facts as well as a great write up
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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That was a good page on the Z06, What a machine we have!!!!!!!
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