First things to do to a 02 ZO6?
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First things to do to a 02 ZO6?
First off, hello guys. I've been an avid reader for about 6 months now. I am just about to finalize a deal on trading my 1996 Impala SS in on a 02 Electron blue Z06 :steering: I was wondering what you guys would all do first to this beast. Skip-shift is a must for me, seeing as how I'm new to the whole 6 speed scene. I was thinking maybe a 75 shot with a low fuel pressure shut off switch, rpm window switch and spark retard box. Are there any real issues I should think about correcting that you current Z06 owners know about? My father has an 03 Black Z06 and my step mother has a 00 white coupe. As soon as we tear into the mods we'll start really posting and getting to know some of you. We are avid posters on the ImpalaSSforum and I hope you guys have more knowledge to share with us. Thanks again
-Matt Norris
-Matt Norris
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (waytofastvette)
The first thing I would do to it is give it to me :) but you probably don't like that idea. Supercharger is always a good idea.
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (waytofastvette)
I went with a Blackwing Filter and FLP headers. I feel that these two mods are a good starting point for any project monster. Welcome to the forum :cheers:
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (Iridante)
Intake, gears, and then decide if you want H/c or supercharger - JMTC - our engines already make power in the high part of the powerband - think about a Magasun (SP) Roots type blower - on a Z with 3.73 gears and the M SC - you'll poopie your pants the first time you take it out :D :D :D
By the way, welcome to the "club" Impala SS's are nice - but you are in a whole new class of performance now! Enjoy!
By the way, welcome to the "club" Impala SS's are nice - but you are in a whole new class of performance now! Enjoy!
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (z-u-later)
Immediately start driving it.. :cheers:
after a couple weeks of that, you'll need intake, exhaust, headers, heads/cam.
and then for Christmas, tell dad you want an ATI supercharger.
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (Iridante)
Either the ATI Procharger or the Magnuson. Either would give you a good kick in the pants.
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (Iridante)
Yeah, I'm definetly thinking shifter. Where's the best place to buy gears? 4.10's seem like they'd be ok, especially around town. The six speed is absolutely ridiculous compared to my Impala. I put a TH-400 into my Impala with a 3200 stall. This car puts it to absolute shame. Kinda sad when you think about it :mad and to think I paid for that car for so long, I could have been driving one of these!
Thanks for the welcome. Hopefully I can start learning and giving advice rather than taking it :D
-Matt Norris
[Modified by Iridante, 3:53 PM 9/17/2003]
Thanks for the welcome. Hopefully I can start learning and giving advice rather than taking it :D
-Matt Norris
[Modified by Iridante, 3:53 PM 9/17/2003]
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (Iridante)
Why would you put 4:10's in a Z06? The MN12 gearing with 3:42's is = to a MN6 with 3:90's. The 4:10's would be close to a 5:00 gear in a MN12 equiped car.
My 2003 Z06 has exhaust.... intake... and a shifter... had the car for ~ 2 weeks. Next mod may be 1.85 rockers... and a dyno tune.
That alone should put it in the high 11's with drag tires....
What more do you need?
My 2003 Z06 has exhaust.... intake... and a shifter... had the car for ~ 2 weeks. Next mod may be 1.85 rockers... and a dyno tune.
That alone should put it in the high 11's with drag tires....
What more do you need?
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (Iridante)
Take it to some tracks and autocrosses and run it for a while. Then make your changes. Once you get a few hours of WOT driving on it it will feel stronger.
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Re: First things to do to a 02 ZO6? (lowdowndirty)
Maybe its just me but my Z06 has the worst headlights of any car I have ever driven including Hyundais to Lexus and Mercedes.
Pretty much every Z06 owner I know installs PIAA 1100 fog lights.
Pretty much every Z06 owner I know installs PIAA 1100 fog lights.
