C5 to Z06 conversion info needed
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C5 to Z06 conversion info needed
I have replaced the air filter assembly, MAF sensor, and air bridge with aftermarket parts on my '98 C5. I am interested in installing an intake manifold and fuel injectors from a Z06. Can I use my original fuel
rails (dual inputs)? Thanks.
rails (dual inputs)? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by rvc_51
I have replaced the air filter assembly, MAF sensor, and air bridge with aftermarket parts on my '98 C5. I am interested in installing an intake manifold and fuel injectors from a Z06. Can I use my original fuel
rails (dual inputs)? Thanks.
rails (dual inputs)? Thanks.
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If you want to upgrade the car for performance might as well not settle for replacing with Z-06 parts to gain only 55 hp. If you are looking to create a Z-06 clone, I wouldn't. Anyone who knows enough about Corvettes to know the the difference between the C5 and the Z-06 will know that it is not a Z-06 anyway and you will more than likely be ridiculed for being a wannabe.
No flame intended.
Be proud of your C5!
No flame intended.
Be proud of your C5!
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Obviously I picked a bad 'title' for my question. Not to mention some of you obviously only read the title! My C5 is a convertible, if a Z06 convertible was available, I would have one. I am not ashamed of my car, I am not a wannabe! I just want it to go faster!! So again, if I install a LS6 intake manifold and use LS6 injectors, can I use my fuel rails? My fuel rails (1998) are fed by two 'fuel lines', the LS6 engine is fed by a single 'fuel line'. Right???? Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by rvc_51
Obviously I picked a bad 'title' for my question. Not to mention some of you obviously only read the title! My C5 is a convertible, if a Z06 convertible was available, I would have one. I am not ashamed of my car, I am not a wannabe! I just want it to go faster!! So again, if I install a LS6 intake manifold and use LS6 injectors, can I use my fuel rails? My fuel rails (1998) are fed by two 'fuel lines', the LS6 engine is fed by a single 'fuel line'. Right???? Thanks again.
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We offer the ls6 intake & injectors complete for $400. Your 98 car came with those injectors from the factory so a new set of injectors will go on without any issues!
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Originally Posted by chriskaw7r
The rails will work I have 97 with a LS6 intake and injectors. The only thing that might be a problem is the flow rate on the injectors. You will probably run rich like I did. I have since changed to 42 lb injectors and LS1 edit. Dont forget to get the coolant lines. If I was you I would just use your injectors. You wont gain any power with the ls6 injectors. If anything you will loose. Unless you have a way to change the injector flow rate in the PCM stay with yours. Your injectors can handle moderate increases in HP. FYI moding is addictive this is where I started I now have a S/C. It turns into " I need this if I m gonna make this worth it". Good luck!