LS3 or LS7????
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1st Gear
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LS3 or LS7????
Im looking to buy a C6 Corvette but don't know which to buy, it either between an:
2008 C6 Z06 (LS7)
OR
2008 C6 W/Z51 Package (LS3)
Regardless of what I buy, I want to do the following mods:
- Heads
- Cam
- Headers
- Exhaust
- Etc. (All the other little stuff)
Just looking for your opinion on which you think I should chose. Im looking to see what would make the best power and a low 10sec track car.
2008 C6 Z06 (LS7)
OR
2008 C6 W/Z51 Package (LS3)
Regardless of what I buy, I want to do the following mods:
- Heads
- Cam
- Headers
- Exhaust
- Etc. (All the other little stuff)
Just looking for your opinion on which you think I should chose. Im looking to see what would make the best power and a low 10sec track car.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '09
Not sure why he'd need a better dry sump if he's looking to drag the car (he said 10 sec track car). I wasn't aware of any oil starvation issues with the Z06/LS7 in a straight line, only under hard left-hand turns. Did I miss something?
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Melting Slicks
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Another decision is the trans. The Auto Trans will be a lot easier to drive and more consistent in a 1/4 mile. It may be easier to start with a C6 auto trans coupe.
However, it's expensive, but several are having RPM convert their Z06 to a 4L80 auto trans.
However, it's expensive, but several are having RPM convert their Z06 to a 4L80 auto trans.
Race Director
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Sure enough, when I had my car there I just missed the one they did for Rick Hendrick.
Melting Slicks
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You might find that the LS3 will et quicker with a loose converter and automatic than the Z06 manual tranny. Hard to beat a well set up automatic car vs. a manual tranny car. Like others have said, the LS3 will most likely stay together longer too.
Last edited by 8850; Nov 12, 2009 at 06:51 PM.
