actright562

been debating of whether its worth fixing up the C6 to make it quick, or just sell and start off with a better platform the C6 Z06.

what are the economical best mods for the C6 to make it quick (bang for buck) ?

Jason.

Boost.

flyingbunnys

Headers, Catback, Intake, Tune and Supercharger. Even then you would probly just wish you had the Z06 less work and cheaper unless you can do all the labor yourself. Also it makes a difference is your C6 an LS2 or LS3.

ben dover

Upgrade is the cheaper route, unless you want to make faster than a Z06.

JerriVette

I bought my 2008 c6 z51 manual back in nov 2007. Awesome reliable very fun targa top vehicle.

For me? I enjoy driving with the roof off all summer long. I use mine as my daily driver and have snow tires for the winter months.

I put 111k trouble gpfree mikes in the car..

Only mods are cow booster, air intake, com tune, MGw short throw shifter, bilstein shocks, 19/20 inch c7 black z51 rims with non runflats michelins..

The cars a rocket...top speed 190 mph, zero to 60mph in four flat..one lateral g in cornering..

If you have a base coupe the. Try the few mods I mentioned and touch back with us after a few weeks...you probably will be more than satisfied ...you think it and the car does it..

If your buying a new preowned corvette and don't care about the targa top option...then definitely just get the c6 z06.

If it were me? I'd buy a 2006 model z06...it's one year before the 15 cars casting problems on the ls7 heads...which occurred in 2007..

Just buy a 2006 c6 z06..they cost less...and keep it factory stock...these cars are way faster than most of our skills....best mod money is driver education...

If your into drag racing? Then a ls2 or LS3 with the six speed automatic that has a supercharger already on it makes the most sense...modifications never translate into higher resale value...

Better to buy one already installed on the car..

Me? I'd buy a 2006 c6 z06 that's basically stock and I wouldn't worry about mileage used..these cars are bullit proof

Jmo

Dcasole

Depends on how fast you want to go
Big price difference between the two ...
Economical and Corvette mod do not go well together so you need to define you goals and how much u want to spend..also what engine ... LS2 or LS3

Headers ,CAI and a tune will put you in very low 12 seconds range

Is spending $2,500 on a base model worth it to you , only you can answer but it's way cheaper than selling your car and buying a Z

Dave

dhpeck

Since you are thinking about a Z now, I think that no matter what you do to your base, you may still want a Z down the road anyway. Save your mod money towards your next car.

JerriVette

Just buy the c6 z06 and call it a day...they float around thirty..

You ll probably get 20 for yours so it's ten grand to get a c6 z06...

That's what I would recommend..

Modding cars never really gives you the dependability of factory cars...imo

A few small mods for laughs but adding a supercharger? That's about the only way to actually get high hp to beat down a z06 but you still don't have the total package of the z06....

If it were me? I'd sell the base vehicle and buy a z06 as long as you won't miss the targa top feature...

To me..the targa top is a must have ..as I love cruising with the roof off on sunny days...I keep it off almost all summer long...

Great part of the corvette ownership experience...imo

I think the kids are calling it "sense of occasion "... and quite frankly the fact my c6 z51 tops out at a ridiculous 190 mph I'm good...

Why don't you just try this one or two hundred dollar mod for your present ride....it makes a huge difference in the driving experience...bringing the 186 mph road rocket you presently own into the proper perspective..

Contact this guy chuck at corvettes at westchester...he does remote cow booster upgrades and if I remember correctly he offers a money back guarantee on the $200 mod..

This was the best mod ever..and my last c5 z06 I did cam headers 3.73 gears etc...it fucked up the car and the tuner is out of business....but on this c6 z51 m6


I did a cow booster, a short throw shifter from mgw, an air intake , and a tune later on...this cars a beast...I don't need to go 198 mph versus 190 mph...the responsive throttle shift makes this car a f in blast ...I love it and I've put 111k miles on the car..

Just do acow booster, an air filter and maybe a tune and call it a day on your present ride...otherwise....buy a c6 z06 and sell your current ride..

The z06 wide body ..it's a 427 engine...dry sump etc...as long as you wouldn't mind the fixed roof...the z06 is a bad *** ride..

I'd still recommend that dam cow booster throttle mapping mod...it's flicking awesome

bgspot

^^^I agree with most of the above comments. Love my base, but like a lot of people i skipped the Z06 because of the fixed roof. If the targa/convertible means very little to you, its a no brainer to trade up to a Z06. They may be bullet proof for the most part, but i would still look into the heads/guides/valves or whatever......better safe than sorry

dryadsdad

A good deal depends on if you wish to maintain retail value. A modded car will often sell for less than a stocker even if it's faster. The only exception is if you use a nationally known tuner to do the mods.

For me, I'd go the factory original route 10 out of 10 times unless you feel you want a project to absorb some of your time.

Dcasole

only if you are planning on selling it ...

Dave

2L8LUZ

Cam-E-85-Headers-CAI=500ish HP to the wheels!!

Easy one when it just comes to speed....

Plus with a blower you can run 14 psi of boost.... Done and Done

LMB-Z

I think it really depends on what you want out of the car....track car, 1/4 mile, road course, weekend cruiser, etc. Z06 is firmer ride, no removable roof, noisier, 6 speed only, big tires (expensive). If you just want to go fast, probably cheaper to mod a LS2 or 3 and get as much or more power than a LS7, again, depending on how much power you are looking for.

LSX228R

Depends. If you want a fast NA car id say Z06 + heads/cam. Its tough to beat the LS2/LS3 for FI. Just a centri blower and headers will put you around 600rwhp. After that up the boost w/ meth, swap the cam and you're into a 9 sec daily.

Can't go wrong either way.

HOXXOH

I noticed you said quick, not fast. If you have an A6, a high stall converter along with some sticky tires will embarrass a stock Z06 up to the legal speed limit. If you want to go farther, then add a real CAI, headers, and tune. It's possible to go 10's for less than $3K if you choose wisely and can turn a wrench.

ssbowtie1

The Z just has too much to offer over a base model, so if you have the means, go with the Z. Just keep in mind you'll have to address the heads, but there's nothing like a 7 liter engine blasting a 3100lb aluminum framed wide body rocket. Puts a smile on my face every time.

I personally wouldn't have it any other way.

MikeSVT04

I like the Z06 and see the allure, but that ls7 scares the crap out of me. Only reason I went with my GS.

GS coupe mn6. You get the forged crank and the Z06 rear end. The LS3 imo is much more reliable than the ls7. Full exhaust, blower, clutch, rear tires and you have yourself a reliable beast.

Edit: if you already have an ls3, I would stick with that. If you have an LS2 car, my above GS statement stands.

0Chuck CoW

Thank you! Glad you like my work!


I'll say this to the OP: Most people have NO IDEA of how much fun their C6's actually can be till they have proper

mods and a good TUNE. Add to that my CoW BOOSTER! and you might just consider keeping your car FOREVER!

Call any time if you want more information.

Thank you!
Chuck

IansInGarage

Z06 vs Base; for me I could not imagine not having the removable top. But if you just wanted a coupe, definitely the Z06; it can't be recreated with all the differences.

doomi

I regret not buying the Z06. That certainly doesn't mean I dislike my car, but there are definite regrets. I couldn't care less about the targa.

I've added CAI, ported throttle body, headers, exhaust, and tune to bring it closer to the Z06 performance. For a while that satiated me as I'm closing in on Z06 territory, but then I think where I'd be if I did those mods to the LS7 instead of the LS3.