[Z06] Procharger C6 ZO6 test car grenades engine on 6psi !!! (1st ride home after dyno)
02-23-2006, 03:56 PM
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Procharger C6 ZO6 6psi test car=PISTON SHOT THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK on way home
Ya heard it here 1st.
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The 06 ZO6 was the Procharger "test" car that was on loan to Procharger from the cusomer since 1st delivered. (6 months?)
The ZO6's owner says 6psi totally grenaded the piston (#7?) while the customer was driving it home from the dyno session.
PISTON SHOT THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK !!!!!!!!
He claims the titanium rods were undamaged.
Dyno recorded 620 rwhp before the car left with the customer. (D1?)
I don't know folks.
It seems like maybe it would be wise to stop modding the 06 ZO6 with a cam and headers.
I had planned cam, headers, and a 100 shot on a 06 Z for the weekends.
But after what I have been hearing lately,
I believe the LS7 should be left to natural aspiration.
But,
what the hell do I know?
Source does not want to be identified.
The 06 ZO6 was the Procharger "test" car that was on loan to Procharger from the cusomer since 1st delivered. (6 months?)
The ZO6's owner says 6psi totally grenaded the piston (#7?) while the customer was driving it home from the dyno session.
PISTON SHOT THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK !!!!!!!!
He claims the titanium rods were undamaged.
Dyno recorded 620 rwhp before the car left with the customer. (D1?)
I don't know folks.
It seems like maybe it would be wise to stop modding the 06 ZO6 with a cam and headers.
I had planned cam, headers, and a 100 shot on a 06 Z for the weekends.
But after what I have been hearing lately,
I believe the LS7 should be left to natural aspiration.
But,
what the hell do I know?
Last edited by TT C6; 02-23-2006 at 04:57 PM.
02-23-2006, 04:01 PM
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testing means there are still some things to work out. but 6psi is kinda weak to be blowing pistons. *shrug*
honestly, after heads and cams, why blow a 427 anyway? its probably the fastest daily driver evar, and can clobber just about anything on the track sans FI. so whats the point?
honestly, after heads and cams, why blow a 427 anyway? its probably the fastest daily driver evar, and can clobber just about anything on the track sans FI. so whats the point?
02-23-2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TT C6
It seems like maybe it would be wise to stop modding the 06 ZO6 with a cam and headers.
02-23-2006, 04:06 PM
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damm...No good. When My 07 comes in i'll have the Bpp Vortex and LG pros for sure. I was plannin on at least a 100 shot. Done right with purge valve, heater and fuel saftey switch. But i dont wanna blow the thing. Maybe it would be wise to stick with just bolt on's and a cam? So many horror storys already. Kinda scary to think about blowing the engine in your 80k Damm Brand New vette. What we need is a test pig! Any takers???!!??? 
02-23-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by EuG
Sorry for the owner, but what the hell did you expect.
11:1 CR FFS!
I always said this would happen.
If you wanna boost you gotta drop CR to at least ~9:1
11:1 CR FFS!
I always said this would happen.
If you wanna boost you gotta drop CR to at least ~9:1
That's what I thought.This goes back to Lpe TT 45K dicussion. You get what you pay for.
02-23-2006, 05:04 PM
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^ You have a 11.0:1 compression ratio with non-forged pistons... it's not made for it. If you swap the pistons you can make a monster. But I agree... why bother adding the complexity and reliaibility/belt issues of a blower or even turbos when the simple NA powerplant is so capable. KISS
02-23-2006, 05:15 PM
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Shouldhave lowered the compression and changed out the pistons.
As far as not adding FI, some people are not going to be happy with what the engine will put out NA, if a highway monster is what you want then FI is the way to go.
As far as not adding FI, some people are not going to be happy with what the engine will put out NA, if a highway monster is what you want then FI is the way to go.
02-23-2006, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by K-TownMike
Shouldhave lowered the compression and changed out the pistons.
As far as not adding FI, some people are not going to be happy with what the engine will put out NA, if a highway monster is what you want then FI is the way to go.
As far as not adding FI, some people are not going to be happy with what the engine will put out NA, if a highway monster is what you want then FI is the way to go.
I am one of those FI junkies.
But,
I don't think the 06 ZO6 is the car for FI.
Because of the initial MSRP and the costs for preparing the LS7 for boost, I think you'd be better served starting with a coupe/vert if you want FI.
02-23-2006, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TT C6
Ya heard it here 1st.
Source does not want to be identified.
Source does not want to be identified.
Originally Posted by TT C6
PISTON SHOT THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK !!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by TT C6
Dyno recorded 620 rwhp before the car left with the customer. (D1?)
Originally Posted by TT C6
I don't know folks.
It seems like maybe it would be wise to stop modding the 06 ZO6 with a cam and headers.
I believe the LS7 should be left to natural aspiration.
It seems like maybe it would be wise to stop modding the 06 ZO6 with a cam and headers.
I believe the LS7 should be left to natural aspiration.
Originally Posted by TT C6
But,
what the hell do I know?
what the hell do I know?
And I am talking about me too, just listening to Pantera right now and it has my blood pumping!! 
Last edited by vetterlatethannever; 02-23-2006 at 06:03 PM.
02-23-2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by EuG
Sorry for the owner, but what the hell did you expect.
11:1 CR FFS!
I always said this would happen.
If you wanna boost you gotta drop CR to at least ~9:1
11:1 CR FFS!
I always said this would happen.
If you wanna boost you gotta drop CR to at least ~9:1
ABSOLUTLEY!!! 11:1 CR and forced induction aren't a good idea unless it is a purpose built bottom end....even then, you would run lower compression. Just glad the info got out.
Todd
02-23-2006, 06:00 PM
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Info came from the owner himself.
I got the info from a forum tuner that the owner has consulted with since the failure.
Take it or leave.
I got the info from a forum tuner that the owner has consulted with since the failure.
Take it or leave.
Last edited by TT C6; 02-23-2006 at 06:02 PM.
02-23-2006, 06:31 PM
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well...there goes my dream of a SC setup for my new Z...
