[Z06] $5k to enhance Z06 experience. What 2 do?
11-24-2009, 08:22 PM
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11-24-2009, 09:42 PM
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Good seats would be nice. I liked the seats when I first got my car, but now I could use an upgrade. I'd skip the carbon fiber and the other trim and put in a good sound system with aftermarket navigation.
11-25-2009, 11:12 AM
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I tell you the same thing I tell all other C6 Z-06 owners. That is, don't be changing/modding these cars (except cosmetic), just for the sake of modding it. Some mods work real well on these cars, and some don't. There are numerous heartache stories about people thinking something sounds really cool (like the biggest most radical cam in the world), then they do it and wish they hadn't.
Take your time with this car. Drive it for a good while. Learn it. Understand what it is and does, what it does you like best and what it does that you might investigate whether it can be improved. Then start doing some robust research on whatever it is mechanically you're planning to change.
The mechanical stuff is not risk-free. You can void your warranty very easily first of all. And secondly you can drop some coin not knowing really what you're getting into, and then be very disappointed afterward.
I took this very same advice (which by the way, was given to me by a wise fellow on this forum) on my own car and am very glad I did. I ended up with a car I'm very satisfied with.
So my advice: If you like the looks of certain things, wheels, hoods, stripes, seats etc., then knock yourself out and do what you like. If you're thinking about mechanical changes, take your time, make it a considered decision, and be an educated consumer.
Good luck.
Travis
Take your time with this car. Drive it for a good while. Learn it. Understand what it is and does, what it does you like best and what it does that you might investigate whether it can be improved. Then start doing some robust research on whatever it is mechanically you're planning to change.
The mechanical stuff is not risk-free. You can void your warranty very easily first of all. And secondly you can drop some coin not knowing really what you're getting into, and then be very disappointed afterward.
I took this very same advice (which by the way, was given to me by a wise fellow on this forum) on my own car and am very glad I did. I ended up with a car I'm very satisfied with.
So my advice: If you like the looks of certain things, wheels, hoods, stripes, seats etc., then knock yourself out and do what you like. If you're thinking about mechanical changes, take your time, make it a considered decision, and be an educated consumer.
Good luck.
Travis
11-25-2009, 11:19 AM
#46
Race Director
Better to address the weakest link 1st, which on the Z I think are the brakes, then the diff . On my car I upgraded the brakes, diff, suspension etc before I did the engine
11-25-2009, 12:54 PM
#47
Save and invest it while keeping an eye out for somebody selling used rims (HRE, 360, CCW, iForged, etc.). Aside from some simple cosmetics to get it to your liking, I'm not sure the Z needs a single thing.
11-25-2009, 03:41 PM
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This is what I would suggest
Corvette ZO6 CID Engine Package
2006 - 2009 LS7
+100 Horsepower Package
Package includes:
• Engine disassembly to allow camshaft replacement
• Professional degreeing of camshaft and reassembly of engine
• Lingenfelter GT-19 Camshaft (moderate lope w. great drivability)
• Callaway C6 ZO6 air induction
• LG Long tube stainless steel headers
• High flow cats and crossover pipes
• 160 degree thermostat
• NGK V Power Spark Plugs
• All necessary gaskets, fluids & bolts
• Engine testing & expert PCM tuning
• Chassis dyno testing before & after installation
• 21st Century Muscle Cars 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty
This would make approx. 525-535 RWHP (stock avg = 450 rwhp)
Best Regards,
John Page
Twenty First Century Muscle Cars
Authorized Lingenfelter Performance Dealer
Specializing in Corvette Performance since 2001
Last edited by 21STCENTURYMUSCLECAR; 11-25-2009 at 03:44 PM.
11-25-2009, 05:31 PM
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11-25-2009, 06:10 PM
#50
Burning Brakes
I would do the muffler mod with the mild to wild switch (not much $), but a great sounding improvement.
A CAGS eliminator
A B&M short shifter $200 (much better shifter than stock) and no annoying Rattle/Buzz that most short shifters are prone to.
Elite Enginering wider gas pedal.
A simple harness bar with a set of good belts. (not the full roll bar shown here)
Buy a good helmet/ suit and gloves
And then treat yourself to some open lap days at your local race tracks.
Then replace the worn off tires with some good Michelins or Bridgestones
A CAGS eliminator
A B&M short shifter $200 (much better shifter than stock) and no annoying Rattle/Buzz that most short shifters are prone to.
Elite Enginering wider gas pedal.
A simple harness bar with a set of good belts. (not the full roll bar shown here)
Buy a good helmet/ suit and gloves
And then treat yourself to some open lap days at your local race tracks.
Then replace the worn off tires with some good Michelins or Bridgestones
Last edited by Maxx Schlick; 11-25-2009 at 06:26 PM.
11-25-2009, 06:20 PM
#51
went crazy on the mod money with my C5Z - supercharged/built motor/etc.
Even after having 650whp, the stock C6Z is gobs of reliable and fun power that you can actually put to the ground. Also depends big if you still have your warranty. If you don't have the warranty, i would do bolt ons - intake/headers/exhaust/tune throw on some nice decent wheels or powdercoat the stockers, lower it (free), and call it a day.
~500whp just as reliable as stock. Nothing sacrificed. Lookin Good.
If you still wanna milk the warranty, I would do wheels, lower it, exhaust. And hold the rest for your tire fund
Even after having 650whp, the stock C6Z is gobs of reliable and fun power that you can actually put to the ground. Also depends big if you still have your warranty. If you don't have the warranty, i would do bolt ons - intake/headers/exhaust/tune throw on some nice decent wheels or powdercoat the stockers, lower it (free), and call it a day.
~500whp just as reliable as stock. Nothing sacrificed. Lookin Good.
If you still wanna milk the warranty, I would do wheels, lower it, exhaust. And hold the rest for your tire fund
11-25-2009, 06:42 PM
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11-25-2009, 06:44 PM
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11-25-2009, 06:46 PM
#54
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I tell you the same thing I tell all other C6 Z-06 owners. That is, don't be changing/modding these cars (except cosmetic), just for the sake of modding it. Some mods work real well on these cars, and some don't. There are numerous heartache stories about people thinking something sounds really cool (like the biggest most radical cam in the world), then they do it and wish they hadn't.
Take your time with this car. Drive it for a good while. Learn it. Understand what it is and does, what it does you like best and what it does that you might investigate whether it can be improved. Then start doing some robust research on whatever it is mechanically you're planning to change.
The mechanical stuff is not risk-free. You can void your warranty very easily first of all. And secondly you can drop some coin not knowing really what you're getting into, and then be very disappointed afterward.
I took this very same advice (which by the way, was given to me by a wise fellow on this forum) on my own car and am very glad I did. I ended up with a car I'm very satisfied with.
So my advice: If you like the looks of certain things, wheels, hoods, stripes, seats etc., then knock yourself out and do what you like. If you're thinking about mechanical changes, take your time, make it a considered decision, and be an educated consumer.
Good luck.
Travis
Take your time with this car. Drive it for a good while. Learn it. Understand what it is and does, what it does you like best and what it does that you might investigate whether it can be improved. Then start doing some robust research on whatever it is mechanically you're planning to change.
The mechanical stuff is not risk-free. You can void your warranty very easily first of all. And secondly you can drop some coin not knowing really what you're getting into, and then be very disappointed afterward.
I took this very same advice (which by the way, was given to me by a wise fellow on this forum) on my own car and am very glad I did. I ended up with a car I'm very satisfied with.
So my advice: If you like the looks of certain things, wheels, hoods, stripes, seats etc., then knock yourself out and do what you like. If you're thinking about mechanical changes, take your time, make it a considered decision, and be an educated consumer.
Good luck.
Travis
Leaning against messing with mechanicals as a result of this type of advice.
12-02-2009, 01:19 PM
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We do have a 20% off sale on ForgeLine's through this Friday. I have a number on display in the showroom as well.
Depends on what you want to do. There are a number of different things that you can make better from appearance to performance just depends on the use.
There are some easy ways to drop weight and increase HP all at the same time which helps with handling and braking!
Depends on what you want to do. There are a number of different things that you can make better from appearance to performance just depends on the use.
There are some easy ways to drop weight and increase HP all at the same time which helps with handling and braking!
Last edited by Anthony @ LGMotorsports; 12-02-2009 at 02:20 PM.
12-02-2009, 02:11 PM
#57
Careful when you go beyond 600 rwhp.... thats when the reliability of the STOCK LS7 block comes into question.
12-02-2009, 03:30 PM
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