Z06 V.S. C6 w/ Mods
11-13-2006, 04:25 PM
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Z06 V.S. C6 w/ Mods
I will be in the market for either a 06 Z06 or an 06 C6 w/ mods this sping but am not sure what the benifits of each would be. I hope to spend in the $60k range either way.
If I go C6 w/ mods I want to install a supercharger, cam, headers, exhaust, ect. With these mods it seems that I would gain a few HP more than the Z06 but at what cost to the engine/drivetrain longevity, handling and braking. How about traction, with an expected 500+ RWHP would I need a tire upgrade, Transmission (manual), or rear differential.
As for the mods any recomendations on Lingenfelter, Callaway or self installed. I live in New England so I think I would either use Callaway or self installed mods. I know Callaway offers a warranty which is nice on a $60k machine. As for self installed it seems that I can upgrade the engine and add some suspension and braking mods for the same cash as Callaways engine mods.
Is the Z06 that much better of a vehicle than the C6 w/ mods????
Any help is appreciated.
If I go C6 w/ mods I want to install a supercharger, cam, headers, exhaust, ect. With these mods it seems that I would gain a few HP more than the Z06 but at what cost to the engine/drivetrain longevity, handling and braking. How about traction, with an expected 500+ RWHP would I need a tire upgrade, Transmission (manual), or rear differential.
As for the mods any recomendations on Lingenfelter, Callaway or self installed. I live in New England so I think I would either use Callaway or self installed mods. I know Callaway offers a warranty which is nice on a $60k machine. As for self installed it seems that I can upgrade the engine and add some suspension and braking mods for the same cash as Callaways engine mods.
Is the Z06 that much better of a vehicle than the C6 w/ mods????
Any help is appreciated.
11-13-2006, 05:14 PM
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If you need a warranty,
or if you are satisfied with running 130mph in the 1/4 mile,
go with the ZO6.
If you are willing to sacrifice the warranty,
or if you need a removable top,
go with an APS turbo on a C6 coupe/vert.
or if you are satisfied with running 130mph in the 1/4 mile,
go with the ZO6.
If you are willing to sacrifice the warranty,
or if you need a removable top,
go with an APS turbo on a C6 coupe/vert.
11-14-2006, 07:20 AM
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Best of all worlds combined: C6, MN6, Z06 brakes, Z51 sways, F55, Dynatech 1 7/8 headers with X, Procharger, Ron Davis 57 mm radiator, Meziere elec waterpump. Fast, stealthy, reliable! Screw the warrenty!
11-15-2006, 12:52 PM
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Dude, go for the Z06...period! I have one, and when it was BONE STOCK, that puppy ran 11.4's to 11.30's on EMT's all day long. I then installed: Air-Charger cai kit, AR LT headers, 160* stat and tuning; it ran a couple of 10.90's @ 130 passes on stock EMT'S...yes, EMT's here in the heat of Dallas Texas!
The best thing is, I get about 26mpg cruising at 80 mph while blasting my XM radio and drinking my favorite cool soft drink. This is a car that can run up to 200 mph, run 10's, do very well around curves, stop like a **** and knock off about 99% of the cars out there! It can do all these on stock tires.
Now, to duplicating that with a regular C6 would take some CASH and it will depreciate more in the long run. Besides, the Z06 looks much better!
Hope this helps.
The best thing is, I get about 26mpg cruising at 80 mph while blasting my XM radio and drinking my favorite cool soft drink. This is a car that can run up to 200 mph, run 10's, do very well around curves, stop like a **** and knock off about 99% of the cars out there! It can do all these on stock tires.
Now, to duplicating that with a regular C6 would take some CASH and it will depreciate more in the long run. Besides, the Z06 looks much better!
Hope this helps.
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11-18-2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Myhardtop
Dude, go for the Z06...period! I have one, and when it was BONE STOCK, that puppy ran 11.4's to 11.30's on EMT's all day long. I then installed: Air-Charger cai kit, AR LT headers, 160* stat and tuning; it ran a couple of 10.90's @ 130 passes on stock EMT'S...yes, EMT's here in the heat of Dallas Texas!
The best thing is, I get about 26mpg cruising at 80 mph while blasting my XM radio and drinking my favorite cool soft drink. This is a car that can run up to 200 mph, run 10's, do very well around curves, stop like a **** and knock off about 99% of the cars out there! It can do all these on stock tires.
Now, to duplicating that with a regular C6 would take some CASH and it will depreciate more in the long run. Besides, the Z06 looks much better!
Hope this helps.
The best thing is, I get about 26mpg cruising at 80 mph while blasting my XM radio and drinking my favorite cool soft drink. This is a car that can run up to 200 mph, run 10's, do very well around curves, stop like a **** and knock off about 99% of the cars out there! It can do all these on stock tires.
Now, to duplicating that with a regular C6 would take some CASH and it will depreciate more in the long run. Besides, the Z06 looks much better!
Hope this helps.
Good luck either way
oh yeah, where can you get a new ZO6 for 60k????
11-18-2006, 09:26 PM
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taking my lowly c6 to ss performace for less then a z so it up to what you want.....only major diffrence will be the frame and lets take a look at the c6r for a sec...dooh steel frame
