C6z build?
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C6z build?
HEY guys i am new on this site, but not new to high hp cars. i have just switched from the ford side of things to the chevrolet side. I just sold my 2004 cobra and i am in the market for a 2008 z06. i am looking to build the car pretty well and am interested in the type of build that nick has done (im sure you all know who nick is) hes the Bam Bam guy i believe. Now like i said i came from the ford side and i dont really know which products to use or which vendors yall recommend to build a car with 1400 hp. i am looking for 160+ trap speeds but really its going to be a roll race car/texas mile car. i want to keep the 6 speed so will probably upgrade to the zr1 tr6060 unless you guys suggest otherwise. there will be a full cage in the car and no safety features will be spared. I dont know whether to build the stock block or purchase a built motor. please help on all aspects of the build and feel free to give me facts and opinions, even if its to go another route with the forced industion. Thanks for all your help guys! 
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Buy Z06, drive to Dallas, take a BOAT load of cash, drop car off at www.dallasperformance.com = 1400rwhp
Seriously, there are very few "street" build C6 platform cars that make the HP you say you want. check out Taylor's website and you will see what he does, several of us here are loyal customers, check him out and ask around you will understand. "Most" of the fast Houston Boys go to him...
Seriously, there are very few "street" build C6 platform cars that make the HP you say you want. check out Taylor's website and you will see what he does, several of us here are loyal customers, check him out and ask around you will understand. "Most" of the fast Houston Boys go to him...
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Buy Z06, drive to Dallas, take a BOAT load of cash, drop car off at www.dallasperformance.com = 1400rwhp
Seriously, there are very few "street" build C6 platform cars that make the HP you say you want. check out Taylor's website and you will see what he does, several of us here are loyal customers, check him out and ask around you will understand. "Most" of the fast Houston Boys go to him...
Seriously, there are very few "street" build C6 platform cars that make the HP you say you want. check out Taylor's website and you will see what he does, several of us here are loyal customers, check him out and ask around you will understand. "Most" of the fast Houston Boys go to him...
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Yes Taylor is the owner, and they specialize in Very Fast cars. No Joke, check the website and you'll understand...
You do realize how much scrilla 1400hp costs correct? This is a serious monetary commitment... Like most hobbies if you are willing to pay, you can create just about whatever you can imagine
You do realize how much scrilla 1400hp costs correct? This is a serious monetary commitment... Like most hobbies if you are willing to pay, you can create just about whatever you can imagine
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Yes Taylor is the owner, and they specialize in Very Fast cars. No Joke, check the website and you'll understand...
You do realize how much scrilla 1400hp costs correct? This is a serious monetary commitment... Like most hobbies if you are willing to pay, you can create just about whatever you can imagine
You do realize how much scrilla 1400hp costs correct? This is a serious monetary commitment... Like most hobbies if you are willing to pay, you can create just about whatever you can imagine
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Buy Z06, drive to Dallas, take a BOAT load of cash, drop car off at www.dallasperformance.com = 1400rwhp
Seriously, there are very few "street" build C6 platform cars that make the HP you say you want. check out Taylor's website and you will see what he does, several of us here are loyal customers, check him out and ask around you will understand. "Most" of the fast Houston Boys go to him...
Seriously, there are very few "street" build C6 platform cars that make the HP you say you want. check out Taylor's website and you will see what he does, several of us here are loyal customers, check him out and ask around you will understand. "Most" of the fast Houston Boys go to him...
X2, ask me how I know.
Yes Taylor is the owner, and they specialize in Very Fast cars. No Joke, check the website and you'll understand...
You do realize how much scrilla 1400hp costs correct? This is a serious monetary commitment... Like most hobbies if you are willing to pay, you can create just about whatever you can imagine
You do realize how much scrilla 1400hp costs correct? This is a serious monetary commitment... Like most hobbies if you are willing to pay, you can create just about whatever you can imagine
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Good luck on the build! There are quite a few shops around Houston that can get a 1000rwhp build done. 1000rwhp should get you in the 150's, the problem is just getting the power to the ground without tearing out the rear end on these things. Most guys here that make that power are M6 cars, and see 140's to 150's. You would be better off going with an auto to put the power down in the 1/4, while still being able to roll hard in Mexico.
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Good luck on the build! There are quite a few shops around Houston that can get a 1000rwhp build done. 1000rwhp should get you in the 150's, the problem is just getting the power to the ground without tearing out the rear end on these things. Most guys here that make that power are M6 cars, and see 140's to 150's. You would be better off going with an auto to put the power down in the 1/4, while still being able to roll hard in Mexico.
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What the heck is tk2k12?
With a 160 trap speed goal in mind I'd build a forged 427 ERL (or similar) block with top notch heads and have a -very- reputable shop with tons of fabrication experience design a custom single or twin turbo kit. I don't think anything off-the-shelf is well-suited for that sort of power.
With a 160 trap speed goal in mind I'd build a forged 427 ERL (or similar) block with top notch heads and have a -very- reputable shop with tons of fabrication experience design a custom single or twin turbo kit. I don't think anything off-the-shelf is well-suited for that sort of power.
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dont necessarily want to compete with them, just have a car on the same level. this will be a car for me and my family to enjoy. i believe dallas performance will get a call tomorrow. if it takes 100k then i guess so be it
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God damn, I wish I could talk like that. Just imagining a $100k vanishing in one moment to be spent on a depreciating asset like a car makes me cringe...but more power to you. Looking forward to seeing her rolling around Houston. 
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where at in Katy do you live? I am looking to build in Firethorne
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Can you please buy me some wheels adv.1 or 360 forged bout 4k chump change for you sir. Lol
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What was done to your Cobra? We have a few Z owners out here in this area, looking forward to having another one. Especially one of that caliber. Gonna make my little head/cam/n2o Z **** itself. Good luck.