I am not really sure if this is the right forum to post this in but since it's all forced induction I thought I would try here first. If not, please move it to where it should be.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I can't decide on my own on what to do. I am the original owner of a mint 17k mile 2002 Procharged WS6. I have babied this car and everything has been done perfectly. I have been considering selling or trading this car and getting a built C5 Z06, stock C6 Z06 and maybe add a Procharger, or a GT500 with a few mods. I am not really sure of my rwhp goals or ET's but I know I want more than I have now. A few things to consider, I am 6'8" and 290 lbs so I need some room. I don't need back seats so that isn't a consideration.

WS6: If I keep the car, a rear, built engine, and more boost would definitely be in the near future. Probably looking for a reliable 800 rwhp. I have just enough room in this car. If I did sell the car, how much should I sell it for?

C5 Z06: I would be looking for an already built 800 rwhp but I am not sure if I like the looks of the C5 more than the WS6. I also see way more C5 Z06's compared to WS6's. I usually see a C5 Z06 everyday and I am luck if I see a WS6 once a month. I do know the Z06 can handle better and the build quality is great. I think I had enough room but never had the chance to drive one very long.

C6 Z06: I would be limited to 600 rwhp because I could not afford to build a 427 for boost and from what I have read, the 427 is not optimal for boost anyways. I would probably go with a Procharger to get to the 600 rwhp. I don't see that many C6 Z06's running around and I really like the looks of them. Never sat in one so I have no idea of the room.

GT500: I never thought I would consider a Ford but I have to give it to Ford, the GT500 is a great car. I would pulley it and go with supporting mods, not too much though. I think this car has the most room out of all of the above.

So, what would you prefer... a 800 rwhp WS6, 800 rwhp C5 Z06, 600 rwhp C6 Z06, or a 700 rwhp GT500? And why?


Here is the specs on my car...

2002 Black on Black Trans AM WS.6 M6
17k Miles
ATI D-1SC Procharger
SDCE 8 rib tensioner (4.0 pulley)
Kooks 1 7/8 Headers
Magnaflow Cat-Back
small blower cam
918's
blueprinted oil pump
timing chain
Racetronix Walbro twin intank fuel pumps with hobbs switch
Siemens 57# injectors
NGK TR6's
ATI Superdampner
160* Thermostat
Spec stage III ceramic clutch
B&M Ripper shifter
Harlan shift light
Harlan 2-Step
AMW Catch Can
Scanmaster
Autometer Guages

(9 psi @ 6500rpm)
556 rwhp
485 rwtq

 

I would keep the Trans Am or get a C6Z06 or even a LS3 C6. I would have never got rid of my Trans Am if it wasn't for my accident. I always said if something happened to it I would replace it with a Corvette. I wanted a C6Z but it was out of my price range so I found a stock low mileage 2008 and Procharged it. I'll get another Trans Am one day though to add to my stable.