blower or GTR?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Walker MI
blower or GTR?
I have a 2008 MN6, stock minus intake/tune for now... I have been considering either selling the car for a GTR or putting a blower on it.
I am not interested in it being loud, I'm not interested in adding long tube headers and possibly facing sticking clutch pedal / hydraulic issues.
I am looking for 600 reliable WHP and a car capable of trapping 132-135 on 93 octane without meth.
I'm very particular as far as OEM drivability, noise and modification goes... I thought I was interested in an A&A kit but don't like spacing the radiator cradle down, cutting the tstat housing or radiator top either.
Thoughts/Recommendations? C6 has been long paid off and has 25k miles.
I am not interested in it being loud, I'm not interested in adding long tube headers and possibly facing sticking clutch pedal / hydraulic issues.
I am looking for 600 reliable WHP and a car capable of trapping 132-135 on 93 octane without meth.
I'm very particular as far as OEM drivability, noise and modification goes... I thought I was interested in an A&A kit but don't like spacing the radiator cradle down, cutting the tstat housing or radiator top either.
Thoughts/Recommendations? C6 has been long paid off and has 25k miles.
Pro
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From: Houston TX
At 600+ whp you're going to have to inevitably upgrade your hydraulics. You will also need to upgrade your fuel system with a boost a pump at a minimum. You are going to have to sacrifice some things if you want to add ~200rwhp to your ride. I'd say get a GTR if you dont want to make any changes.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Walker MI
At 600+ whp you're going to have to inevitably upgrade your hydraulics. You will also need to upgrade your fuel system with a boost a pump at a minimum. You are going to have to sacrifice some things if you want to add ~200rwhp to your ride. I'd say get a GTR if you dont want to make any changes.
Le Mans Master
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The GTR is one fine automobile. As far as I'm concerned, it has no soul though. It's just kinda there....blaaaah. 600 at the wheels in an M6 LS3 Vette is VERY easily doable. And, there's no reason it won't life long and famously at that power level. Pick your power adder of choice and go for it. Hell, if you're good with a built stroker motor, you don't even need a power adder.
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Burning Brakes
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I prefer the MPG, removable roof and overall experience of the corvette, but the blower kits seem kind of "hackjob" to me... getting a ZR1 and a hood on it that's less tacky would be an option but then I lose the removable roof.
C7 is out of the question in any flavor, I'm 6'3 gf is 6'2, the cabin is considerably smaller than C6. That leaves 911 which I can't afford 2010+
C7 is out of the question in any flavor, I'm 6'3 gf is 6'2, the cabin is considerably smaller than C6. That leaves 911 which I can't afford 2010+
Instructor
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I don't see how this math works any decent used GTR is 60k+ at this point...Then you also lose the removal top and 6spd.
2008 C6 is 30k give or take depending on miles ECS kit tuned and installed is 7kish
There are lots of clutch that can handle lots of HP and drive the same or better than stock like the Mantic 9000.
2008 C6 is 30k give or take depending on miles ECS kit tuned and installed is 7kish
There are lots of clutch that can handle lots of HP and drive the same or better than stock like the Mantic 9000.
Last edited by FormulaLS1; Mar 25, 2015 at 04:01 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Walker MI
I don't see how this math works any decent used GTR is 60k+ at this point.
2008 C6 is 30k give or take depending on miles ECS kit tuned and installed is 7kish
There are lots of clutch that can handle lots of HP and drive the same or better than stock like the Mantic 9000.
2008 C6 is 30k give or take depending on miles ECS kit tuned and installed is 7kish
There are lots of clutch that can handle lots of HP and drive the same or better than stock like the Mantic 9000.
Instructor
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i have an A&A kit...
yes i had to "hack" the radiator, but the kit comes with a shroud that covers it, and really all you are doing is taking the top tabs off. Also had to grind the water pump. but after the blower bracket is on you cant see it at all. My car drives like stock untill i want it to get crazy. 610 hp 511 torque, with LT ARH headers, i dont have times yet but hopefully soon.
yes i had to "hack" the radiator, but the kit comes with a shroud that covers it, and really all you are doing is taking the top tabs off. Also had to grind the water pump. but after the blower bracket is on you cant see it at all. My car drives like stock untill i want it to get crazy. 610 hp 511 torque, with LT ARH headers, i dont have times yet but hopefully soon.
Drifting
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From: O'Fallon IL
I wasn't too happy about some modifications I had to do to install the ECS kit. Don't get me wrong...that pretty much goes for every kit out there. The headers doesn't really have anything to do with the clutch hydraulics, the system just plain sucks.
I personally would love to own a GTR but considering insurance, how expensive parts are for them to modify and if something was to fail...forget about it. The transmission seems to be the weak link on them and the prices to mod one are downright scary lol
If you want the cleanest supercharger install on a vette, magnuson would be my vote.
I personally would love to own a GTR but considering insurance, how expensive parts are for them to modify and if something was to fail...forget about it. The transmission seems to be the weak link on them and the prices to mod one are downright scary lol
If you want the cleanest supercharger install on a vette, magnuson would be my vote.
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Racer
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From: Caliente Houston Tejas
If adding some "spacers" under the radiator support and cutting a radiator hose (both of which are reversible - remove spacers and buy a replacement $15 hose) is hacking an 8 year old car - by all means - BUY THE GTR.
You'll be smiles and miles ahead.
You'll be smiles and miles ahead.
Instructor
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If you're already losing the targa top going GTR why not just go ZR1 it should actually cost less and you can still get a real manual.
Make 700rwhp with stock manifolds and bolt ons
Make 700rwhp with stock manifolds and bolt ons
Last edited by FormulaLS1; Mar 25, 2015 at 05:07 PM.
Le Mans Master
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I have a 2008 MN6, stock minus intake/tune for now... I have been considering either selling the car for a GTR or putting a blower on it.
I am not interested in it being loud, I'm not interested in adding long tube headers and possibly facing sticking clutch pedal / hydraulic issues.
I am looking for 600 reliable WHP and a car capable of trapping 132-135 on 93 octane without meth.
I'm very particular as far as OEM drivability, noise and modification goes... I thought I was interested in an A&A kit but don't like spacing the radiator cradle down, cutting the tstat housing or radiator top either.
Thoughts/Recommendations? C6 has been long paid off and has 25k miles.
I am not interested in it being loud, I'm not interested in adding long tube headers and possibly facing sticking clutch pedal / hydraulic issues.
I am looking for 600 reliable WHP and a car capable of trapping 132-135 on 93 octane without meth.
I'm very particular as far as OEM drivability, noise and modification goes... I thought I was interested in an A&A kit but don't like spacing the radiator cradle down, cutting the tstat housing or radiator top either.
Thoughts/Recommendations? C6 has been long paid off and has 25k miles.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast TX
A Heartbeat Maggie will make the power you're after without much drama. Totally under the radar. No burps, farts, sneezes, or whistles. Installation is straightforward without a whole lot of hacking and cutting. Stock hood. OEM quality and reliability. You won't know it's there until you slam the pedal on the right side. Same blower family as the C6 ZR1 and C7 Z06.
Melting Slicks
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Actually, I think you should get the GTR... I recalled a year and a half ago you started a thread with the same question... If you haven't decided by now and are still unsure... Id buy another car then! Imo, good luck
Racer
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Op if you don't want to "hack up" the car as you say, I'd get the GTR as its a great car IMO. I wouldn't call what Has to be done to the car to make a blower kit fit hacking the car up. Yes modification is needed to fit a blower where it wasn't designed to go from the factory, and if that's not something you want to do then pick up a GTR...or better a ZR1.