C6 Back from Cartek
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From: Savannah GA
C6 Back from Cartek
Got my car back from Cartek (C6, Z51, 6sp, 'Vert). Baseline dyno (CORSA Sport, Halltech, Jeremy Formato tune) was 366 HP and 356 Torque.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
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How does the car respond with that hp and those gears. I too am looking at a similar setup, but I was thinking 373s or 390s. Does the car break loose in second? third? I want something that will launch, but not something that spins the tires every time I touch the pedal. How is the driveablity being it is the Z51 tranny, I know it is geared like the Z06
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Originally Posted by vertC6
How does the car respond with that hp and those gears. I too am looking at a similar setup, but I was thinking 373s or 390s. Does the car break loose in second? third? I want something that will launch, but not something that spins the tires every time I touch the pedal. How is the driveablity being it is the Z51 tranny, I know it is geared like the Z06
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Originally Posted by vertC6
How does the car respond with that hp and those gears. I too am looking at a similar setup, but I was thinking 373s or 390s. Does the car break loose in second? third? I want something that will launch, but not something that spins the tires every time I touch the pedal. How is the driveablity being it is the Z51 tranny, I know it is geared like the Z06
Here's the effect on everyday driving... you will be able to use 2nd a lot more. If you roll through parking lots or stop signs (even though you shouldn't
), in 2nd you'll have plenty of torque to pull you along without going into 1st. 1st will be needed only from a dead stop. With 2 overdrives (something I didn't have in the Cobra), you have no significant issues with cruising, gas milage, or top speed.Highly recommended!
SMM
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Originally Posted by Geoff17
Got my car back from Cartek (C6, Z51, 6sp, 'Vert). Baseline dyno (CORSA Sport, Halltech, Jeremy Formato tune) was 366 HP and 356 Torque.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
Thank you for the props. I look forward to meeting you in person. Julio is going to have the dyno sheet ready to post today and I will put it up. 
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From: Denver PA
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Geoff17
Got my car back from Cartek (C6, Z51, 6sp, 'Vert). Baseline dyno (CORSA Sport, Halltech, Jeremy Formato tune) was 366 HP and 356 Torque.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
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From: Springfield VA,
Originally Posted by Geoff17
Got my car back from Cartek (C6, Z51, 6sp, 'Vert). Baseline dyno (CORSA Sport, Halltech, Jeremy Formato tune) was 366 HP and 356 Torque.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
Can you describe how much "rougher" the idle is? Does the car shake at the stoplight or does it just feel a little different? I'm considering getting the same work done but the car also has to pass the "wife" test for cruising around. She would kill me if I turned it into another one of my hotrod type cars
Thanks, Jeff
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Originally Posted by Jagcvette
Can you describe how much "rougher" the idle is? Does the car shake at the stoplight or does it just feel a little different? I'm considering getting the same work done but the car also has to pass the "wife" test for cruising around. She would kill me if I turned it into another one of my hotrod type cars Thanks, Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
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Originally Posted by Geoff17
Got my car back from Cartek (C6, Z51, 6sp, 'Vert). Baseline dyno (CORSA Sport, Halltech, Jeremy Formato tune) was 366 HP and 356 Torque.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
After Stage 2x Cam/heads, Kooks (1 3/4"), X Pipe, Magnaflows and tune, the numbers were 452 HP and 404 Torque.
Cartek also changed gears to 4.10 and added a stronger clutch.
Dave will post the Dyno sheet shortly.
Extremely impressive performance. The rougher idle and gears took a couple of days getting used to but I am very very impressed. I can actually launch it better with this set up than stock. I saw another thread that stated higher gears can result in better launches because the wheels are turning slower-(I would think the stronger clutch is also helping-it has much less free play) .
Dave's service and follow up could not have been any better.
Jim Hall
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by Pio
I'm no math wiz but counting for the 15% or so of driveline drag your putting out 522 hp at the motor! Watch out C6 Z06! 
I can't wait to get a H/C set up on my C6!
I can't wait to get a H/C set up on my C6!
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From: Miami Fl
Originally Posted by MyFirstCorvette
Wait till you see a stock Z06 with just a cam!
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by Pio
Very very true. What is amazing is that Cartek can get around 522 at the crank with a heads cam package. I wonder why Chevy didn't do something similar instead of going to 427 cubes. Are there durability issues they didn't want to deal with.
Also, we're just comparing peak hp #'s. I have no doubt that the LS7 will make more hp and tq under the curve, and that's where making the power counts!
Still, 522 flywheel HP is impressive. Modded LS6's have been getting close to the 500 REAR wheel horsepower NA for a year or so. I'm guessing the LS2 isnt far behind and should be surpassing it soon!