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C6 question dissapointment
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Racer
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From: GLENDALE CA
C6 question dissapointment
i need help guys ive owned 4 corvettes in which 2 where z06 2001 and a 2004 z06 and when i got my 2006 z51 i thought it was spose to be same as the z06 i ve put on 2000 miles and did a corsa sport caback with k&n filter replacment.ive benn getting on the car now that its finaly broken in and i just dont get that power and the puts u in ur seat like thay say compared to my 04 z06 i remember 2nd and 3 gear that car pulled but the new c6 2nd and 3rd feels liek there is lot of motor sound but no go i dont know what the deal is .is that tq managment control really causing the hp loss in the new c6s or am i just trippin i hope you guys dont think iam wierd but i dont see the same power and tq as i did in my 04 z06 my saleen sc was a lot faster than the new vette and i love vettes more than mustangs trust . need advice help and info could help me feel better
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St. Jude Donor '08
Even though the cars have almost the same H/P the C5 Z06 feels a lot faster because of how the power comes on. The cam profile on the Z06 hits harder up higher and seems to give the impression of being faster. I was not impressed with the c6 at all compared to my '02 Z06 either. Put some heads and a cam in the c6 and then you will love it.
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
This issue has been debated for over a year - more than once. The "feel" is very deceptive. I thought the same thing when I got my first C6 (a Z51 6 speed coupe). Then I took it to the dragstrip and ran a 12.49 at 115. I've also had an opportunity to "compare" my car to some C5 Z06's. Trust me, it will stay with them (stock-for-stock).
By the way, unless your Saleen was modded (beyond the Saleen package), the C6 will run off and leave it. Don't ask me how I know, but I do
By the way, unless your Saleen was modded (beyond the Saleen package), the C6 will run off and leave it. Don't ask me how I know, but I do
Team Owner
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Weight is a small factor as well, even the heaviest full option C5 Z06 (there were only a couple options on them anyway) still weighs slightly less than even a base model C6 but if you're comparing a loaded (1SB/3LT) C6 to a no option C5 Z06 then you're talking about a notable weight difference, as much as 175 pounds possibly.
Runflats versus non runflats will affect 'feel' (and weight) as well.
Runflats versus non runflats will affect 'feel' (and weight) as well.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orwigsburg Pa.
I think it was a misconception that the c6 was ''spose'' to be equal to the c5 z06. It approaches it's performance and allows for creature comforts, automatic trans if wanted, and open air.
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Safety Car
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
Get your car tuned and there will be a difference in throttle response, low end grunt, shifting through the gears, etc. My Z51 just lacked that oomph as well. Driving a buds 03 Z06 gave the same impression. Before my tune, he ran 89 compared to my 82 in the 1/8th!! I was able to hit 86 after the tune. I think I just got a slow one 
Burning Brakes
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From: Bucks County Pa
Originally Posted by jschindler
This issue has been debated for over a year - more than once. The "feel" is very deceptive. I thought the same thing when I got my first C6 (a Z51 6 speed coupe). Then I took it to the dragstrip and ran a 12.49 at 115. I've also had an opportunity to "compare" my car to some C5 Z06's. Trust me, it will stay with them (stock-for-stock).
By the way, unless your Saleen was modded (beyond the Saleen package), the C6 will run off and leave it. Don't ask me how I know, but I do
By the way, unless your Saleen was modded (beyond the Saleen package), the C6 will run off and leave it. Don't ask me how I know, but I do
