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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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2007 C6 Z51 M6 vararam, diablo tune and bullets with the PRT center
it pulled 365rwhp and 370lbs but it was running very lean. it had the 93 octain tuner it at the time i have since changed it.

do these # sound right?

what do i need to do to hit 400rwhp
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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2007 C6 Z51 M6 vararam, diablo tune and bullets with the PRT center
it pulled 365rwhp and 370lbs but it was running very lean. it had the 93 octain tuner it at the time i have since changed it.

do these # sound right?

what do i need to do to hit 400rwhp
Your numbers seem about right, headers and a dyno tune should get you close to 400.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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I have a similar setup. You might want to consider LG long tubes
and a 160 STAT. From most posts ive read with this setup they usually
come in at 390 to 400 hp.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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HP is directly related to $$$$$$$$$......how much power depends on how deep your pockets are.........spend wisely.get all your info together before slapping down the bucks..from more than one source.......JMHO
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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HEADERS (LONG TUBE) AND A MILD CAM ,SHOULD DO THE TRICK. SHOULD GET YOU TO 410-430hp.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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It depends on who is running the dyno for comparison I have LT headers, callaway CAI, 160 stat and catback exhaust and tune 383 rwhp. I would say 400 rwhp will be hard to come by unless you put a cam in it. With a FAST intake and a throttle body you might get closer.

Just being realistic.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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I dynoed 399 rwhp 397 tq. on my 07 z51 6mt. Mods: Lg longtubes, x-pipe, Borla touring exhaust (Z06 version). Halltech stinger, and tune. I have 4500 miles on it and had to replace the tires.....because they wont hook up. Went with pilot ps2's which are great by the way. Anybody want a a full set of runflats with 75% tread PM me.
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Put in a cam and you are there.
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With the lg5x3 cam, L92 heads,and L76 intake you can get around 500rwhp...
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