Iam brand new here and just aquired 2 corvettes ,just bought from the dealer a 07 ls2 400hp red convert,6speed. and the other is a 2002 coupe auto I took in on trade from my web site.now my question iam going to sell the 02 to pay for mods to my 07. I want to have a convertable that smokes the z06 and is differant from most on the road!( want to stand out at the woodward cruise) but i want somthing to help hold the value.am i asking too much for about 16,000 +or- , is there somthing out there that is alot of horses for the buck (600+) thanks for your help in advance. and if this has been posted before let me know Bill

 

YOu ans either go forced induction of heads and cam with the addition of nitrous to get to 600 and IMO 16k can get you there.

 

I am sending mine to Lingenfelter this spring. They give you a great warranty and the name speaks for itself. You are not too far away either. Maggie 122 supercharger kit is going to cost about $13,000. Good luck!

 

If you are truely concerned with resale, then I would say Callaway or Lingenfelter if they have the packages you want and you can afford it. There are plenty of excellent shops around that can meet your goals and your price but those two names carry a lot of weight with them when it comes to resale. You can't go wrong with either.

Actually come to think of it. If I had the coin, I'd probably hit up Katech for one of their engine packages.

 

what i was looking at was a supercharger kit installed , am i wasting my money that way?

 

this was the package that cought my eye with a hood and charger installed 600 hp

 

is that somthing that can be done and are they warrentied?

 

It can certainly be done but I'm not sure about the warranty. You can check with them, they're a forum sponsor. As far as the warranties go. Callaway and LPE only warranty their parts and/or damage from faulty parts or install. If your trans goes or you throw a rod, crack a piston, destroy your dif, etc. because of too much boost/power, that is not covered....as far as I know. I'd check with them about exactly what is covered under their warranties.

 

thank you ! i have not thought of that , that is why iam here!!

 

You can't go wrong with either an LPE or Callaway Maggie supercharger package.Imho best all around street combination with huge instant full power(torque) at low & mid rpm with a seamless delivery & outstanding reliability in a daily driver. Both are first class installers with warranties & they've done a bunch of them.

 

Give Kevin a call at Lingenfelters. I have to wait for the supercharger kit for my 08 Conv. as they have not come out with them yet. Kevin told me that it will come with a 3 year and 36000 mile warranty. As for your normal warranty he told me that they design these packages not to push the warranty parts to their limits. Basically you should not have any problems. Also alot of dealers know how Lingenfelter tunes these cars and they will work with you if you have any problems (within reason and how well you know your mechanic). Also my son and daughter have the same corvette as your kids. Hope this helps you some.

 

thanks, my 5 year old is a s excited about the new toy as me the2007!

 

does any one do the twin turbos for around 20,k?iam looking for the work to be done and i want alot of bang for my buck. I want to have a special vette

 

Cornerstone,

Most of the well known aftermarket guys do a good job which will bring you lots of happiness. However, if you are interested in resale value aside from performance and reliability, the only one to turn to is Callaway.

Their 2008 supercharger package, $18.5K, includes:
-580 bhp/510 lb-ft Supercharged Engine Package
-Eaton/Magnuson Roots-style 122 cu. in Supercharger, with polished housing;
-Liquid-to-air Intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending);
-Increased flow rate, 42#/hr fuel injectors;
-Body-color Injector Covers;
-Electronic Fuel Pump Controller;
-Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System;
-Callaway C16 Hood, provides additional clearance for supercharger assembly;
-Callaway Door Sill Panels;
-Callaway embroidered Floor Mats;
-Callaway Badging, exterior and interior, including dash plaque with engraved VIN;
-Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation;
-3 year/36,000 mile Callaway limited powertrain warranty

They are the only company who has cars listed in NADA,
http://www.nadaguides.com and Callaway Corvettes have always retained value and recognition.

Good Luck on your decision.

-Luigi

 

My 2006 C6 vette (that I just purchased) has a full body Lingenfelter body kit which includes the supercharger hood. I spoke to Kevin today at Lingenfelter today about a supercharger and the full kit'n-kabootal would run about $6500 + shipping, $399 for the coil covers and figure just shy of $2000 for a reputable firm (like 21st Century Muscle Cars in Dallas) to perform the labor. This does not include the cost of shipping your car to a given location and that will run you anywhere from $350 to $900 each way depending on the distance your shipping it, this within an enclosed trailer. Since I'm half way there with the body kit I'm going to finish mine off with the Lingenfelter supercharger. Lingenfelter is a top notch operation and they don’t like jokers referring to their vette as a “Lingenfelter Corvette” if they do not have some major engine components installed. One thing you should know is that IF Lingenfelter direct (Indiana) or one of their authorized dealers perform the supercharger install you will acquire the official "Lingenfelter Medallions" that can be legitimately placed on your front fenders (behind your wheels). By installing the supercharger yourself or having a “non-authorized” shop perform the work you will still have an official "Lingenfelter Corvette" but without the official Medallions. One would have to decide how important those medallions are to justify how you go about having the work performed. I suggest you call both Callaway and Lingenfelter and see what each has to say, choose the one who cares about you as a person and customer, not the one who only cares about how much money your going to spend.

BTW: Your stock 342 gears is a perfect match for their supercharger, I have come to understand that nothing else needs to be done to the engine to support the supercharger (normally it’s just the opposite because one thing always affect another). Headers were apparently not suggested or recommend, in fact he said better gains come from stock exhaust manifold, specific to a 2006 C6 vette. Apparently gas mileage is not affected nor is the feel for basic drivability. You can drive to the grocery store or across the country with no fret or any extra maintenance; however once you get on the pedal is when you’re going to explore a world of difference. If anyone knows or believes otherwise please let me know, cause I’m about to lock~n~load on that product.

Lingenfelter kit in discussion: Code # CSCIC Kit 01

Cheers

 

I may be a little prejudiced, but I'll vote for Lingenfelter. Call Kevin in Decatur or John at 21st Century...I'm sure that either will be able to help.

That said, Callaway is a very fine choice as well. There are many other shops and tuners on this board that do very high quality work. What you really need to do is ask yourself, what you really want out of the car and pick you options from there. You should have no problem with the budget you shared.

Please post some pics when you finish your project

 

I preferred the naturally aspirated, forged Lingenfelter engine. I felt that was superior to putting forced induction on a stock, cast-piston engine. I'm extremely pleased with the reliability and performance of the LPE motor. Either way you go (FI or NA) there will be other modifications you'll need to make for a well balanced car. At the least, plan on upsizing your wheels and tires while you're at it.

No amount of modding will make your C6 a Z06 but given enough time, money and modifications, you can modify a C6 to out perform a Z06. Whatever level of performance you achieve...enjoy your car for what it is. That's not to say you won't strive to improve your car's performance with further modifications but know there's always something faster.

 

My C6 is an 05 Z51 6sp. I spent at least $8000 on my LS2 mods. throughly enjoyed every minute and every mile. Last year At 50,000 miles I spent $14,000 on a forged 427 motor which you guessed it, am enjoying even more. Never did I think about keeping it's value. Cars are a consumable item. No matter if you leave it stock or mod the hell out of it. It's not worth squat at the end. If your thinking about an investment buy land. These cars are worth even less modded. You'll never get the money out that you put in. Not one dime. So mod your car or not, drive it and don't leave a mile for someone else. If you leave it in the garage for someone else to enjoy one day, why buy it at all. What's my history with corvettes? I've had 5 since 1967. Yea my 67 427 would be worth plenty now, but that's not why I bought that one either.

 

Check out DTE Powertrain

http://www.dtepowertrain.com/

Phil is offering Stroker motors from 383ci - to 454ci

 

I've had the Lingenfelter/Magnuson pkg for 14 months now, best money I ever spent. The "stock" drivability is what I love....you can jump in the car and drive it 400 miles with 0 problems (and get 28+ mpg in the process). My wife drives it more then I do.

StokedVette: I would recommend headers and changing to a smaller pulley (1-2 sizes smaller to maintain the same boost)....... I did that 4 months ago and picked up 20 hp and 30 ft lbs....runs better also. Talk to John at 21st Century Muscle Cars.