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What would be the outcome of this race if both of these were bone stock.?
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What would be the outcome of this race if both of these were bone stock.?

Is the C6 a manual or auto?
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What would be the outcome of this race if both of these were bone stock.?
My bet is that you are under 30? Am I close.
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my bet is that you are under 30? Am i close.

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Drivers race if both are manual cars
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My bet is that you are under 30? Am I close.
Haha ur right I'm 20
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Z06 would win.
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C6 LS2 car, manual: C5Z by a car to the top of 3rd.
C6 LS2 car, auto: C6 by a half car
C6 LS3 car, manual: Driver's race
C6 LS3 car, auto: C6 by a car
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Originally Posted by SlickShoes
C6 LS2 car, manual: C5Z by a car to the top of 3rd.
C6 LS2 car, auto: C6 by a half car
C6 LS3 car, manual: Driver's race
C6 LS3 car, auto: C6 by a car
LS3 auto here - last C5Z that was at the track when I was ran .6 second slower than me - don't know if he had mods but that is a fair amount more than a 1 car lead at the white line.
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Originally Posted by SlickShoes
C6 LS2 car, manual: C5Z by a car to the top of 3rd.
C6 LS2 car, auto: C6 by a half car
C6 LS3 car, manual: Driver's race
C6 LS3 car, auto: C6 by a car
The c6 ls2 is slower than the z06. The fastest z06 has run a 11.78. The c6 ls3 is 11.71. LS2 is 12.21.
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The c6 ls2 is slower than the z06. The fastest z06 has run a 11.78. The c6 ls3 is 11.71. LS2 is 12.21.
I'm curious - is there a big weight difference between a C5Z and LS2? It just seems that the best e.t.s would be closer considering the max hp on these cars are only 5 hp apart - but a full 1/2 second makes it look more like a 50 hp difference. Maybe a dyno would reveal the C5Z has much better average power throughout the powerband...? Maybe just not enough sample data from stock LS2 cars...
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01 C5Z's dyno in the 340 range (close to a bone stock LS2). 02-04 C5Z's dyno in the 355-365rwhp range....couple that with the 200lb weight advantage, it should beat a stock LS2 manual or auto - but as we all know, the driver makes all the difference
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Originally Posted by SeeFiveOhFun
I'm curious - is there a big weight difference between a C5Z and LS2? It just seems that the best e.t.s would be closer considering the max hp on these cars are only 5 hp apart - but a full 1/2 second makes it look more like a 50 hp difference. Maybe a dyno would reveal the C5Z has much better average power throughout the powerband...? Maybe just not enough sample data from stock LS2 cars...
The LS2 C6 has a larger rear wheel/tire diameter, reportedly has a higher amount of engine torque management programed in the stock tune and is roughly 70-80 lbs heavier. This all contributes to the difference. Also, the C5Z may be getting a better 60' time as well.
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Originally Posted by rfopt
The LS2 C6 has a larger rear wheel/tire diameter, reportedly has a higher amount of engine torque management programed in the stock tune and is roughly 70-80 lbs heavier. This all contributes to the difference. Also, the C5Z may be getting a better 60' time as well.
Interesting - thanks for the info
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