New to vette world
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7th Gear
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From: Louisville KY
New to vette world
So long story short I ended up getting a 2011 corvette last year, just a base a6. Anyways i use to do a lot of motorcycle stuff like track days at putnam road course. So I know a lot about motorcycles but not vette's. I finished remodeling my house so now it is time to start doing upgrades on this thing. So any input or info would be helpful and I have been getting some info from searching the forums.
Anyways here is what I am trying to do, i want to get back into doing track days for fun and maybe even trying a drag strip since I have never done that. So far the things I have bought this week are 17/8 lg super pro lt headers, corsa extreme exhaust and comp cams. Now I plan on doing a supercharger at the end of the year but I am wondering what other mods I should do until then to get this thing going faster. What would you guys recommend?
Any info would be appreciated and thanks.
Anyways here is what I am trying to do, i want to get back into doing track days for fun and maybe even trying a drag strip since I have never done that. So far the things I have bought this week are 17/8 lg super pro lt headers, corsa extreme exhaust and comp cams. Now I plan on doing a supercharger at the end of the year but I am wondering what other mods I should do until then to get this thing going faster. What would you guys recommend?
Any info would be appreciated and thanks.
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7th Gear
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From: Louisville KY
I will definitely be doing road course, but like I said I have never done drag racing, but I will probably try it out and if I enjoy then probably do both. But if I guess I had to pick one that I would mainly be doing would be road courses.
Drifting
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Save your money so you can do the heads, cam and supercharger at the same time. They all need to match and work together. If not, Its money and speed thrown away. I was concerned about the 1 7/8 headers until I saw supercharger. Maybe I'm off base, but, if I were going to track my car (and my Z is a full time track car), I would look at turbo's. I'm normally aspirated and like it that way. But if I was looking for more power, I would consider turbos. All that being said, I have heard good things about the Edelbrock supercharger system for the base C6. I believe it can use the factory hood.
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You have the "base" (FE1) suspension. It makes a nice cruiser and road car but not a good track setup. I think you need to work on the suspension first then see what you can do with the car on track before adding more power. My opinion only.
Might want to spend some time in the Roadracing/Autocross Forum and talk to the guys over there about suspensions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
Might want to spend some time in the Roadracing/Autocross Forum and talk to the guys over there about suspensions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
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7th Gear
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From: Louisville KY
Save your money so you can do the heads, cam and supercharger at the same time. They all need to match and work together. If not, Its money and speed thrown away. I was concerned about the 1 7/8 headers until I saw supercharger. Maybe I'm off base, but, if I were going to track my car (and my Z is a full time track car), I would look at turbo's. I'm normally aspirated and like it that way. But if I was looking for more power, I would consider turbos. All that being said, I have heard good things about the Edelbrock supercharger system for the base C6. I believe it can use the factory hood.
Drifting
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From: Bath NC
Yeah, you can do the exhaust now, but with the 1 7/8 headers on a stock engine, you can expect to lose some low end grunt. If you can live with that until the big change it'll be ok. I can't recommend a turbo kit. I don't have enough experience in that arena.
Let others chime in about super charger or turbos. I know turbos are more civilized if your driving on the road as well as the track. But the new supercharger is probably quite tame too.
The only thing about the turbos is the heat.
Let others chime in about super charger or turbos. I know turbos are more civilized if your driving on the road as well as the track. But the new supercharger is probably quite tame too.
The only thing about the turbos is the heat.
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7th Gear
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From: Louisville KY
You have the "base" (FE1) suspension. It makes a nice cruiser and road car but not a good track setup. I think you need to work on the suspension first then see what you can do with the car on track before adding more power. My opinion only.
Might want to spend some time in the Roadracing/Autocross Forum and talk to the guys over there about suspensions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
Might want to spend some time in the Roadracing/Autocross Forum and talk to the guys over there about suspensions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
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Drifting
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From: Bath NC
You have the "base" (FE1) suspension. It makes a nice cruiser and road car but not a good track setup. I think you need to work on the suspension first then see what you can do with the car on track before adding more power. My opinion only.
Might want to spend some time in the Roadracing/Autocross Forum and talk to the guys over there about suspensions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
Might want to spend some time in the Roadracing/Autocross Forum and talk to the guys over there about suspensions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
Then you'll be ready for more serious upgrades.
We're all abit egotistical and think we know it all. Its hard to accept these kinds of instructions. But, after a few track days and few different instructors, you'll agree that his path was the best path of advancement.
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7th Gear
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From: Louisville KY
Oh I agree, no point in having power if you cant get traction.
After reading on the forum suggested above. Sounds like one would hinder the time on the other and since I haven't ever been drag racing. Figured I at least should try it and see how I like it.
So lets say since I haven't ever done drag racing and I go do one of those and rather end up doing that with the car and just stick to road courses with motorcycles. What would you guys recommend for that?
After reading on the forum suggested above. Sounds like one would hinder the time on the other and since I haven't ever been drag racing. Figured I at least should try it and see how I like it.
So lets say since I haven't ever done drag racing and I go do one of those and rather end up doing that with the car and just stick to road courses with motorcycles. What would you guys recommend for that?
Last edited by tschaber; Apr 21, 2014 at 10:58 PM.
Drifting
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From: Bath NC
Drag racing on a regular basis will be easier to do because of proximity to tracks, and its cheaper.
However, just run the car as it is in both types and see which one you like
If you choose drag racing, be thinking about a 17" Drag Pack wheel and tire combo
Read Ranger's Launch methods on this forum. Search it.
However, just run the car as it is in both types and see which one you like
If you choose drag racing, be thinking about a 17" Drag Pack wheel and tire combo
Read Ranger's Launch methods on this forum. Search it.