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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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I recently bought my first corvette and love it , but it like to make it a little faster , can anyone recommend me a mod list for either naturally aspirated build max power allowed or a forced induction set up ; looking to be at around 700hp or more but still have a reliable daily , thank you
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A professional inspection of suspension, brakes and steering.
Flush brake fluid. Replace with a high temp synthetic.
Replace brake pads with pad that suits your driving habits.
A comfortable reclining competition seat and dot approved harness.
The best tires you can afford.
A competition alignment.
A larger power steering cooler.
Attend a driving school.

In that order.
Horsepower does not make you fast, confidence does.
No disrespect but until you attend a driving school you have no idea of how little of your car's potential you are actually using. or how little you know about driving.
Please understand, before I attended my first 2 day class I taught I owned the road. 2 days later I felt like a child among the DRIVERS trying to teach me. It's sooooo humbling.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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😏 I guess but , I'm really not looking for track times I'm looking for off the roll power , say from 60 roll and up , car is fast but could be faster , I had a lot of fun with my evo 9 before this car and kind of miss the extra power
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The Z06 connecting rods do not like putting down more than 550 to the wheels.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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So with stock bottom I'll max out at 600 safely ? To crank
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...orsepower.html
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:39 AM
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thanks that link answered most of my questions now it's time to hit the garage 👌
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I daily my 07 Z06, bought it about 2 months ago and have put 5k miles on it. She just reached 40k miles and a blast everytime I get in. It already had that valve issue addressed along with a lot more motor work done. She makes 535 to the ground and is perfect. Mine had 295 in the back and upgraded to some ZR1 wheels that are wider at 335. Made a little difference. I added the JL sub to the rear driver side compartment to add some bass, the amp is under the passenger seat. The only problem I see that sucks is potholes or crappy roads.
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If the heads haven't been addressed yet...I suggest planning now to get those worked out.

A proven 600+whp combo is AI heads, RPM B3 Cam, MSD Intake, Longtube headers, Catted or Catless x-pipe, Halltech, Airaid or Vararam Intake.

Check out Race proven motorsports. They have built plenty of 600-650whp H/C Z's.
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Originally Posted by bigron1212
If the heads haven't been addressed yet...I suggest planning now to get those worked out.

A proven 600+whp combo is AI heads, RPM B3 Cam, MSD Intake, Longtube headers, Catted or Catless x-pipe, Halltech, Airaid or Vararam Intake.

Check out Race proven motorsports. They have built plenty of 600-650whp H/C Z's.
Agreed. Just got mine done at RPM and it made 635whp on a 90+ degree day...they said it could have made 650 if it was a lot cooler.
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Originally Posted by McleDz06
Agreed. Just got mine done at RPM and it made 635whp on a 90+ degree day...they said it could have made 650 if it was a lot cooler.
Dang sounds like I need a new tune or a bigger throttle body and intake. I have all the goodies as that and I’m about 100 hp away
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