Z51 vs BASIC
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Z51 vs BASIC
What's the best to use in doing a build for the track. Z51 components or basic with aftermarket suspension, brakes, etc. I Had a straight '01 Z06 in FL that i did little work to all stock components and it was one heck of a car on Homestead, PBIR and Sebring. Considering a new build. Thanks for your ideas
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Is this a dedicated track car?
I retired my race car and bought a 2016 Z51 that I could drive to the track, drive on the track, and drive home.
You absolutely want a Z51 for the track as it has dry sump oil system, larger brakes and extra cooling. For an M7, I'd go for a used 2014-15, but if you get an A8, you want a 2016 to get the trines cooler.
If its a dedicated track car, I'd certainly consider buying an already built-up and caged C6 Z06... lots of bang for the buck.
I retired my race car and bought a 2016 Z51 that I could drive to the track, drive on the track, and drive home.
You absolutely want a Z51 for the track as it has dry sump oil system, larger brakes and extra cooling. For an M7, I'd go for a used 2014-15, but if you get an A8, you want a 2016 to get the trines cooler.
If its a dedicated track car, I'd certainly consider buying an already built-up and caged C6 Z06... lots of bang for the buck.
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Thanks!
Is this a dedicated track car?
I retired my race car and bought a 2016 Z51 that I could drive to the track, drive on the track, and drive home.
You absolutely want a Z51 for the track as it has dry sump oil system, larger brakes and extra cooling. For an M7, I'd go for a used 2014-15, but if you get an A8, you want a 2016 to get the trines cooler.
If its a dedicated track car, I'd certainly consider buying an already built-up and caged C6 Z06... lots of bang for the buck.
I retired my race car and bought a 2016 Z51 that I could drive to the track, drive on the track, and drive home.
You absolutely want a Z51 for the track as it has dry sump oil system, larger brakes and extra cooling. For an M7, I'd go for a used 2014-15, but if you get an A8, you want a 2016 to get the trines cooler.
If its a dedicated track car, I'd certainly consider buying an already built-up and caged C6 Z06... lots of bang for the buck.
Thanks Again!
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I am sorry I figured you were getting the manual. Yes you want the manual. The A8 has problems, just look at the threads on this forum. Haven't seen a single problem with the manual.
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Your 2014 manual or auto? Problem with dry sump apparently was in quantity maybe blow by oil into air intake and quantity of oil was in question? How may quarts you put in at oil change? Saw something about 9.8 qts sound right? Sure all wired out by now? Thanks for your input!