Yenko/SC Corvette
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Yenko/SC Corvette
i'm normally not into add ons, but if I had the money, I would pay the extra $46K.
800 Horsepower Yenko/SC Corvette Bumps Z06 Aside
800 Horsepower Yenko/SC Corvette Bumps Z06 Aside
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I think I'll stay with my Callaway SC757. Yes, I have 43 less horsepower than the Yenko but I have 27 lb-ft more torque, a warranty from Callaway that is accepted at any GM dealer, and my Z06/3LZ is over $20,000 less expensive.
However, there is the rarity factor of having one of only 50 made and I'll agree that I like their exhaust. Good looking car.
However, there is the rarity factor of having one of only 50 made and I'll agree that I like their exhaust. Good looking car.
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Agreed Ben here's what I posted in the last thread.
YENKO = GS $65K + $46K = $111K, warranty? Resale?
Callaway = Z06 $74K + $18K = $92K, 36/36 B2B warranty, good resale.
$19K for another 43hp, unknown reliability, warranty in question, resale unknown.......hmmmmm.
YENKO = GS $65K + $46K = $111K, warranty? Resale?
Callaway = Z06 $74K + $18K = $92K, 36/36 B2B warranty, good resale.
$19K for another 43hp, unknown reliability, warranty in question, resale unknown.......hmmmmm.
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Who knew that a dealership back in the 60s plastering its name on the side of a car would make it valuable today (I've been watching too much Barrett-Jackson this weekend).
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800hp in front of a stock transmission? Doubt that GM is going to warranty that.....rear diff the same. The YENKO warranty only calls out the S/C and motor.
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Nice looking car, but way out of my price range. Besides, I agree that a GS with a Callaway package would be the better buy for the reasons mentioned.
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anyone driven the Yenko?
my questions are which is the better way to go..? both seem like they are at the edge scary and giggles.... considering both at the moment have spoken with both companies and both are very nice ....and both have a good track record.... my silly little mind was looking at sending the tranny for an upgrade to someone like Rockland standard and upgrading the suspension with a DSC upgrade however both companies told me that the cars don't need either nor do they need an upgrade to the drivetrain or cooling package... .....by the way anyone know if the carbon fiber driveshaft from the Zo6 is on the Grandsport as this is what is being used as a base for the Yenko?
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All true but it's a reality and all 50 will probably get sold. B.T.W., op was simply putting it out there. When someone here gets their hands on one than we can have a fair comparison.
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Bet its a great machine but that 800hp badge and exh is super ricer-ish
Buy what you like who cares about rare, next owner etc
Lot of coin to compromise one bit.
Buy what you like who cares about rare, next owner etc
Lot of coin to compromise one bit.
Last edited by cv67; Apr 28, 2017 at 10:03 PM.