I presently own a 08 corvette a6,i am trying to decide if i should go with the new zo6 or a stingray with a centrifugal supercharger like the aa. Thanks in advance.

 

There are many, many facets to that conversation.

First, decide what your goals are - it appears that you're already looking at supercharging, so we can assume you'd have no problem modifying a C7. Would the same be true of the Z06? Many said that they would be happy with the power and reliability while keeping the warranty, and then turned around and started adding more power, cooling, etc.

Take time to read in-depth about experiences of people with both variants. There are several of us here with high-HP C7s, and for the most part, we're a friendly group.

It comes down to so many factors, perhaps you could break down exactly what you're looking and/or hoping for out of your next purchase? Then, we can drill down further from there.

 

Keep the z06 give me thetas car.

 

i am concerned with efficiency performance and reliability,and maintance involved in each system.

 

With that many considerations, you'll probably want to dig deeper into each subject to be able to feel informed and positive about your decision.

Can I ask what your initial gut feeling is leaning towards?

 

i see you live in bergen county nj,i will be performing at a club called teak and sinatra park in hoboken on june 11and the12th at 730 pm.

 

the zo6 because it comes from the factory,but i have heard the aftermarket centrifugal supercharger is a better application.

 

Many feel that the Z06 is flawed out of the gate, and fault the C7 less because there is additional room funds-wise to improve upon the platform.

Then again, there is something to be said about having the 'real deal'. That becomes more subjective and less about the merits of the differences.

Then, there's the financial aspect - if you were considering financing, it's not easy to amortize modifications, as they're straight expenditures.

At the end of the day, taking myself as an example, and knowing that I have much more invested in this car than an average Z06, would I want to move to a Z06? No, but only because my car is exactly the way I want it to be - a raw, take-no-prisoners, rough-riding, fire-breathing monster. Can I ever get any dealer service done without being laughed at? No.

Consider the C7 to be a blank canvas that, should you have the available funds, can be made into a very customized car suited to your tastes. Look at all of the centrifugal supercharger options available (head units, brands, etc) and you'll see that the C7 market is wide open for modification. Last year, it was still getting off the ground, but things have never been so good for new owners.

If you are considering an automatic transmission, I will caution you regarding the current cooling situation - there are many threads regarding this in current circulation. This should be fixed for the 2016 MY.

The Z06/Z07 is a great car to be very proud of, but it's a bit of a symbol - no more or less than a horsepower number, strip time, etc. You have to live with and love (okay, let's say not regret) your decision, as the depreciation rate on both is fairly steep.

If you're not in a hurry, I'd suggest speaking to a dealer about the 2016 MY allocations, and get a feel for what's actually available to you (unless you're willing to purchase out-of-state, and then you don't have any restrictions).

Sorry to be so vague - most of the time, people have a goal in mind (track use, daily driver, weekend car, show car, dream car), or some benchmark (800hp, 1000hp, 9s quarters). Once you have a specific benchmark you want to attain, you'll have a better picture of what you're after.

 

thank you very much for your input.

 

I think the decision is about wanting to personalize the car or not and to what degree.

I want an NA stroker, which is why I bought a base model C7. I didn't want to pay extra for the Z51 option, since I do not track the car.

The Z06 is set-up very, very well as a street car IMO with 500 ft-lbs of torque available just off idle at 1500 rpm.

If I owned a C7 Z06, I would be tempted to swap in a centrifugal supercharger. The LT4 motor is already built for boost and the car already has the intercooler.

 

I'm somewhat like Theta. Getting a kick out of building my C7 Z51 up the way I want it. Warranty isn't much of a consideration since I would be modify either version. I figure cost will work out to be $63k for my loaded Z51 3LT and another $22k for complete build (supercharger, cam, pistons, head work, meth, headers and tune).

 

Do what I'm doing Get a Z06, take the Eaton off and install a YSi!
Best of both worlds!

 

Man let me tell you this unless you want a race car for the street. Get the car you want put the A/A kit on it leave every thing else stock per say. You can see more than enough rwhp that will blow the door off of any stock z06. Plus keep your car with all the MPG go any place you want to go.

I parted out my c5 put it back 100% stock plus driving that ever day and love it. My new C7 will save the miles on it but putting headers & 3 inch mid pipe on it. This winter will be putting a small blower on it will put down 600 plus rwhp & will be 100% stock othet that that.

To put together a 900 plus rwhp cars in a corvette you will spend 50,k plus are even more if you cant do alot of the work your self.

Ask me how I know that. Plus you will not deal with any better people than A/A. Andy is one of the best guys you will do business with in here. Robert

 

 

Had the same decision to make, wanted a Z from the start but am now going with a Z51 and taking it to Andy for the A&A treatment. I've had my A&A kit on my GS for a year and a half now, and it never ceases to bring a smile to my face. Best bang for the buck, good to great reliability, and miles and miles of smiles. Can't beat it.

Of course, as Andy suggests you can always throw the Y-Si on a Z and have a true beast.

 

So do I. What kind of performance?

 

What tires do you run on the blower car ?

 

I'm running the PS2's... They do just fine for street use. I don't want anything much more sticky as I don't want to break the drive line. They handle pretty good in the twisties.

 

650hp is more fun when you have a factory warranty to cover your *** when you are enjoying the car.

 

I traded my 08 A6 last December on an M7 Z06/Z07. Best thing I ever did! Difference in price is significant BUT if you don't have to sell the wife and kids into slavery, do it! Absolutely nothing wrong with 650 HP and a warranty.