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ZO6 overheating issues ***MEGA Merge***
08-01-2017, 03:56 PM
#5161
@ the OP
I would take a Turbo 4S any day over the C7 Z06...and FWIW...a 4S will probably destroy a C7 Z06 in sheer acceleration off the line - you just can't compare RWD to AWD...
Sounds like the only thing you measure a car by is bang for the buck...but for me, and most serious car collectors/ owners, there's much more to it than that.
I could give a damn about that - the Porsche is a work of art with a serious quality build - as well as being a very serious performer.
0-60 (if that's how you want to measure it) goes to the Porsche...
So, how exactly does a Z06 "destroy" every single Porsche out there??
By the way, my FGT, which was only a bit more than a ZR1 when I bought it, will "destroy" a Z06 every single day...in every way, except price.
I would venture a guess that even a C7 Z won't touch my FGT's...and I have a 1000+ RWHP Z06 FWIW...
I would take a Turbo 4S any day over the C7 Z06...and FWIW...a 4S will probably destroy a C7 Z06 in sheer acceleration off the line - you just can't compare RWD to AWD...
Sounds like the only thing you measure a car by is bang for the buck...but for me, and most serious car collectors/ owners, there's much more to it than that.
I could give a damn about that - the Porsche is a work of art with a serious quality build - as well as being a very serious performer.
0-60 (if that's how you want to measure it) goes to the Porsche...
So, how exactly does a Z06 "destroy" every single Porsche out there??
By the way, my FGT, which was only a bit more than a ZR1 when I bought it, will "destroy" a Z06 every single day...in every way, except price.
I would venture a guess that even a C7 Z won't touch my FGT's...and I have a 1000+ RWHP Z06 FWIW...
0-60 is a losing contest
08-01-2017, 03:58 PM
#5162
Red neck Chevy is the better all around performer
lap times don't lie.
Last edited by Jsilvester81; 08-01-2017 at 03:59 PM.
08-01-2017, 07:12 PM
#5163
For Hot Weather Z06
I Feel the Heat as well my Palm Desert ZO6 friend! I live in Phoenix Arizona, Same temps, our highest in 2017 was 122° last month. Almost through it!
I own a 2015 ZO6 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. Supercharger experience heat soak in summer since I bought it. Winter it's a Beast!
Keep Cool!
I own a 2015 ZO6 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. Supercharger experience heat soak in summer since I bought it. Winter it's a Beast!
Keep Cool!
Yes waiting for cool weather better performance. But mean while I've tried a little bit of stronger octane fuel this past month. We don't have the 93 octane unleaded fuel. Sinclair Gas Station here in Indio, CA does. Sunoco 100 Octane Unleaded Racing Fuel. My combination is: This vehicle has a 18.5 gal. stock fuel cell. I pour 9.250 gals. x 91 Octane unleaded = 841.75 then 9.250 gal. x 100 Octane unleaded = 925.00. Add 841.75 + 925.00 = 1766.75. Divide 1766.75 by 18.5 gal. fuel capacity = 95.50 Octane. Little over 93 Octane gave me little more throttle edge response in Very Hot Weather. Feels like more HP. Keep Safe!! Your sitting on a WILD Horse.
08-01-2017, 07:34 PM
#5164
08-01-2017, 09:30 PM
#5165
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BTW, over 2 years of track time and in the 90's at times and NEVER a limp. All without the GM extra radiator too with my M7. You may say it all depends on lap times. Well google 2:04 at Watkins Glen full course, this car runs at 10-10ths! Enjoy your Z's guys!
08-02-2017, 02:26 AM
#5166
Hello! Phoenix, Arizona. Beautiful color don't see too many around. Yes! Hot weather can effect all vehicles just a little. Well when my Corvette Z06 hits 220 degrees or operating temperature everything works just fine. But 91 octane is not 93 octane especially during summertime here hot fuel pumped in that 6.2 Liter supercharged engine mixed with hot air jammed in the cylinders from that 1.7 L Eaton supercharger. Besides 93 Octane is what the vehicle calls for. I started to use higher octane fuel. (unleaded only). The Corvette Z06 factory fuel cell capacity is 18.5 gals. I use 9.250 gals. x 91 octane = 841.75 Then I use 9.250 gals. x 100 octane = 925.00. Add 841.75 + 925.00 = 1766.75 divide that by 18.5 gal fuel tank = 95.5 Octane. I by Sunoco 100 octane (unleaded race fuel). Gives quicker throttle response for me in that heat. Maintain that Octane. Drive Safe!
Last edited by doorucik; 08-25-2017 at 07:25 PM.
08-02-2017, 02:48 AM
#5167
Melting Slicks
my z's engine temp hits 220F for normal driving as well. up to what temp is ok for the car?
any idea how many hp difference between 91 and 93? and1/4 time
any idea how many hp difference between 91 and 93? and1/4 time
08-02-2017, 03:06 AM
#5168
That's right empire state you tell them. Let me give you some 2015 Corvette Z06 / Z07 results from the West Coast California. Big Willow Springs stock vehicle (Head 2 Head) Times. 2.5 mile course.
2015 Corvette Z06 1:25.00 , 2016 Lambo Huracan 1:25.17, 2015 Nissan GTR Nismo 1:25.70, 2015 McLaren 650S 1:25.88, 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 1:26.28, 2016 AMG GTS 1:27.04, 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 1:27.10, 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:27.17, 2017 Porsche 911 GT3 1:27.22 and the list keeps going with factory vehicles individual costs from the 100k range to 1 million dollar range with less performance that you would not believe.
2015 Corvette Z06 1:25.00 , 2016 Lambo Huracan 1:25.17, 2015 Nissan GTR Nismo 1:25.70, 2015 McLaren 650S 1:25.88, 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 1:26.28, 2016 AMG GTS 1:27.04, 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 1:27.10, 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:27.17, 2017 Porsche 911 GT3 1:27.22 and the list keeps going with factory vehicles individual costs from the 100k range to 1 million dollar range with less performance that you would not believe.
Last edited by doorucik; 08-10-2017 at 06:49 PM.
08-02-2017, 03:28 AM
#5169
Melting Slicks
here you go http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow-springs
and this one http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/autozeitung-test-track
Man the clutch sticking problem still exist in C7 right? got my car few months ago and heard about the problem. They should add that to the overheating lawsuit. I mean clutch will stick or can't shift into gears? and you need to change the clutch fluid so often if you launch and do high rpm shifts often. I mean it's a sports car who doesn't launch or do high rpm shifts. and manual says change the fluid every 3 years. If you follow the manual or people that don't know. You will have all kinds of clutch problem during the 3 years. (and dangerous if you never change the fluid and just follow the manual) I mean it's brand new car what do you mean I need to change the clutch fluid already.
and this one http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/autozeitung-test-track
Man the clutch sticking problem still exist in C7 right? got my car few months ago and heard about the problem. They should add that to the overheating lawsuit. I mean clutch will stick or can't shift into gears? and you need to change the clutch fluid so often if you launch and do high rpm shifts often. I mean it's a sports car who doesn't launch or do high rpm shifts. and manual says change the fluid every 3 years. If you follow the manual or people that don't know. You will have all kinds of clutch problem during the 3 years. (and dangerous if you never change the fluid and just follow the manual) I mean it's brand new car what do you mean I need to change the clutch fluid already.
Last edited by okaythen; 08-02-2017 at 03:29 AM.
08-02-2017, 08:56 AM
#5170
Le Mans Master
Hello everyone from Palm Desert, CA. 2016 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06/Z07 3LZ. Yes! Automatic for vehicles over 100k. Yes! Black on Black color. Did I mention how hot it gets here during the summer. Try July or August 116 to 122. Oh! Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's will warm up in a minute on the ashalpt here. Took vehicle to drag strip see how quick/fast it is in Fontana, CA. Let professional driver make only one pass. Again the track surface is very hot that day. Oh about 102. No burn-out. In drive and sport mode. 10.257 ET (10.30) @ 136.20 mph. The driver told me now that I know the character of vehicle I'm sure I can do better. I said that will do. After-all this Z06 is Z07 Track Car. It is 102 out there. Were talking about vehicle tolerance. Ok next. Daily driving! Yes I met-up with a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat and yes it went down! I waved just go! the second I herd his supercharger whine I slammed the pedal to the metal. His vehicle fell two car lengths in a flash. We tried that 3 more times. Same thing. No overheating or vehicle going into any Limp Mode. But most of all I drive around in that very HOT weather. Air conditioning on in traffic. BLACK color vehicle 122 outside temp. Yes I go thru Automatic Paddle Shifters in pretty good RPM's no problem! I would give this vehicle Five Stars ***** Performance for the 11 months driving. Change oil at break-in 500 miles and I changed oil again at 1650 miles because the Corvette Z06 earned it. Will follow-up to any questions. Enjoy your Corvette Z06. Take care of it. It will take care of all your races.
08-02-2017, 09:30 AM
#5171
Race Director
Overheating
08-03-2017, 12:10 AM
#5172
Well all depends on the weather. If you got perfect weather 70 to 76. 91 Octane vs. 93 Octane (unleaded) the computer program will adjust. You always got 650 hp on the table ready. In my case Very Hot weather all I can find is 91 Octane. But I like to mix. Hot fuel and Hot air mixed together in a 6.2 L Supercharged engine and 1.7 L Eaton SC does not work for optimum horsepower. I use 9 1/4 gals. 91 Octane. and 9 1/4 gals. 100 Octane (unleaded) and get 95.5 Octane to compensate for 650 hp or maybe 675 hp now. More responsiveness.
Last edited by doorucik; 08-03-2017 at 02:23 AM.
08-03-2017, 12:23 AM
#5173
Melting Slicks
I see so 91 and 93 both get 650hp, so why do you need 95.5?
08-03-2017, 12:31 AM
#5174
Hello everyone from Palm Desert, CA. 2016 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06/Z07 3LZ. Yes! Automatic for vehicles over 100k. Yes! Black on Black color. Did I mention how hot it gets here during the summer. Try July or August 116 to 122. Oh! Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's will warm up in a minute on the ashalpt here. Took vehicle to drag strip see how quick/fast it is in Fontana, CA. Let professional driver make only one pass. Again the track surface is very hot that day. Oh about 102. No burn-out. In drive and sport mode. 10.257 ET (10.30) @ 136.20 mph. The driver told me now that I know the character of vehicle I'm sure I can do better. I said that will do. After-all this Z06 is Z07 Track Car. It is 102 out there. Were talking about vehicle tolerance. Ok next. Daily driving! Yes I met-up with a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat and yes it went down! I waved just go! the second I herd his supercharger whine I slammed the pedal to the metal. His vehicle fell two car lengths in a flash. We tried that 3 more times. Same thing. No overheating or vehicle going into any Limp Mode. But most of all I drive around in that very HOT weather. Air conditioning on in traffic. BLACK color vehicle 122 outside temp. Yes I go thru Automatic Paddle Shifters in pretty good RPM's no problem! I would give this vehicle Five Stars ***** Performance for the 11 months driving. Change oil at break-in 500 miles and I changed oil again at 1650 miles because the Corvette Z06 earned it. Will follow-up to any questions. Enjoy your Corvette Z06. Take care of it. It will take care of all your races.
08-03-2017, 12:33 AM
#5175
Well all depends on the weather. If you got perfect weather 70 to 76. 91 Octane vs. 93 Octane (unleaded) the computer program will adjust. You always got 650 hp on the table ready. In my case Very Hot weather all I can find is 91 Octane. But I like to mix. Hot fuel and Hot air mix together in a 6.2 L Supercharged engine and 1.7 L Eaton SC does not work for optimum horsepower. I use 9 1/4 gals. 91 Octane. and 9 1/4 gals. 100 Octane (unleaded) and get 95.5 Octane to compensate for 650 hp or maybe 675 hp now. More responsiveness.
08-03-2017, 01:19 AM
#5176
I understand again HEAT is all of our problems. I did mention I drive around here in the desert in lower California. Using Automatic Paddle Shifters with long RPM's. We do have long straight-a-ways and turns here better than Big Willow Springs Race Course which is in the Mohave Desert, CA. I talk to some 2015 and 2016 Z06 owners at the TRACK to find out how its done. From what I saw is: 1. Z06 got there on enclosed trailer. Trailer has A/C working all-day. Canopy over work area. 2. All they practice is keeping car cold. Ice on supercharger, 1/3 tank full of Cold fuel half 91 and half 100 octane. (unleaded). The five gallon race type fuel cans sit in A/C all-day. A/C ducts blowing on Transmissons and Clutches. Extra Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's. Some like manual 7 speed. Some like Automatic 8 speed. Nobody complained about anything. All Stock. Run three laps maybe four and come in rest / talk do it again. Keeping things cool is the way to go. The Z06 is a semi-race car with the luxury of a street car.
Last edited by doorucik; 08-03-2017 at 02:34 AM.
08-03-2017, 01:49 AM
#5177
Well I still mix during very hot weather better being 2 Octane over than 2 Octane under. In the 3 months here we got maybe 75 to 76 degree weather then I will adjust again. 93 Octane is the standard number. But the ECU sensor intake air temperature is versatile to a point. I like to maintain 650 hp. AiM infotech. ECU control unit: Controls a series of actuators.
Last edited by doorucik; 08-03-2017 at 02:36 AM.
08-03-2017, 02:14 AM
#5178
08-03-2017, 02:19 AM
#5179
Yes. Vehicle is stock. Thinking witch way to go next with it. Tesla runs 10.8's not bad for Electric Car.
Last edited by doorucik; 08-03-2017 at 02:40 AM.
08-03-2017, 02:22 AM
#5180
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On track in low 90 degree heat I see mid 220 coolant temps and mid 270s oil temps. Car runs fine at those temps.
Bill