I am a new member, and this is my first post. I am looking for advice and criticism as I navigate my first project car.

Bought a used bare-bones stock stingray as a project a few months ago. Got what felt like a really solid deal. Bought a 2023 used with 400 miles on it for $65k. I wanted bare bones because I wanted ultra-light, and also, I got pretty resentful at the local dealership because they were gaslighting me when I was trying to buy the 24' Z06 they had in the lot. So, I decided to get a stock bottom-of-the-barrel stingray and smoke a Z06 with it.

The aesthetics are almost done. We went with ACS composites for most of the bodywork. Both the body shop and I were super impressed with the quality of their products. We went with a full aero pack kit, exhaust diffuser, wicker spoiler, rock guards, blacked-out plate, and top-side engine scoops. We went with Alt forged wheels. The last piece I am waiting on is the street hunter hood. I'm going to paint it blue and keep the carbon vents.

I am going to use Vengeance Racing in Atlanta for the next part of this; I compared them to LMR in Houston cause I loved the Ferreday build, but Vengeance seems to be a great shop, and I live in SC. I am going with the Magnuson supercharger package they offer, mainly because I want more bite off the line and still want to preserve it as a daily driver (supercharger, valve covers, dual spring kit, pushrod set, trunnion kit, mighty mouse, Tuning, Gen V calibration, Global B unlock). Adding on a CIA, new Corsa exhaust, and upgraded brakes (Z51 calipers, Girodisc, Gloc, cooling ducts) to the first visit.

I will hold off on the new clutch and lines until the TCM hack is out. So, we will limit the boost for the sake of the remaining stock clutch. I am trying to limit my visits to Vengeance to two instead of three. Once they have TCM capabilities, I will get it back to them for the upgraded clutch.

I would appreciate any feedback or advice you can give me.

 

The TCM tune has no bearing on upgrading the clutch. You can change to a Dodson clutch and they can increase line pressure without full access to the TCM. You're going to have to keep that boost down for your stock clutch to live.