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I am new to the forum. I recently bought a C5Z06. build as follows



































Engine:
434 Cubic Inch LS6- Darton Wet Sleeve
Cartek Stage 5 Heads- 265 CC- 2.25 Intake/1.7 exhaust CNC Ported
W/ Ferrea Hollow Stem Steel Intake/ Sodium filled exhaust/ Brand New Springs
Comp Cams- 236/259 & 623/623 in @ 112 LSA
Wiseco 4.155 inch pistons = 11.5:1 Compression
Eagle Crank 4 inch Stroke/ H beam Rods 6.125 inch
2 Gallon A.R.E. 3 Stage Dry Sump
Fast 102 intake/ TPIS 90 MM TB
Vararam Ram Induction System

Transmission/ Driveline:
RPM Stage 4 -6 Speed ( ZO6 M12 gearing)
DTE Braced 3.42 Diff with Hardened Shafts


Chassis:
Pfadt Solid engine mounts
Poly Control Arm Bushings
Aluminum Steering Rack Bushing
SFK ZR1 Front Racing Hubs/ GM stock rears
5 Point Cage with Drivers Side Swing Out
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Congratulations on your new ZO6(nice build). Welcome to CF from Indy!
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Originally Posted by wilkes02C5Z
I am new to the forum. I recently bought a C5Z06. build as follows
wilkes02C5Z,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase! How are you enjoying it?

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