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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 04:15 PM
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Hi everybody! I finally got a corvette. I found a 2004 C5Z for a great price. I’ve had nothing but big diesel trucks for the last 17 years and am still shocked at how little respect you get on the road in a car but the adrenaline rush makes it all worth it. 3 weeks after I bought it the harmonic balancer developed a wobble and started tossing belts. So I did what any other sane person would do ..... I told my wife the car needs a ATI super damper, A&A supercharger, Long tube headers, and a stage 3 cam kit or it won’t run anymore... haha

. I hope to have it back after tuning in a couple of weeks. Any ideas on what power it should be making roughly? We are staying around 8 psi, going with 60# injectors and fairly conservative on the tuning.
Old Nov 25, 2019 | 04:39 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 04:41 PM
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You should check out the C5 section for forced induction. Those guys will have alot of answers and opinions for you. This forum has a wealth of information.
My guess is around 550 hp.
Old Nov 25, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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Congrats and welcome Josh!!

Sounds like you have a marvelous bride!!
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Very nice looking Z06 and some very mods you have planned. Welcome and hope you enjoy the forum.
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