1st Corvette purchase
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1st Corvette purchase
It doesn't matter what your automotive interests are If you are a GM loyalist you desire to own a Corvette at some point in your lifetime. I finally found one that fits my current needs. '03 Z06. 495 HP GM LS3 crate motor installed by Vengeance Racing for previous owner. Appropriate wheel, tire, brake and drivetrain upgrades. I'm currently doing some maintenance items and then I'm planning
to do some Auto X and maybe a few track days as the budget allows. Look forward to learning as much as I can about this beast and this forum seems to be the place to start.
to do some Auto X and maybe a few track days as the budget allows. Look forward to learning as much as I can about this beast and this forum seems to be the place to start.
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Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your nice C5 Z06!
Sounds like some nice upgrades!
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1997-2004-2/. Of course, you will need the C6 sections for your engine.
And, https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/ may be a good area for your prepping for track work.
Sounds like some nice upgrades!
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C5 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1997-2004-2/. Of course, you will need the C6 sections for your engine.
And, https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/ may be a good area for your prepping for track work.
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Great looking C5 you have and welcome to the forum.
