Notices
C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06 General info about GM’s Corvette Supercar, LS9 Corvette Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Suspension Setup for Street or Track
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Kraken

[Z06] Upgrade upgrade upgrade

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2010, 11:46 AM
  #1  
CanadianVetster
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
CanadianVetster's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto Ontario
Posts: 1,303
Received 163 Likes on 89 Posts

Default Upgrade upgrade upgrade

What to do first?
What was your best mod.

I see so many mods.

From your experiences, what would you do first, second, third, etc......
Old 03-15-2010, 12:35 PM
  #2  
0Adam at RSI
Former Vendor
 
Adam at RSI's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2009
Location: DFW TX
Posts: 913
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Whats your goal?

Wake it up?
Road racing?
Drag racing?
Highway monster?

First round of mods should include: Intake, Tune, Headers/Exhaust. You can get around 500WRHP. That should keep you busy for a while...

Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions.
Old 03-15-2010, 05:33 PM
  #3  
Slwsvt
Pro
 
Slwsvt's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

First mod is free, lower it on the stock bolts. You can do that your self in the garage. Of course it might cause you a few bucks for an alignment.
Old 03-15-2010, 05:57 PM
  #4  
J@WheelsBoutique
Supporting Vendor
 
J@WheelsBoutique's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Wheels.... I say.. but Im biased
__________________
Wheels Boutique
1.866.519.4335 ext 2103
Web: www.wheelsboutique.com
Email: Jonathan@wheelsboutique.com
Blog: www.InsidetheWB.com

#1 HRE Dealer Worldwide / #1 ADV1 Dealer / DPE Wheels / MHT Wheels / DUB1 Wheels / Vertini / Work Wheels / D2 Forged / TechArt / Kooks / Corsa / RENNTech / WALD / Milltek / Tubi / Champion Motorsports / AWE / RSS / BBS / Brembo / Hamman / Eisenmann / KW / H&R / Nitto / Pirelli / Michelin / Dunlop / Goodyear / Falken / Continental and tons more....
Old 03-15-2010, 07:10 PM
  #5  
OnPoint
The Consigliere
Support Corvetteforum!
 
OnPoint's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Posts: 22,252
Received 5,447 Likes on 2,272 Posts

Default

First thing I did with mine. . . . . I drove it bone stock for a year and half. Got to know the car. Learned what it could and could not do. Gave me time to understand what I'd want to tweak, and by then I had good reasons why - not just because the idea sounded cool, or some fella I've never met and don't know said it was cool.

End result was I'm very happy with the mods that were done.

Don't get me wrong. I'm definitely not anti-mod. Just learn your car, and take the time to determine what you really want, and what you don't want.

Many mods can get into real bucks. And some have compromises attached to them. Take your time and if you decide to proceed, ONLY deal with people very familiar with C6 in general and the LS7 in particular.

Travis.
Old 03-15-2010, 07:39 PM
  #6  
Painrace
Le Mans Master
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Painrace's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 8,119
Received 63 Likes on 48 Posts

Default

Just send it to Jason at Katech and tell him you want the works! You will be pleased!

Jim
Old 03-15-2010, 07:59 PM
  #7  
EX1
Melting Slicks
 
EX1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2010
Location: Lubbock TX
Posts: 2,137
Received 21 Likes on 17 Posts

Default

Halltech intake
Over Axle Exhaust ( I like Borla )
LG Super Pro 1 7/8th Longtube Headers
Old 03-15-2010, 08:03 PM
  #8  
Lawdogg
Safety Car
 
Lawdogg's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 1999
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 4,320
Received 210 Likes on 91 Posts

Default

Tune is the best bang for the buck but you may have factory warranty issues. Next is air intake. This combo will gain a combined 30 or so rwhp for $700 to $800. But again, those pesky warranty issues.
Old 03-15-2010, 08:05 PM
  #9  
Doc V.
Racer
 
Doc V.'s Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2004
Location: The Absolute Limit of Traction
Posts: 313
Received 23 Likes on 11 Posts

Default

Driver Training
Old 03-15-2010, 08:13 PM
  #10  
gmccreary
Drifting
 
gmccreary's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2007
Location: Macon/Sumter GA/SC
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts

Default

Did my first mod this weekend. HPDE with NASA Southeast at Road Atlanta. Money well spent.
Old 03-15-2010, 08:17 PM
  #11  
ScottyBud
Instructor
 
ScottyBud's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2009
Location: Decatur Alabama
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

The shifter, you use it more than just about anything else in the car.
Old 03-15-2010, 08:30 PM
  #12  
383vett
Race Director
 
383vett's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2003
Location: moraga ca
Posts: 17,570
Received 1,541 Likes on 1,042 Posts

Default

Quit messing around with the small stuff. Go straight to the twin turbo and 4l85e conversion.
Old 03-15-2010, 09:10 PM
  #13  
SquashAZ
Advanced
 
SquashAZ's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2010
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would start with the driver mod as I would bet the car is faster than you can drive it now. I am still working on my driver mod ( i thought I was a good driver untill i got my Z, now it is clear I suck).

Good luck in what ever you do!

Cheers,

Squash
Old 03-15-2010, 09:10 PM
  #14  
SquashAZ
Advanced
 
SquashAZ's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2010
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Doc V.
Driver Training
oh...what he said!
Old 03-15-2010, 09:15 PM
  #15  
QUAKEJAKE
Le Mans Master
 
QUAKEJAKE's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2007
Location: Milford NH
Posts: 5,740
Received 80 Likes on 54 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Adam at RSI
Whats your goal?

Wake it up?
Road racing?
Drag racing?
Highway monster?

First round of mods should include: Intake, Tune, Headers/Exhaust. You can get around 500WRHP. That should keep you busy for a while...

Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions.
Or said another way:

Keep your warranty mods ?
Void your warranty mods ?

Please be more specific so we all can help
Old 03-15-2010, 10:39 PM
  #16  
Cdn Z06 Mike
Le Mans Master
 
Cdn Z06 Mike's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2004
Location: ontario Ontario
Posts: 5,749
Received 12 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

Andrew, I have ARH headers, X pipe, Lingenfelter CAI and MAF and tune for 497 rwhp. I have a ported intake an TB comming soon as well. You are welcome to check out my car when ever you want. There should be a get together very soon at Sherway gardens as part of the annual 1st of the year get together. I am also investing in driver training. I already took the BMW performance Driving school in Spartanburg SC a few weeks ago and will be running up here at Mosport this year with Powell Motorsports. Either John and Devon are stellar teachers. I have nothing to prove and plenty to learn still....
Old 03-16-2010, 12:27 AM
  #17  
1000yardman
Advanced
 
1000yardman's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Biggest bang/noticeable mod,have your diff swapped for an rpm level v w/3:90's or 4:10's.your car will run away from others with way more $$ mods!

Get notified of new replies

To Upgrade upgrade upgrade

Old 03-16-2010, 01:35 AM
  #18  
vettluver
Instructor
 
vettluver's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2009
Location: Okotoks Alberta
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 1000yardman
Biggest bang/noticeable mod,have your diff swapped for an rpm level v w/3:90's or 4:10's.your car will run away from others with way more $$ mods!
I've often wondered how wild of a ride that would be. Know anyone who's done it?
Old 03-16-2010, 02:01 AM
  #19  
molon labe
Le Mans Master
 
molon labe's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2000
Location: Kansas City MO
Posts: 5,373
Received 12 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

muffler mod and wheels.
Old 03-16-2010, 02:14 AM
  #20  
PrestonG
Instructor
 
PrestonG's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

First thing I thought when I got in mine, "jesus this is slow." Every time I get a new car, I really realize how big of a difference mods really make


Originally Posted by OnPoint
First thing I did with mine. . . . . I drove it bone stock for a year and half. Got to know the car. Learned what it could and could not do. Gave me time to understand what I'd want to tweak, and by then I had good reasons why - not just because the idea sounded cool, or some fella I've never met and don't know said it was cool.

End result was I'm very happy with the mods that were done.

Don't get me wrong. I'm definitely not anti-mod. Just learn your car, and take the time to determine what you really want, and what you don't want.

Many mods can get into real bucks. And some have compromises attached to them. Take your time and if you decide to proceed, ONLY deal with people very familiar with C6 in general and the LS7 in particular.

Travis.


Quick Reply: [Z06] Upgrade upgrade upgrade



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:35 AM.