TheAshtonMeyer

first time owning a z06 was wanting recommendations for a street build any help would be greatly appreciated.

xBoostx

Keep it simple and easy to work on it is my suggestion.

The rite cam headers and a better cold air intake will do wonders for your car then have it tune.

Make sure the heads been done or you want to have a machine shop look into them, read some about head problems with the ls7.

If my car I prefer aftermarket heads like trick flow 260 cc intake ports ls7.

If what cam is your next question have one spec for your car is the correct answer.

https://www.guerragroup.com/camshaft-help

TheAshtonMeyer

where would you suggest reading about the heads

xBoostx

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rchid=63857197

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ng-valves.html

Unreal

Heads first, then pick a nice proven setup. Mamo or CPR have amazing setups that work well. Depending on where you are, there are a lot of good shops with good proven setups.

RPM/CMS/CPR/LMR/etc.

Cordes Performance Racing

we would love to help you out sir, we have some very potent proven combos that not only make the numbers but back it up w/ multiple wins at events. If you're not local to us or don't want to ship us the car if out of state we can gladly supply everything you'll need to assemble a solid setup that will provide years of trouble free performance.

Frans96ss

Give us a call. Ours HC package is proven and works very well.

TheAshtonMeyer

thanks for the advice guys.

Mordeth

If we assume the car is running good then start with the basics:

1) Have the heads (guides and valves) inspected, and replace/repair. Many proven setups, including AHP, WCCH, AI, Mamo etc.
2) If the tires are more than 5 years old or worn to 3/32nds or less then replace with MPSS
3) Brakes: Carbotech 1521
4) Shocks: DRM Valved Bilstein
5) Have an alignment performed

Now the car is better prepared for putting more power down. Too many guys just add power and get alot of attention here, but do nothing about the brakes, suspension or tires. Ignore these guys.

6) Minor power mods to get started include a Cold Air Intake, like the Halltech 103 (10-15rwhp) and Headers (ARH, Kooks, LG) and a tune. Very good starting point for mods and you may be happy with just this.
7) When (not if) you do the heads, consider a cam (BTR, Katech etc). Lots of good choices here. Spec the cam to your build and ensure you have the supporting mods for it. Our motors really like a better/bigger cam, but don't go real big and don't let anyone talk you into a huge cam.

If you start thinking "max effort" or want more power, then consider:

8) Intake manifold: Mamo MSD
9) Throttle body: NW 102mm
10) Re-tune

If you can't/won't do the work yourself, then you need a competent installer and a competent tuner. These are not always one and the same. Ask around, do your research in your area and get opinions. Guys like Joe from CPR, Tony Mamo and Fran know their **** and will do right by you. They are also active members of this forum, have a **** ton of experience and support the Corvette community. There are many other combos that are different than what I listed above that they can help with and may recommend.

Unreal

One huge thing that people don't talk about, that are my favorite mods to my car are interior upgrades.

Padded center console, steering wheel, stereo/nav. I would do that before any power mods. Makes driving the car so much better.

TheAshtonMeyer

can anyone tell me the difference between the 08 and 07 transmission and which is better

Unreal

07 is a t56, 08 is a t6060. Both made by tremec. 6060 has a higher torque capacity, but many say (and I agree having both) shifts worse. My t56 held 1100+ just fine. Unless you are modding the car into the 1000+ range, the t56 is more than strong enough to handle anything you can throw at it and shifts better.

So better is up to you. The differences are so minor most people won't notice.