Thought on this build
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Thought on this build
Hello members.
I am tossing around the idea of going with a Procharger setup along with the build I am about to do, but it will more than double the cost. I'd be into this build for $45,000.....BUT would have an insane amount of power if I go this route.
The stock bottom end is good for a max of like 650hp at the wheels. This addition would be with replacing the pistons with forged ones.
Having a hard time convincing myself to spend all of that, but I want it.
What do you guys think?
I am currently about to get the following mods:
Paid in full for this already.
I am doing the following mods to my 2014 Stingray Z51 M7:
Shop Labor -
CAM PACKAGE
-CLEANED / RESEALED ENGINE AS
NECESSARY
-INSTALLED KOOKS CATTED
HEADERS AND X PIPE
-REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND
WIRES. GAPPED TO TUNER SPEC.
-INSTALLED IMPROVED RACING
CATCH CAN KIT
-CHANGED ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
-EXCHANGED ALL FLUIDS AS
NECESSARY
-INSTALLED MONSTER CLUTCH KIT,
SPEED BLEEDER, AND SLAVE
CYLINDER, SHIMMED AS
NECESSARY.
-EXCHANGED TRANSMISSION FLUID
-EXCHANGED REAR DIFFERENTIAL
FLUID
-INSTALLED CPR RADIATOR
EXPANSION TANK
-INSTALLED ELEVATED FLEX FUEL
KIT
Labor rate for services performed in
shop. (Mechanical, diagnostic, install,
etc..)
29 hours@ $195.00 $5,655.00
Parts:
LT1 DRY SUMP CAM PACKAGE
CUSTOM SPEC
CAMSHAFT
-JOHNSON LIFTERS
.660 SPRINGS AND TITANIUM RETAINERS
-LIFTER TRAYS AND BOLTS
-HARDENED PUSHRODS
-CAM RETAINING PLATE AND BOLTS
-CAM GEAR AND ARP BOLTS
-ARP HEAD STUDS
-OEM GM HEAD GASKETS LT1 (NA)
-CHE TRUNION UPGRADE
-KATECH VVT DELETE FRONT COVER
AND GUIDE
-KATECH DOD DELETE VALLEY
COVER
-FRONT GASKET SET WITH WATER
PUMP GASKETS
-OIL PAN / PUMP SEALS AND
SEALANT
-HD TIMING CHAIN
-ARP BALANCER BOLT
-OEM GM DRY SUMP OIL PUMP
1 $4,750.00 $4,750.00
KOOKS HEADERS AND CATTED
XPIPE
1 $3,117.93 $3,117.93
4. MSD WIRES 1 $139.99 $139.99
5. NGK IRIDIUM PLUGS (GAPPED TO
TUNER SPEC)
8 $12.99 $103.92
6. AFE INTAKE 1 $462.00 $462.00
7. IMPROVED RACING CATCH CAN KIT 1 $350.00 $350.00
8. LIQUI MOLY 5W40 SYNTHETIC
ENGINE OIL
9 $14.99 $134.91
9. Non Inventory Part MOBIL1 M1 ENGINE OIL FILTER 1 $18.99 $18.99
10. Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
1 $100.00 $100.00
11. Tuning Fees DT GEN V TUNING
-INITIAL HP TUNERS LICENSING AND
CREDITS
-CAM
-NA
-FLEX FUEL
-MANUAL
-STREET TUNING
-DYNO SESSION
Various tuning fees (calibration loading,
street tuning, datalogging dyno time,
credits, etc..)
1 $1,475.00 $1,475.00
12. INSPECT TORQUE TUBE
13. CPR EXPANSION TANK 1 $450.00 $450.00
14. MONSTER TRIPLE S CLUTCH KIT W/
SLAVE CYLINDER, SHIM KIT, AND
SPEED BLEEDER
1 $2,400.00 $2,400.00
15. MOBIL1 75W90 GEAR OIL 3 $24.99 $74.97
16. AMSOIL TRANSMISSION FLUID 5 $22.99 $114.95
17. MGW SHIFTER 1 $489.00 $489.00
18. ELEVATED FLEX FUEL KIT 1 $450.00 $450.00
Subtotal $20,286.66
Sales tax $848.68
Total $21,135.34
NOTE: This is with engine removal, cleaning and resealing of the entire engine
THIS IS THE ADDITIONAL MODS if I go this route also:
ELEVATED 850WHP SUPERCHARGED
PACKAGE ADD ON (BUILT BOTTOM
END AND PORT INJECTION)
1 $0.00 $0.00
2. Shop Labor ADDITIONAL LABOR: (OVERLAPPING
LABOR WITH INVOICE#1777)
-INSTALLED COMPLETE
PROCHARGER SYSTEM
-INSTALLED DSX AUX PUMP SYSTEM
-INSTALLED DSX IAT BREAKOUT AND
LS9 MAP SENSOR. WELDED IN AS
NECESSARY.
-INSTALLED ZPE UPPER PULLEY
AND SPECD SIZE AND BELT
-INSTALLED BTR INTAKE MANIFOLD
W/ PORT INJECTION RAILS.
-INSTALLED DSX ATLAS PORT
INJECTION SYSTEM
-PERFORMED DSX FIRMWARE
PATCH
-MADE LINES AS NECESSARY FOR
PORT INJECTION SYSTEM
-COMPLETE SHORT BLOCK
OVERHAUL AND INSTALLED
ELEVATED 1000HP PISTON AND ROD
COMBINATION.
-INSTALLED ATI BALANCER
Labor rate for services performed in
shop. (Mechanical, diagnostic, install,
etc..)
21 $195.00 $4,095.00
3. PROCHARGER C7 HO TUNER KIT
-P1X
-BLACK
1 $7,948.00 $7,948.00
-HELICAL GEARSET
-RED RACE VALVE
4. LS9 MAP SENSOR 1 $68.99 $68.99
5. DSX IAT BREAKOUT KIT, WELD
BUNG, IAT SENSOR
1 $287.99 $287.99
6. DSX AUX PUMP LOW SIDE FUEL
SYSTEM W/ UPGRADED PUMP
1 $1,150.00 $1,150.00
7. ZPE UPPER PULLEY KIT W/ GATES
HD BELT
1 $350.00 $350.00
8. BTR INTAKE MANIFOLD W/ PORT
INJECTION PROVISIONS
BTR FUEL RAIL KIT
1 $1,389.99 $1,389.99
9. DSX ATLAS PORT INJECTION
SYSTEM W/ BILLET BRACKET
1 $2,200.00 $2,200.00
10. ELEVATED PORT INJECTION LINE
AND FITTING KIT
1 $400.00 $400.00
11. ID1050X INJECTORS 1 $1,182.72 $1,182.72
12. ELEVATED 1000HP SHORT BLOCK
COMBO
-DIAMOND PISTONS W/ RINGS
-CALLIES COMPSTAR RODS
-BEARINGS
-TOOLING
1 $2,999.00 $2,999.00
13. Non Inventory Part ATI BALANCER 1 $528.99 $528.99
14. Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
1 $200.00 $200.00
Subtotal $22,800.68
Sales tax $1,188.12
Total $23,988.80
I am tossing around the idea of going with a Procharger setup along with the build I am about to do, but it will more than double the cost. I'd be into this build for $45,000.....BUT would have an insane amount of power if I go this route.
The stock bottom end is good for a max of like 650hp at the wheels. This addition would be with replacing the pistons with forged ones.
Having a hard time convincing myself to spend all of that, but I want it.
What do you guys think?
I am currently about to get the following mods:
Paid in full for this already.
I am doing the following mods to my 2014 Stingray Z51 M7:
Shop Labor -
CAM PACKAGE
-CLEANED / RESEALED ENGINE AS
NECESSARY
-INSTALLED KOOKS CATTED
HEADERS AND X PIPE
-REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND
WIRES. GAPPED TO TUNER SPEC.
-INSTALLED IMPROVED RACING
CATCH CAN KIT
-CHANGED ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
-EXCHANGED ALL FLUIDS AS
NECESSARY
-INSTALLED MONSTER CLUTCH KIT,
SPEED BLEEDER, AND SLAVE
CYLINDER, SHIMMED AS
NECESSARY.
-EXCHANGED TRANSMISSION FLUID
-EXCHANGED REAR DIFFERENTIAL
FLUID
-INSTALLED CPR RADIATOR
EXPANSION TANK
-INSTALLED ELEVATED FLEX FUEL
KIT
Labor rate for services performed in
shop. (Mechanical, diagnostic, install,
etc..)
29 hours@ $195.00 $5,655.00
Parts:
LT1 DRY SUMP CAM PACKAGE
CUSTOM SPEC
CAMSHAFT
-JOHNSON LIFTERS
.660 SPRINGS AND TITANIUM RETAINERS
-LIFTER TRAYS AND BOLTS
-HARDENED PUSHRODS
-CAM RETAINING PLATE AND BOLTS
-CAM GEAR AND ARP BOLTS
-ARP HEAD STUDS
-OEM GM HEAD GASKETS LT1 (NA)
-CHE TRUNION UPGRADE
-KATECH VVT DELETE FRONT COVER
AND GUIDE
-KATECH DOD DELETE VALLEY
COVER
-FRONT GASKET SET WITH WATER
PUMP GASKETS
-OIL PAN / PUMP SEALS AND
SEALANT
-HD TIMING CHAIN
-ARP BALANCER BOLT
-OEM GM DRY SUMP OIL PUMP
1 $4,750.00 $4,750.00
KOOKS HEADERS AND CATTED
XPIPE
1 $3,117.93 $3,117.93
4. MSD WIRES 1 $139.99 $139.99
5. NGK IRIDIUM PLUGS (GAPPED TO
TUNER SPEC)
8 $12.99 $103.92
6. AFE INTAKE 1 $462.00 $462.00
7. IMPROVED RACING CATCH CAN KIT 1 $350.00 $350.00
8. LIQUI MOLY 5W40 SYNTHETIC
ENGINE OIL
9 $14.99 $134.91
9. Non Inventory Part MOBIL1 M1 ENGINE OIL FILTER 1 $18.99 $18.99
10. Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
1 $100.00 $100.00
11. Tuning Fees DT GEN V TUNING
-INITIAL HP TUNERS LICENSING AND
CREDITS
-CAM
-NA
-FLEX FUEL
-MANUAL
-STREET TUNING
-DYNO SESSION
Various tuning fees (calibration loading,
street tuning, datalogging dyno time,
credits, etc..)
1 $1,475.00 $1,475.00
12. INSPECT TORQUE TUBE
13. CPR EXPANSION TANK 1 $450.00 $450.00
14. MONSTER TRIPLE S CLUTCH KIT W/
SLAVE CYLINDER, SHIM KIT, AND
SPEED BLEEDER
1 $2,400.00 $2,400.00
15. MOBIL1 75W90 GEAR OIL 3 $24.99 $74.97
16. AMSOIL TRANSMISSION FLUID 5 $22.99 $114.95
17. MGW SHIFTER 1 $489.00 $489.00
18. ELEVATED FLEX FUEL KIT 1 $450.00 $450.00
Subtotal $20,286.66
Sales tax $848.68
Total $21,135.34
NOTE: This is with engine removal, cleaning and resealing of the entire engine
THIS IS THE ADDITIONAL MODS if I go this route also:
ELEVATED 850WHP SUPERCHARGED
PACKAGE ADD ON (BUILT BOTTOM
END AND PORT INJECTION)
1 $0.00 $0.00
2. Shop Labor ADDITIONAL LABOR: (OVERLAPPING
LABOR WITH INVOICE#1777)
-INSTALLED COMPLETE
PROCHARGER SYSTEM
-INSTALLED DSX AUX PUMP SYSTEM
-INSTALLED DSX IAT BREAKOUT AND
LS9 MAP SENSOR. WELDED IN AS
NECESSARY.
-INSTALLED ZPE UPPER PULLEY
AND SPECD SIZE AND BELT
-INSTALLED BTR INTAKE MANIFOLD
W/ PORT INJECTION RAILS.
-INSTALLED DSX ATLAS PORT
INJECTION SYSTEM
-PERFORMED DSX FIRMWARE
PATCH
-MADE LINES AS NECESSARY FOR
PORT INJECTION SYSTEM
-COMPLETE SHORT BLOCK
OVERHAUL AND INSTALLED
ELEVATED 1000HP PISTON AND ROD
COMBINATION.
-INSTALLED ATI BALANCER
Labor rate for services performed in
shop. (Mechanical, diagnostic, install,
etc..)
21 $195.00 $4,095.00
3. PROCHARGER C7 HO TUNER KIT
-P1X
-BLACK
1 $7,948.00 $7,948.00
-HELICAL GEARSET
-RED RACE VALVE
4. LS9 MAP SENSOR 1 $68.99 $68.99
5. DSX IAT BREAKOUT KIT, WELD
BUNG, IAT SENSOR
1 $287.99 $287.99
6. DSX AUX PUMP LOW SIDE FUEL
SYSTEM W/ UPGRADED PUMP
1 $1,150.00 $1,150.00
7. ZPE UPPER PULLEY KIT W/ GATES
HD BELT
1 $350.00 $350.00
8. BTR INTAKE MANIFOLD W/ PORT
INJECTION PROVISIONS
BTR FUEL RAIL KIT
1 $1,389.99 $1,389.99
9. DSX ATLAS PORT INJECTION
SYSTEM W/ BILLET BRACKET
1 $2,200.00 $2,200.00
10. ELEVATED PORT INJECTION LINE
AND FITTING KIT
1 $400.00 $400.00
11. ID1050X INJECTORS 1 $1,182.72 $1,182.72
12. ELEVATED 1000HP SHORT BLOCK
COMBO
-DIAMOND PISTONS W/ RINGS
-CALLIES COMPSTAR RODS
-BEARINGS
-TOOLING
1 $2,999.00 $2,999.00
13. Non Inventory Part ATI BALANCER 1 $528.99 $528.99
14. Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
Misc. shop supplies, materials,
consumables, disposal fee, etc...
1 $200.00 $200.00
Subtotal $22,800.68
Sales tax $1,188.12
Total $23,988.80
Last edited by VYMIKE; May 16, 2026 at 08:59 AM.
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,681
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From: NY
I've battled with these types of decisions with most of my car builds. Where I always settle now is to have an end goal for the car, knowing the limit of the platform as a whole and not just the motor. That said, id personally just save the coin, sell your car and buy a C6ZR1 or C7Z06. The motor is in place to handle your power level goals. The driveline, wide body for more tire plus aesthetics.
When you bring a car to the far limits of its potential, things are just very high strung and potentially problematic.
When you bring a car to the far limits of its potential, things are just very high strung and potentially problematic.
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C7 Z06, with cam and headers, I'd be well over cost.
Can't really justify the cost offset when I'd be modding the Z06 anyway.
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I've battled with these types of decisions with most of my car builds. Where I always settle now is to have an end goal for the car, knowing the limit of the platform as a whole and not just the motor. That said, id personally just save the coin, sell your car and buy a C6ZR1 or C7Z06. The motor is in place to handle your power level goals. The driveline, wide body for more tire plus aesthetics.
When you bring a car to the far limits of its potential, things are just very high strung and potentially problematic.
When you bring a car to the far limits of its potential, things are just very high strung and potentially problematic.
I even tossed around the idea of getting a C8 Z06 or ZR-1, but 1: I don't really like the C8 and 2: they are obscenely overpriced.
BTW: The performance shop I go to; the owner has a base 2015 Stingray that is heavily modified to 1,300hp on a built (forged internals) stock block with a large Procharger.
The stock crank is good for 1,000hp. Swap out the pistons and rods for forged and you're all set for 750-900hp with supporting mods.
I'm looking to be in the 800hp range.
Last edited by VYMIKE; May 18, 2026 at 10:20 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,681
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From: NY
Although I can afford a ZR-1, I just can't bring myself to pay that kind of money for one. I've seen C6 ZR-1's for $100K and C7's for almost $200K
I even tossed around the idea of getting a C8 Z06 or ZR-1, but 1: I don't really like the C8 and 2: they are obscenely overpriced.
BTW: The performance shop I go to; the owner has a base 2015 Stingray that is heavily modified to 1,300hp on a built (forged internals) stock block with a large Procharger.
The stock crank is good for 1,000hp. Swap out the pistons and rods for forged and you're all set for 750-900hp with supporting mods.
I'm looking to be in the 800hp range.
I even tossed around the idea of getting a C8 Z06 or ZR-1, but 1: I don't really like the C8 and 2: they are obscenely overpriced.
BTW: The performance shop I go to; the owner has a base 2015 Stingray that is heavily modified to 1,300hp on a built (forged internals) stock block with a large Procharger.
The stock crank is good for 1,000hp. Swap out the pistons and rods for forged and you're all set for 750-900hp with supporting mods.
I'm looking to be in the 800hp range.
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Sorry for not clarifying.
I live in Florida. The prices here are higher than elsewhere from what I'm seeing.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,681
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From: NY
All good. Yea the C7Z are up in price for many reasons. If planning to modify thr vehicle, id get the Z06 and have that base you're looking for.
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45k for double the whp, and you will have a faster car than a z06 for the same money.
Your going to have grip issues, at minimum you will need track tires on it at all times. Assuming you want grip in 1st/2nd gears, 3rd/4th if you track it.
Unfortunately the base has limitations to max tire width, unless you start cutting out the underside, which isnt a big deal assuming your already heavily modified.
"Paid in full for this already."
Sounds like there is no backing out, nothing to think about.
Your post has way too much fluff, no one is reading the quote a shop gave you.
20k for 650whp?
45k for 850whp?
Personally i would go the 650whp route, due to tire size limitations, stock brakes keep up no problem at this power.
If i was going 850whp, i would be chopping up the underside to increase tire size by 20%+, upsizing brakes, etc.
Your going to have grip issues, at minimum you will need track tires on it at all times. Assuming you want grip in 1st/2nd gears, 3rd/4th if you track it.
Unfortunately the base has limitations to max tire width, unless you start cutting out the underside, which isnt a big deal assuming your already heavily modified.
"Paid in full for this already."
Sounds like there is no backing out, nothing to think about.
Your post has way too much fluff, no one is reading the quote a shop gave you.
20k for 650whp?
45k for 850whp?
Personally i would go the 650whp route, due to tire size limitations, stock brakes keep up no problem at this power.
If i was going 850whp, i would be chopping up the underside to increase tire size by 20%+, upsizing brakes, etc.