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C5 Z06 vs C6 Vette
02-11-2009, 10:18 AM
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It's not very often you see a car pull on a pullied 2.76 ported Cobra coupe like that, let alone hang with and ultimately pull on a bike...
And the only power mods are the ProCharger and exhaust. It's almost making me rethink getting into a C6 Z06 in a couple years lol
02-11-2009, 02:15 PM
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IF you guys ever REALLY get bored - just search around for videos on youtube.com by valdeztke 
you'll see all my babies.
Sad thing is right now I'm driving a 2008 GTI
you'll see all my babies.
Sad thing is right now I'm driving a 2008 GTI
02-12-2009, 04:05 AM
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what about rear ends for a c5 z. are they a lot stronger than the f-body's. and what kind of replacements are out there for it, or are they the same as the f-body...moser 9"/12 bolt.
02-12-2009, 06:45 AM
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Not the same as F-bods since the vettes have an independent rear end. Most you can do is upgrade the output shafts and buy a brace if you keep the stock differential. Or you can buy an upgraded beefier differential from a vendor too. They're about as expensive as doing a 9"/12 bolt on an F-bod when you go that route.
02-12-2009, 09:54 AM
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Not the same as F-bods since the vettes have an independent rear end. Most you can do is upgrade the output shafts and buy a brace if you keep the stock differential. Or you can buy an upgraded beefier differential from a vendor too. They're about as expensive as doing a 9"/12 bolt on an F-bod when you go that route.
02-12-2009, 12:07 PM
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yeah i was looking on some web sites and all i could see was upgraded diffs for $1800, so thats why i was askin. i dont plan on taking it to the track to much. i just wanna see what she will run as i do the mods. im gonna keep my camaro to beat up on at the 1/4.
02-13-2009, 09:02 AM
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Corvettes are a DIRT cheap to modify.
02-13-2009, 10:03 AM
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I can't speak for everyone, but for me my corvette was not DIRT cheap to modify. For the average Joe, that statement "Corvettes are a DIRT cheap to modify" is BS!
02-17-2009, 10:34 AM
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As far as AMERICAN cars go, Corvettes are expensive compared to other LS powered cars or even other brand X american cars.
I can't speak for everyone, but for me my corvette was not DIRT cheap to modify. For the average Joe, that statement "Corvettes are a DIRT cheap to modify" is BS!
I can't speak for everyone, but for me my corvette was not DIRT cheap to modify. For the average Joe, that statement "Corvettes are a DIRT cheap to modify" is BS!
but when you compare the amount of power and handling you have for the cost of mods vs. similar performing modded cars - the Corvette is cheap. (remember this is speaking relative to the Z06's direct competition- M3, Cayman/911, etc)
02-22-2009, 09:11 AM
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My 01 Sport seats are more comfy in a long haul than my wifes 08 seats!
As far as my last post my wifes 08 A-6 made 384 to the tires with 500 miles on it.
My friends tuned and cold air 03 ZO6 made 370. Ours tuned and a Vararam made 395.
Our 08 A-6 from a dead or a roll feels faster than any Z I have driven or riden in!
As far as my last post my wifes 08 A-6 made 384 to the tires with 500 miles on it.
My friends tuned and cold air 03 ZO6 made 370. Ours tuned and a Vararam made 395.
Our 08 A-6 from a dead or a roll feels faster than any Z I have driven or riden in!
02-23-2009, 11:04 AM
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will put an LS2 right near 500rwhp for less than $30K.It sure is nice to have options.
My money and advice would still be for a C6Z, bar none.