totsie7944

So I'm not sure if this site is into "flaming" much, but I just haven't had time to research the Z06 much yet. I'm 25 and I am looking to buy a used C6 Z06next August and want to have my research completed before then. I already have fully built a 600 whp (pump gas) Integra Type R with AC, PS, and ABS, so I'm fully capable mechanically, I just haven't put my time in yet on the Corvette. I know you all hate Japanese cars, but hey, it's what I had to work with at the time haha.

I have been reading some on AFR heads, but have NO idea which cam (or company) people are recommending.

I don't expect a long detailed answer, but things I'm wondering about are how the stock exhaust and fuel system will hold up to what level of power, etc. I plan on Intake, Kooks Long-tubes as far as breathing goes. I assume 60# injectors are in order also. But I'd like to have this thing at 550-600 whp the same week I pick it up after a nice tune. I'm already used to a 9 second car and have driven several 10 and 11 second Cobras, so please no "get used to the car first" comments. I'm well aware of the danger involved with high whp vehicles. Thanks ahead of time!

TransAmcoupe98

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Get those already bad *** heads that are on it ported, a set of Longtube headers, and a nice cam. My buddy put a 248, 258 in duration cam in his 427 Z06 and that thing ran like a dream. He autocrossed that car though. Those cubes gobbled it up. It won't be hard to accomplish, that's for sure.

Pekka_Perkeles

Ouch! That typically hurts in these forums!

Never ever say that you're lazy to research - or search - in a forum. If you don't have time to do so, why would anyone bother to help? Just because you're too busy?

That's a good start. I would do so as well.

Again, it seems that you know how to build cars and engines, but....you don't have time to search in this forum...?

Well, at least I don't. I used to have one and it was more reliable than my blown 427 Z06... :-)

Your target is pretty high for naturally aspirated engine, especially with pump gas, so there's not too many that can answer your questions I think.

I guess that won't be enough for 600 rwhp.

Being negative in a first post is always...well...

No problem and as I didn't contribute anything useful you can just ignore this reply...

scramblerman

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I was just researching that question myself.
Talk to texas-speed. They can set you up great.
I was told
LS7r camshaft
ported and polished LS7 head exchange
Fast 102 intake
full exhuast
and they will put you right at 600rwhp
They can deck the heads .030 and give you some more compression and you will have over 600rwhp.
That is the setup I will go with.

03blackZ06

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fast lsx 102 intake ported, ported 102 mm throttle body, full exhaust, ported heads, big cam, injectors, sould put you in or around the 550 rwhp range if done right. or just buy a blower set up slapp it on there for a 700 rwhp range.

totsie7944

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I already have the "boosted" car right now and I was really trying to stay away from a blower or TT setup, however, financially it might make the most sense to go the supercharger route.

In all honesty I was considering trying to hit the 550-600 whp mark and then maybe just a 75 shot on top of it.

I know the motor itself is built very well. Can anyone speak to the reliability of a 550ish whp LS7 on motor vs a 600+ whp blown LS7?

I fully plan to do my own research, I just like having a point to start from and pick some heads. As I'm sure you all know, learning every inch of a completely new car (to me anyway) can be quite overwhelming at first haha.

Garrett114

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You can also check out RAGIN RACIN they have a few different setups you might like and they specailize in Vettes

97ta383

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Im sure a well put together h/c/i set up with all the proper supporting mods and a good tune would get you there. You defintly wouldnt need to buy new heads ls7 heads can make that much power you probebly wouldnt need to get a new intake just port the ls7

Redcorvette2000

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I have had my c6z for 6 months now and done all the researce trust me....ported ls7 heads are your only option...texas speed heads lg motorsports cam(I used kooks) shoulda went with lg pro longtubes...fast 102 intake w throttle and u will be damn close...600 on motor is tough..I'm making 540 to the wheel with just a x4 cam kooks longtubes borla stinger cai and tune...heads and intake next, I'm going for 600 whp too...good luck and long story short...call lg motorsports..it will take u forever to get ur **** and cost a fortune...but they are the zo6 kings...good luck

JUNK

Where are u located and how far are u willing to drive? VERY FEW can get those #s for u, but I can deliver the goods N/A by the 3rd pull on the dyno and hit 590 minimum and have the 550 tq to go with it.

JUNK

double post.........

totsie7944

Im in Maryland....just north of Baltimore. It looks like everyones in agreement on the heads, intake, etc. Seems basic enough haha. I'll definately make some phone calls to the aforementioned companies when I go to build mine. To answer your question though, I'd tow that Vette ANYWHERE or any amount of distance if it meant getting the right parts and tune. However, I'd probably do the motor work myself honestly.

Lastly, how's the rear-end on the Z's? My buddy just got a custom made Mark Williams 12-bolt with 4.10s, Strange housing and Chromoly tubes for 2002 Z28. Can the Z's rear handle low 10 second passes on slicks stock?

chummmma

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give fran @ raceprovenmotorsports a call on monday. im sure he can help you out... we made 580 cam only on a c6z that went 10.4x
302-798-4000

venom ws7

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Boltons + FAST 102mm Intake and TB
And very good matched H/C Will get you 600rwhp for sure.

We made 559rwhp with H/C Stock Exahust stock tb stock intake and stock wp

trumperZ06

Call Jason @ Katech...

they did the Corvette C6R racing engines !!!

I'm sure they can get you ~ 600 hp.

may be a rough idle !!

CraZee ZO6

dont need a fully built longblock for a 600rwhp ls7.

Just some ported polished ls7 heads, milled and a nice cam that works.

SilveradoSS500

10.4 huh...woke me up!

I wonder what cam...


As far as your 600HP LS7 goes....

What is your plan with this car? Drag race/DD...road race?

I just got my C6Z last month.....It is stupid fast!

NONE of my friends want to drive it....Puss's....

You will love yours...

allngn_c5

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Give Ron at Vengeance Racing ( Cumming, GA ) a call. I'm sure a nice package deal could be put together for you?

Instead of N/A why not just slap a D1 on there with low boost and full bolt ons ? 600 rwhp a lot easier.....

totsie7944

My plan with the car? My Integra sees the road or track maybe twice a month. The Z06will be similiar. It will be a weekend warrior/track car. However, all my cars are for both drag racing at the strip and Road racing. I just got back from Chicago on the Autobahn race course for 3 days. Talk about a blast, I'd advise all of you to take your cars road racing sometime.

10.40's with just a Cam is freaking amazing! I can't wait to drive a Z for the first time, it's going to be giving me a smile for a very long time.

lfsglass

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600rwhp NA is not as easy to accomplish as you may think.....the drivability will suck and the search for traction will be a difficult journey.

The car running 10.40's has full bolt-ons as well as a cam, and most Z's with similar mods can't duplicate that ET.