can this be true?
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can this be true? http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?0=0&1=0&3=56135
can i really get an ls6 for less than 8 thousand bucks?? the same motor for the zo6's???
can i really get an ls6 for less than 8 thousand bucks?? the same motor for the zo6's???
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i think they can be had for 5000... but dont expect the same performance of a Z06 becuase you will not have the transmission and u will still be heavier.. you can convert ur car into a Z06 its not that expensive compared to the price you pay to get a Z06 from the showroom but you can make ur car faster than a Z06 with the same money
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thing is, i dont have money for a z06 or just a regular corvette. im 18, and got a camaro. i want it fast but dont want to waste money on my v6. i was thinking i may be able to scrounge up 10 grand if i work on it, and my friend can hook me up with free twin turbos. (hopefully)
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Originally Posted by jaljohn
thing is, i dont have money for a z06 or just a regular corvette. im 18, and got a camaro. i want it fast but dont want to waste money on my v6. i was thinking i may be able to scrounge up 10 grand if i work on it, and my friend can hook me up with free twin turbos. (hopefully)
Put a used blower on and you will be plenty fast.
Hope your friend has the knowledge to plumb up a TT system on an Fbody. There arent all that many turbo F-cars running around, and im sure some of the designers kicked themsef throughout the build once they started.
Adding a centrifugal unit like Vortech or Procharger will be easier, and you can make as much power. And you will be plenty fast with that
Adding a centrifugal unit like Vortech or Procharger will be easier, and you can make as much power. And you will be plenty fast with that
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but there is so many blowers out there. what exactly is a blower?? what kind are there, and where do they install on???
my friend has already put TT's on a z06 before with no problem. thing is he custom makes them, ran great too.
my friend has already put TT's on a z06 before with no problem. thing is he custom makes them, ran great too.
A blower to most people is a supercharger. Some people will argue that its only a blower if its a Roots style (like the Magnacharger setup), but most people whether its an Eaton, Weiand, Vortech, Kenne Bell or what will call it a blower.
And blowers break down into a few categories. Twin Screw (Whipple) Roots (Weiand - like drag cars have) and Centrifugal (Vortech, ATI, Paxton). Twins and Roots look similar and are usually mounted above the stock intake, but w/ some of them they have their own lower intake built into the bottom of the blower so it replaces the stock unit. Centifugals look like turbo's (except are driven by a belt) and are usually mounted to the side of the engine, along the belt drive.
And no disrespect to your friend. He may be a damn fine mechanic, but i'd rather go to someone who's got a proven system that works vs trusting a friend w/ something like this. I know Charged Air Systems has a TT setup for the Fbody, but i cant find a webpage or anything w/ them, so i cant quote prices or accessories. Maybe some other members can help out on this
And blowers break down into a few categories. Twin Screw (Whipple) Roots (Weiand - like drag cars have) and Centrifugal (Vortech, ATI, Paxton). Twins and Roots look similar and are usually mounted above the stock intake, but w/ some of them they have their own lower intake built into the bottom of the blower so it replaces the stock unit. Centifugals look like turbo's (except are driven by a belt) and are usually mounted to the side of the engine, along the belt drive.
And no disrespect to your friend. He may be a damn fine mechanic, but i'd rather go to someone who's got a proven system that works vs trusting a friend w/ something like this. I know Charged Air Systems has a TT setup for the Fbody, but i cant find a webpage or anything w/ them, so i cant quote prices or accessories. Maybe some other members can help out on this
