I am interested in acquiring a Z-06 this year, either the 2002 or 2003, anyone have any good and "accurate" speculation of the 2003 Vette (More HP, more engine option...etc?)

Also, in the case I did elect to get a 2002 Z06, what are my aftermarket options? Anyone made Long Tube Headers, X-Pipe, head and cam for the Z06? (I know West Coast Vette had a 45 HP package for the 2002 Z-06, but I am interested in a little bit more potential future performance improvement).

Thanks in advance.
leungken@aol.com

 

The information I have seen indicate that no change to the Z06 is being made in 2003, except maybe a different name for the black...

2003 Corvette Z06 Hardtop

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
<<< NOTE >>>
**ALL STANDARDS ARE 2003 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
<<< MECHANICAL >>>
5.7L (346) SFI V8 engine
6-speed manual transmission w/5th & 6th gear OD
Limited slip differential
3.42 rear axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
Active handling system
All-speed traction control
Distributorless opti-spark ignition system
Rear opening hood for easy engine access
4-wheel double wishbone independent suspension w/transverse fiberglass leaf springs
Z06 performance handling-inc: stiffer springs/stabilizer bars
P265/40ZR17 Eagle F1 Supercar front tires
P295/35ZR18 Eagle F1 Supercar rear tires
17" front 5-spoke aluminum wheels
18" rear 5-spoke aluminum wheels
Speed sensitive variable assist rack & pinion steering
Pwr steering cooler
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
18.5 gallon fuel tank
Titanium mufflers & tailpipes w/chrome plated tips
Puncture sealant & inflator kit
<<< EXTERIOR >>>
Z06 fender emblems
Rear brake cooling rocker ducts
Pwr retractable halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamps
Body-color pwr heated mirrors
Solar-ray tinted glass
Intermittent windshield wipers
<<< INTERIOR >>>
Z06 Leather bucket seats-inc: dual density seatbacks, back-angle adjustment
6-way pwr driver seat
Locking center console-inc: cup holder, ashtray, coin tray,cassette/CD storage
Carpeted floor mats
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
Head-up display-inc: digital readouts for speed, engine rpm, up-shift transmission guide, water/temp/oil/fuel gauges
Z06 specific analog gauges w/multi-language driver information center
Transmission temp warning light
Low oil level warning light
Pwr windows w/driver & passenger-side express down
Pwr door locks
Cruise control w/set & resume speed
PASS-Key II theft deterrent system w/alarm
Remote keyless entry-inc: remote trunk release, panic alarm
Rear window defogger
Dual-zone air conditioning w/automatic climate control-inc: outside temp display
ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc-inc: seek-scan, auto tone control, TheftLock, speed compensated volume, digital clock
Bose speaker system
Fixed mast antenna
Day/night rearview mirror w/dual reading lights
Illuminated covered visor mirrors
Courtesy lighting-inc: cargo area, console, glovebox
Lockable storage compartments-inc: glovebox & (3) rear compartments w/covers
Tire sealant/inflator kit
<<< EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION >>>
LEV certified (5.7L engine/6-speed manual trans) (2002)
<<< EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS >>>
City 19/hwy 28 (5.7L engine/6-speed manual trans) (2002)
<<< SAFETY >>>
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger shut-off switch
All-speed traction control
Daytime running lamps

POWERTRAIN - BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
<<< ENGINE >>>
Engine Order Code LS6
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 5.7L/346 CID
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 405 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 400 @ 4800
<<< TRANSMISSION >>>
Trans Order Code M12
Trans Type 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Options:
1SA Preferred Equipment Package-Std (Incls *)
AAB Drivers Memory Package (reqs DD0)
V49 Front License Plate Frame
B84 Body Side Moldings
DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors (reqs AAB)
R8C Museum Delivery

Exterior colors:
12U Quicksilver Metallic
21U Electron Blue Metallic
70U Torch Red
79U Millennium Yellow (extra cost)
82U Star Black Metallic

Interior colors:
194 Black Z06
704 Torch Red Z06

 

Yea from what I hear the cars will be exactly the same as the 02. If you can wait for an 03, id get an 03 because even though the 02 might be a new car, the 03 will be a model year newer. So.......go for an 03 if ya can hold off! <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

 

Oh well, I hope Chevy might up the HP of te LS6 for '03, like what they did on the '02. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

 

I know I will, the reason I go tthe SS last year was the 2002 is the last year for the 4th generation F-body.

Thanks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

 

Nah, no HP upgrade. GM really upgraded the 02 in other ways than just the power. Different clutch is one of them. I think they pissed enough people off that owned 01s when the 02s came out that they thought theyd better hold off on any improvement to not make the 01 and now the 02 guys pissed. I could really care less, I have my car and love it! Get one man, you will too! <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />

 

personally, considering no real changes between the 02 and 03 Z's, you will save MEGA dollars buying a straggler 02. You can get an 02 for $4000 off msrp pretty easily.

<small>[ April 17, 2002, 01:54 PM: Message edited by: BLU-BY-U ]</small>

 

Yes, but if you know how to shop, you can do the exact same thing with a 2003 <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

 

The hp increase is coming for 2004, it'll have 450hp by then, and 2005 will supposedly be 500hp! (it's going to be a much larger engine, 6.4L I believe)

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong>The hp increase is coming for 2004, it'll have 450hp by then, and 2005 will supposedly be 500hp! (it's going to be a much larger engine, 6.4L I believe)</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">holy crap <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

will the come in automatics by then <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Probably not, I'm sure the Z06 will be the only one getting those engines, and it'll probably continue being M6 only. I'd love to have a 500hp A4 Vette from the factory!

They have to make 500hp now though, to compete with the new Vipers.

 

450 500hp would be awsome. I was hoping they would do something like that for the 50th anniversary edition, but no cigar. any word on the mythical C6?
<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DriveATransAm:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong>The hp increase is coming for 2004, it'll have 450hp by then, and 2005 will supposedly be 500hp! (it's going to be a much larger engine, 6.4L I believe)</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">holy crap <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

will the come in automatics by then <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Probably not. GM should uphold a sport car image with their Z06, how terrible would it be to see a 70 year old grandmother sporting a Z06. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Those who complain about it not coming with an auto could always take some driving course.

 

Auto course? Why? I know how to drive standard, I've driven them for years, I'm simply sick of them. I was tired of missing shifts at the track. Even when I was fully practiced I would miss a shift on one out of every 4 or 5 runs down the track. Nobody is perfect. So I simply find that I prefer auto now, not that I don't know how to drive a stick. By the way, I very very rarely missed a shift on the street, it was only when I was under pressure at the track to shift lightning quick.

 

Not to mention the joy of a high stall converter!