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Nov 20, 2005 | 02:48 AM

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spraying c6 zo6?

I was wondering if you guys have any idea how much spray a c6 zo6 could handle bone stock. Just curious of future potential in case i decide to purchase one. Thanks

Nov 20, 2005 | 03:17 AM

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hmm im guessing prbly newhere from 125-150 seeing that the motor has 500hp stock.

Nov 22, 2005 | 01:54 AM

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I was wondering if you guys have any idea how much spray a c6 zo6 could handle bone stock. Just curious of future potential in case i decide to purchase one. Thanks

ALOT! The weak point would be the pistons, but who knows how strong they are.....The rest of the engine is forged. I wouldnt hesitate hitting it with a 250 shot direct port. Now is that safe? Again who knows, it is defintely a much stronger engine than an Ls6....

Dec 4, 2005 | 12:36 AM

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well ive sprayed 150hp at my ws6 a number of times and it hasnt blinked an eye yet. So yeah I figured about 250hp would be sufficient.

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:10 PM

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I'd spray 200-250 rwhp worth of nitrous easy, fully forged !! That should give u 650-700 wheel!!

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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The new LS7 uses hypereutectic pistons, not forged. Why you say? I have NO idea. I can't beleive GM used top of the line parts throughout the engine and then put cast pistons in it. Probably for the tighter piston to wall clearances you can run with the Hypers. I am sure they will last fine for N/A applications, but they are no stronger than LS1 pistons, so they are the weak link for sure.

Dec 20, 2005 | 06:12 PM

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You are right. I heard the walls of that block are extrememly thin also. I would suggest to do a head and Cam upgrade which would be safer than being the guinnea pig to see what the block can handle. Or if you are spending that kind of money on a Vette why dont you just take it to a professional who can tell you what it can hold.

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Dec 21, 2005 | 07:35 PM

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well ive sprayed 150hp at my ws6 a number of times and it hasnt blinked an eye yet. So yeah I figured about 250hp would be sufficient.

The New ZO6 has Cast pistons in it. So I doubt a 250 shot will hold..Without Excellent tuning capabilities and running the Wet kit rich and not lean..It will work. For how long dont know..
You should use HPtuners or LS1 Edit..Will allow you to retard around 1 degree of retard for every 50hp shot of NOS. So you would be looking atleast 5 degrees of retard at the minimum on your max timing..and run a TR6 NGK plug also or even one colder than that if you want

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Dec 21, 2005 | 07:50 PM

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Jan 1, 2006 | 10:40 AM

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: just got my c6zo6,i have an 02 coupe that runs high 10s in street trim,direct port nos 250 shot,stck pistons,bfg radials.the only reason i wouldnt use nos on new z is theres no place to hide nos bottle,back cargo area is flat.

Jan 1, 2006 | 11:07 AM

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There was a big write up on the c6 Z06 pistons, and they are not as bad as they seem. With a proper tune and progressive or multi stage hit a 250hp is very doable. Been hitting my ls6 with 200 in multi stage. When your ready for a kit let me know as I have been scoping this out and have one that'll work.
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