Well, since your main goal is 1/4mi then get a base C5 or one already modified as stated. The rest of the package that a Z has would not be of any true use to you. Post up which way you go.

 

Thanks again guy's for the replies. I might go and check out the forsale section like JBsZ06 said. Thanks
Jerrad

 

This same question could have been asked back in the day...

Should I buy the RS/SS Camaro or just the regular 350? Which would have be been the better buy?

 

Excellent point DOCT

 

All depends on what you want.
After driving both cars the decision was clear to me.

 

If all you're planning to do is 1/4 mile racing, then the Z06 would be a waste. These are built for road racing. If I were you and was set on owning a Vette, I'd start with a base FRC (more rigid, less weight than the coupe). Just make sure to strengthen the output shafts before adding too much HP. The ~$10K you'd save on an FRC over the Z06 could be cam, heads, headers and hardened output shafts (400+ RWHP).

 

I understand the logic, but following that logic, if all you're doing is 1/4 mile, the FRC is a waste of money too. Better to save another 10K and get an '00 Z28 to mod. Put the extra money into a forged engine and 12 bolt...

I still say a Z06 is a better buy than an FRC, but that's just my opinion... No insult meant to FRC or coupe owners. If I couldn't have a Z06, either of those would be my second option. I've already got a Z28.