Cheapest way to a low 11 sec. daily driver? C6 LS3, C6 LS2, C5ZO6, Ford GT500, C6ZO6
01-29-2008, 10:27 AM
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I should waited to buy a 08 LS3 
01-30-2008, 02:36 PM
#25
An ls3 isnt by any means cheap. Thats a cool 46k at least then tack on another 5k in mods to break the 500whp mark which he'll need if he doesnt want to use DR's. If he values the warranty then its not going to happen since the motor will have to be opened up to achieve the required horsepower.
While a C6Z06 can easily touch 11's it however is not cheap as well. Thats going to be mid 50k used on up.
Sure he can get a C5Z06 but why when you can get a base model C6 ls2 for slightly more. Price wise you're looking at a used 2005 for ~32k and a 2006 ~36k.
Personally I'd choose a 2005-2006 C6 fitted with intake/headers/mild cam/dry shot 125 nitrous. I run 11.3's all day @126-127mph in the quarter on my street tires (invos) with this setup.
While a C6Z06 can easily touch 11's it however is not cheap as well. Thats going to be mid 50k used on up.
Sure he can get a C5Z06 but why when you can get a base model C6 ls2 for slightly more. Price wise you're looking at a used 2005 for ~32k and a 2006 ~36k.
Personally I'd choose a 2005-2006 C6 fitted with intake/headers/mild cam/dry shot 125 nitrous. I run 11.3's all day @126-127mph in the quarter on my street tires (invos) with this setup.
01-30-2008, 04:25 PM
#26
I would like a nice, reliable daily driver that can be driven to the track and run consistent low 11 second 1/4 mile times without changing tires or even tire pressure. I owned an '03 ZO6 for a while but I sold it to go Kart racing. I loved that car and regret selling it. Now I need a new daily driver and wondered what people thought about these various options. I want to keep costs down as much as possible on my quest for this car. Every option will require a certain level of modification except for maybe the C6 ZO6. One of the easiest cars to modify would be the GT500. However this car certainly lacks many things when compared to the vettes. Thanks for the input.
