Which is the better platform for bigger power
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
Which is the better platform for bigger power I've been reading about the LS7 having some issues with boost/N02. What would be the better platform to start with, LS3 or LS7? Which is the more versatile/safe for modding?
Any input would be appreciated.
RT
Any input would be appreciated.
RT
Last edited by DocT; Mar 14, 2008 at 09:03 PM.
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
RT
I'm 95% certain that the Z06 (any C6) quarters are simply bolt ons. Now whether they line up with the bolt holes of a standard C6 is another story.
Keith
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,524
Likes: 1
From: Western Burbs of Detroit
Hey Doc T, what you got up your sleeve bro ???
Not hijacking Doc but I have to wonder. How would a c6z respond to a built up FI ls3 motor ?? In my opinon the thicker walls should let you make a lot more power with less cubic inches due to more boost. Spray should work well too. Just my 2 cents.
Not hijacking Doc but I have to wonder. How would a c6z respond to a built up FI ls3 motor ?? In my opinon the thicker walls should let you make a lot more power with less cubic inches due to more boost. Spray should work well too. Just my 2 cents.
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
Hey Doc T, what you got up your sleeve bro ???
Not hijacking Doc but I have to wonder. How would a c6z respond to a built up FI ls3 motor ?? In my opinon the thicker walls should let you make a lot more power with less cubic inches due to more boost. Spray should work well too. Just my 2 cents.
Not hijacking Doc but I have to wonder. How would a c6z respond to a built up FI ls3 motor ?? In my opinon the thicker walls should let you make a lot more power with less cubic inches due to more boost. Spray should work well too. Just my 2 cents.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?
Pouria Savadkouei
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine
Verdad Gallardo
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin
Verdad Gallardo
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
fenders all bolt onto the non-z06's, but like joshua said, there are other benefits to the z06 platform like the materials used to build the frame etc., the z06 will be lighter. otherwise start with the ls3 base
When I was at the Corvette Museum they had the aluminum frame for the Zo6 on display.... towards the front of the exhibit there was a handle on the front of the frame so you could lift the chassis.
The frame was so light that you could lift it with ease!!! Add having a magnesium engine cradle, awesome brakes, engine/tranny/diff coolers, plus being able to pull past 60 mph in 1st gear and past 90 in second......
Not to mention resale value....
When you mod up an LS3 in the end you still have a "run of the mill" 'Vette that's been modded.
The Zo6 is the only C6 I'd buy (can't even think about the ZR1
)
The frame was so light that you could lift it with ease!!! Add having a magnesium engine cradle, awesome brakes, engine/tranny/diff coolers, plus being able to pull past 60 mph in 1st gear and past 90 in second......
Not to mention resale value....
When you mod up an LS3 in the end you still have a "run of the mill" 'Vette that's been modded.
The Zo6 is the only C6 I'd buy (can't even think about the ZR1
) 
I would say n/a is the way to go, becasue n/a ur gonna be real lucky to get 525rwhp, now in the z06 just because theres no replacement for displacement u can got close to 600rwhp n/a on the z
7.0>6.2
7.0>6.2
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
When I was at the Corvette Museum they had the aluminum frame for the Zo6 on display.... towards the front of the exhibit there was a handle on the front of the frame so you could lift the chassis.
The frame was so light that you could lift it with ease!!! Add having a magnesium engine cradle, awesome brakes, engine/tranny/diff coolers, plus being able to pull past 60 mph in 1st gear and past 90 in second......
Not to mention resale value....
When you mod up an LS3 in the end you still have a "run of the mill" 'Vette that's been modded.
The Zo6 is the only C6 I'd buy (can't even think about the ZR1 )
The frame was so light that you could lift it with ease!!! Add having a magnesium engine cradle, awesome brakes, engine/tranny/diff coolers, plus being able to pull past 60 mph in 1st gear and past 90 in second......
Not to mention resale value....
When you mod up an LS3 in the end you still have a "run of the mill" 'Vette that's been modded.
The Zo6 is the only C6 I'd buy (can't even think about the ZR1
)And oh yea...how 'bout that ZR1!
From what I've heard, and read, the MSRP + dealer markup will be upwards of near $150K RT
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
Get the LS3 if your going to MOD. If you have the cash, buy the Z06 but, if your on a budget,...and want some money left over for MORE mods..get the LS3. The rear quarters, you and your buddies could do in your garage with no special tools. Very easily done. You can then buy different wheels to fit the fenders if you wanted...painted or stock Z06 ones would be nice...or even more custom.
The sky is the limit my friend.
Just sat in the new ZR1 this weekend,....badass ride for sure. If I had the cash,..i'd buy 5.
If you're going to mod I'd buy your old car back and put the motor you want in there. If you would leave it stock I'd go with the C6Z for the reasons mentioned above. I know you were asking about power adders, and I love to spray, but I don't have traction until 3rd if it's warm out, 4th when it's cool. I just didn't feel like either C6 was enough nicer to justify the price difference.
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Maypearl, TX
If you're going to mod I'd buy your old car back and put the motor you want in there. If you would leave it stock I'd go with the C6Z for the reasons mentioned above. I know you were asking about power adders, and I love to spray, but I don't have traction until 3rd if it's warm out, 4th when it's cool. I just didn't feel like either C6 was enough nicer to justify the price difference.
BTW, looking at your sig, you have a heck uva beast there! 440ci LS7
The LS3 is a better platform than the LS2. The Z06 is just about at its maximum in stock form. Adding more HP is asking for a disaster to happen without knowing when. When GM was looking at the ZR1 for 2009 the knew the LS3 was the only way to go. Even at 6.2L it make a conservative 625hp, think what they could do if they opened the engine up. Even at 427 cid it is still a stouter platform than the LS2.