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Forced Induction or New car I’ve been building a 01 Trans Am and trying to see if it’s worth continuing to building it or saving the money and getting a C7 Zo6. The TA has a built LQ9 with forged internals and 799 heads. A built 4L60e which is going to be swapped out for a 4L80e. Ford 9 inch with 35 spine and 3:40 gears. It has the a torquer maxx stage 3 cam and full exhaust. If I can continue to build it, the route I’m going is procharger and meth. Just don’t know if it’s worth putting the extra money into it if I could be putting it on a corvette. |
Depends what you are looking to do with it. Procharged, the T/A will run circles around a C7Z. But if you want something that can go around turns, then the C7 would be the way to go. |
Get the C7 hands down better platform |
This is even a debate really... C7 Z06 |
Get a C6Z that already has FI for cheaper then the C7Z, win win and a lighter car! Seen plenty of fast C6Z's sell for about $40k, heck most heads/cam C6Z's run with a C7Z for $30k. Not sure what your goals are with the C7Z? Personally the stock blower on the C7Z doesn't do anything for me, so I had to factor that into the price of upgrading it immediately so I decided C6 was better fit for me as it checked all the boxes. |
They are different animals but I'd prefer the C7 even if not a Z06 if driving a decent amount of miles a year. I don't have one mostly because I refuse to give insurance companies more than I do already. My Formula also fulfills me need to always be messing with something. I've even considered selling a couple of mine and getting an ATS-V so I understand. You won't spend entirely insane hours doing this kind of stuff with the new one though, that can be considered a plus or a minus. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7a288fe0c5.jpg Test fitting phase still underway https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...de0e22f16d.jpg |
C7Z....I have two friends with them. They are nice a quite and smooth and fast. My c5z slaps choke holds on them in a race, but other than that.....no competition. |
How fast do you want to go? :) $45K with freshly rebuilt LS9 (MAST LS3 heads/BTR Stg3 turbo cam), rebuilt Precision 88mm turbo, cleaned/flowed ID160# injectors, new T56 Magnum (or powerglide if you choose), Holley Dominator EFI, boost by gear/time, traction control, 8.8" with 33 spline axles/Wavetrac, 2900lbs wet. Should run an easy 8 second pass and fully streetable. |
Originally Posted by SLOW SEDAN
(Post 20063476)
Get a C6Z that already has FI for cheaper then the C7Z, win win and a lighter car! Seen plenty of fast C6Z's sell for about $40k, heck most heads/cam C6Z's run with a C7Z for $30k. Not sure what your goals are with the C7Z? Personally the stock blower on the C7Z doesn't do anything for me, so I had to factor that into the price of upgrading it immediately so I decided C6 was better fit for me as it checked all the boxes. |
Originally Posted by svslow
(Post 20063466)
Depends what you are looking to do with it. Procharged, the T/A will run circles around a C7Z. But if you want something that can go around turns, then the C7 would be the way to go. |
Originally Posted by 007FJ
(Post 20063479)
They are different animals but I'd prefer the C7 even if not a Z06 if driving a decent amount of miles a year. I don't have one mostly because I refuse to give insurance companies more than I do already. My Formula also fulfills me need to always be messing with something. I've even considered selling a couple of mine and getting an ATS-V so I understand. You won't spend entirely insane hours doing this kind of stuff with the new one though, that can be considered a plus or a minus. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7a288fe0c5.jpg Test fitting phase still underway https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...de0e22f16d.jpg |
Originally Posted by WTF?
(Post 20063618)
C7Z....I have two friends with them. They are nice a quite and smooth and fast. My c5z slaps choke holds on them in a race, but other than that.....no competition. |
Ws6
Originally Posted by FastCashWS6
(Post 20063631)
Yeah I know what you mean it’s always something you got to do next with the T/A. It’s fun and stressful at the same time. I’m to the point now I want something where I can get in and don’t have to think about it twice. Gear box doesn’t look bad at all by the way. What kind of set up you running? G1Pro Garrett Cored Intercooler, ID1000s, Dougherty Turbo Cam, AMS 500 2-Stage Boost Controller, Huron T4 AC V3 Kit with a QTP Oval Dump off the down pipe, AEM AQ1, Jakes D1, Circle D 258 Triple, Alky Control, and a bunch of other stuff. |
Originally Posted by 007FJ
(Post 20063667)
Converting my T56 and F1C setup to a pretty much over killed Precision 76/75 CEA Billet / 4L80 conversion. G1Pro Garrett Cored Intercooler, ID1000s, Dougherty Turbo Cam, AMS 500 2-Stage Boost Controller, Huron T4 AC V3 Kit with a QTP Oval Dump off the down pipe, AEM AQ1, Jakes D1, Circle D 258 Triple, Alky Control, and a bunch of other stuff. |
As much as I hate to say it, I would go with the zo6 higher resale and overall a lot more fun to drive. |
Originally Posted by GMTECH4
(Post 20063726)
As much as I hate to say it, I would go with the zo6 higher resale and overall a lot more fun to drive. |
you wanna build a full race car t/a u want something good smooth new and dont have to do much depend on ur goals. c7z |
Originally Posted by panda240ss
(Post 20064113)
you wanna build a full race car t/a u want something good smooth new and dont have to do much depend on ur goals. c7z |
I LOVE F-bodies, but they can't compete with the comfort and tech of a new C7 ZO6. |
Originally Posted by 383z
(Post 20064417)
I LOVE F-bodies, but they can't compete with the comfort and tech of a new C7 ZO6. |
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