Best street car build ever?
05-29-2019, 01:23 PM
#62
I don’t look down on anyone at the track sbe or otherwise. I’ve had built motors in the past and sbe now. When Fox bodies with junk yard motors first became a thing I thought it was cool, but now there are so many out there I’m over it. Winning is winning and I mostly see junk yard guys talking trash about guys with nice stuff not the other way around especially on this site.
It takes a hell of a lot to run 8’s in a gto while it would be much easier in a fox body it’s not what I’m interested in. I’ve set a goal of 9.5 driven to and from the track full weight gto. We’ll see if a forged ls2 and a maxed D1x will do it eventually or else I’ll go to an F1a-94 if need be.
It takes a hell of a lot to run 8’s in a gto while it would be much easier in a fox body it’s not what I’m interested in. I’ve set a goal of 9.5 driven to and from the track full weight gto. We’ll see if a forged ls2 and a maxed D1x will do it eventually or else I’ll go to an F1a-94 if need be.
05-29-2019, 01:24 PM
#63
Not exactly sure what you don't like about me, nor do I really care. But if you are going to spew nonsense at least back it up with facts. So what exactly is hack about what I build and what the heck isn't streetable about it? I don't think you actually have any idea about what vehicles I own or have built. To further backup that you have no clue what you are talking about, I have the same car he does it just happens to still be a perfectly streetable manual trans, full exhaust, AC, twin turbo vs an auto drag race oriented build. But you deem yourself to be quite an expert so I'm sure you will enlighten me with tons of facts about my own life.
Yes please post that masterpiece
And I guarantee your super duper street car is slow as dogshit on the highway
05-29-2019, 01:35 PM
#64
I agree a manual is harder to race in every regard, some people like that challenge and keeps them engaged. Autos are great for going fast and getting the most out of a setup, but they come with their own problems and limitations. To each their own, but back to the original topic... best street car ever in my opinion is not a glide swapped vette and in your own words it seems that you agree.
05-29-2019, 01:47 PM
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Wasn't talking about you looking down on anyone, that was for others. But I agree with the rest for the most part. Some guys build a new setup with a SBE because they spent so much elsewhere and just want something to run around on until they finish a built engine, others take it as a tuning challenge, and others just want that SBE record, just depends. I agree there is a ton of them out there now and I often see them blown up by people getting greedy, there comes a point where you just have to spend the duckets and get a built engine. I don't really care as long as you're having fun with whatever you build. The diversity is what makes things interesting, everyone has a different idea of what fits them and their needs.
05-29-2019, 01:49 PM
#66
I don't think you actually have any idea about what vehicles I own or have built. To further backup that you have no clue what you are talking about, I have the same car he does it just happens to still be a perfectly streetable manual trans, full exhaust, AC, twin turbo vs an auto drag race oriented build.
05-29-2019, 01:50 PM
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I built my C6 Z06 to be the best street car that fit MY criteria and my budget and I feel like I'm on the right track with it. My criteria was something that is comfortable to drive, can still handle well not just for straight line, has full interior, air conditioning, exhaust out the rear so I'm not breathing fumes, can fill up at the pump with 91 oct or ethanol on the fly, and stays cool on long drives yet can crack off off a high 7/low 8 at the drag strip. So far I've hit all of my goals and still working on the ET part of it but should be there next time out with the converter adjustment. A manual transmission has nothing to do with my criteria and really has no place at all with my goals. I guess if I had to pick a car that was my definition of a perfect balance of everything in a complete package for a street car it would be the 2019 ZR1, but obviously that isn't going to compare to the brute power of my C6 Z06.
05-29-2019, 02:45 PM
#70
you got mad as **** that i mention Leroy and Cleetus.......IIRC OH WHY THE HELL YOU COMPARING ANOTHER CAR TO MINE BLAH BLAH BLAH..
like chill bro i just made a comment....never meant to pissed you off to the point to delete just thought it was a simple comment. **** even said you got hella good parts and you still got mad? for what? no reason.
05-29-2019, 03:00 PM
#71
Well the ECM is either $2000 to have your stock one modified or $2500 to get a new one, most just get a new one. Then you have to buy credits to tune it, 10 for the ECM and 3 for the FICM at a minimum. Doesn't take me any longer to tune the ZR1 than the Z06/ZL1/V3 now that I have done one and seen what tables do what, etc. A simple bolt on ZR1 would only take me a couple of hours to complete, longer if heads/cam. If you have an auto then the TCM needs to be sent out to get unlocked or just get a new one of those and then it's another 4 credits and time.
05-29-2019, 03:04 PM
#72
I'm friends with Garrett and visit with him down at the shop or at the track when they come to town. It had nothing to do with anybody comparing my car to his, they are just two very different cars built with different things in mind. I called you a clown along with the other junkyard warriors because of the stupid comments being made in my build thread, period.
05-29-2019, 03:07 PM
#73
I'm friends with Garrett and visit with him down at the shop or at the track when they come to town. It had nothing to do with anybody comparing my car to his, they are just two very different cars built with different things in mind. I called you a clown along with the other junkyard warriors because of the stupid comments being made in my build thread, period.
05-29-2019, 03:08 PM
#74
Well the ECM is either $2000 to have your stock one modified or $2500 to get a new one, most just get a new one. Then you have to buy credits to tune it, 10 for the ECM and 3 for the FICM at a minimum. Doesn't take me any longer to tune the ZR1 than the Z06/ZL1/V3 now that I have done one and seen what tables do what, etc. A simple bolt on ZR1 would only take me a couple of hours to complete, longer if heads/cam. If you have an auto then the TCM needs to be sent out to get unlocked or just get a new one of those and then it's another 4 credits and time.
05-29-2019, 03:09 PM
#75
I’m perfectly fine with being slow as dogshit, it’s 10x more fun to drive then most cars and I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone. Could run 13’s for all I care its manual, lightweight, and its fun to drive which are my requirements for a street car.
05-29-2019, 03:17 PM
#76
LOL Just because you post textbook answers and I post what I’ve actually done you get all butthurt. I always run into people like you on the internet that say something won’t work but ends up working just fine in real life.
I’m perfectly fine with being slow as dogshit, it’s 10x more fun to drive then most cars and I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone. Could run 13’s for all I care its manual, lightweight, and its fun to drive which are my requirements for a street car.
I’m perfectly fine with being slow as dogshit, it’s 10x more fun to drive then most cars and I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone. Could run 13’s for all I care its manual, lightweight, and its fun to drive which are my requirements for a street car.
its the internet not a d*** dont take it so hard.
05-29-2019, 03:20 PM
#77
I built my C6 Z06 to be the best street car that fit MY criteria and my budget and I feel like I'm on the right track with it. My criteria was something that is comfortable to drive, can still handle well not just for straight line, has full interior, air conditioning, exhaust out the rear so I'm not breathing fumes, can fill up at the pump with 91 oct or ethanol on the fly, and stays cool on long drives yet can crack off off a high 7/low 8 at the drag strip. So far I've hit all of my goals and still working on the ET part of it but should be there next time out with the converter adjustment. A manual transmission has nothing to do with my criteria and really has no place at all with my goals. I guess if I had to pick a car that was my definition of a perfect balance of everything in a complete package for a street car it would be the 2019 ZR1, but obviously that isn't going to compare to the brute power of my C6 Z06.
If budget is no option to pick a perfect stock street car then its hard to beat the McLarens. They are quick, handle well and gain a good bit from tune alone. Odd world we live in that its about the same price to tune a McLaren as a Corvette.
05-29-2019, 03:28 PM
#78
I’m just here because I’m bored at work. I could honestly give a **** less what anyone on the internet says. I agree that a lot of people, especially younger ones really take e-words to heart. But when you meet people in real life its funny how much less smartass **** they have to say. Sometimes you hand them a beer, chat a bit and realize things come across different in real life vs the internet.
05-29-2019, 03:53 PM
#79
I’m just here because I’m bored at work. I could honestly give a **** less what anyone on the internet says. I agree that a lot of people, especially younger ones really take e-words to heart. But when you meet people in real life its funny how much less smartass **** they have to say. Sometimes you hand them a beer, chat a bit and realize things come across different in real life vs the internet.
05-29-2019, 04:19 PM
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Well the ECM is either $2000 to have your stock one modified or $2500 to get a new one, most just get a new one. Then you have to buy credits to tune it, 10 for the ECM and 3 for the FICM at a minimum. Doesn't take me any longer to tune the ZR1 than the Z06/ZL1/V3 now that I have done one and seen what tables do what, etc. A simple bolt on ZR1 would only take me a couple of hours to complete, longer if heads/cam. If you have an auto then the TCM needs to be sent out to get unlocked or just get a new one of those and then it's another 4 credits and time.
Basically I think all of us are pretty close on what we consider a true street car with some minor differences of opinion here and there.
We have all agreed on...
Current license registration...full exhaust out the rear with some kind of muffler...DOT tires...pump gas, ethanol, and or meth/water injection (no race gas or methanol as a primary fuel)...working lights/signals...alternator...water pump...the ability to go on reasonably long drives and stop and go traffic without issues.
Can we agree on those things? Then we feel AC, heat, power steering, etc are optional items.
I would add that racing seats are ok, but otherwise full interior. Roll bars and other safety equipment to be able to run the car the times/speeds it's capable of would also be ok as long as there weren't other compromises made to sacrifice what has already been discussed for a street car. Roll bar must maintain full interior etc.