My newest LSX powered vehicle
05-11-2011, 05:30 PM
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My newest LSX powered vehicle After owning 6 f-bodies.. I figured it was time for something new. I almost pulled the trigger on a few 03/04 Cobra's.. But my biggest concern was not having a local reputable shop to go to for mods/tuning/repairs etc. So, with New Era Performance right around the corner and having an outstanding relationship with them, I decided to stick with a GM vehicle.
I bought a 2002 Z06 today with 46K miles. Its VERY clean and stock. I fell in love with the thing. I take delivery of it in 2 weeks.
My plans are to keep it stock this year, then do a nice cam/bolt-on setup over the winter.
I bought a 2002 Z06 today with 46K miles. Its VERY clean and stock. I fell in love with the thing. I take delivery of it in 2 weeks.
My plans are to keep it stock this year, then do a nice cam/bolt-on setup over the winter.
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Congrats on your new C5Z! I think you made a good choice getting
that over a Cobra. I love my C5Z it's a great car.
Mine is also stock. I changed my spark plugs, plug wires and fluids.
Eventually I will install the new Katech C5 LS9 clutch and than maybe go for heads/cam.
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that over a Cobra. I love my C5Z it's a great car.
Mine is also stock. I changed my spark plugs, plug wires and fluids.
Eventually I will install the new Katech C5 LS9 clutch and than maybe go for heads/cam.
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05-11-2011, 07:06 PM
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Looking good man, I like it a lot. Nice color choice too, Black is my favorite.
Also, just a quick question, my Dad has an '07 C6 Z51 and I've always wondered, how do the 05-07 Corvette's compare in pricing to the 02-04 Z06's? I know their overall performance characteristics are similar, but what about pricing? I understand the 02-04 Z06's are significantly older, but man, they hold their value for what they are!
Also, just a quick question, my Dad has an '07 C6 Z51 and I've always wondered, how do the 05-07 Corvette's compare in pricing to the 02-04 Z06's? I know their overall performance characteristics are similar, but what about pricing? I understand the 02-04 Z06's are significantly older, but man, they hold their value for what they are!
05-11-2011, 08:16 PM
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Looking good man, I like it a lot. Nice color choice too, Black is my favorite.
Also, just a quick question, my Dad has an '07 C6 Z51 and I've always wondered, how do the 05-07 Corvette's compare in pricing to the 02-04 Z06's? I know their overall performance characteristics are similar, but what about pricing? I understand the 02-04 Z06's are significantly older, but man, they hold their value for what they are!
Also, just a quick question, my Dad has an '07 C6 Z51 and I've always wondered, how do the 05-07 Corvette's compare in pricing to the 02-04 Z06's? I know their overall performance characteristics are similar, but what about pricing? I understand the 02-04 Z06's are significantly older, but man, they hold their value for what they are!
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nice switch! Im pretty much in your boat and after owning 4 fbodies at the time... Picked up an 02 z06 as well... But i actually missed an fbody... and picked up a 98 trans am for DD (going to be full bolt on, stall, geared soon) while having c5z as a weekender 
z will get modded as well
z will get modded as well
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nice switch! Im pretty much in your boat and after owning 4 fbodies at the time... Picked up an 02 z06 as well... But i actually missed an fbody... and picked up a 98 trans am for DD (going to be full bolt on, stall, geared soon) while having c5z as a weekender
z will get modded as well
z will get modded as well
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Im actually thinking about a black C6Z in a few years once i get settled in USMC and find a better job in a civilian world.
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definitely would be my choice as well but im in SoCal for life LOL, good luck and sharp car. Bone stock mine dynoed at 360/357 btw. Not bad for a stone stock ls6. For 18K even out the door in bmw dealership with no down payment, i just couldnt pass on the deal. How much did you get yours for if you dont mind me asking?
Im actually thinking about a black C6Z in a few years once i get settled in USMC and find a better job in a civilian world.
Im actually thinking about a black C6Z in a few years once i get settled in USMC and find a better job in a civilian world.
I got mine for $25K. Its got 46K miles. Its kinda high, but it was clean and it was exactly what I wanted.
I just moved back from San Diego this past weekend. I worked right next to the Miramar base.
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Looking good man, I like it a lot. Nice color choice too, Black is my favorite.
Also, just a quick question, my Dad has an '07 C6 Z51 and I've always wondered, how do the 05-07 Corvette's compare in pricing to the 02-04 Z06's? I know their overall performance characteristics are similar, but what about pricing? I understand the 02-04 Z06's are significantly older, but man, they hold their value for what they are!
Also, just a quick question, my Dad has an '07 C6 Z51 and I've always wondered, how do the 05-07 Corvette's compare in pricing to the 02-04 Z06's? I know their overall performance characteristics are similar, but what about pricing? I understand the 02-04 Z06's are significantly older, but man, they hold their value for what they are!
The C6 WILL come down though, they are just up right now because of the season and they are so new.
Although, that being said, C5's are still up there as well. Some of them, especially 03/04 are money. Some are up there with the price of a Z almost (and I must say some sellers out there are on crack, same with the C6s).
You would think FRC's and 01z's are cheaper than 02+ Z06's. Not so.
Although performance may be similar, driving the two is completely different. A lot of C6 people have sold their cars to get into (or back into) C5 Z06's.
Congrats to the OP.
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