Ideas needed. C6 Z06 or 03 KB Cobra?
05-09-2008, 04:57 PM
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Im sure at the stock level of 450rwhp the 150 shot would be fine, but when its at 600rwhp and THEN adding the 100 shot, I am wondering how it will do. The sleeves are thin so Im gonna do more searching. I wish we had a member on here that had a H/C/N20 C6Z that I could ask. Fadi is cam/tune I believe.
Thanks for everyone's input.
05-09-2008, 05:39 PM
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Im sure at the stock level of 450rwhp the 150 shot would be fine, but when its at 600rwhp and THEN adding the 100 shot, I am wondering how it will do. The sleeves are thin so Im gonna do more searching. I wish we had a member on here that had a H/C/N20 C6Z that I could ask. Fadi is cam/tune I believe.
Thanks for everyone's input.
Thanks for everyone's input.
05-09-2008, 08:06 PM
#84
Im a CEI Engineering inspector. I inspect all the raodway asphalt work for construction projects. We also inspect the ground and concrete placed at all job sites. I sit in my truck reading Mustang mags 70% of the day really at $20hr with plenty of overtime.
My wife is the HR at our small company. Actually when you pay your debt off, you would be surprised how far you money goes.
Im leaning towards Cobra but I cant find one with a Whipple/solid modded already that I like. This could all change tomorrow though.
05-09-2008, 11:17 PM
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the way i see it is that yes maybe u have had a mustang befor but u have come on to this side of the fence and theres no goin back.... a c6z would be a dream to me and prolly alot of other people, i drove down the raod the other day ans saw a black done up one and automaticaly i knew..... DONT **** WITH THAT
when i see any kind of mustang i always think i have a chance
unless it pops a wheelie next to me then i run away and hide
when i see any kind of mustang i always think i have a chance
unless it pops a wheelie next to me then i run away and hide
05-11-2008, 09:30 AM
#87
Well its a used 300C SRT8 ($31K) and a used C6Z ($50K) and really the reason for the thread is Im worried if I do buy a C6Z, I wont have enough money to do what I want to it and have a small savings.
Im a CEI Engineering inspector. I inspect all the raodway asphalt work for construction projects. We also inspect the ground and concrete placed at all job sites. I sit in my truck reading Mustang mags 70% of the day really at $20hr with plenty of overtime.
My wife is the HR at our small company. Actually when you pay your debt off, you would be surprised how far you money goes.
Im leaning towards Cobra but I cant find one with a Whipple/solid modded already that I like. This could all change tomorrow though.
Im a CEI Engineering inspector. I inspect all the raodway asphalt work for construction projects. We also inspect the ground and concrete placed at all job sites. I sit in my truck reading Mustang mags 70% of the day really at $20hr with plenty of overtime.
My wife is the HR at our small company. Actually when you pay your debt off, you would be surprised how far you money goes.
Im leaning towards Cobra but I cant find one with a Whipple/solid modded already that I like. This could all change tomorrow though.
05-11-2008, 10:05 AM
#89
I would say the C6ZO6, if you wanted to spend less you could always get a C6 and mod it but im not sure how much you are saving plus I believe the ZO6 is quite a bit lighter. Im sure the KB Cobras are fast but a modded ZO6 should be quicker. I wouldnt plan on the ZO6 handling nitrous though.
05-11-2008, 11:22 AM
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I'd take the C6 Z06 over a Cobra in a heartbeat. No contest. It's like comparing a teeny bopper car to a real car. Sure you can make a Cobra fast, but it's still a Mustang. The same Mustang you'll see in high school parking lots all over the country. It's probably time to step up to a grown up car. I'll probably face some heat for this Baahahaha!!! (but it's true)
As far as making either car fast, what's the point? I've done the fast stuff and still have some big HP stuff. Everything you do to make a car fast is a trade off, and many times it's really not worth it. I'd buy the C6 Z06 and maybe add just a few bolt on mods at the most, then just enjoy the car. If you run on to a Cobra making big power just smile and know his race is over as soon as the first turn comes along.
As far as making either car fast, what's the point? I've done the fast stuff and still have some big HP stuff. Everything you do to make a car fast is a trade off, and many times it's really not worth it. I'd buy the C6 Z06 and maybe add just a few bolt on mods at the most, then just enjoy the car. If you run on to a Cobra making big power just smile and know his race is over as soon as the first turn comes along.
05-11-2008, 12:30 PM
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) to go Cobra. I gotta start being more responsible and start saving more money instead of wasting it on cars.I cant remember where I read this quote but it kinda sums it up.
"Spending money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know..."
Some smart guy.
05-11-2008, 12:36 PM
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Man I am in a smiliar position as you haha. I want another fast car so bad (your in a better position that I already having the srt-8) but there are so many other things out there to spend money on I have to refrain for the time. I want a vette so bad right now but I just bought a house 6 months ago and my GF is in medical school so dropping thousands of dollars on a vette just inst the best investment for me. Sucks being the only bread winner in the house but I figure im 25 and shes 22 so once she finishes medical school and starts making some money then ill go all out and get my dream car. I work though as a senior financial analyst for Fidelity and I have to say if you have the spare cash now start deffering as much as you can into your 401K because the time value of money in an investment account is critical to having millions at retirement and with the market being fairly depressed right now you can buy shares of mutual funds at quite a discount. I mainly research our potential investments and provide my analysis/opinion on what we should invest in and what we shouldnt but I work with some of our senior financial advisors all the time and man after speaking with them I cant stress how important it is to save. Sorry if I sound like a parent haha and good luck on your choice!
You are more than correct. I (we all) get caught up in keeping up with the Jones' and should spend more time planning for the fast approaching future. I have my retired Father living with me, a baby in the next 2-3 yrs and only about 4K in savings. The taxes alone on buying a C6Z would be $3500. Its not really smart since even though I can afford the payment, I really cant "afford it with all the other" responsibilities and be able to mod it and fix it when it breaks. Corvette "tax" is really something to consider as well. I should just put a Vortec on our SRT8 and save ALL the money really.
05-11-2008, 12:39 PM
#94
Good idea though.
05-11-2008, 01:15 PM
#96
if an essarrteefore is just a neon... a cobra is just a mustang. GET THE VETTE. or just wait on the new camaro. or hell. get the new cts-v coupe that is gonna be s/c with 550 STOCK. and your riding in a caddy. a ***** *** FAST CADDY.
05-11-2008, 04:43 PM
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For cost reasons, the Cobra makes sense but if I was in your shoes I would go for the C6 Z06 just because it's so damn sexy. When you see that thing in your garage, the number of smiles on your face should outweigh the mounds of debt. 
In all seriousness, good luck on your purchase, whatever it may end up being.
In all seriousness, good luck on your purchase, whatever it may end up being.