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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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Cool newest MTI project car - ProCharged Vette

Here are some photos of MTI's latest in-shop project vehicle. It started life as a 2004 Z06 Vette, but was transformed into an all-out road racer with alot of power.

MTI 427ci "Z07" package, low compression setup with LS6 heads, and a custom ProCharger setup. 786 rwhp!
custom front and rear facia, CCW wheels
too many suspension/brake upgrades to list, it has everything under it.







This car was built to compete in last month's Car & Driver magazine "tuner shootout" but didn't get completed in time. MTI entered one of their customer Corvettes instead (naturally aspirated 427ci) and placed 4th overall, in a field of 29 tuners. Too bad this one didn't get finished in time!

I'll get Jayson or David to post up the engine/blower details, I couldn't remember all the stuff they put into it and don't want to give wrong info.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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Now that is one awsome car!!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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oh my gawwd
thats beautifool
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:28 AM
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thats nice
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 01:07 AM
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Sweet!

Does MTI need an SS project mule?! Hehe. Doesn't hurt to ask.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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I want that badge
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 07:30 AM
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Very nice!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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Thumbs up Wow!!!!

What else can you say about them MTI guys/gals but, WOW!?!?!! Those people are good!!!! Car looks NASTY with NASTY horsepower. LOVE IT!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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The car started off as an 03 Z06 and now features the following:

- Low compression 427 CI motor (resleeved Darton Block) with forged internals
- LS6 Stage III Heads
- Fast 90MM Intake and TB
- Kook's 1 7/8 headers with 3 x 3 Catted X-Pipe (yes the 787 rwhp was through cats!)
- ATI F1 Procharger
- 60lb Injectors
- Custom PCM Tuning
- Corsa Catback Exhaust
- Tiger Shark Front & Rear Fascia
- CCW Wheels (315 front tires/345 rear tires!)
- Custom Mini Tub Kit
- Full T1 Suspension
- Wilwood 14 inch front rotors with 6 piston calipers
- GM 13 inch rear rotors with twin piston calipers
- Custom Vette Essentials interior

If you have any more questions about the car or any of the components, please feel free to give me a shout directly at the shop (281) 870-8787!

Thanks,

David Coates
MTI
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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How much ?
Nah forget I need a house to live,how many does it sleep ?
Nice car guys.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Thats wasome........... I hope to see it in person before they sell it...
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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man, that car is awesome. i love the way the rear facia looks. very nice

....oh yeah, and it has almost 800rwhp
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Bad *** guys!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Bad *** guys!
sweeet
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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Yes car is one bad ****-power and looks cant beat that. Hey dont ya'll need a project truck-ive got a perfect one for ya!!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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TGR SRK Body Package =

Looks sweet!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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nice....
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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That front fascia looks a lot like the front end of a C6, I like it!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Looks great!!

Except for the black wheels look ghetto
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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all around great car! with a lot of power
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