C5 vs C5ZO6
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C5 vs C5ZO6 If you were to buy one of these cars and put a different set of heads and a tr224 cam in it would it really matter which of the two you bought since you will be changing the heads and cam anyways? I only ask because I really like how the C5 has the Targa Top! But of course I like the horse power of the ZO6!
It would not matter as far as the engine goes. The HP advantage the z06 has is from the heads/cam. With a nice set of ported heads and a nice size cam you should have more power than the z06.
You would have to lighten it up, build the suspension, and gear it (to equal the MN12 transmission) as well. The Z06 will still have the stronger shot peened gears and exclusivity.
Basically get what you want, if it is getting modded then all bets are off anyway. For instance I loved the look of the C5 Z06, I could have gotten a C6, but I prefered the "fat bottom girl". After our Camaro gets its LSX 454, next year will see a probable LS7 440ci heart and build for the C5 Z.
Basically get what you want, if it is getting modded then all bets are off anyway. For instance I loved the look of the C5 Z06, I could have gotten a C6, but I prefered the "fat bottom girl". After our Camaro gets its LSX 454, next year will see a probable LS7 440ci heart and build for the C5 Z.
Yeah, the weight and the gearing will be the difference. Motor won't be any different since you were doing heads and cam regardless. Good luck! I've contemplated one or the other myself.
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Yeah I think the targa top looks sexy! Plus with the money saved I could afford a set of heads and cam! Or should I just do a Heads and Cam swap on my 2000 T/A? So many choices!!!...lol
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U should just buy mine...lol 98 already has a cam and boltons w 6000 dollar wheels and tires...looks way btr than a zo6 and has glass targa top...plus white is a wanted color on a vette...pm me if ur intrested
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That is what I did. Liked the look of the targa / coup over the Z06
and then I moded the heck out of my 03 coupe
polished 243 heads, 224/224 581/581 112 cam
pp TB, my own CAI
TPIS LTs, Random Tech High flow cats & X-pipe then straight pipes
oil cooler and 3 qt accu-sump, transmission cooler
this past winters tune gave us 400 rwhp and 405 rwtq.
If I had to do it over again, I would bought the Z06 not the coupe.
But I do love my car.
and then I moded the heck out of my 03 coupe
polished 243 heads, 224/224 581/581 112 cam
pp TB, my own CAI
TPIS LTs, Random Tech High flow cats & X-pipe then straight pipes
oil cooler and 3 qt accu-sump, transmission cooler
this past winters tune gave us 400 rwhp and 405 rwtq.
If I had to do it over again, I would bought the Z06 not the coupe.
But I do love my car.
I say get what car appeals to you the most and enjoy!
I would go with the C5 if thats what you want. Even a set of TSP LS6 heads and 224R cam would make more power than the Z06 and you would have the top you want.
I like the FRCs myself and for the money that the Z06s are selling for I have really considered buying a Z06, in fact I almost bought one before my WS6 but didnt want to swing the extra $12k.
I like the FRCs myself and for the money that the Z06s are selling for I have really considered buying a Z06, in fact I almost bought one before my WS6 but didnt want to swing the extra $12k.
