$5k For mods what would u do
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$5k For mods what would u do If you had a C6 and 5k to spend on performance mods what would you do to it? Assuming you do the installs your self. I was having a talk with a friend about what kind of times you could get with 5k worth of mods in a C6 and a 03-04 Cobra.
So what mods would you do and what times would u expect?
So what mods would you do and what times would u expect?
The LG Motorsports C6 Corvette made 460rwhp (~ 540hp engine) with ONLY the following mods: LG Motorsports long tube headers, borla stinger, LG Motorsports G5x-4 cam with upgraded valve springs, and the LS2 edit. That's well under $5k. Heads don't do much to the C6 as of yet. The same LG C6 only made 489 with the same mods but different heads and a 90mm throttlebody.
If all you care about is ET, Sad to say, but I think a cobra has the advantage. You could possibly pick up a kenne bell or whipple blower and some supporting mods. The cobra is already setup for boost with low compression and forged internals. You could make it a total powerhouse for relatively cheap.
The vette, while handling better, also offers possibly even greater potential, but not for the 5K price cap. Youd have to forge internals, and run some serious forced induction to even think about running with the cobra, and thats not gonna come cheap, let alone how much more labor is involved.
Id still rather drive the vette, by far.
The vette, while handling better, also offers possibly even greater potential, but not for the 5K price cap. Youd have to forge internals, and run some serious forced induction to even think about running with the cobra, and thats not gonna come cheap, let alone how much more labor is involved.
Id still rather drive the vette, by far.
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Yea Personally id like the C6 more but then id have to get a winter beater.. if i was to get a Cobra then i could get a used car up to about 20k( x-type, DTS, S-type, something luxury) along those lines for winter and everyday...
I was also thinking the same thing just get a KB or whipple. i dought that keeping a Vette all motor with in that price range would keep up with a cobra and if you were to do FI in that price range would would be the max you could do around 6lbs? Ive never driven either car but everyone says that the vette handels ALOT better then a stang but how many ppl actually race there car around turns its all straight off the line races. Or at the 1/4mile track
I was also thinking the same thing just get a KB or whipple. i dought that keeping a Vette all motor with in that price range would keep up with a cobra and if you were to do FI in that price range would would be the max you could do around 6lbs? Ive never driven either car but everyone says that the vette handels ALOT better then a stang but how many ppl actually race there car around turns its all straight off the line races. Or at the 1/4mile track
Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
If all you care about is ET, Sad to say, but I think a cobra has the advantage. You could possibly pick up a kenne bell or whipple blower and some supporting mods. The cobra is already setup for boost with low compression and forged internals. You could make it a total powerhouse for relatively cheap.
The vette, while handling better, also offers possibly even greater potential, but not for the 5K price cap. Youd have to forge internals, and run some serious forced induction to even think about running with the cobra, and thats not gonna come cheap, let alone how much more labor is involved.
Id still rather drive the vette, by far.
The vette, while handling better, also offers possibly even greater potential, but not for the 5K price cap. Youd have to forge internals, and run some serious forced induction to even think about running with the cobra, and thats not gonna come cheap, let alone how much more labor is involved.
Id still rather drive the vette, by far.
Good Cam, valvesprings, pushrods, headers, nx kit w/ safety features, ngk plugs, spec stg 3 clutch, et street radials, lg longtubes, tune.
If you did most of the labor yourself, you'd be able to squeeze all that in for $5k.
I'd say low 10's on spray, low 11's on motor would be my guess if you can get a 1.4-1.5 60'.
Peace,
Josh
If you did most of the labor yourself, you'd be able to squeeze all that in for $5k.
I'd say low 10's on spray, low 11's on motor would be my guess if you can get a 1.4-1.5 60'.
Peace,
Josh
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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
If all you care about is ET, Sad to say, but I think a cobra has the advantage. You could possibly pick up a kenne bell or whipple blower and some supporting mods. The cobra is already setup for boost with low compression and forged internals. You could make it a total powerhouse for relatively cheap.
The vette, while handling better, also offers possibly even greater potential, but not for the 5K price cap. Youd have to forge internals, and run some serious forced induction to even think about running with the cobra, and thats not gonna come cheap, let alone how much more labor is involved.
Id still rather drive the vette, by far.
The vette, while handling better, also offers possibly even greater potential, but not for the 5K price cap. Youd have to forge internals, and run some serious forced induction to even think about running with the cobra, and thats not gonna come cheap, let alone how much more labor is involved.
Id still rather drive the vette, by far.
I love vetts, but what most people forget is that they are not good for drag racing. road racing, yes. Drag racing, no. Simply because the the rear end is **** in those cars. They don't handle the shock of dumping the clutch at 5k rpms. Not like a 12-bolt or a 9 inch that you can put in an f-body. It's always been that way. I wish I had a dollar for each time I've seen one being towed away from the starting line.
Don't get me wrong, I guess you can build up the rear, but it cost some major bucks. And everything will cost you more on a vette.
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk131
I have to disagree with you 100%. The vette is lighter which makes a large difference. My car with only headers and a LS6 cam will beet a stock 03 - 04 cobra no problems(about a car and 1/2) Now everyone know that you can put a 150 shot on ls1's and they love gas. I don't think the cobra has the cheapest route at all. Long tubes, a good cam and gas is less than 2k and will be making close to 600RWHP. You can still had a stall or even gears.
Not counting juicing the cars, I still see a KB blown 700 RWHP cobra beating a 500 RWHP N/A vette, light as it may be.
Basically, All im saying is that ford fortified their 03+ cobra engines very well and they hold up to really cranking up the boost, and it can be done for comparitively little funds. Getting an LSx motor to that level is not cheap (nitrous excluded). Now dont get me wrong, if I somehow won my choice of both cars, id be driving home the c6, no question about it.
One option I would look at is the Kooks headers & X pipe. We keep them in stock for the C6, and they make a very big difference. I can get you 1 3/4 or 1 7/8... X pipe with or with out cats! PM or email me for pricing!!
Originally Posted by RED98WS6
I had two vetts - '92 and '94. Been there, done that.
I love vetts, but what most people forget is that they are not good for drag racing. road racing, yes. Drag racing, no. Simply because the the rear end is **** in those cars.
I love vetts, but what most people forget is that they are not good for drag racing. road racing, yes. Drag racing, no. Simply because the the rear end is **** in those cars.
No offense but they have come a long way since the C4.
Originally Posted by 00firebird
id say an STS turbo kit
#2. Are they even fitted for C6's? I haven't even heard of an STS on a C5 let alone a C6.
#3. Even if you could fit it in right under the $5k budget, who would put a turbo on an otherwise bone-stock car??? You atleast need some supporting mods.
Get the Kooks from Kris at SDPC I just did and they are great. I have a cobra and put a keene belle on it. Only 14 lbs boost and 9000 miles and I have had the engine out two times. They are not even close to bulletproof nor are the rear ends. Fords posi is junk. Ask around and the cobras are blowing gaskets all the time...they are heavy cars and traction is a huge problem when running a cobra against a c5 vette. All of these cars have major traction problems once you get to 450 rwhp the guy with the widest tires wins.
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I still have a while to decide anywhere from 3 or 4 months to a year depending on how well my business works out. Those are the two cars id want though but knowing me i might end up getting a GN and an STS who knows lol.. but the C6 is probobly in the #1 spot for now. I love the way they look and i think it has more prestige then a cobra any ways.. is there any problem with the C6s or have they not been out long enough to test there limits like rear ends/ gaskets blowing any of that good stuff..