I want a highway QUEEN
08-01-2006, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fastest94v6
i thought you sold the 3.4l to get a m6??
that being said, i've only driven a stick twice in my life and it was literally for a block. i know how to do it from my years of offroading. i'm an offroading master. i just never really drove a car with one for real.
08-01-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
holy $^!* that car is AWESOME. like, nasty awesome. man, it's times like that i wish i had a manual. damn combination of a stop-and-go commute and laziness...
now THAT's a highway queen...and a drag queen
now THAT's a highway queen...and a drag queen
08-01-2006, 08:26 PM
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I can't believe more people aren't suggesting a Turbo.
Get a forged LSx engine designed to take boost, and put a damn turbo set-up on it. Someone tell what is going to beat that on the highway??????
Get a forged LSx engine designed to take boost, and put a damn turbo set-up on it. Someone tell what is going to beat that on the highway??????
08-01-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Louie83
I can't believe more people aren't suggesting a Turbo.
Get a forged LSx engine designed to take boost, and put a damn turbo set-up on it. Someone tell what is going to beat that on the highway??????
Get a forged LSx engine designed to take boost, and put a damn turbo set-up on it. Someone tell what is going to beat that on the highway??????
08-01-2006, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Louie83
Fair enough.
In return, I removed one of the checks next to your name on my 'list'.
In return, I removed one of the checks next to your name on my 'list'.
tell me it's not the revenge list from billy madison...
08-02-2006, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 00PewterSS
I want to interject in the pissing match about drag. This was of interest to me...
Cd of some cars (and a brick):
Brick 2.1
H2 .56
2006 Z06 .34
LT1 Camaro .34
Caprice Classic .34
CTS-V .31
2006 C5 .29
Cd doesn't factor in frontal area, that is the CdA, which I didn't look up.
But what matters at speed is stability which is a matter of front and rear lift. I don't have these numbers for the cars above. I do have some numbers. The vehicles I saw on the list that generated the most rear downforce were a Dodge powerwagon and a 911 Carrera.
Regardless there is no reason to be driving that fast on the highway.
Brian
Cd of some cars (and a brick):
Brick 2.1
H2 .56
2006 Z06 .34
LT1 Camaro .34
Caprice Classic .34
CTS-V .31
2006 C5 .29
Cd doesn't factor in frontal area, that is the CdA, which I didn't look up.
But what matters at speed is stability which is a matter of front and rear lift. I don't have these numbers for the cars above. I do have some numbers. The vehicles I saw on the list that generated the most rear downforce were a Dodge powerwagon and a 911 Carrera.
Regardless there is no reason to be driving that fast on the highway.
Brian
Looks like the year is wrong on the C5 though. I do not know off hand if the base C6 has the same .29 cd that the C5 does or not.I would imagine it would be very close.
Yes, stability,lift and downforce have a tremendous impact if you're talking about being able to actually handle the vehicle at speed. I think most can agree that being able to steer at 150mph is important.
Pro Racing Sims llc. Drag Sim information:
1998 Camaro - .34 cd and 18sq. ft of frontal area.
1969 Camaro .36 and 22.0sq. ft
1995 Corvette .32 and 22.0sq. ft
1987 Buick GN .33 and 22.0 sq. ft
1987 Mustang GT .39 and 20sq. ft
1969 Chevrolet Truck .50 and 28.0sq. ft
1997 Toyota Supra .33 and 20sq. ft
It seems to me as the makers of the program took some slight liberties with the cd numbers. However I have checked quite a few sites concerning this and very few of them match up exactly.
In case anyone is wondering why the Z06 models have poorer cd numbers:
The C5 Z06 has additional brake ducting and a "notchback" style roof.This is also referred to as a "Fixed Roof Coupe" or "FRC" body style.
The C6 has poorer numbers due to additional brake ducting,the ram air inlet on the front fascia, and a slightly different shape to the body in certain areas.
I checked into the cd of my old VTR1000 once a few years back. I believe it was around .45. Very similar to a Jeep Wrangler if I recall correctly. The saving grace of motorcycles is their very small frontal area.
08-02-2006, 02:21 AM
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Can someone post a link to the vid of the red magnacharged Corvette pulling on the DSM?
I always thought that was pretty damn impressive as far as pulling power goes.
I'm a fan of positive deisplacement blowers because of the absolute absence of lag and the prodigious tq the make.
A C5 with a built 382+cid engine and a Kenne Belle or Magnacharger would move out with authority on the highway.
Hell I'd go so far as to say that combo would move out on MOST (but definitely not all) Supras you find in the Chicago area.
I always thought that was pretty damn impressive as far as pulling power goes.
I'm a fan of positive deisplacement blowers because of the absolute absence of lag and the prodigious tq the make.
A C5 with a built 382+cid engine and a Kenne Belle or Magnacharger would move out with authority on the highway.
Hell I'd go so far as to say that combo would move out on MOST (but definitely not all) Supras you find in the Chicago area.
08-02-2006, 06:17 AM
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Cant beat the corvette for super high speed. I bought a car to do just what you want, my plan was to twin turbo it, purchased a new c5r block and the car but just havent been able to devote the cash to continuing the project. I listed this car on ebay Saturday. Its cheap and I think its the perfect candidate to do what you want. I would also sell the block if you are interested. Hopefully the link works. I own another car that is the twin to this one with alot less miles that I race and have done the high speed mile events, 182.5 in the mile is the best with that car.
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08-02-2006, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Looks like the year is wrong on the C5 though. I do not know off hand if the base C6 has the same .29 cd that the C5 does or not.I would imagine it would be very close.
Yes, stability,lift and downforce have a tremendous impact if you're talking about being able to actually handle the vehicle at speed. I think most can agree that being able to steer at 150mph is important.
Pro Racing Sims llc. Drag Sim information:
1998 Camaro - .34 cd and 18sq. ft of frontal area.
1969 Camaro .36 and 22.0sq. ft
1995 Corvette .32 and 22.0sq. ft
1987 Buick GN .33 and 22.0 sq. ft
1987 Mustang GT .39 and 20sq. ft
1969 Chevrolet Truck .50 and 28.0sq. ft
1997 Toyota Supra .33 and 20sq. ft
It seems to me as the makers of the program took some slight liberties with the cd numbers. However I have checked quite a few sites concerning this and very few of them match up exactly.
In case anyone is wondering why the Z06 models have poorer cd numbers:
The C5 Z06 has additional brake ducting and a "notchback" style roof.This is also referred to as a "Fixed Roof Coupe" or "FRC" body style.
The C6 has poorer numbers due to additional brake ducting,the ram air inlet on the front fascia, and a slightly different shape to the body in certain areas.
I checked into the cd of my old VTR1000 once a few years back. I believe it was around .45. Very similar to a Jeep Wrangler if I recall correctly. The saving grace of motorcycles is their very small frontal area.
plus i saw that vid and it was sick i will try and find it today...
08-02-2006, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Looks like the year is wrong on the C5 though. I do not know off hand if the base C6 has the same .29 cd that the C5 does or not.I would imagine it would be very close.
Yes, stability,lift and downforce have a tremendous impact if you're talking about being able to actually handle the vehicle at speed. I think most can agree that being able to steer at 150mph is important.
Pro Racing Sims llc. Drag Sim information:
1998 Camaro - .34 cd and 18sq. ft of frontal area.
1969 Camaro .36 and 22.0sq. ft
1995 Corvette .32 and 22.0sq. ft
1987 Buick GN .33 and 22.0 sq. ft
1987 Mustang GT .39 and 20sq. ft
1969 Chevrolet Truck .50 and 28.0sq. ft
1997 Toyota Supra .33 and 20sq. ft
It seems to me as the makers of the program took some slight liberties with the cd numbers. However I have checked quite a few sites concerning this and very few of them match up exactly.
In case anyone is wondering why the Z06 models have poorer cd numbers:
The C5 Z06 has additional brake ducting and a "notchback" style roof.This is also referred to as a "Fixed Roof Coupe" or "FRC" body style.
The C6 has poorer numbers due to additional brake ducting,the ram air inlet on the front fascia, and a slightly different shape to the body in certain areas.
I checked into the cd of my old VTR1000 once a few years back. I believe it was around .45. Very similar to a Jeep Wrangler if I recall correctly. The saving grace of motorcycles is their very small frontal area.
, thats the beauty part of the C6...... the molded in headlights, there not not a huge air brake like the C5.
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Originally Posted by ls1charged
yeah i would have to say that the C5 and the C6 are going to be pretty close to each other. until u flip up the healights at night time on the C5 , thats the beauty part of the C6...... the molded in headlights, there not not a huge air brake like the C5.
, thats the beauty part of the C6...... the molded in headlights, there not not a huge air brake like the C5.I'd consider using the C5R style fixed lamps if I owned a C5. I think they look cool as well.
08-02-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxrick
Thanks again for the awesome responses. So with the 03-04' ZO6, the stock cams and gearing are ok with a tt setup? And what are some "real" turbo-kits out there for the ZO6?
Over 500rwhp/500rwtq on a bone stock z06 at only 6psi is what to expect.
Slap on some ported ls6 heads with 72cc chambers to lower compression, run 7 or 8 lbs. of boost, maybe even alky injection to be safe, have 600/600 to the wheels and stock-like drivabilty around town. And by the way, since its
1.) a corvette
2.) turbocharged
you'll be able to slaughter other cars (cobras, supras, f-bodies) on the highway who have significantly more power than you. (weight/aero)
And with the sts kit, you don't have to worry about engine compartment heat or belt-slip. Also, the air filter is in a much better place on the corvette kit than on the f-body kit.
Stock cam/gears are fine. You could always get a better matched cam, but it's not needed unless you want to squeeze every last hp out of the car. You can still achieve obscene power levels with the stock cam.
If you still don't like the idea of rear-mounted turbos, the TTIX kit for corvettes is a solid, proven performer as well. Again, ask around on the forced induction section at the vette forum.
08-02-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Can someone post a link to the vid of the red magnacharged Corvette pulling on the DSM?
I always thought that was pretty damn impressive as far as pulling power goes.
I'm a fan of positive deisplacement blowers because of the absolute absence of lag and the prodigious tq the make.
A C5 with a built 382+cid engine and a Kenne Belle or Magnacharger would move out with authority on the highway.
Hell I'd go so far as to say that combo would move out on MOST (but definitely not all) Supras you find in the Chicago area.
I always thought that was pretty damn impressive as far as pulling power goes.
I'm a fan of positive deisplacement blowers because of the absolute absence of lag and the prodigious tq the make.
A C5 with a built 382+cid engine and a Kenne Belle or Magnacharger would move out with authority on the highway.
Hell I'd go so far as to say that combo would move out on MOST (but definitely not all) Supras you find in the Chicago area.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1454297