Xenotaj

We have a new guy here at work that just bought an 06 Vette M6 (not the z06, of course) and wants to race, do I have a chance ?

I have:

99 formula M6- FRA, K&N, !EGR, Lid, smooth bellows, flowmaster cat-back

I dunno if he knows how to drive it, but I'm not too bad. Are there any techniques you would recommend to give me an advantage?

It'll be from a dig and probably shut down ~100mph

TheRedPhoenix

The '06s are out already?

A dig to 100 is just short of a quarter mile. So, with the new vettes easily running in the 12s, can you hang with that?

8-Pack

Gonna depend mostly on the driver since both are m6's, but he has a pretty good advantage. Get a cut out on to bypass the flowmaster and you might be able to hang a little better.

KCamaro

With your current mods, no you dont have a chance. Unless the other guy messes up driving.

MetallicBluews6

iTrader: (2)

No chance!

KCamaro

Realistically with full bolt-ons and an exhaust that actually flows some air f-bodys can run with them. Atleast until they get that torque management fixed, then I'd imagine it'll get a little tougher to run them.

HOSS

iTrader: (12)

if u get a good jump, it could possibly happen, but he will pull on you...i say vette wins...bad driver or not

Hoss Ghoul

iTrader: (2)

Advantage Vette, but still a drivers race. Are you going to speed shift?

Hawk312

iTrader: (8)

I had a 2000 C5 just before buying the SS. Even with a couple mods on the SS, the `vette felt quicker.
Take it for what it`s worth.

8-Pack

Are the new vettes lighter than c5's?

CrabhartLS1

if you have to ask, the answer is usually no.

...and yeah the C6 is lighter than the C5, by about 400lbs. or so.

TransAm52804

^ So the C6 weighs 2800 lbs????

I highly doubt that. I'd say more around the C5's 3200-ish lbs, but still faster from the LS2 obviously.

unit213

Chalk up a loss.

98SuperSport

iTrader: (1)

if this guy has the z-51 (pretty sure thats the name) performance options it is a little faster too...i watched a video where a c6 with the z51 package ran closely with a c5 z06 they are fast

it would be tough for you to win right now

DriveATransAm

he has amost 100 hp over you from the factory. i think you will loose even with a muffler and an intake.

CrabhartLS1

nevermind i re-checked my numbers. They're about the same weight.

ss02Camaro

If you can run 12.5 or better, if you have traction issues, do a 30 or 60 roll on...and record it so we can see...

camaro98z28

You need more mods

Luna

iTrader: (6)

You would get wrecked he has more power and less weight

Xenotaj

So the votes are in! I'll lose, but it'll still fun.

I love the vettes and always have -
Guess my only secret will be that I spent 12k and he spent 52k!