04-19-2013, 08:44 PM | #12629 |
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Depends how "valuable" you deem your warranty...and depends on what you want.
We've had experience with the LS7 retro'd to a C5 Z06 (one of LPE's first). Made great power (525-480 rwhp/tq), in a linear fashion, that was fantastic for road racing. Much better than the previous 600-600-to-the-wheels TT 346, as far as predictability and corner-exit control on "required" Michelin PS2s. About as quick around most tracks as the TT (the shorter/tighter, the better), but not as fast, ultimately. 7 mph difference down the straight at Road America. 100+ lbs. lighter, right off the nose, than the TT. Speed co$t$...how fast/quick ya wanna go?! Last edited by LOWDOWN; 04-19-2013 at 08:56 PM. |
04-19-2013, 08:52 PM | #12630 |
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I get it. So, would you modify an LS7 in the new Z/28?
I've had a highly modified LS3 in an SS. It was a head cam NA build. I was awesome but had its quirks. Up until now, the warranty on the ZL1 has been more important than the straight power. That may change at some point. |
04-19-2013, 08:59 PM | #12631 |
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Try it first, and see what you think. You can always get "spend-y" if you think you need to.
For a street-track thrill machine, more is always better. But I have a feeling this one will be mighty fine, out-o-the-box! |
04-19-2013, 09:02 PM | #12632 |
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I agree with you.
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04-19-2013, 09:35 PM | #12633 |
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The house has been busy. Where should I start?
Vette vs Camaro If you show up at a road course for a track day with a ZR1 is anyone really shocked that you turned in the FTD? Show up with a 5th Gen and post the FTD. Enjoy. Z/28 vs 2014 C7 How cool is it that the fastest road course car sold by Chevrolet is a 5th Gen Z/28. Enjoy for a year until the C7 ZR1 or Z06 hit the track. Under Powered ZL1 Can you spell S P O I L E D? Do I enjoy 600 RWHP? Am I slow with only 500? CC Brakes The cool factor alone is worth every penny. Warranty We live in the Unobtainium Age of Performance Cars!!!!! |
04-19-2013, 11:12 PM | #12634 |
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Yes, I agree with you. I don't spoil myself with much. But one could construe my comments above and my thoughts on the subject as being spoiled. That said, I can't change the way I feel. I'm not jumping off a bridge over it and still feel the car is plenty fast. It's just the "HP junky" in me that wants (not needs) more power.
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04-20-2013, 12:31 AM | #12635 |
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Wants? Needs? Toe-mayy-toe. Toe-mahh-toe
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Eh?
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04-20-2013, 11:44 AM | #12641 |
BeckyD Rocks :-)
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Ok that was strangely very funny. Just leave it at money. With too much money you can afford too much RWHP. Stop it. LOL Quote:
Just trying to catch-up.
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