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2013blackgt · 03-13-2018, 06:57 PM

I'm in contact with Katech about there stage 2 package. They can get me in at the end of this month. I'm planning on getting the car there to get the work done. Has anyone here had work done on there z/28 by them? if so, how was your experience? Thanks in advance.

AustinZ28 · 03-13-2018, 07:21 PM

they have run Chevrolet racings incredible Corvette program...correct? I read constantly how other tuners use their parts. Assuming their cost isn't insane, they appear to be the top level tuner for LS7s. Which package are your going with and...if you don't mind sharing..what is the cost?https://katechengines.com/vehicles/?...446.1520986531

soulsea · 03-13-2018, 07:35 PM

It's interesting, the HP/TQ numbers are similar between the Stage 2 and Street Attack packages, but the latter appears to be a lot more involved.

I've only heard good things about Katech from the Corvette community.

2013blackgt · 03-13-2018, 07:44 PM

The price is reasonable. It all depends on what options(bronze valve guides, etc) you want to add. There are plenty of tuners located around me by Chicago but I think Katech is the only shop I would trust with my z. They are a little over 5 hours away but worth the drive.

Z/28Dan · 03-13-2018, 09:01 PM

Interesting they don't post their prices. Most of the big shops do. Just an observation.

That should be a very nice bump for your car. I can't wait to hear about your experience. Good luck.

mybadZ28 · 03-14-2018, 07:28 AM

They will not put headers on you have to have them put on else where or do it yourself, I have an estimate from them for about 10k with me doing the headers.

Lougill · 03-14-2018, 07:56 AM

Black Dog Racing has a pretty good rep if you are looking options!

aris · 03-14-2018, 01:04 PM

A friends of mine purchased a track attack 427 from them for their Z06 - they definitely won my business. I don't think there are many shops with a better reputation than Katech.

Nick S · 03-16-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mybadZ28

They will not put headers on you have to have them put on else where or do it yourself, I have an estimate from them for about 10k with me doing the headers.

If you trailer the car from there and sign a form that it is only going to be used for off-road (track) use then they will put headers on. At least that's what Jason at Katech told me in an e-mail. He said that the car would need to be trailered when leaving their shop if they put the headers on.

I also asked him if they would be able to put the headers on and then tune it but put the stock manifolds back on for when it leaves and then I could always bolt the headers on myself at a later date. I believe he said they could do that as well. Basically if the car is driven from their shop when picked up it needs to have a street legal exhaust. If it's trailered from their shop then they are able to put the full exhaust on.

2013blackgt · 05-06-2018, 05:52 PM

I got it back a couple of days ago, it dynoed at 567.xx whp and 494.xx rtq. Top notch customer service. They even had a full tank of gas in the car when i arrived to drive it back to chicago.

kramard · 05-06-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013blackgt

I got it back a couple of days ago, it dynoed at 567.xx whp and 494.xx rtq. Top notch customer service. They even had a full tank of gas in the car when i arrived to drive it back to chicago.

Um.... Videos?!?! Worth the money?

2013blackgt · 05-06-2018, 07:43 PM

No videos. It's definitely worth the money. I highly recommend them to anyone with an ls7.

Shoupaloop · 05-07-2018, 03:41 PM

They used to have prices listed. Must be a recent change.

Jeff71 · 05-08-2018, 09:27 AM

Which cam did you go with, K501 or Torquer? And are they still using the FAST intake and not the MSD?

03-13-2018, 06:57 PM	#1
2013blackgt Drives: Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aurora Posts: 124	Sending my z/28 to get some work done.... I'm in contact with Katech about there stage 2 package. They can get me in at the end of this month. I'm planning on getting the car there to get the work done. Has anyone here had work done on there z/28 by them? if so, how was your experience? Thanks in advance. __________________ ]

03-13-2018, 07:44 PM	#4
2013blackgt Drives: Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aurora Posts: 124	The price is reasonable. It all depends on what options(bronze valve guides, etc) you want to add. There are plenty of tuners located around me by Chicago but I think Katech is the only shop I would trust with my z. They are a little over 5 hours away but worth the drive. __________________ ]

03-13-2018, 09:01 PM	#5
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Interesting they don't post their prices. Most of the big shops do. Just an observation. That should be a very nice bump for your car. I can't wait to hear about your experience. Good luck. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

03-14-2018, 07:28 AM	#6
mybadZ28 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: michigan Posts: 49	Katech They will not put headers on you have to have them put on else where or do it yourself, I have an estimate from them for about 10k with me doing the headers.

05-06-2018, 05:52 PM	#10
2013blackgt Drives: Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aurora Posts: 124	I got it back a couple of days ago, it dynoed at 567.xx whp and 494.xx rtq. Top notch customer service. They even had a full tank of gas in the car when i arrived to drive it back to chicago. __________________ ]

03-13-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
AustinZ28 Drives: Several Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 39	they have run Chevrolet racings incredible Corvette program...correct? I read constantly how other tuners use their parts. Assuming their cost isn't insane, they appear to be the top level tuner for LS7s. Which package are your going with and...if you don't mind sharing..what is the cost?https://katechengines.com/vehicles/?...446.1520986531

03-13-2018, 07:35 PM	#3
soulsea Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt Pleasant SC Posts: 252	It's interesting, the HP/TQ numbers are similar between the Stage 2 and Street Attack packages, but the latter appears to be a lot more involved. I've only heard good things about Katech from the Corvette community.

03-14-2018, 07:56 AM	#7
Lougill Drives: 2013 ZL1 convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 55	Black Dog Racing has a pretty good rep if you are looking options!

03-14-2018, 01:04 PM	#8
aris Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 274	A friends of mine purchased a track attack 427 from them for their Z06 - they definitely won my business. I don't think there are many shops with a better reputation than Katech.

05-06-2018, 07:43 PM	#12
2013blackgt Drives: Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aurora Posts: 124	No videos. It's definitely worth the money. I highly recommend them to anyone with an ls7. __________________ ]

05-07-2018, 03:41 PM	#13
Shoupaloop Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 136	They used to have prices listed. Must be a recent change.

05-08-2018, 09:27 AM	#14
Jeff71 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #1251 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: AR Posts: 72	Which cam did you go with, K501 or Torquer? And are they still using the FAST intake and not the MSD?