Drove a Friend's C6 Z06 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stt816 · 07-12-2018, 04:45 AM

Hi my friend let me drive their 09 c6 z06. Wow what a fast car. You can see in my sig what mods I have but is there anything besides huge work or a supercharger to get our Gen5's to that level? Either that or I'm considering searching and getting one.

Thanks!

zz430camaro · 07-12-2018, 05:21 AM

By not knowing how to modify your car to get the same performance, you should just go buy one.

stt816 · 07-12-2018, 06:25 AM

Not sure what you mean by that I was wondering if gears or a cam would be compareable

SquawkVFR · 07-12-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stt816

Hi my friend let me drive their 09 c6 z06. Wow what a fast car. You can see in my sig what mods I have but is there anything besides huge work or a supercharger to get our Gen5's to that level? Either that or I'm considering searching and getting one.

Thanks!

The answer is no. You should start your search.

lazerlemonta · 07-12-2018, 08:17 AM

LOL Hard to overcome 600 pounds and 80 horsepower. You can get there with a good bolt on set up and light clutch with 4.10 gears. Your going to spend about 7 grand doing so.....Used Z06 can be had for around 30k respectively.

stt816 · 07-12-2018, 08:22 AM

If I got one id be selling my Camaro..think a c6 z06 or grand sport would be a good trade for what I have now? Probably would have to put in 10k or so

acammer · 07-12-2018, 09:01 AM

The weight makes a tremendous difference. Add in the HP and more aggressive gearing, and it's a COMPLETELY different experience. If you can live without back seats, it's a way better performance option.

mrimpala02 · 07-12-2018, 10:23 AM

I used to own a '09 Z06. They are definitely fun to drive. I have had a few setups on the Camaro so far for comparison.

The closest I had that feels similar to a Z06 performance was the suspension mods in my sig, 3.91 gears, and a cam w/ supporting mods which made 484 rwhp. That was close, but my Z06 made 429 rwhp stock with just a catback. I then added an ECS supercharger which I then put me beyond the performance of a stock Z06 with+700 rwhp.

So if you really want to keep the Camaro then I would go in that direction, but be prepared to spend some $$$. If you decide to get a Z06, I would definitely try to find one that has done some head component upgrades. I went through two engines under warranty due to valvetrain issues.

GONIF · 07-12-2018, 12:18 PM

I often wonder why GM did not bring out a C7 with an updated NA 427. I think it would be perfect in the Grand Sport. I would guess it would be in the 550 RWHP range and sell like hot cakes. As to what you would need to do to a 5th gen to get to the C6 Z06 braking, handling ,acceleration ,and top speed your way over the top . I do not see it being even close to feasible . If you sell the Camaro and buy a C6 Z06 you would be far better off monetarily. As for resale value of a modified 5th gen vs a C6 Z06 FORGETABOUTIT.

13_SS_RS · 07-12-2018, 12:52 PM

As a previous C6 z06 owner and current ss owner, I’d say just buy the z. For the price z’s are going for now you could probably keep your camaro as is and buy the z for the price of making a camaro perform like a z. There’s nothing like a c6 z imo. I’ve yet to ride in another car (including a friends 690 hp sc 5.0) that I think could take my old z with a cai and catback.

lazerlemonta · 07-12-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

The weight makes a tremendous difference. Add in the HP and more aggressive gearing, and it's a COMPLETELY different experience. If you can live without back seats, it's a way better performance option.

Z06 literally has the lamest gearing for acceleration. They finally released a ring and pinion for them recently. 3.90s in one and your can play in the 140s in 4th still lol

acammer · 07-12-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lazerlemonta

Z06 literally has the lamest gearing for acceleration. They finally released a ring and pinion for them recently. 3.90s in one and your can play in the 140s in 4th still lol

MM6 ratios, right? I always thought that was a nice spread. I didn't realize they had a 3.42 final - 3.90 must be way more fun!

lazerlemonta · 07-12-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

MM6 ratios, right? I always thought that was a nice spread. I didn't realize they had a 3.42 final - 3.90 must be way more fun!

They are like a 1LE first gear is long for the road course and then they ratios tighten up.

WHAMMO · 07-15-2018, 03:06 PM

You could buy a Z28, the best of both world

07-12-2018, 04:45 AM	#1
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Drove a Friend's C6 Z06 Hi my friend let me drive their 09 c6 z06. Wow what a fast car. You can see in my sig what mods I have but is there anything besides huge work or a supercharger to get our Gen5's to that level? Either that or I'm considering searching and getting one. Thanks! __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

07-12-2018, 06:25 AM	#3
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Not sure what you mean by that I was wondering if gears or a cam would be compareable __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

07-12-2018, 08:17 AM	#5
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 877 View My Garage	LOL Hard to overcome 600 pounds and 80 horsepower. You can get there with a good bolt on set up and light clutch with 4.10 gears. Your going to spend about 7 grand doing so.....Used Z06 can be had for around 30k respectively. __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

07-12-2018, 08:22 AM	#6
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	If I got one id be selling my Camaro..think a c6 z06 or grand sport would be a good trade for what I have now? Probably would have to put in 10k or so __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

07-12-2018, 09:01 AM	#7
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	The weight makes a tremendous difference. Add in the HP and more aggressive gearing, and it's a COMPLETELY different experience. If you can live without back seats, it's a way better performance option. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

07-12-2018, 05:21 AM	#2
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	By not knowing how to modify your car to get the same performance, you should just go buy one.

07-12-2018, 10:23 AM	#8
mrimpala02 Drives: Black 2SS RS w/White Stripes Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 775	I used to own a '09 Z06. They are definitely fun to drive. I have had a few setups on the Camaro so far for comparison. The closest I had that feels similar to a Z06 performance was the suspension mods in my sig, 3.91 gears, and a cam w/ supporting mods which made 484 rwhp. That was close, but my Z06 made 429 rwhp stock with just a catback. I then added an ECS supercharger which I then put me beyond the performance of a stock Z06 with+700 rwhp. So if you really want to keep the Camaro then I would go in that direction, but be prepared to spend some $$$. If you decide to get a Z06, I would definitely try to find one that has done some head component upgrades. I went through two engines under warranty due to valvetrain issues. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "ChriSStine": Pat G Custom Turbo CamMotion Camshaft \| AGP TT BB Garrett 62/65's \| AGP/Fore Triple Pumps \| ID1700X Injectors \| Alky Control Twin Nozzle Meth \| Custom 3" Exhaust \| 3.27 gear set w/ Tru Trac \| McLeod Twin RXT \| Barton Short Throw Shifter \| 6th Gen ZL1 Wheels \| BMR 1.4" drop springs \| Pfadt rear trailing arms & tie rods \| Installed by Me & Tuned by Pat G

07-12-2018, 12:18 PM	#9
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I often wonder why GM did not bring out a C7 with an updated NA 427. I think it would be perfect in the Grand Sport. I would guess it would be in the 550 RWHP range and sell like hot cakes. As to what you would need to do to a 5th gen to get to the C6 Z06 braking, handling ,acceleration ,and top speed your way over the top . I do not see it being even close to feasible . If you sell the Camaro and buy a C6 Z06 you would be far better off monetarily. As for resale value of a modified 5th gen vs a C6 Z06 FORGETABOUTIT. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

07-12-2018, 12:52 PM	#10
13_SS_RS Drives: White 2013 SS/RS l99 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ga Posts: 109	As a previous C6 z06 owner and current ss owner, I’d say just buy the z. For the price z’s are going for now you could probably keep your camaro as is and buy the z for the price of making a camaro perform like a z. There’s nothing like a c6 z imo. I’ve yet to ride in another car (including a friends 690 hp sc 5.0) that I think could take my old z with a cai and catback. __________________ Current: 2013 summit white Camaro 2SS l99 CAI, long tubes, ported tb, tune Previous: 2008 jet stream blue Corvette Z06 Airraid, Corsa, MGW shifter SOLD

07-15-2018, 03:06 PM	#14
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	You could buy a Z28, the best of both world __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.