How fast is a C6 Z06?

[Doug1227]

Just ran one in Mexico with my KB'12. 60-140. We went twice. First time I got the jump and he couldn't catch me. Second run, he got the jump and I couldn't reel him in. This was on my street tune which makes about 30 less than my track tune. I don't know what his mods were if any but it wasn't overly loud or anything. It had aftermarket wheels/ brakes but probably not much else. Should I be encouraged or discouraged? Lol! We were pretty much dead nuts even after the initial hit.

[re-rx7]

Just ran one in Mexico with my KB'12. 60-140. We went twice. First time I got the jump and he couldn't catch me. Second run, he got the jump and I couldn't reel him in. This was on my street tune which makes about 30 less than my track tune. I don't know what his mods were if any but it wasn't overly loud or anything. It had aftermarket wheels/ brakes but probably not much else. Should I be encouraged or discouraged? Lol! We were pretty much dead nuts even after the initial hit.

Vettes are high to mid 11 sec cars stock. On the hwy the weight and aero advantage is huge. Id say be proud. It probally wasnt stock.

[Slow Five-O]

Those are pretty f'ing quick even stock.

[re-rx7]

Those are pretty f'ing quick even stock.
This.

[Grandpa]

Vettes are high to mid 11 sec cars stock. On the hwy the weight and aero advantage is huge. Id say be proud. It probally wasnt stock.

Incorrect.


With a good driver, stock C6 Z06's can be rowed to 10.90's. Ranger did many times to prove it could be done. If it was modded like cam and exhaust, you would have got walked on the big end.

Z06 > ANY mustang.

[re-rx7]

Incorrect.


With a good driver, stock C6 Z06's can be rowed to 10.90's. Ranger did many times to prove it could be done. If it was modded like cam and exhaust, you would have got walked on the big end.

Z06 > ANY mustang.

Stock tires? I can see it with tires but that must have been a hell of driver mod. LOL New shelbys seem to pick on them and the V's. I saw one on the Dyno at PRT's and it made 510 on a mustang dyno with exhaust tune cam.

[downtime!]

I haven't found a Z06 yet that can hang with me. Not saying there aren't any out there that aren't faster than me, just that out of the 10 or so that have chosen to pick a fight, they did not bring enough.

[Junkie]

Lol at new Shelby's picking on V's

[downtime!]

Z06 > ANY mustang.I would argue this point.

[re-rx7]

Lol at new Shelby's picking on V's

Seen a few vids of it happening. Your V makes alot but that does not mean they all do. Most Ive seen make around 700+ and weigh around 2-3 Hundo more then a shelby.

[Doug1227]

This was highway, so not too much required for a driver mod. I didn't notice any lags between shifts for him, so he was rowing them pretty well. I'm sure at the track I would have got him since I can hook and with my auto it should leave hard. I was mostly thinking about what kind of mph they run at the track since we were really close. I figure I was around 580 or so rwhpmon my street tune.

[downtime!]

This was highway, so not too much required for a driver mod. I didn't notice any lags between shifts for him, so he was rowing them pretty well. I'm sure at the track I would have got him since I can hook and with my auto it should leave hard. I was mostly thinking about what kind of mph they run at the track since we were really close. I figure I was around 580 or so rwhpmon my street tune.Was the Vette silver by chance?

[Doug1227]

No. Black with black wheels. I was on 121 coming from Cars and Coffee. Not sure if that's where he was coming from. I'm sure there are tons of black on black ones.

[Luke]

I'd be pleased with the runs considering what they cost and that you're doing it in a GT. We can't all afford a C6 Z06 but to be able to keep up with/beat one is impressive.

So what's the trick to getting vettes to race, when I had my Cobra and LX it was a miracle to actually get one to do anything.

[STROKD]

Doug, stock, they should run around 11.2-11.5 @ 125ish. Since it wasnt loud, it wasnt cammed... cams in the LSx cars wakes them the hell up and makes them sound pissed off.

Sounds like you had a couple good runs, did you get to the track last night?

[STROKD]

I'd be pleased with the runs considering what they cost and that you're doing it in a GT. We can't all afford a C6 Z06 but to be able to keep up with/beat one is impressive.

So what's the trick to getting vettes to race, when I had my Cobra and LX it was a miracle to actually get one to do anything.

lol, fyi a 06-07 C6Z is cheaper than his car with blower. just lettin ya know.

[Midnight11]

lol, fyi a 06-07 C6Z is cheaper than his car with blower. just lettin ya know.

Yea with a shit ton of miles

[JDBishopArts]

If I could have found a Z06 for under 40k with a warranty that's what I would be driving. Best bang for the buck car on the market hands down. Good runs.

[Luke]

I had to go check, lol. Looks like a low mileage '07 is right around $50k, I paid $33k for mine so I'd say he has a little to spare even with the blower, but I see your point.

[STROKD]

Yea with a shit ton of miles

25-40k is a shit ton?

I paid 30k for my 08 coupe in 2009 with 16k miles on it, and it made 650 rw.

Vettes dont hold value for shit because they are over priced and dealers give them away (the right ones do anyway)... so it's easy to pick up a nice one at a cheap price. Ask Steve, he looked for a while, he knows they are all over cheap as chips. I love Mustangs, but Id rather have a lightly used Vette for half the price (vs a Shelby, Id never be happy in a stock 5.0).

[STROKD]

I had to go check, lol. Looks like a low mileage '07 is right around $50k, I paid $33k for mine so I'd say he has a little to spare even with the blower, but I see your point.

u are checking the wrong spots... I was looking at 40-43k for 07-08s last year... a NICE 5.0 or Boss is about the same price

The C7 coming out is gonna make the prices drop HARD core due to too many for sale and no buyers...

[STROKD]

I had to go check, lol. Looks like a low mileage '07 is right around $50k, I paid $33k for mine so I'd say he has a little to spare even with the blower, but I see your point.

This took me 7 seconds.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvettes-for-sale/3266657-07-c6-z06-black-black-54k-miles-cam-exhaust-tune-built-drivetrain-543rwhp-38-000-a.html

[STROKD]

This car is epic too, wants 50k for 1200rw...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvettes-for-sale/3067287-2008-jsb-z51-1-068rwhp-17k-miles-2.html

Steve...:smoke2:

[Luke]

I don't know where a "nice 5.0" is $40+, mine's a '13 premium with all options other than Nav and Recaros and I bought it in April of '12. The Boss I can understand but I was also somewhat referring to owning a brand new car, not one that's 6/7 years old with 50k miles or more.

[STROKD]

I don't know where a "nice 5.0" is $40+, mine's a '13 premium with all options other than Nav and Recaros and I bought it in April of '12. The Boss I can understand but I was also somewhat referring to owning a brand new car, not one that's 6/7 years old with 50k miles or more.

I hear ya, Im used to older cars, brand new cars are cool and all, but they are too slow, which requires mods, more money, time, and then a blown warranty. so besides the paint which can be buffed, there really isnt any reason to buy a new car unless you just are that type of person. Its only NEW for about 16 seconds. :)

nice as in loaded up with shit. I looked and the ones I wanted were all mid to high 30s. No I didnt get a last year deal like Steve or other people cause I wasnt looking seriously, just what I gathered in my few weeks of research.

The whole point is the prices are a lot closer than people think. Just cause you see a 20 y/o kid in a C6Z doesnt mean he paid 70-100 grand for it... :insane:

[Doug1227]

No, didn't make it out last night. I'll get there eventually! I don't think getting mine to trap 128-130 on my track tune should be too hard based on what I'm reading....

[Doug1227]

I've got well under $40k in my car total....

[STROKD]

No, didn't make it out last night. I'll get there eventually! I don't think getting mine to trap 128-130 on my track tune should be too hard based on what I'm reading....

high 20s low 30s sounds about right if you hook well. At 577 rw I went 128 mph in about 3600 lbs... and I was sliding around a lot not making momentum. You are a little heavier but will have better traction and an auto...

[Luke]

I hear ya, Im used to older cars, brand new cars are cool and all, but they are too slow, which requires mods, more money, time, and then a blown warranty. so besides the paint which can be buffed, there really isnt any reason to buy a new car unless you just are that type of person. Its only NEW for about 16 seconds. :)

The truth of what you said makes me want to kill myself, lol. I got rid of my 03 Cobra which was quite a bit quicker and WAY cheaper for this car just to start form scratch. This is my first new car and will probably be my last for a long time.

[re-rx7]

I hear ya, Im used to older cars, brand new cars are cool and all, but they are too slow, which requires mods, more money, time, and then a blown warranty. so besides the paint which can be buffed, there really isnt any reason to buy a new car unless you just are that type of person. Its only NEW for about 16 seconds. :)

nice as in loaded up with shit. I looked and the ones I wanted were all mid to high 30s. No I didnt get a last year deal like Steve or other people cause I wasnt looking seriously, just what I gathered in my few weeks of research.

The whole point is the prices are a lot closer than people think. Just cause you see a 20 y/o kid in a C6Z doesnt mean he paid 70-100 grand for it... :insane:

I like newer for the warranty. This is my first newer car but im used to the older stuff. Couldnt own a Vette. Insurance is too high for me and it just doesnt suit me.

[STROKD]

The truth of what you said makes me want to kill myself, lol. I got rid of my 03 Cobra which was quite a bit quicker and WAY cheaper for this car just to start form scratch. This is my first new car and will probably be my last for a long time.

You shoulda kept the Cobra, at least it is becoming sorta rare... Oh well, live and learn right?

[re-rx7]

This is my first new car and will probably be my last for a long time.

:word:

[re-rx7]

You shoulda kept the Cobra, at least it is becoming sorta rare... Oh well, live and learn right?

I could give a fuck about rare. Unless you are rich nothing is rare. I like the mustang because its relatively comfy, has a decent trunk, and makes gd power that doesnt cost an arm and a leg to acquire.

[STROKD]

I like newer for the warranty. This is my first newer car but im used to the older stuff. Couldnt own a Vette. Insurance is too high for me and it just doesnt suit me.

FYI, insurance is cheaper on a Vette than a Mustang.:happy160: Unless you yourself have like 10 tickets or accidents. The insurance is based off the general population as a whole, and Mustang owners wreck and get stolen more often than Vette owners (since more of them are older and driven less).

Insurance on my 08 Vette in 09 (when I bought it) was 40 bucks a month LESS than my 04 Cobra. lmfao... The vette was worth about 10 grand more resale value and 15-18 more KBB too.

[STROKD]

I could give a fuck about rare. Unless you are rich nothing is rare. I like the mustang because its relatively comfy, has a decent trunk, and makes gd power that doesnt cost an arm and a leg to acquire.

a Cobra stands out in the fleet of new 5.0s at a car show... Thats all I was getting at. I like to be different, not just like my 15 friend's cars. Thats why when all my friends HAD Cobras, I had bling fucken Orange, to at least stand out... I didnt go buy a black or white one and put black wheels on it.

Edit, also, my wife's car is rare, its cheap and gets a shit ton of compliments. Its also faster than a stock 5.0. :)

[re-rx7]

a Cobra stands out in the fleet of new 5.0s at a car show... Thats all I was getting at. I like to be different, not just like my 15 friend's cars. Thats why when all my friends HAD Cobras, I had bling fucken Orange, to at least stand out... I didnt go buy a black or white one and put black wheels on it.

Edit, also, my wife's car is rare, its cheap and gets a shit ton of compliments. Its also faster than a stock 5.0. :)

My buddy had one of those orange cobras. Supposed to be pretty rare from what he said. I havent been to a meet in sometime. I know if i do I will blend in which sucks but with imports it was the same save for my rx7.

[re-rx7]

FYI, insurance is cheaper on a Vette than a Mustang.:happy160: Unless you yourself have like 10 tickets or accidents. The insurance is based off the general population as a whole, and Mustang owners wreck and get stolen more often than Vette owners (since more of them are older and driven less).

Insurance on my 08 Vette in 09 (when I bought it) was 40 bucks a month LESS than my 04 Cobra. lmfao... The vette was worth about 10 grand more resale value and 15-18 more KBB too.

I pay around 580 for 6 mo rigt now.

[Junkie]

Corvette > Mustang

[Luke]

Corvette > Mustang

Money in the bank > cars.

I wish I was taught this a long time ago!

[Junkie]

Money in the bank > cars.

I wish I was taught this a long time ago!

Oh I agree there for sure. A C6 and new 5.0 are very similar pricing though.

[re-rx7]

Daily wise I choose the stang. Used c6 or a new car? Plus vettes ar price when shit dies. I think mike had to replace a plug wire. $30+tax one wire. Fudge cicle.

[Luke]

Oh I agree there for sure. A C6 and new 5.0 are very similar pricing though.

As much as I hate on Chevy's, I do like the C6's. I needed a backseat though and I've always been a Mustang guy.

[Junkie]

Oh there are pros and cons of both for sure. Very similar price its just a preference thing. If I want a back seat, I'd rather have a sedan

[Doug1227]

This post was not meant for a Mustang vs Corvetter debate. I just wanted to know how fast they were since I just raced one.

[zemog255]

25-40k is a shit ton?

I paid 30k for my 08 coupe in 2009 with 16k miles on it, and it made 650 rw.

Vettes dont hold value for shit because they are over priced and dealers give them away (the right ones do anyway)... so it's easy to pick up a nice one at a cheap price. Ask Steve, he looked for a while, he knows they are all over cheap as chips. I love Mustangs, but Id rather have a lightly used Vette for half the price (vs a Shelby, Id never be happy in a stock 5.0).

I guess i should have had you find me a 08+ vette auto with under 30k miles when I was looking last year for $30k or under. I couldn't find one anywhere modded or stock. I didn't really want a manual but I only found a couple of those in that price range. I looked for few months on all the forums ebay autotrader etc..




Here's how I did in the 1/8th against a c6z06 not my best pass but I was on a set of old 18's with drag radials. I was spinning some in first and both of the shifts spun pretty bad but it was a close race. With the instant hit of your PD blower you should get in the 10s pretty easily.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNTaNwVbGIY

[White_lightning]

i dont know about z0s.. but this is a 490 rwhp coupe Vs a 520ish rwhp Whippled 4.6 GT from 50..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dhTFWD4I8

[Smurf50]

Stock tires? I can see it with tires but that must have been a hell of driver mod. LOL New shelbys seem to pick on them and the V's. I saw one on the Dyno at PRT's and it made 510 on a mustang dyno with exhaust tune cam.

New Shelby's SHOULD pick on them given the almost 140 hp advantage (guessing that from parasitic loss the new GT500's are putting 640 to the ground of the 668 advertised hp).

Modded 5.0 vs Z06 (even c5 with nothing major), the Z06 will be either dead even or walk it on the top end :(

[re-rx7]

New Shelby's SHOULD pick on them given the almost 140 hp advantage (guessing that from parasitic loss the new GT500's are putting 640 to the ground of the 668 advertised hp).

Modded 5.0 vs Z06 (even c5 with nothing major), the Z06 will be either dead even or walk it on the top end :(

C5 Zo6 and a stock 5.0 track pack gd race 1/4.

[Smurf50]

C5 Zo6 and a stock 5.0 track pack gd race 1/4.

Definitely 1/4 they would be close....once a Z0 hits top of 3rd it's nasty :(

Rumor has it that recently in Mexico there was a test performed....the Z06 fared rather well...

[STROKD]

Zemog, would have loved to help, I love looking at cars...

C6 LS3 car is the buy right now... 80% of the performance vs a Z stock and a good 10-15 grand less. Friend sold his 08 last month for like 25-26k.

[White_lightning]

IMO if you want a NEW car with a warrenty for 30ish K.. GT and leave it alone.. if you are going to mod it and void the warrenty.. what does newer really give you?
my vette NEW was stickered @ 56ish K.. 3lt z51 fully loaded. it was bought for 46-48ish and i bought it 1 year old with 20k on it for 37. you could get a BASE 1lt for 42k new but i didnt what a base model so i paid a little more for a 1 year old loaded one.

that being said.. IMO its Far nicer and far "more car" than a new 5.0 or boss, and while the new GT500 would beat stock ls3, they are going for 54+k and besides being faster i STILL think the vette is a nicer car.

if you are going to mod it all of that really means not a damn thing.. HP for HP the c6 always seems to out perform the mustang.

[Smurf50]

IMO if you want a NEW car with a warrenty for 30ish K.. GT and leave it alone.. if you are going to mod it and void the warrenty.. what does newer really give you?
my vette NEW was stickered @ 56ish K.. 3lt z51 fully loaded. it was bought for 46-48ish and i bought it 1 year old with 20k on it for 37. you could get a BASE 1lt for 42k new but i didnt what a base model so i paid a little more for a 1 year old loaded one.

that being said.. IMO its Far nicer and far "more car" than a new 5.0 or boss, and while the new GT500 would beat stock ls3, they are going for 54+k and besides being faster i STILL think the vette is a nicer car.

if you are going to mod it all of that really means not a damn thing.. HP for HP the c6 always seems to out perform the mustang.


Yea, it should...the weight difference is so much of a deficit to overcome for a 5.0 :(

[White_lightning]

Yea, it should...the weight difference is so much of a deficit to overcome for a 5.0 :(

not all of them are super light.. especially not with my fat ass in it lol

with my iron block and my fat ass. my c6 weighs in @ over 3800 lbs... fattys suck

[Grandpa]

Everything you need to know about the C6 Z06 and what it's capable of you can learn from "Ranger" on the Vette forum and/or his Youtube channel. That guy has forgotten more about driving than most people know.

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Ranger's channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/RangerC6Z06

[Smurf50]

not all of them are super light.. especially not with my fat ass in it lol

with my iron block and my fat ass. my c6 weighs in @ over 3800 lbs... fattys suck

But you know how to drive ;) And I am sure that iron block is making substantial power, is it not?

[White_lightning]

But you know how to drive ;) And I am sure that iron block is making substantial power, is it not?

It does okay :)

[re-rx7]

Lightning's sht is slow. I dragged him a few times.

[STROKD]

Everything you need to know about the C6 Z06 and what it's capable of you can learn from "Ranger" on the Vette forum and/or his Youtube channel. That guy has forgotten more about driving than most people know.

Ranger's channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/RangerC6Z06

When are you gettin yours?:party28:

[blownaltered]

It does okay :)

Over 1100 is just ok

[Grandpa]

Over 1100 is just ok

Considering when he gets his fuel and clutch isues worked out he will have no problem making over 1300rw, yeah I'd say 1100 is "okay" for being parts limited. God that must suck, huh? lol.

[Luke]

1300? I'd be happy with half that

[blownaltered]

Considering when he gets his fuel and clutch isues worked out he will have no problem making over 1300rw, yeah I'd say 1100 is "okay" for being parts limited. God that must suck, huh? lol.

Hey I'm parts limited by a good old ford shit block. I'm just to cheap and don't give a shit to change it. I learned my lesson years ago. You guys can have the horsepower race, I will stay slow and drive my car every chance I get. It won't be in the shop getting worked on. I was cruising around with the top down yesterday with the boys in the back seat having a ball, that's what it's about for me now. I guess after so many surgeries and illnesses I have realized that shit don't matter. Enjoy what you have and let the rest go, life is to damn short to have to impress anybody.

[Grandpa]

Hey I'm parts limited by a good old ford shit block. I'm just to cheap and don't give a shit to change it. I learned my lesson years ago. You guys can have the horsepower race, I will stay slow and drive my car every chance I get. It won't be in the shop getting worked on. I was cruising around with the top down yesterday with the boys in the back seat having a ball, that's what it's about for me now. I guess after so many surgeries and illnesses I have realized that shit don't matter. Enjoy what you have and let the rest go, life is to damn short to have to impress anybody.

Amen. Best post ever by you.

[White_lightning]

Considering when he gets his fuel and clutch isues worked out he will have no problem making over 1300rw, yeah I'd say 1100 is "okay" for being parts limited. God that must suck, huh? lol.

It wont make 1300 with out a pully change.. I still have a big ass pully on it, fmic and piping from my d1 kit lol. I can see 1200 ish on c.. Not 1300 with out other changes.

[Grandpa]

Bro even what i saw at TI at 9xx it was insane. Props to you!