C5Z... now with headers... post 410

[jpalamar]

Picked it up for $22k and it has 43k miles on it. Figured I would start a build thread even though I don't have a ton of plans for the car. It maintenance and such. I've very happy with it basically stock.

My plans so far are new brakes(which I already ordered and scheduled to be delivered today!), black out side markers and tails, tint, PC wheels and exhaust tips in black or black chrome, still not decided yet. PC my stock red Z06 calipers yellow. I am also going to be changing the tires. Currently has PS2 on it and I will need to get some Conti DWS for the fall/winter months.

Current mods on the car are a Corsa exhaust with x-pipe and a MGW shifter.


For those of you that don't know the differences between the regular Corvette and Z06 here is a basic list.

Body of the Z06 only comes in a coupe . The base comes in targa, vert and coupe.

The LS6 produces 405 horsepower at 6000 rpm, and 400 lb•ft at 4800 rpm, redlines at 6500 rpm (versus the LS1's 6000 rpm redline). New pistons are made from M142 aluminum alloy which has proved to be stronger and more durable than the material used in the LS1. Compression bump from 10.1:1 to 10.5:1 with new heads and sodium filled exhaust valves. More aggressive cam, bigger fuel injectors, more aggressive transmission gearing.

Suspension features unique shock calibrations, a larger front stabilizer bar, a stiffer rear leaf spring, and revised camber settings. Wider wheels (9.5 front and 10.5 rear). Titanium exhaust weighs 1/2 as much as the base, removal of the pre-cats. Lightweight front and rear glass. Vented front and rear brake system.