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Originally Posted by rosulekg
3-1/2 years ago it was obvious and has held true that many tuners would and have been making big bucks throwing force systems in late model vettes. I have since boosted my car. Back then I thought it would be nice if GM had a Z06 model with a supercharger option so we could see how it could stack up against other supercars. But everyone wondered how they could get it to hook since it would be really torquey compared to a Enzo with similiar hp which has the motor sitting over the wheels. Well GM compromised with a smaller engine, gearing and some fancy shock action, and we are still looking for the results.
Anyway, if anyone thinks 10 grand on a newer Z06 matches the ZR1 they are wrong, peroid. The Pistons would have to go and the gearing change, at least.
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Not dogging the ZR-1, but I have to disagree with a couple of your conclusions.
First, torque CAN be managed with practice (and tires) at the strip, the track and on the street. While a mid-engine car like the Enzo certainly has some advantages, the 620 flywheel hp ZR-1 would not be the first Corvette to perform well with in-excess of 600 hp if you bring modified Z06's into the equation.
There have been many, many forced induction C5Z's and C6Z's with hp figures equal to or exceeding the ZR-1 numbers who have performed at the drags and on roadcourses and done it well.
Pistons DO NOT have to be replaced on a C6Z to put out hp figures (using forced induction) to meet or exceed the ZR-1 stats and as indicated above, I don't think the oem gears of a C6 or C5 Z require replacing either to get excellent track performance.
and yes...the dollars needed on a C5Z or C6Z to meet or exceed the 620hp ZR-1 stats can be done for $10k or less.
Now, I will agree with Zip and some of the others who've stated that the ZR-1 is more than just performance gains (styling, Brembo brakes, carbon fiber pieces, etc), but whether that is worth the additional money associated with the ZR-1 is a whole different debate.
Mike
