A 'Z' at Heart!

[txvette]

Well, no longer have my FRC which I miss greatly (lost in October 2006 to a 1 ton Chevy dually welding truck when he went through a red light and broadsided me!)

Anywho, picked up a Nassau Blue Coupe and missed the FRC but at least I had a Vette soon after the accident. It now has the true heart of a Z06 as I picked up an LS6 from one of our Vette brothers who is a Forum member both here and on Corvetteforum. Have upgraded suspension, driveline, just need a good diff now and ready for the track!

The LS6 bottom end is stock, heads and cam by Greg at AntiVenom EFI in Florida, putting down a solid 460rwhp with 413trq using stock intake and TB, Redtop 30# injectors, etc, etc, getting over 34mpg on the hwy.

Love the Z performance but, of course, it still ain't a Z but it sure is close!

Vettes truly do RULE!!


2000 NBM - Daily Driver
LS6/AntiVenom H&C/232/236-.595/.601-114+4/KOOKS 1-7/8" race headers/x-pipe/Borlas/Honker/30#inj/LS7 clutch/LAPD bleeder - 460.5rwhp 413.4trq/i-Forged wheels/Kirban shifter-knob-e-handle/DTE strut/Baer rotors/Callaway bars/custom tanks/FRCs/Pioneer DVD/billet guage rings-A/C knobs-exhaust plate-license surround/CF threshold guards-fender cvrs/Lloyd mats/door pulls-boot-grab bar/rev glo guage faces/R&D Racing Harness Bar

[seamus2154]

Looks good! Sound like you made lemonade out of lemons ! That's the way it goes but looks like you should be having some fun soon. I know what you mean about the FRC. I had a 99 silver coupe and hated the bubble window. Then I got lucky and was able to get into a 2003 Z. Loved it. Had some paint issues up front and got a good deal to move into an 08 Z and jumped. Love the 08Z but now realize I actually really love the the FRC in black. Go figure... I'm sure that I will eventually go back to an 03 or 04 either as a 2nd vette or swap the 08. Yes I'm a tortured soul!!! Best of luck w/ the new set up it looks real nice!! Jim

[txvette]

Originally Posted by seamus2154

Looks good! Sound like you made lemonade out of lemons ! That's the way it goes but looks like you should be having some fun soon. I know what you mean about the FRC. I had a 99 silver coupe and hated the bubble window. Then I got lucky and was able to get into a 2003 Z. Loved it. Had some paint issues up front and got a good deal to move into an 08 Z and jumped. Love the 08Z but now realize I actually really love the the FRC in black. Go figure... I'm sure that I will eventually go back to an 03 or 04 either as a 2nd vette or swap the 08. Yes I'm a tortured soul!!! Best of luck w/ the new set up it looks real nice!! Jim

My sentiments exactly. The C6 is sweet but there is just something about the feel and lines of the FRC/Z06 that is unique. Trying to find a 99 or 00 Nassau Blue to pick up and drop my entire drivetrain in. Wish me luck!


2000 NBM - Daily Driver
LS6/AntiVenom H&C/232/236-.595/.601-114+4/KOOKS 1-7/8" race headers/x-pipe/Borlas/Honker/30#inj/LS7 clutch/LAPD bleeder - 460.5rwhp 413.4trq/i-Forged wheels/Kirban shifter-knob-e-handle/DTE strut/Baer rotors/Callaway bars/custom tanks/FRCs/Pioneer DVD/billet guage rings-A/C knobs-exhaust plate-license surround/CF threshold guards-fender cvrs/Lloyd mats/door pulls-boot-grab bar/rev glo guage faces/R&D Racing Harness Bar

[seamus2154]

Well your doing OK in the meantime!!!!

[DennyM]

Congratulations on being back in a Vette!
You gonna update your profile info?