Lingenfelter 640 hp Z06

[dpk]

As a proud owner one of the 383 packages produced by Lingenflelter for a C5 I thought the quality and workmanship was second to none.
Has anybody purchased a new 08 Z06 with the 640 hp packages from LPE??
I was wondering if the quality and workmanship is still there, and are there
any other good tuners that have a good 427 package. MTI? Katech??

thanks
dpk

[aldrichc5]

Here you go.

Zippy, seen the latest Corvette Enthusiast?

[painexpert]

I have on 07 with this package from 21st Century Musclecars(LPE west) and am very happy with it.

[PerforminNorman]

Originally Posted by painexpert

I have on 07 with this package from 21st Century Musclecars(LPE west) and am very happy with it.

If you don't mind me asking. What is your car putting down to the wheels. Curious small mind wants to know.

[Duke 1]

When I hear about Lingenfelter now, I cringe. My buddy(and forum member) bought a Lingenfelter motor last year and it has truly been a disaster. It turns out that some important parts were not machined properly and caused terrible imbalances in the motor. As far as I know Lingenfelter is still saying that because it is a race motor, tough luck.

[Anthony Zogheib]

Originally Posted by PerforminNorman

If you don't mind me asking. What is your car putting down to the wheels. Curious small mind wants to know.

I have the Lingenfelter package. It's putting about 545 at the wheels.

[painexpert]

Originally Posted by PerforminNorman

If you don't mind me asking. What is your car putting down to the wheels. Curious small mind wants to know.

550 RWHP 493 RWTQ

[mdezmond]

If you don't mind me asking. What is your car putting down to the wheels. Curious small mind wants to know.

I have a 2007 Z06 with the pkg. putting down 545rwhp & 502rwtq.

[BossZR1]

I have the LPE package on my 07 ZO6 and couldn't be more pleased. Its a monster. 545 RWHP/485 RWTQ.

[dpk]

thanks boss zr-1
how is the fit and finish and is there anything else, like a different clutch
that they should install while the motor is out?
did you get the 613 hp package or the 630hp package? Is there a lot
of wheel spin? would a 3:73 or a 3:90 gear make it better??

thanks

dpk

[Mufflerbearing]

I think its always a good idea to upgrade the clutch when you reach the 500-600 HP range.

Pat

[BossZR1]

dpk,

Sorry for not getting back sooner. Yes, 630 HP package. I only had 950 miles on the car when I sent it to LPE but had them change out the clutch anyway. I went with an Exedy single disc and love it. There is a lot of wheel spin in 1st and 2nd with this package......I don't recommend 3.73 or higher....just my opinion. If you drag it I recommned a drag radial and upgraded rear half axles (C-5) to handle the torque. I also went with the Corsa two tip exhaust. It idles at 950 rpm with a nice lope.

Enjoy

Originally Posted by dpk

thanks boss zr-1
how is the fit and finish and is there anything else, like a different clutch
that they should install while the motor is out?
did you get the 613 hp package or the 630hp package? Is there a lot
of wheel spin? would a 3:73 or a 3:90 gear make it better??

thanks

dpk

[dpk]

Thanks boss ZR-1
looks like I can dial up a pretty good combination with the 630 hp package
and good a clutch. What do you think it will run in the 1/4 mile?

thanks again,

dpk

[BossZR1]

dpk,

I truly think its capable of mid to high 10's in the 1/4. I've had it out twice this year and my best time on stock runflats is 11.5 @ 132 mph. next year I'm getting some DR's and changing the half axles to handle the torque.

Originally Posted by dpk

Thanks boss ZR-1
looks like I can dial up a pretty good combination with the 630 hp package
and good a clutch. What do you think it will run in the 1/4 mile?

thanks again,

dpk

[AtlBlkZ06]

I'm sorry but I have to say it...

The 640HP package looks like a lot of hype for not that much...

With a CAI, port/polish, cam, headers and a tune, I think any car can make RWHP in the low 600s for thousands less.

What makes LPE special?