Jim Conforti said:
Gee.. thanks.. I think.
I'm anything but a sheep, I'm an engineer.
They decided NOT to add 22lbs to accomplish something
they felt would change the character of the car. period.
I don't see it as an option the MAJORITY want.
I see it as something YOU want.
Most of us coming from C5 Z06's were quite content
with the FRC concept = Fixed Roof. If you're not, go
spend your $$ on something else.
If you honestly think they are worried about a more expensive
and more limited car taking sales from the coupe.. well...
This is part of the reason we disagree.
Jim
Jim,
no disrespect intended.
If you are who I think you are,
you have all of my respect.
Weren't you part of the C5 engineering team that worked directly with Hill?
If so, I've heard you are not a big fan of Hill either.
Didn't you have a targa top retrofitted to your personal Z by Carvaggio?
If so, will you be retrofiting a targa on your 2006 Z?
What is your professinal opinion of what it will take to retofit a targa to the 06 Z, and if the Al frame can handle the top removed.
Do you think it will be easier/ more cost effective to do A or B.
A) retrofit a targa top to the 2006 Z
B) retrofit ZO6 drivetrain to C6 coupe
What is the parts list for option B?
(enlarged ring and pinion, pumkin, entire transaxle, driveshafts, clutch??)
I am asking these questions because
I have to decide between the following 2 options:
1) Buy the new Z.
-Retrofit a targa top
-Leave it stock with the addition of 1 7/8" Kooks headers and maybe a small dry-shot of nitrous. (100-150 hp)
-When warranty expires:
Rebuild LS7 with low compression FORGED pistons for forced induction (Lingenfelter twins -or- Kenne Bell twin screw)
2) Buy a C6 coupe
-Leave stock with 1 3/4" Kooks headers and maybe a small dry-shot of nitrous. (100-150hp).
-When warranty expires:
Drop in LS7 with bolt-ons (1 7/8 headers, cam, maybe ported stock heads) and upgrade all other parts as they need replacement or repair. (brakes, driveshafts, clutch, wheel+tire)
-When LS7 rebuild becomes necessary:
Drop in low compression FORGED pistons with forced induction (Lingenfelter twins -or- Kenne Bell twin screw)
Thanks for any info Jim.