New Z-06 scalding hot......
11-13-2005 | 07:41 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
The new Z0-6's are dynoing at way over the advertised 505 Hp mark...coming in around the 550+ HP mark...that's why they are smok'in Vipers. Think about it.
I'd say your right on the money with that assessment. The Vette ran an 11.8 quarter to the Viper's 12.2. That almost half a second difference. I'd say that's an easy 50 hp advantage probably slightly more. I did a fair amount of drag racing in my "yut" and "old school" technology it would take about 10/15 hp to gain a tenth of a second E.T. drop.
Then again a call to Hennesey would resolve some of those issues......
I just wish the new Z-06 had a 427 emblem on it. That would have been a great marketing ploy....
11-13-2005 | 08:43 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
I'd say your right on the money with that assessment. The Vette ran an 11.8 quarter to the Viper's 12.2. That almost half a second difference. I'd say that's an easy 50 hp advantage probably slightly more. I did a fair amount of drag racing in my "yut" and "old school" technology it would take about 10/15 hp to gain a tenth of a second E.T. drop.
Then again a call to Hennesey would resolve some of those issues......
I just wish the new Z-06 had a 427 emblem on it. That would have been a great marketing ploy....
Then again a call to Hennesey would resolve some of those issues......
I just wish the new Z-06 had a 427 emblem on it. That would have been a great marketing ploy....
11-13-2005 | 08:44 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Originally Posted by Payton
Those vidios were cool. What kind of blower was on the Vette. It sounded great!
Here's my 94
Here's my 94
11-13-2005 | 08:47 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
Then again a call to Hennesey would resolve some of those issues......
11-13-2005 | 09:36 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
Yeah, those numbers are really impressive. World class performance, won't have to back down from anything.
I have to admit though, I still like the mid 60's Sting Rays the best. When you get in one of those and lite it off, it feels like it's alive.
Am picking this up over Thanksgiving holidays.
65' 327/365 HP. 58,000 miles and in just mint mint mint condition.
Surveyor said he'd never seen a better one and looked as though it had been kept in a baby's cradle all it's life. I'm totally psyched.....
I have to admit though, I still like the mid 60's Sting Rays the best. When you get in one of those and lite it off, it feels like it's alive.
Am picking this up over Thanksgiving holidays.
65' 327/365 HP. 58,000 miles and in just mint mint mint condition.
Surveyor said he'd never seen a better one and looked as though it had been kept in a baby's cradle all it's life. I'm totally psyched.....
Congrats on this find! That engine with those solid lifters had the best sound! I had a '64 coupe in black with the 327/300 HP. It was stolen and I was able to buy a 1967 427/390 with the claim money. This is ancient history 1968!
11-13-2005 | 09:38 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Vettes and C-6:
If you guys are ever in this area (Nashville/Bowling Green), you should take a tour through the Corvette Museum across the street from the factory in Bowling Green, Ky. They have Vettes from every series, race cars, and prototypes on display.
The factory will also allow prearranged tours, particulary for Corvette owners and car clubs.
I had a '68 when I was a kid, and I'm starting to get the bug again. Tough call between the '63/'67 Stingray and the new C-6, which is the real deal. Chevy has a winner here. When they were running their "employee discount program" over the summer, the C-6 was the ONLY car in their lineup not included.
I had my Tahoe in for service a couple of weeks ago, and always check out the Corvette showroom at the dealer while I'm there (Jim Reed/Nashville). He had a new "velocity yellow"
coupe, a black coupe, and a new C-6 Z06, the 1st one I've seen. The Z06 is way badass.
The Z06 listed for $71,000 with options, and they tacked on a $10,000 "limited market availability" dealer surcharge sticker.
This was on late on a Wednesday afternoon. I went back Friday AM, and the Z06 was gone. A salesman said he "sold it yesterday, for sticker ($81K)". I guess someone REALLY wanted that Corvette ..................
I have a friend who special ordered his Z06 back in the summer, and he was "allowed to pay factory sticker as a courtesy for an existing customer", if he didn't mind waiting until November. To save $10K, he made a smart move.
Regards,
Steve
If you guys are ever in this area (Nashville/Bowling Green), you should take a tour through the Corvette Museum across the street from the factory in Bowling Green, Ky. They have Vettes from every series, race cars, and prototypes on display.
The factory will also allow prearranged tours, particulary for Corvette owners and car clubs.
I had a '68 when I was a kid, and I'm starting to get the bug again. Tough call between the '63/'67 Stingray and the new C-6, which is the real deal. Chevy has a winner here. When they were running their "employee discount program" over the summer, the C-6 was the ONLY car in their lineup not included.
I had my Tahoe in for service a couple of weeks ago, and always check out the Corvette showroom at the dealer while I'm there (Jim Reed/Nashville). He had a new "velocity yellow"
coupe, a black coupe, and a new C-6 Z06, the 1st one I've seen. The Z06 is way badass.
The Z06 listed for $71,000 with options, and they tacked on a $10,000 "limited market availability" dealer surcharge sticker.
This was on late on a Wednesday afternoon. I went back Friday AM, and the Z06 was gone. A salesman said he "sold it yesterday, for sticker ($81K)". I guess someone REALLY wanted that Corvette
..................I have a friend who special ordered his Z06 back in the summer, and he was "allowed to pay factory sticker as a courtesy for an existing customer", if he didn't mind waiting until November. To save $10K, he made a smart move.
Regards,
Steve
11-13-2005 | 10:20 AM
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Re: New Z-06 scalding hot......
Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
Yeah, those numbers are really impressive. World class performance, won't have to back down from anything.
I have to admit though, I still like the mid 60's Sting Rays the best. When you get in one of those and lite it off, it feels like it's alive.
Am picking this up over Thanksgiving holidays.
65' 327/365 HP. 58,000 miles and in just mint mint mint condition.
Surveyor said he'd never seen a better one and looked as though it had been kept in a baby's cradle all it's life. I'm totally psyched.....
I have to admit though, I still like the mid 60's Sting Rays the best. When you get in one of those and lite it off, it feels like it's alive.
Am picking this up over Thanksgiving holidays.
65' 327/365 HP. 58,000 miles and in just mint mint mint condition.
Surveyor said he'd never seen a better one and looked as though it had been kept in a baby's cradle all it's life. I'm totally psyched.....
I have been hunting for a '65 / 396 myself......but they are rare and pricey
