Lingenfelter Performance
 

Anybody out there have any feedback on LPE? I just bought a new (08) Z-06 on the east coast and I'm debating on having the car make a little 'pitstop' at LPE in Indiana for a few upgrades before it gets to me,,,,any info would be appreciated:D

I used to have an '04 Z06. Spent a lot of time on the forums and I heard mostly very good things about Lingenfelter. The biggest drawback of most of there stuff is the $$$. I know that they do quality work, but I'm unfamiliar with what they offer for the new Z. How about a twin turbo setup? :ernaehrung004: That should take your Z from ridiculously fast to insanely fast. Ha ha...

Congrats on the car. I loved the '04 and I can only imagine how much more of a monster the '06+ is.

I'm looking at the 630hp pkg. The T-turbo is a death-wish for me. They want 11k installed for the 630hp package, 0-120mph in 10.5 seconds,,

I can't remember which one it is.... but I read through a magazine yesterday (on the shelf right now) that has a new Z06 with an LPE engine running against a Viper. They had it "price as tested" as 90K with 650HP. I think you could put a Magneesun (sp?) supercharger, and some pipes on it for a lot less and be right at that same power.

Check out www.CorvetteForum.com there tons of threads about such a topic and there are several Corvette tuners that advertise.

why don't you drive it for a little while, do some basic mod's and see from there?? it's amazing what some some short dollars can do here, and you'll probably be happy with just that.

my .02

JH

Thats the article (Automobile Nov.) that started the itch for me, the 90k included 7k in Brembo brakes and 2k in Michelins which I wont get, the Magnussen blower with 11.1 comp. ?? I dont know,,, The Z06's on the west coast (new) are still bringing sticker + especially in the color I bought, Jetstream Blue while they discounted this one 5k on the east coast and I buried the tax. I could probably find a local tuner for less $$$ and do it in stages but I thought since the car is going to be shipped through Indiana already,,,,

Save yourself alot of money find a reputable shop and let them add the supercharger and other items. In Oklahoma we have a very good dyno shop guy owner touches all the cars himself with his 1hand to help. He is slow but the cars are spotless whe he works on them.

John Lingenfelter(the shop's founder) died last year after being in a coma for almost a year. He was in a car wreck and hung on but never really survived the wreck. I don't know who owns/operates the shop now.

You may want to research the brake/tire issues. They upgrade them for a reason and Don Sherman (longtime Car and Driver writer) was killed in Renntech Mercedes after a high speed tire blow out.

Lingenfelter actually passed away several years ago (like 2003) as a result of crashing a sport compact....anyway a local tuner may save you some money, however when it comes time to sell the car down the road, LPE is [still] a very well respected company amongst the corvette crowd...something to consider. I figured 90K was for a tad more then simply the engine work. I did not read the article, but noticed a track bar in one of the pics..... but 11K for just the motor is not too bad coming from them. Mallett Corvette would set you back 20-25K easy. Also LPE might (???) be endorsed in some way by GM therefore you will not have any warranty issues. Again checkout the Corvette Forum, you will receive answers to any questions.

I believe the LPE name in itself would help resale value versus a local tuner, that being said, Indiana is a long way from Phoenix if there any issues, I am told LPE was sold recently by John's wife/widow if that means anything

If you should decide to go through another tuner then LPE, there is a place in Tempe called Xtreme that has been around a while and has gained the respect of the corvete crowd.

good luck, that is a nice ride just the way it sits.

one other thing... if you just want to spend some money on the new toy, check out

http://www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/dev2007/home.html

they can put a targa top in it, or even turn it into a convertible.

Name will be everything in resale.
Don't forget warranty.
You may save a few bucks going local on the front end, but nationwide everyone knows Lingenfelter. Selling the car down the road will be like selling a go fast boat, it will be done nationwide and if it is modified people will want a known quantity.

Jim after he makes the mods he can take it down to the pizza palace and see how it runs

Lingenfelter is good with the vettes, know fact............but with some of the available decent guys that can do it on a local basis might be the best thing for you to do. I have two forced induction rides right now currently, just sold one of my prize possesions this summer on the forced induction side, an 87 Grand national with 39,000 original miles, garaged and awesome condition. Take it from one that knows forced induction..........you want someone you can turn to when problem times comes, not something you have to send across the world to get it repaired. It takes time to get it there, time to get it fixed, time to get it back, and it might be something simple, a 2 minute fix. Lingenfelter might be a good name when it comes to resale value, but why would you worry about that right now......do a few mods and run the chit out of it.

WARRANTY...........Try taking it in with twin turbos and tell the GM dealer you have no idea why the rear went out. Thats the chance you take when doing mods, and when the dealer sees this, your warranty is usually nada, void, and placed on GMs (or what ever brand it is) computer file so you can't go to another dealer and try the same thing. If you are worried the least about a warranty, leave it stock until the warranty expires, or do some simple mods that can be removed quickly when taking it back to the dealer for warranty claims. Remember, the computers in these newer cars record a bunch of data also, wipe that clean as well.

I wont be doing turbos or supercharging, I talked to my dealer about warranty and was told my only challenge would be the engine internally not accessories, they also have done warranty work for Lingenfelter with no issues, I'm also going to call Katech Performance on there packages but I'm leaning towards LPE

I agree totally, I always plan an exit strategy before I buy a new toy :cool:

OK...when you get it built come on to NC........get some of this Ford action over here. I love the new z06s, and they always tell me my car's rear end looks good squatting as it shifts heading to the end of the 1320 (thats all they usually see)....LOL! On the other hand......a guy in tidewater VA I know with a new z06 turned a low 11 with a set of slicks and a few bolts on, impressive car for no more than was done to it.

I like the Callaway kit better (Supercharged). Callaway always seems more reasonable with the expectations in regards to durability.

That LPE kit is pretty impressive on paper, but if it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a really good top-end job. You can plan on some serious valve-train wear with that kind of a setup.

Lingenfelter is right up there with the best...bring your checkbook! They must be real good...they're just down the street from Formula:D

Should have waited for the 09' Blue Devil corvette's to come out. 650HP

Callaway comes close, granted 50HP less for their 600hp 08's.

Bonus; cut and pasted from http://www.selmanchevrolet.com/ $16K over stock 08 Vette but you still keep your GM warranty.

100G plus who knows how much over sticker,, at least 20k in my area

Yeah but it's a "Blue Devil" and they'll still be offering the Z06 while they are also selling the "Blue Devil."

For the record, it's going to be called an SS not Blue Devil as many have thought .


http://www.automobilemag.com/future_..._corvette_z07/

The other thing I really like about Callaway is the commitment to the older vehicles. They still make parts and help maintain the Twin Turbo cars from '97-'91. It's one of the biggest reasons the original TT 'Vettes maintain their value so well.

Evolution Performance Mustangs, nuff said for the vette boys.

congratulations

YOu got me, I was just testing you.:D

Good of Callaway. I can't even get an airbag module for my '90 ZR-1 from GM ...