Looking into C6 Z06
08-01-2016, 03:30 PM
#21
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It's not??? How is that possible. That sounds exactly opposite of the LT1 in my C7, which has similar torque curve. That thing will absolutely spin it's tires if you stomp the gas. I guess most dynos don't record torque that low but I would be surprised if the seven liter LS7 didn't make as much or more torque as the LT1 at idle...
08-01-2016, 04:10 PM
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08-01-2016, 04:13 PM
#23
Just curious, what car do you consider to have the torque feeling you're expecting the C6 Z06 to have?
08-02-2016, 11:23 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower' timestamp='1470075560' post='24029913
Tons of performance for the money but it feels huge, like a whole lane wide huge, also the LS7 doesn't feel 'fast' until after 4K RPM, it's not a torque beast that will spin the tires coming off idle if you stomp the gas.
I believe both cars put down similar torque figures but the c6z is lighter by a bit. The Stingray sounded way better though GM really nailed the new exhaust modes, wish my C6 had that haha, with the mufflers' valves open all the time my car just drones like mad under 2.5k RPM
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower' timestamp='1470075560' post='24029913
Tons of performance for the money but it feels huge, like a whole lane wide huge, also the LS7 doesn't feel 'fast' until after 4K RPM, it's not a torque beast that will spin the tires coming off idle if you stomp the gas.
For example an F82 M4 I drove in anger, in 2nd gear when the boost hits (which is at pretty low RPM) the car would just take off, though at higher RPMs the LS7 will wreck it
08-03-2016, 05:01 AM
#26
Originally Posted by EastS2k' timestamp='1469932931' post='24028941
& from what I understand the grandsport is just a base LS3 with a body kit and big brakes, so not worth the money imo.
08-03-2016, 06:17 AM
#27
I just picked up a C6 Z06. I got a mid mileage car for a little cheaper than the many garage queens out there, and I'm doing heads and a mild cam shortly. I agree, warranty or heads...I figured might as well pay a little more and fix the problem. And make some additional power. It does feel large and less precise than the S, but it feels better at speed. I enjoy it around town, but the steering is really overboosted at low speed. People love the car, I get thumbs up from kids, women, old guys, you name it.
08-03-2016, 01:07 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by EastS2k' timestamp='1469932931' post='24028941
& from what I understand the grandsport is just a base LS3 with a body kit and big brakes, so not worth the money imo.
If I was primarily buying a vette for track driving, I'd go Z06. Otherwise, GS, and that seems to be what vette owners have also told me, so I was curious why you are angling toward one over the other. I also think having a glass/removable top (or convertible) is a nice feature, which not everyone wants..
In either case, the C6 was the first Corvette I considered worth my time. C5s are terribad inside, and unless price is an issue, a C6 GS is as fast as a C5 Z06, but better to drive. If you go for a C6 Z06, it will be a hoot to own.
08-04-2016, 02:04 PM
#29
I bought my C5 Z06, because I wanted to stay under $30k so I wouldn't have to mess with financing it. Other than that, you'd be crazy not to get a C6 Z06.
08-04-2016, 02:17 PM
#30
To clarify a few of my previous comments, the GS is a great car, but it just felt quite a bit more pedestrian than the Z06 when I was tracking both of them at Spring Mountain outside of Vegas. The Z06 just felt much lighter on it's feet, more responsive, the engine felt smoother, revved harder, sounded awesome, etc. The LS3 is a stout engine, more stout than the LS7 stock versus stock from a reliability/durability standpoint. But, the LS7 just feels special. Drive one and rev it out to 7,100rpm in the first 2-3 gears and then do the same in an LS3 Grand Sport and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.