436 HP-bigger engine and it still cant take the C5Z WOW!
07-26-2007, 06:12 PM
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Am I missing something, but doesn't a C5Z have 500hp and an LS3 have 430? If they both weigh the same, should the C5Z win? It's 70hp more, unless something else is occurring.
07-26-2007, 06:14 PM
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I agree, the Z06 fixed roof, is the best look for a Corvette, and they smoke LS2's all day long. I have had 3 C5 Z's and a C6 Z, and now I am ordering a 08 Z51. I am confident that in the real world, the LS3 will smoke an LS2 just liek the C5 Z's do.
07-26-2007, 06:15 PM
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07-26-2007, 06:16 PM
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07-26-2007, 06:17 PM
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07-26-2007, 06:17 PM
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And I have a Motor trend which tested a 02 C5Z vs a Viper. The 02Z ran 12.8@114. Guess that proves the 08 vette is faster.
07-26-2007, 06:17 PM
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07-26-2007, 06:18 PM
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07-26-2007, 06:20 PM
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07-26-2007, 06:20 PM
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Why wouldn't an 02-04 Z smoke a stock LS2?? The LS6 is rated higher and the Z is lighter.....not much question of which car is the slight underdog.
07-26-2007, 06:26 PM
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Then if a C5Z has 405hp and the LS3 has 430hp and turns the quarter mile in 12.2, then the LS3 wins, right? I think the C5Z does the quarter in 12.4, so it would be a little close, but the LS3 should win. Also, they improve the auto, and the software, so that is a plus.
07-26-2007, 06:33 PM
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When I got my first C6, a friend who has a 2002 Z06 with headers, tune etc (382 rwhp) came over and we drove each others cars. His FELT like it would run off and leave my C6 for dead. But a funny thing happened side-by-side. Even with his mods, they were damn near equal - his only advantage was slight at higher speeds (this all on a race track, of course).
You cannot go by seat of the pants - it's very deceptive with the C6.
07-26-2007, 06:36 PM
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Who's an idiot? Me, or the guy in the video? And if you are referring to me, I never said that a C5Z would smoke an ls3, I said it would be real close and the Ls3 would probably be faster.
07-26-2007, 06:42 PM
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I know you have both, but I'm curious as to whether you have "run them" side by side.
When I got my first C6, a friend who has a 2002 Z06 with headers, tune etc (382 rwhp) came over and we drove each others cars. His FELT like it would run off and leave my C6 for dead. But a funny thing happened side-by-side. Even with his mods, they were damn near equal - his only advantage was slight at higher speeds (this all on a race track, of course).
You cannot go by seat of the pants - it's very deceptive with the C6.
When I got my first C6, a friend who has a 2002 Z06 with headers, tune etc (382 rwhp) came over and we drove each others cars. His FELT like it would run off and leave my C6 for dead. But a funny thing happened side-by-side. Even with his mods, they were damn near equal - his only advantage was slight at higher speeds (this all on a race track, of course).
You cannot go by seat of the pants - it's very deceptive with the C6.
07-26-2007, 06:47 PM
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Yes, and I'm the first to say that the C5 Z is a heck of a fun car for just that reason. If I could afford to join one of the track clubs, I'd buy a C5 Z06 to blast around in.
07-26-2007, 06:48 PM
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