KillerFRC

Well my (New to Me) 08 Z06 is going under the knife this week for a few power and reliability upgrades.

I purchased this Z with just less than 21,000 miles the last week of February and immediately started working with Danny from Lethal Performance (Forum Sponsor) on my next build with them.

We are going with a conservative build this time as I am not looking to running this car at the track but more so putting together a nice sounding but reliable car to drive around and hit a few car meets when I am in town. Danny will be installing an H/C package as my goal is to be around 580 – 600 RWHP with good street manners.

Here is a list of upgrades:

American Racing Headers ceramic coated with catted X-Pipe
Texas Speed CNC LS7 heads with S/S exhaust valves
Trunion Rocker Upgrade Kit
Custom Lethal Performance Cam. (Don't remember specs at the moment.)
Akrapovic EVO system
K&N Cold Air
Fast 102 intake
102 Throttle Body
Katech Valve covers
Plug Wire relocation
FAST 65 lb injectors
Catch Can
LS7 Lifter
ARP Head Studs
RSI Fuel rails
160 Thermostat
LG Heat master

Do you guys think it will make the power and reliability I am looking for?

They will be sending me pictures on the build progresses later this week and I will post updates on the status!

HyperX

Looks like a very similar setup to mine and I love the power!! You will have a GREAT time!!

blacktavert

Are injectors needed for a build like this? I was under the impression that stock injectors were good past that power level?

KillerFRC

I didn't want to chance maxing out the duty cycle on the stock injectors and will have flexibility if I want to add power later on or run E85.

KillerFRC

Thanks, I am looking forward to feeling the new found power this weekend and not have to worry about the valve issue when I have a few spirited driving moments on the roads in Mexico.

FSTFRC

Congratulations enjoy the beast when you get it back!

KillerFRC

JT Metal

Sounds real good!

I think I need to go for a ride in a h/c Z06. Or maybe a shouldn't.........haha!

LS9Drew

Sounds like a grear setup, I suggest looking into better tires and clutches if/when the stock clutch fails

5280Racer

should be Lethal!!!

KillerFRC

Thanks guy's I am currently running Nitto invos and will be going to the NT05R very soon which will probably lead to a ZR1 clutch in the near future. LOL

HeadTurner

You can't go wrong with Lethal.. They did my heads and e85 tune, you are going to love it..

tail_lights

Definitely will have the reliability you want, now as far as power.... Don't get too caught up in the numbers. It may very well hit 580-600 but Lethal's dynos (old and new) are not for dyno queens. From what I understand the new one might be stingier than the old one Rest assured that no matter the power she makes on the dyno that the car will run like the dickens!!!!!

'06 Quicksilver Z06

Good luck on the upgrades, and let us know what the final dyno results are.

KillerFRC

I'm not a Dyno queen like most and understand the number is just a tool and the track time are the real proof but I feel that 580 to 600 is very realistic for this setup and I will soon find out just how stingy the new loaded Dyno is. Also your are correct as I am sure she will run very strong when shop is finished.

tail_lights

Track times and those all to often runs to the border to run on those mexican highways

Keep us posted on the build!!!

z0sicktanner

Nice build list. smart move on the injectors I'm making around that power level and my injectors are 105% dudy. those tires last a while for a drag radials but I cant get first gear to hook at all.

HoustonSVT

May I suggest a better CAI like the Halltech MF103 and a vette air ram air scoop instead of the K&N.

Also do you remember the name of their cam you choose or was it a custom?

KillerFRC

The roads in Mexico are the best

Thanks I will be ordering some DR's in the next few weeks and Possibly some spider rims if I can fimd a good deal.

I was looking at the Halltech but was told the K&N was the best for the buck.

KillerFRC

Lethal Performance will start the install in the morning and looking to have the build completed by Friday.



Stock dyno numbers were 433 HP 414 TQ sae corrected.
I will post up the new numbers and hopefully a video of the dyno pull if they record one.