Theo Harris

Sound advise!

I purchase a $40,000 Subaru STI started tracking the car 3 years ago, invested an additional $40,000 in performance parts, got tired of being the research and development team of my car, sold it for $32,000 to the Chevy dealer and I purchased my C7 Z51. My wife's advise (she also tracks the car with me) was do not mess with this one. Get good at it, become a better driver and in a couple years upgrade with the Z07

LT1xL82

Yikes! I guess I should start listening to my wife. Your wife obviously knows what she is talking about.

VIN666

I own a highly modified turbo car, I own NA cars.
Don't have one with a blower, but I would imagine its pros and cons are right between those of NA and turbo.
If you are looking for peak numbers and bragging rights. Maybe roll racing and occasional drag strip usage - Turbo. Second to non in the peak power department.
In my humble opinion, a blower is a waste of time. Because if I want more reliable power, I'd go built NA engine, if I want high numbers, turbo.
Once I'll have my C7 (which will be a while), it'll get heads, cam, headers, maybe a stroker kit. We'll see. That should make for the ultimate track breast.|
There's nothing like the drivability and throttle response of a built NA engine. Absolutely nothing. Everything else will have more lag and be prone to having heat issues...
Just my 0.02.

Suns_PSD

Those of us that have blown $30K+ plus on modifying a vehicle, usually live to regret it.

I dropped about $60K in to a diesel truck. What a waste of cash. I spent so many weekends dealing with issues related to bad parts and bad service. In the end, I sold it for $19K and was thrilled about it. I just wanted it gone.

Like I said, light mods are cool, but going whole hog will just about always result in a problem child car. And anyone that has been there knows this.

chaase

Blowers are for the drag strip, N/A if you want to hit the road course. I would also run the car stock for a while to learn the car and what it really needs on a road course. My opinion is power should be added last. Do what you can to make your self a better driver and what will make the car handle and brake better. Once you have gotten to that point, then look to add power because those items are what are slowing you down initially, not the HP level of the car.

This is coming from a person that runs the 24 Hours of LeMons. My stints on the track are for 2-2.5 hours at a time. It is a full on race, not the nice, polite track events where you only pass on straights, etc. Our car has won its class and it is one of the "slowest" cars out there. We win because the car is reliable, handles well, has good, solid braking and we know the car and its limits.

mesospeedy

Ok, so I'm gonna throw my opinion in on a few things. As far as regretting modifying a car goes, I've been there done that. The ONLY time I've regretted spending the money modding my 98Z28 is now, because I'm selling it, and of course you never get the mod money back when you sell. The last 5 years of having a highly modded car has been a blast, and worth the time and money it took to get it there, lots of enjoyment had from it!

Now, to the smart a$$ who posted earlier, do you personally know the OP? If not then why do you assume that he needs more driving skills instead of a faster car? For all you know he could have the ability to make Johnny O'Connell look like a beginner. He asked between the 3 companies which is best. Why can't people simply answer a man's question without being so s#!tty about it?!?!? I agree, too much hp can get you in trouble at the track, but if you know how to use it, it ain't a bad thing to have! A lot of people assume because you like speed that you will ease thru the corners then blast down the straights. Some people, this is true. But you can't automatically throw everyone in this category.

breecher_7

Forget all three of those places.

You are in texas correct? Take it to Dallas Performance, PERIOD.... You wont find a better shop.

Shodanusmc

Callaway from an authorized Chevy Dealer.

Quillinzo6

Dallas Performance for sure!

0MikePeters@Hennessey

If you want to check out our shop, you can actually somewhat do it on a lunch break thanks to Car Crazy and YouTube





Modding your car will depend on what you want to do with the car. We're all car guys and like cool stuff, obviously you gain a lot of cool points going with a twin-turbo build (How many people can say they have that?), but the supercharged applications work great as well, and since they are mechanically driven by the engine at any operational speed they're pretty reliable, with no couplers/piping/extra oiling systems etc.

Although a Twin-Turbo car built by a reputable shop that offers a warranty and has been in business for over 20 years, will run just like a car built by a firm that has been open for 20 years and is able to warranty their twin-turbo cars.

We'd love to build a car, and talk about the best fit for your build, as well as tell you places to go enjoy your car in a safe-controlled environment similar to our on-site test track, which we are the only tuner in North America with our own track on-site as well.

If you have any questions on what we'll be offering anyone is more than welcome to contact us, at 979.885.1300, or me directly at 713.650.5341, or mikep@hennesseyperformance.com.

Building the best car for anyone as stated in this thread really depends on what they're wanting to do.

Detoxx03

You're in Dallas OP do yourself a favor and go to Dallas Performance. You'll get more for your money and it will be done right.

Pfadt Racing

Based on your goals, one of our P-series kits would be an ideal choice. Refusing to focus only on peak numbers and using unreliable methods to achieve them, our P-series of C7's are designed with the focus on riveting but reliable power, oem quality fit & finish, and providing a comprehensive solution to creating a C7 supercar. The goal of each package is to elevate every function of the C7 to that of its elite rivals. Expect to see world-class:

Power and acceleration
Handling and Racing
Comfort and styling

Your C7 will be in a league of its own. As an engineering firm with a background in aerodynamics, suspension design, and power products, we are able to elevate your C7 with unrivaled performance and reliability.

c7luvr

I would definitely go with Hennessey if you're not looking for any headaches and a high quality job. There's a reason Hennessey is #1, because of customer satisfaction!

K B Vettin

21st century muscle cars is in Dallas, call or stop by and talk to Matt. they have C7 that they are doing testing on now. they are a LPE authorized dealer, they did a build on my ZR1 just last month and i couldnt be happier and i drove from San Diego CA!
I would go blower over TT

NytmereZ

1. If you mod your car, you WILL LOSE MONEY, it doesn't matter what company you choose.

2. Drive the car, take it to the strip, show some numbers, enjoy it, enjoy modding it.

3. SEE #1

NytmereZ

You are joking right?

Shurshot

The voice of experience is always the best advice

(don't ask why I agree )

OnPoint

I've had Katech and Callaway modded vettes. Both were/are completely trouble-free, performed as promised, on budget and time. Great cars. I'd trust LPE, LG, Dallas perf as well, tho I haven't dealt with them (I know folks who have and have gotten great results).

I wouldn't send my lawn mower to the other one.

runutzzzzz

You're still around? Did you miss the post where Hennessey doesn't want you promoting their product? The one saying if you worked for them they would shank you?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1585344093-post10.html


As far as what tuner, I would do ample research on all the vendors and pick which one suits your budget as well as which one you feel more comfortable with.

Detoxx03

Sadly I think he's serious.