My FD officially has a new home *sniffle* PICS
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My FD officially has a new home *sniffle* PICS
I just received an e-mail from the guy who purchased my car. The truck just dropped it off today, and he seems extremely happy with it. Looking at the pictures, I miss it a bit, but I'm planning on getting a nice set of CCW 505As for the Z06 to help make it a bit more unique as the FD was.
Here are some pictures of me and the car just before loading it on the truck.
Here are a few pictures of the new Z06. I haven't had a chance to Zaino her yet, but I'll be sure to post up a few pics with the Zaino and the new wheels!
I can't make up my mind on which direction I want to go with the modifications. For right now, I think I'm just going to get headers and a tune (already have an intake). That should bring me up to the 380-390 rwhp range with perfect driveability and the awesome V8 sound. I have a 3 year/36k mile GM warranty on the car, so I'd hate to do any major mods and ruin the warranty on the engine/drivetrain. However, I plan on doing some type of forced induction setup down the road (can you say Twin Turbo Vette?).
Anyways, I'll still be lurking around on the forum just to keep track of the latest and greatest single turbo choices and such.
-Alan
Here are some pictures of me and the car just before loading it on the truck.
Here are a few pictures of the new Z06. I haven't had a chance to Zaino her yet, but I'll be sure to post up a few pics with the Zaino and the new wheels!
I can't make up my mind on which direction I want to go with the modifications. For right now, I think I'm just going to get headers and a tune (already have an intake). That should bring me up to the 380-390 rwhp range with perfect driveability and the awesome V8 sound. I have a 3 year/36k mile GM warranty on the car, so I'd hate to do any major mods and ruin the warranty on the engine/drivetrain. However, I plan on doing some type of forced induction setup down the road (can you say Twin Turbo Vette?).
Anyways, I'll still be lurking around on the forum just to keep track of the latest and greatest single turbo choices and such.
-Alan
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Why!!!??!!
I've seen your car around (the rx7club and TC) boards. Why are you selling your car?? It's so gorgeous! ANd I really don't like Montego Blue sevens....
I thought you were contemplating an ls1 swap... and then you go out and buy and ls6 C5/Z06... I can't fault you for that. You made a brilliant choice for the replacement car, but come on!
Please state why you sold the FD I'm sure you have *good* reasons
I thought you were contemplating an ls1 swap... and then you go out and buy and ls6 C5/Z06... I can't fault you for that. You made a brilliant choice for the replacement car, but come on!
Please state why you sold the FD I'm sure you have *good* reasons
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Originally Posted by mdpalmer
Please state why you sold the FD I'm sure you have *good* reasons
The Z06 can handle 550 rwhp safely on teh stock bottom end. A new twin turbo kit has been released that is making those power levels at 5-6 psi on pump gas. That's my tenative plan assuming that the kit turns out to be as good as everyone says it is in the long run.
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Originally Posted by jic
i wonder if the new owner is registered on the forums
nice zo6 btw, is there any big differences between the 02 z06 and the new 06 z06?
nice zo6 btw, is there any big differences between the 02 z06 and the new 06 z06?
Yes, the new Z06 is a 7.0 (427) and makes 505 crank hp from the factory.
My Z06 is a 5.7 (346) and makes 405 crank hp from the factory.
I plan on buying a new Z06 in 2 years or so after I graduate from law school.
BTW: The new owner lives in Sacramento, so not far from you (assuming Bay Area is San Fran area).
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Originally Posted by jic
i wonder if the new owner is registered on the forums
nice zo6 btw, is there any big differences between the 02 z06 and the new 06 z06?
nice zo6 btw, is there any big differences between the 02 z06 and the new 06 z06?
But thats not to say the old ones arent great cars either. Great looking vette. Your FD has been and always will be on my computers background. Its a beauty.
Make sure you make your vette gnarlier than your 7, or else the trade wasnt worth it...Right?
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Nice Z06! I test drove the same car about 2 months ago (not your car, but an EB '02). I was very impressed with the powertrain, but greatly prefer the chassis/styling of the FD. From then I said that if my FD wouldnt be powerful/reliable enough, I would do the LSx swap instead of buying a Z06. I am curious as to why you didnt go this route, especially with the investment you had in the body of your FD.
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Originally Posted by Rxmfn7
Nice Z06! I test drove the same car about 2 months ago (not your car, but an EB '02). I was very impressed with the powertrain, but greatly prefer the chassis/styling of the FD. From then I said that if my FD wouldnt be powerful/reliable enough, I would do the LSx swap instead of buying a Z06. I am curious as to why you didnt go this route, especially with the investment you had in the body of your FD.
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Originally Posted by pianoprodigy
I seriously considered doing the LSX swap; however, my big problem was the timeframe. I really didn't want to be without my FD for several months while Hinson did the swap, and I don't have the time, tools, space, or skills to do the swap myself.
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Originally Posted by RX 4 Speed
sad man... but I understand where you're coming from...
How much did you sell your FD for, just curious?
How much did you sell your FD for, just curious?
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congrads on your new z06, i always liked you t66 fd though... off topic, by any chance do you have the number for mazsport still? or scott at mazsport.. iam looking to get my powerfc tuned in florida...
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Originally Posted by showoff
congrads on your new z06, i always liked you t66 fd though... off topic, by any chance do you have the number for mazsport still? or scott at mazsport.. iam looking to get my powerfc tuned in florida...
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alan, too bar the fd is gone. you will love the vette. my z06 dynoed a healthy 545/502 at the wheels a blast to drive and handles just as well. are you gonna lower it on the stock bolts. i lowered it and now handles evn better. i can't wait to get my street ported t78 back so i run them agaist each other. good choice of color. kevn
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Originally Posted by fd3virgin
alan, too bar the fd is gone. you will love the vette. my z06 dynoed a healthy 545/502 at the wheels a blast to drive and handles just as well. are you gonna lower it on the stock bolts. i lowered it and now handles evn better. i can't wait to get my street ported t78 back so i run them agaist each other. good choice of color. kevn
Congrats on the numbers! Enjoy 'em both!