c5 performance
#1
c5 performance
okay i am trying to decide between a regular c5 and a z06 c5. about how much would it cost to put down around 400 rwhp with either of these cars? I have around 30k to play with and i didnt know if i should just get a z06 or get a regular c5 and put the rest of the money into performance. what would be the best way to get 400 rwhp out of the regular c5?
#2
RE: c5 performance
For that much, you may be able to find a decent C5 coupe and then add a supercharger to get 490 RWHP. Heads and cam will get you past 400 RWHP with the coupe and intake/exhaust and tune should get you there with an 02 Z06.
#3
RE: c5 performance
well with that i might go with a c5 hatch so insurance will be better. What is a good supercharger kit for a c5, not cheap but still aware of cost. i have been saving for a while and i have finally decided to sell the m3.
also, how do the vettes do with forced induction on stock internals/high miles(around 80k)?
i am really going to try to get away with around 25k, would there be any way to do that?
also, how do the vettes do with forced induction on stock internals/high miles(around 80k)?
i am really going to try to get away with around 25k, would there be any way to do that?
#4
RE: c5 performance
Around here (Southern Cal), Andy at A&A Corvettes is the supercharger king. I understand he prefers Vortech SCs, but he also has a really nice ATI setups. Still, I'd go with the Vortech. You can see his setup here:
https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...p?MainCatID=18
As long as boost is kept to reasonable levels (7 psi, maybe), the LS1 is very durable for many miles. As far as mileage on a used C5 goes, make sure the rings are still sealing well before having a supercharger installed. Generally, if the car has good smog numbers, its engine is probably in good shape.
25K is possible. Keep looking and take your time. If you can find a car like mine, you will be love it.
https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...p?MainCatID=18
As long as boost is kept to reasonable levels (7 psi, maybe), the LS1 is very durable for many miles. As far as mileage on a used C5 goes, make sure the rings are still sealing well before having a supercharger installed. Generally, if the car has good smog numbers, its engine is probably in good shape.
25K is possible. Keep looking and take your time. If you can find a car like mine, you will be love it.
#5
RE: c5 performance
thanks for all the advice. its probably not going to be possible untill after the summer but i always try to think ahead. I just need more power, and i dont feel like going forced induction on a 130k mile ///m3
#6
RE: c5 performance
ORIGINAL: Dave01
For that much, you may be able to find a decent C5 coupe and then add a supercharger to get 490 RWHP. Heads and cam will get you past 400 RWHP with the coupe and intake/exhaust and tune should get you there with an 02 Z06.
For that much, you may be able to find a decent C5 coupe and then add a supercharger to get 490 RWHP. Heads and cam will get you past 400 RWHP with the coupe and intake/exhaust and tune should get you there with an 02 Z06.
Now,based upon my experience, you will not get 490 RWHP from a Vortech S/C, unless you swap outthe rear gears for a C5 Z06 differential. That's what Andy did for me and with a conservative tune I have 490 RWHP / 452 RWTQ. Yahoo!
Thanks again, Dave, for steering me to A&A - Andy is the best!
#7
RE: c5 performance
ORIGINAL: playloudd308
thanks for all the advice. its probably not going to be possible untill after the summer but i always try to think ahead. I just need more power, and i dont feel like going forced induction on a 130k mile ///m3
thanks for all the advice. its probably not going to be possible untill after the summer but i always try to think ahead. I just need more power, and i dont feel like going forced induction on a 130k mile ///m3
#9
RE: c5 performance
ORIGINAL: playloudd308
that would be a possibility. what is a good ratio that will still be driveable on the highway?
that would be a possibility. what is a good ratio that will still be driveable on the highway?
Honest! Call Andy at A&A Corvette - he is the best.
#10
RE: c5 performance
Hello, Rita!
I think the equivalent (to Z06) ratio in a C5 coupe or vert is a 3.90, but either that or a 4.10 is a good choice. The 3.73 or 3.90 are good if you like to road course race, since 4.10s would require too much shifting.
Dave
I think the equivalent (to Z06) ratio in a C5 coupe or vert is a 3.90, but either that or a 4.10 is a good choice. The 3.73 or 3.90 are good if you like to road course race, since 4.10s would require too much shifting.
Dave