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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Default New kid on block - Katech Z06

I'm a new kid on the block. A first time corvette owner. I have a 2006 Katech Z06 which was previously owned by Dick Barbour. This car rocks and is a blast to drive. I have attached some info on it and a video for your enjoyment. Looking forward to getting some wisdom from you Corvette die hards.

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Here is a video of the car being tested at Road Atlanta for your enjoyment. Also additional info on car

2006 Corvette Z06 2LZ
Le Mans Blue exterior
Black / red interior
Polished wheels
2850 miles

Katech "Street Attack" Z06 Package Serial Number #001
633hp / 551 lb-ft
-featured in the December 2006 Issue of Corvette Magazine
-driven by Johnny O'Connell at Road Atlanta

"The power was completely unreal, pulling so hard at the higher revs, and the sound of the exhaust was out of this world. No doubt the fastest street vette I've ever driven."
- Johnny O'Connell, Driver #3 C6.R

ENGINE
-Race prep engine build, balance and blueprint
-Katech forged pistons, hardcoat anodized, 11.0:1CR
-Rebushed connecting rods
-Katech Torquer LS7 camshaft
-High lift valve springs
-Ported cylinder heads
-Dyno tested
-Katech billet belt tensioner
-Katech valve covers, color matched Le Mans blue with Katech logo
-Katech coil relocation brackets
-color matched intake manifold, Le Mans blue
-custom painted airbox with color-fill emblem
-Halltech PowerCore filter

EXHAUST
-Kooks headers, ceramic coated
-Kooks x-pipe
-Corsa exhaust, quad tip

COOLING
-Ron Davis radiator with integrated oil cooler
-Katech oil cooler adapter and -10 lines
-Koolmat tunnel heat shield

TRANSMISSION
-RPM Transmissions Stave IV build
-South Bend DXD-f clutch

BRAKES
-Stoptech lines
-AP600 fluid

INTERIOR
-Caravaggio steering wheel
-Caravaggio parking brake boot and ****
-Caravaggio shifter boot and ****

EXTERIOR
-MTI Racing carbon front splitter




with splitter





To see video, go to:

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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Wow! Makes my car look tame, very nice.
 
Old May 11, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Welcome to the greatest vette site in the universe, known or otherwise. Lots of friendly and smart(not me) folks here. congrats on the vette and it's a great looking car. Enjoy and don't forget the wave.
 
Old May 12, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Welcome to CF!

Hot Dang!!! Nice Vette! [sm=groupwave.gif]
Thanks for the pics and vid.
 
Old May 12, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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That looks an awesome car. Bet she is fun to drive. Your pictures just inspired me to go and fit my blackwing air filter[sm=gears.gif]
 
Old May 12, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Welcome! Great car. Katech is a good company. I have a lot of their parts under the hood of my 'vette.
 
Old May 12, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Welcome. Great car! Katech is a good company. I have a lot of Katech parts under the hood of my 'vette including the block, etc.
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Welcome to the site. That is one sweet car you have there. I enjoyed the video the exhaust sounds amazing.
 
Old May 15, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Default RE: New kid on block - Katech Z06

Thanks to all for the responses to my post. I always heard the corvette community was a great group of enthusiasts and I'm glad to be a part of it.
 
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