Costs per HP gain unworthy for our Z's

TBSS2008

The Z is definitely a very nice looking car. I did the basic mods I/HFC/CBE and tune. The car is definitely faster and sounds better then before but still not Corvette territory. I spent about $2,500.00 for all the mods which includes the cost of installing the parts as well. I haven't been to the track since completing the mods but it should be good for high 12s.

I thought about FI but I am just going to enjoy what I have and buy a used Corvette LS3 Z51 6M in a few years when the Z has about 100k miles on it I am at 30k right now.

Now the Corvette responds very well to mods. I was actually cross shopping the 2009 C6 Z51 and the 370z Sport/Touring some times I think I should have coughed up the extra 5-6k for the C6. It's ridiculous how much HP they put out.

C6 Corvette Bolt-Ons - LS3 Performance Package Test - Corvette Fever Magazine
C6 LS3
Stock: 371whp 365wtq
Bolt ons (I/H/E/Tune): 431whp 412wtq +60hp +46tq

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Zsteve

If the wife gets the new job she is trying for then I will be trading in the Z for a 2011 GS LT3 corvette. It looks nice and having 400+ hp and 400+ tq on a NA is awesome. Here in El paso I will have some pretty good open areas to feel the cars potential and there is a nice hilly twisty road that goes over the mountain to get to the other side of the city that will be a nice drive for it.

Wifey gets the new job I get the new car. Gotta love it.

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TBSS2008

I wish you and your wife the best of luck with the possible new job offer.

The Grand Sport is sick! I really like the wheels and the wide body look. Not to mention just a few mods brings that LS3 almost to Z06 hp. The C6 Z06 puts down about 443whp 412wtq (Z06 dyno numbers - Z06Vette.com - Corvette Z06 Forum) vs bolt on LS3 431whp 412tq pretty damn close for ALOT less money and still get the wide body looks!

But for the record I still love my Z. It's funny how quick you get use to power. I took a vacation recently and rented a Kia with a 1.6 4cyl for a week. When I got back from the trip and drove my Z again I thought did someone put a supercharger in this thing while I was gone, damn its fast. Few months go by and I am in here talking about a Corvette, never enough lol.

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Zsteve

Thanks, and yea I know what you mean about never having enough power once you get use to it. Thats one of the reasons Im going to the vette, would love a GTR but I dont think I can afford that yet. Still have a kid in college and another in the pocket still too.

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370Zsteve

I disagreed until I read you were in El Paso. Then you made perfect sense. A Vette is substantially larger than a 370Z. Here in CT, all roads are narrow twisties, (except I-95). The 370Z is my preferred ride here over a C6, it just suits my roads better.

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Zsteve

The wife just has to get that job then I can get it. Just might get it anyway even if she doesnt get the new job.

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Lug

A vette is only 7 inches longer than a 370Z (the NISMO is only an inch shorter), the exact same width, actually 2 inches less in height, and weighs less. I wouldn't call that "substantially larger". I used to think this too....until I saw the two parked next to each other.

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wolf370z

The only reason why I haven't sold it is because it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it, the car feels solid, handles very well, and looks really good. Yeah it's not the fastest car but I'd figure for the price it would be a tick faster. To be honest I don't think there's much of a difference in the 1/4 mile from the HR 350z's. Maybe I'm just used to higher torque/hp cars and this is a step in a different direction for me but I'd expect a little more oomph. I guess it's time to mod up.

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Zsteve

I really dont know of any other NA V6 that can beat it and most NA V8s too. Its one of the fastest V6s out there right now. And a 350Z cant keep up with me whe nwe do our Z get togethers. When I go that is.

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Lug

In this price range, you have to focus on handling or power. The Z is an excellent ballance of power, handling, and price. For another 10k to 15K you can have both in mass quantities.

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