Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Spooler

My car is doing great. Tuning the boost by gear is working very well. I can lay down 770whp in 2nd gear with no spinning on R888r's. I have 3rd gear tuned but haven't had the chance to drive it much. I went out today, but a thunderstorm blew in and cut the fun short. I am going to see in I can hook 827whp in 3rd on R888r's. All this tuning will change once I switch over to my drag tire setup. I am enjoying myself and that is all that matters to me.

Spooler

Went for a drive the last couple of days. My car is doing excellent. IAT's are extremely good and coolant temps stay in check with no issues. My IAT's run 7 to 12 degrees cooler than ambient. Some folks are taking their hoods and front bumpers off to keep their cars cool. I don't have that problem. Coolant temps are excellent. 191 on the highway. I highest I have ever seen is 206 in stop and go traffic.

Spooler

If you only have the factory temperature gauge it won't leave it's normal middle mark until the coolant temps hits 220 degrees. So if that is all you have you may not be able to see the actual coolant temp.

Spooler

The only thing a C8 ZR1 has got going for it is a warranty and that is a big plus. One issue is a normal person won't be able to get one. They are hard to get an allocation for and cost a mint. Is what it is.

DaveZ03

Just for clarification purposes, are you saying that making a high HP Z that is RELIABLE LIKE THE C8 ZR1 wouldn't cost a mint? I'm just trying to understand your take comparing a high HP Z being as capable in a straight line (assuming here as your initial post about the ZR1 didn't elaborate on this).
Again just trying to clarify things here, if you did mean in a straight line, are you also saying that a high HP Z (1,000 HP+ given the rating of a current gen ZR1) is also cheaper than the current MSRP of a ZR1? I understand you can't find one at that price, but that's not a fault of Chevy, that's dealership markup which is currently out of OE's hands. Last I checked the MSRP price of a ZR1, depending on trim and options, ranges between $175-200k. These cars aren't meant for normal people and are priced fairly for the intended market and performance demanded of said market.
I could be off here, but haven't you mentioned that you are deep in the six figures with your Z and have had to turn it down to make it reliable and enjoyable? So you should know this better than most, the Z is not anywhere near capable of the same bang for buck performance as a turn key, warranty backed and reliable current gen ZR1. Finally, your comparing an open deck (Z, no billet block option) to a closed deck (ZR1) with cast iron cylinder liners.

Spooler

My car build is a heck of a lot cheaper than a ZR1 and I don't have to deal with all the BS of driving a Corvette. My wife's C7 Grand Sport stays in the garage most of the time. People are terrible. The only numbers I have posted of the last build is 900whp at 23psi of boost with a 10:1 compression ratio engine. My same Mazworx engine. I do have more. I just don't see the need. I built the car for me to enjoy, and I am doing just that.

Spooler

I am having a good old time tuning in the boost by gear and rpm.