When I was younger, I didn’t understand why someone would actually choose an older generation car over new one. Now I understand. I will take a yellow/black roof/polished wheels C6 Z06 with head/cam.
Pistons are junk though. LS3. Not much difference getting a forged crank, some good rods and pistons and going 416. Could go big on the heads if wanted. Don't know how much would be felt with the 11ci more.
If you're running titanium rods naturally you will need to use extremely light pistons and wrist pins with them which are not as strong. A 2618 forged racing piston would have been better but the oem was doing what they could with the budget they had. It's hard to adapt race car tech to a street car. Ti rods weren't meant to last 100k either, not even close.
Even the now-overlooked and "modestly" powered C5 Z06 is still a very quick car. 0-60 in 4 - 4.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in low 12s @ 116 mph and Nordschlief full lap time under 8 minutes back in 2004 with 2004 tire technology. The record 1/4 mile pass for a bone stock C5 Z06 on stock OEM tires is 11.8 @ 118 mph. The record pass for a C5 Z06 with only an air intake and DRs is 11.55 @ 120 mph. For just a 5.7L pushrod car from the early 2000s that's rippin fast. But even my old C4 is an awesome car to cruise around in. The Corvette team forgot how to make seats after the C4.
C5 is not a good track car. That 8min ring time is not that good, just compare it to other cars of that power to weight ratio. New corvette is great tho. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DsXsjsAXp_o.html
@@vwsandvettes3253 if your C6Z was white I would've been asking you to buy it 😂 I have a base C6 that I've cammed and put long tube headers on. It's black though. I'll never buy another black car.
If the C8 Z06 came with a 6 or 7-speed manual option, especially if it had a gated shifter, it would literally be the most perfect performance car in the market.
@@The_Hulkster yeah the C6Z is arguably the ultimate Corvette. Naturally Aspirated, great power, high revving, & a manual transmission. Not to mention it’s classic FR layout. Although it’s hard to find fault in the C8Z when it comes to its incredible engine & seemingly overall performance, I would argue that it’s a missed opportunity to not have a manual offering. Not everyone will be track driving these things. So to have an even further engaging driving experience whether you’re driving to the store, on a twisty road, or on track, would solidify this new Z06 as a super instant classic imo.
I actually don't like that they had to take the step into supercars from muscle cars.. the Vette is supposed to be a successful average Joe car, not a rich man's unappreciated toy..
@@dannythompson1948 Zuntov wanted it though, and even with the mid engine layout the Vette is still a working man's car in soul. I wished they just kept the Front Engine layout though, the design language of the C8 screams Ferrari rather than Vette.
@@youngrody2386 it’s very weird how cars are changing. Whenever I see a c8 I think of a supercar but whenever I see a c7 I’m like damn that’s a mean looking sports car but when you think of the name corvette you don’t think of a supercar so it’s kinda weird but ig it’s good for us consumers.
@@youngrody2386 it would be like if the amg gt turned into a rear engine platform and lost its whole long hood design that’s made to keep the engine balanced.
That’s why your order it directly from the factory…still far more advantageous to order it, fly down to the corvette plant, and drive the new one home.
I actually work for GM and they do not put up with obsurred mark-ups at dealerships and said they will prosecute if it is found. One of the biggest reasons they make the corvette the price it is, is so you can obtain an affordable super car.
@@X13chaos It's not that simple- there are laws and by-laws that make the sales price harder to manage from the manufacturer's end. Ford is dealing withbthis too. And is the reason why The Mach-E is sold via orders from the manufacturer.
My 2006 Z06 all stock tipped the scale at 3040lbs wet. I think they became heavier as the years went on due to additional sound deadening materials, different trans, mag ride, different sump and such.
@@ryancompeau146 welp, after my Novi 1500 kit it then read 3400lbs even with me (250lbs) in the driver seat and 3/4 tank of gas so that kit weighs whatever you want bud...
I have had the absolute pleasure of owning the previous 2 generations of Z06, but I do believe the 20k add-on has priced me out of ever scoring a C8Z. I don't blame Chevy though, as I know this car is a "clean sheet" design and they have to recoup their design, development and testing costs.
@@calebs.2166 that's beautiful. The Sebring Orange was my second color if I couldn't find the Admiral Blue with red interior. I have thought about doing a wrap in orange just to see what it looks like 🤣
Fantastic tribute my friend. I have to admit, the new model is the most violent sounding vehicle I have ever heard. That flat plane crank is some wicked sauce in that recipe for sure.
Imo, the C6 Z06 is, by far, the best looking Corvette to date. I'm not a Corvette guy at all, but there's just something about that C6 that pushes all of the right buttons.
@@nathantaylor4043 It is hard to get a proper finish on it because it's elasticity is really low and the metal gets harder the more you machine on it. Low elasticity, very low thermal conductivity and high work hardening make it a stressful metal to work with.
My dad had an 02 Z06 in cherry red. He used to take me to high school in it. I felt like a total bad ass. Then after high school he would let me drive it all the time. Love that car. Unfortunately he sold it last year. I think I will try to buy one pretty soon.
C5 Z06= you get to feel like you’re driving a Ferrari except we remind you that you’re driving a Chevy by installing a Silverado interior. You’re welcome.
@@Odin851 I'll try to explain in a pinch, basically higher compression ratio is harder to control engine knock and has a higher cylinder pressure inside
@@androiduberalles 12.5:1 static will respond great to flex fuel and race gas. And more than likely dynamic compression can be slightly changed with lt6's cam phasing.
AMG’s M156 made more power (518HP) out of a 6.2 and came out the same year as the LS7 👀 And the M156’s brother the M159 has held the record as N/A V8 king for almost a decade making 622HP in 2013, only to be finally taken by the C8 Z06 by 50HP when it releases
Yes it is an amazing V8 that is legitimately one of the best ever, but I’d have to pick the ford 03/04 4.6 terminator as the most legendary monster slayer of all time! that motor was an absolute engineering marvel it’s still to this day considered one of if not the best V8s offered in a production car.you see a terminator on the street and there still feared and highly respected and there’s a reason for that…… I’m a dodge guy though long live the HEMI and long may she reign supreme 😈!!!
I was showing my dad your Chanel because I knew he would enjoy your in depth thoroughness and knowledge of engineering. He’s a Pontiac guy and was VERY disappointed that u have now videos on Pontiac. He’s used to it though, it’s hard for him to find parts 😂
Trick Intake Manifold! Haha....Ford has been using active Intake runners since 1993 in both the V6 and V8. The V6 is called a Split Port because of this flapper valves that activate runners. Same with the 4 6L DOHC
and the LS was a copycat of the 351 Cleveland in the heads but Chevy just made them better but exactly Chevy loves to copy Ford, and all the Chevy sheep fall for it.. which is most of the gearheads in America these days
@@lc6785 there's only one small block out of the big three that would shut down all Big blocks and that was Ford and they're 351 Cleveland Chevy didn't have a small block Dodge didn't have a small block that would run a quarter mile that fast and this is back before nitrous this is motor for motor buddy
@@rono3045 You did not answer my original question and I'm not trying to start a keyboard fight. Check out the GM 302 and what Ford did after GM started production of their 302 and why.
I had a 02 z06 with a k- prepped prat-whitny C6R block, I worked at a place called CRC CLASSIC REFLECTIONS COACHWORKS. Dave hill was the chief engineer of corvette at the time, he loved what we did, I was plugged into a group of people through my employment. It was a solid 620HP at rear wheels, not being restricted like the race car Jake… it took me 3 tries to hit 200MPH on highway First I had syeped tires.. vibrated to death.. then hit the factory speed limiter. It was 150-155. The 3rd time was a charm.. 208mph. Oh an I cooked a new set of brakes that never got seasoned.. $2000 gone..
Ah! I remember learning something about this watching Speed Racer. When they came across the GRX, it was so powerful, that it put the driver into a trance or into the 4th dimension or something. So of course corvettes are the most powerful cars that ever existed, so that must be why they are so dangerous.
Most powerful that ever existed?? What you mean In the United States right? Because there are several cars that are leagues faster and have been for years. Hell the new engine is biased on the flat plane Lamborghini design.
I have a z06 I love my Z06 it is in no way an equal comparison to the ZR1 the C6 ZR1 is better in every way I believe that's why they came out with the carbon Edition ZO6 for track use
3:11 - This was my dream car for a long time. I even owned one. I got a nice big ass scar on my right cheek from the seam of the airbag that deployed when I was T-boned by a Semi truck and trailer.
The c6 z06 is roughly 50-70 lbs heavier than the c5 z06 depending on the year, with most of the weight difference being rotating weight in the larger wheels/tires/brakes. I was able to make a 11.8s 1/4 mile pass with a very modest 2900 rpm launch in my c5 z06 with just a cold air intake, a/c delete and light weight battery relocated to the rear, and nitto nt01 road race tires. The c6 z06 is obviously the family favorite but don't sleep on the c5z's, they're not that far behind. Time will tell how the new kid on the block, the c8 Z06, will favor. It's certainly got the power and the tech but cars being under 3000 lbs is becoming a thing of the past. Often times I hear the new generation of cars guys referring to 3400 lb cars as light weight.
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