$40,000 Z?
10-23-2003, 02:10 PM
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$40,000 Z?
Let's say you have a $40,000 budget to build the fastest Z you can. There are only 3 requirements:
1). The stock Z must be Enthusiast or higher model.
2). Must have side airbags.
3). Must have ATI Procharger.
This car would be primarily a dragster/road car, in that it probably wouldn't see much time in any Autocross events, and wouldn't be tracked very much.
What would you guys do if you had the $40k budget?
Just for clarification --- the cost of the Z needs to be figured in, too.
1). The stock Z must be Enthusiast or higher model.
2). Must have side airbags.
3). Must have ATI Procharger.
This car would be primarily a dragster/road car, in that it probably wouldn't see much time in any Autocross events, and wouldn't be tracked very much.
What would you guys do if you had the $40k budget?
Just for clarification --- the cost of the Z needs to be figured in, too.
10-23-2003, 02:17 PM
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well then, Id go with the enthusiast model. then put in the atiprocharger. thats... 30 for the Z out the door give or take, 5000$ for the procharger, that leaves 5000 for "other". first off Id get new rims, 16" maybe, forged, super light, then toss some drag radials on the back. thats about 2-2500$ there. then swap out the LSD in the back, then start thinking about headers intake and exhaust to finish things off, with about 2500$ left, probably injen or borla exhaust, Injen intake, and maybe borla headers as well. should come in around 40k total. of course assuming instalation is done by you.
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Oh, and to cut some more cost: What if I just left the Enthusiast 17" wheels on there and slapped on some slicks/radials on the rear? Rims might come later, but I'm trying to make a case to somebody that you can have one hell of a badass Z for $40k as opposed to buying a (new) Z06 for $44k.
edit -- also... is it reasonable to expect 400rwhp with a fully bolt-onned and ProCharged car, with the 7psi pulley?
edit -- also... is it reasonable to expect 400rwhp with a fully bolt-onned and ProCharged car, with the 7psi pulley?
10-23-2003, 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by ares
well then, Id go with the enthusiast model. then put in the atiprocharger. thats... 30 for the Z out the door give or take, 5000$ for the procharger, that leaves 5000 for "other". first off Id get new rims, 16" maybe, forged, super light, then toss some drag radials on the back. thats about 2-2500$ there. then swap out the LSD in the back, then start thinking about headers intake and exhaust to finish things off, with about 2500$ left, probably injen or borla exhaust, Injen intake, and maybe borla headers as well. should come in around 40k total. of course assuming instalation is done by you.
well then, Id go with the enthusiast model. then put in the atiprocharger. thats... 30 for the Z out the door give or take, 5000$ for the procharger, that leaves 5000 for "other". first off Id get new rims, 16" maybe, forged, super light, then toss some drag radials on the back. thats about 2-2500$ there. then swap out the LSD in the back, then start thinking about headers intake and exhaust to finish things off, with about 2500$ left, probably injen or borla exhaust, Injen intake, and maybe borla headers as well. should come in around 40k total. of course assuming instalation is done by you.
10-23-2003, 06:39 PM
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You gotta get cams and an LSD for a drag car. I agree, you should get a used one on that 40k budget so you can do it right.
However, when you race a car you break ****, better figure in about 4 or 5k for maintenance just to be safe.
However, when you race a car you break ****, better figure in about 4 or 5k for maintenance just to be safe.
10-23-2003, 07:53 PM
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straight up car to beat a Z06? procharger alone might have a shot... it gets about 350 to the wheel, or about 410 at the crank. more than the Z06 I beleive.
but the Z06 has far more torque, basicly implying a flatter torque curve, and also wider tires.
you could go with a drag set of rims for back only, thats wall you need, along with the radials for them, thatd cut cost in half on that.
exhaust test pipes.
as for weight, I dont see any good ways to drop weight, a quality CF hood is not in the budget and more importantly isnt made yet, plus the hood is aluminum as it is, quite light.
if you really wanna drop weight, strip the interior. thats where its at anyway. but thats not real good for an arguement to say strip the interior, the Z06 isnt stripping his...
it can be done tho, no doubt. better choice IMO, that turbo kit, 8000$, thats 36,500 right there(no idea what install would be) so 3500 for other stuff. LSD, exhaust, thats good for a grand Id imagine. 2500 left, 1200 on rear rims and drag radials. 1300 left.
I donno what Id do with the left over. install costs I guess. but thats 400RWHP, maybe more. and enough rubber to stick it to the ground.
but the Z06 has far more torque, basicly implying a flatter torque curve, and also wider tires.
you could go with a drag set of rims for back only, thats wall you need, along with the radials for them, thatd cut cost in half on that.
exhaust test pipes.
as for weight, I dont see any good ways to drop weight, a quality CF hood is not in the budget and more importantly isnt made yet, plus the hood is aluminum as it is, quite light.
if you really wanna drop weight, strip the interior. thats where its at anyway. but thats not real good for an arguement to say strip the interior, the Z06 isnt stripping his...
it can be done tho, no doubt. better choice IMO, that turbo kit, 8000$, thats 36,500 right there(no idea what install would be) so 3500 for other stuff. LSD, exhaust, thats good for a grand Id imagine. 2500 left, 1200 on rear rims and drag radials. 1300 left.
I donno what Id do with the left over. install costs I guess. but thats 400RWHP, maybe more. and enough rubber to stick it to the ground.
10-23-2003, 10:43 PM
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The car's still gotta be streetable. I don't think weight reduction is going to be a viable option, as far as removing the interior is concerned. I was thinking something along the lines of:
ATI SC
Borla TD
Crawford Plenum/Headers
NISMO Cams
UR Pulleys
Rear Dragracing Rims + Slicks/DRs
And definately the ATI 9psi pulley if/when released.
ATI SC
Borla TD
Crawford Plenum/Headers
NISMO Cams
UR Pulleys
Rear Dragracing Rims + Slicks/DRs
And definately the ATI 9psi pulley if/when released.
10-24-2003, 05:58 AM
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ATI SC
Borla TD
Crawford Plenum/Headers
NISMO Cams
UR Pulleys
Rear Dragracing Rims + Slicks/DRs
And definately the ATI 9psi pulley if/when released.
No way your getting all of that for 40 grand.
Borla TD
Crawford Plenum/Headers
NISMO Cams
UR Pulleys
Rear Dragracing Rims + Slicks/DRs
And definately the ATI 9psi pulley if/when released.
No way your getting all of that for 40 grand.
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