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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Default Any corvette (c5) killers in here N/A?

Are there any corvette eating normally aspirated Z's in here, NO Nos. if so what are the secrets to beating those 5.7 litres?Thats my goal if not I will just go FI
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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i think the only way to beat a vette will be FI, unless you want to spend serious money and get a stroker kit(which I don't think has really been tested).
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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I just raced a C5...........it was lots of fun!!!!!..........
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:03 AM
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The Mossy Kit with Cam's , headers all the Crawford stuff then major weight reduction and DR's in back.

Never say never, we are talking stock C5's now though againsy a heavily modified stripped Z with tires.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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I don't think a Z without mods, even the usual bolt ons, has a chance to beat a vette.. you will have to spend some serious bucks to even touch it..

Right ??
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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I think this is incorrect... I raced a 1998 6spd on the interstate the other day, and he got a slight jump; only pulled 1 car on me from 60-110. I know he wasn't in the wrong gear because I could hear the 5.7l LS1 roar. My only mod at that time was U/R pulley (and heavy stereo equipment)... flame away, but this is true. I think an average driver vette could be taken down by a good driver 350z with boltons...
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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I took one but with my Shelby....
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Originally posted by adlerarms
I took one but with my Shelby....
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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C5's run mid 13's right?
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by fluidz
I just raced a C5...........it was lots of fun!!!!!..........
Fluidz we know your a c5 killer now concentrate on you neighbors cobra. lol
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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there is nothing like a big block 427 counting off the cylinders sitting in a 2200lb car next to a vette at the red light....

I only wish my procharged Tahoe would keep up

Just is case anyone wants to see the cobra I BUILT!!! Yes, I am proud!!!

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=14236

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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by adlerarms
there is nothing like a big block 427 counting off the cylinders sitting in a 2200lb car next to a vette at the red light....

I only wish my procharged Tahoe would keep up

Just is case anyone wants to see the cobra I BUILT!!! Yes, I am proud!!!

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=14236
I think Fluidz would like a peice of that action after his Z is tuned , I think his neighbor Cobra 427 Jet beat him by 1 car length
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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stop light... no. Freeway - maybe (heavily modified w/ cams, exhaust, test pipes, etc. I personally have not raced one nor do I really attempt to.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by adlerarms
there is nothing like a big block 427 counting off the cylinders sitting in a 2200lb car next to a vette at the red light....

I only wish my procharged Tahoe would keep up

Just is case anyone wants to see the cobra I BUILT!!! Yes, I am proud!!!

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=14236

You have the right to be proud. !

Very nice job !
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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the z is still a pretty quick car, but pretty hard and expensive to make go really fast. the corvettes are really pretty cheap to get alot more power from them. i've got two vettes along with my z and am getting a little frustrated at how hard it is to get more power from these motors, like 500hp for under $10k. one of my vettes is 700hp n/a and the whole motor cost less than $7k.
when ever i take a woopin in the z i run home start the vette and go out lookin for the guy.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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Originally posted by over-Zealous1
when ever i take a woopin in the z i run home start the vette and go out lookin for the guy.

HAHAHAHAHAHA I hear ya!
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by wren57
I think this is incorrect... I raced a 1998 6spd on the interstate the other day, and he got a slight jump; only pulled 1 car on me from 60-110. I know he wasn't in the wrong gear because I could hear the 5.7l LS1 roar. My only mod at that time was U/R pulley (and heavy stereo equipment)... flame away, but this is true. I think an average driver vette could be taken down by a good driver 350z with boltons...
very similar results, check here

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=40949
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by over-Zealous1
when ever i take a woopin in the z i run home start the vette and go out lookin for the guy.

WAAAAAAAAAAAhahahahahha ..... very funny.

over-Zealous... how about posting some pix of your Z and vettes ---
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 04:58 AM
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thanks fairladyZ in Japan...
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by Vash350Z
C5's run mid 13's right?
My friend bought a 2003, it had 800 miles on it and he ran 13.1 at the track and its an automatic
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