packjh Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 what year did they start putting the ls7 in the z06 was it 05 or 04. I test drove a 99 c5 and i was instantly sold except for the fact i dont want to give up my truck. I think im going to just go ahead and get rid of any bills i have throw all my money at the truck finish paying it off and find a decent used vette since i cant afford a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreveportSS Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 what year did they start putting the ls7 in the z06 was it 05 or 04. I test drove a 99 c5 and i was instantly sold except for the fact i dont want to give up my truck. I think im going to just go ahead and get rid of any bills i have throw all my money at the truck finish paying it off and find a decent used vette since i cant afford a new one. 04, and 05, have the LS2 07 has the LS7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 ah i was for sure that 06 had the ls7 too, i need to start paying more attention. THe one i drove only had a ls1 with bolt ones, very fun car to drive tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black2003SS Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) 04, and 05, have the LS207 has the LS7 Sorry bud...not quite...here is the break down... 1997-2004 LS1 standard 345-350hp ratings 2001 Z06 - LS6 385hp 2002-2004 Z06 LS6 405hp 2005-current standard LS2 405hp 2006-2007 Z06 LS7 505hp If you wanted my opinion, I would do one of two things... Either A) Buy a 2001-2004 Z06 corvette or B) by the standard 2005+ LS2 corvette. A new LS7 Z06 will run at least $65k. A used 01-04 Z06 can be found for $25-33k and a nice clean used 05+ LS2 vette can be found for under $40k now. The LS6 or LS2 would provide a solid foundation starting block for mods. I would prefer the LS2 because you could bolt on swap the L92 heads/intake, select a good cam, and be 550hp for MUCH less than the 06-07 Z06 Edited June 18, 2007 by Black2003SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sorry bud...not quite...here is the break down... 1997-2004 LS1 standard 345-350hp ratings 2001 Z06 - LS6 385hp 2002-2004 Z06 LS6 405hp 2005-current standard LS2 405hp 2006-2007 Z06 LS7 505hp If you wanted my opinion, I would do one of two things... Either A) Buy a 2001-2004 Z06 corvette or B) by the standard 2005+ LS2 corvette. A new LS7 Z06 will run at least $65k. A used 01-04 Z06 can be found for $25-33k and a nice clean used 05+ LS2 vette can be found for under $40k now. The LS6 or LS2 would provide a solid foundation starting block for mods. I would prefer the LS2 because you could bolt on swap the L92 heads/intake, select a good cam, and be 550hp for MUCH less than the 06-07 Z06 This is good information. In the fall, I'm hoping to pick up a 2 to 3 year old Corvette, also because I probably can't swing a new one. I'll be keeping the SSS for "special occasions". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAmerican Revolution Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 get a zr-1 vette them things are fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black2003SS Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 A ZR1 is an excellent alternative. You can find one in the $20k range and they cam with a dual overhead cam 375hp engine to start with. They eventually had 400hp...I dont know much about them to be honest, but I think they were produced from 1990 until 1995...maybe they made some in 1989 as well though. Aftermarket is virtually gone as they are older and extremely rare. But it is definetly for a connoisseur of corvettes...I woul dnot be embarrased to own a ZR1...one day, it will be "almost" (read not quite, but almost) like cruising in a 1967 427 Corvette or a 1969 Camaro Z28...not the baddest/fastest car on the modern road, but definetly a worth while investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Find a collector who wants to get rid of his Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette. Those things are scary powerful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 i agree with gettign a used 01-04 vette ( they are a bit faster than the ls2's but not much) the ls2 c6 also looks better imo. and like mentioned above since its a 6.0 ( 3.622 x 4.00) you can add some nice heads and cam. but its all what you plan to do or what you will use the car for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAmerican Revolution Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 zr-1 vette was made from 90to95 had 425hp edition one i know that my uncle george had one in 01 till he totaled it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 zr-1 vette was made from 90to95 had 425hp edition one i know that my uncle george had one in 01 till he totaled it As I recall, the engines were built by Yamaha. I wonder how hard it is to find parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black2003SS Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 As I recall, the engines were built by Yamaha. I wonder how hard it is to find parts? Source: http://www.corvettelegends.com/zr1.htm The 1990- 1995 ZR-1 Corvette is a modern day classic. Back in the 80's, the on-board computers were not as sophisticated as today's chips. The only way to increase power output besides turbocharging, was through multi-valve cylinder heads. The ZR-1 32 valve engine was derived from one of GM's subsidiery holdings, Lotus. The power output was always directly related to the emissions level requirement and insurability factors for each appropriate model year. When released in 1990, the ZR-1 engine, code-named LT-5, developed 375 net horsepower. It was powerful enough to propel the Corvette down the 1/4 mile in 13.3 sec @ 108 MPH As computer technology improved, and with the help of improved airflow and cam timing, the power output would grow the 405 net horsepower in the last few years of it's production run. The increase in power resulted in 13.1 sec 1/4 miles @ 112 MPH !! The doors and rear fenders and rear bumper were unique to the ZR-1. The overall width of the body was increased in the rear of the ZR-1 to accomodate the very large rear wheels and tires that were necessary to handle the tremendous power of this exciting Corvette. 17 X 11 rear wheels were used with 315/35ZR17 GS-C Goodyear tires and 17 X 9.5 wheels were used up front with 275/40ZR17 GC-S Goodyears. .9 G's of cornering strength were well in grasp of even the most timid drivers. 1 G was more the norm. During it's production run, there were a total of four different factory wheels used. 1990 1991-1993 1993 40th Anniversary ZR-1 1994-1995 Besides the unique aluminum wheels, ZR-1 Corvettes are adorned with different emblems as well. Black lettering on light backgrouds. Silver lettering on dark backgrounds. Chrome 40th ZR-1 Emblem. Even more elaborate and more powerful ZR-1's were available, but you'll have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thanks for the info! Wow, was I way off with that Yamaha comment. (Senility at 56?). Your reply got me wondering some more. Here's what I found... "Of course, the highlight of the package was the Lotus-designed V-8; it actually was hand-assembled by Mercury Marine at its Stillwater, Okla., plant. While mostly known for boat engines, Mercury had a good reputation for precision engine building." The site where I found this was http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/.../zr1press1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black2003SS Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yup...Lotus designed 'em and Mercury built them. Mercury Marine does build fine engines. Matter of fact majority of their marine engines are hand built so it makes sense. The ZR1 was only a couple thousand units per year with I think only about 1,500 in 1995. Couldnt find production numbers quickly. On a side note back on topic, my vote is still to go with a 01-04 Z06 if you can swing it or the LS2 05+ vette. The reason being is the ZR1 should be a collectors car, not something to mod and run ragged at the strip etc. The mod potential for the 5.7L LS6 is still pretty impressive with FAST intakes, plethora of camshaft selections, trickflow, AFR, SLP, Dart, Patriot, etc. head selections + many more. Clutches for the manual, wheel/tire combos available. nitrous, superchargers, turbos...you get the picture...An $8k STS twin turbo kit will put a 01-04 Z06 deep into the 11's. The LS2 has even mor eoptions for modding available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yup...Lotus designed 'em and Mercury built them. Mercury Marine does build fine engines. Matter of fact majority of their marine engines are hand built so it makes sense. The ZR1 was only a couple thousand units per year with I think only about 1,500 in 1995. Couldnt find production numbers quickly. On a side note back on topic, my vote is still to go with a 01-04 Z06 if you can swing it or the LS2 05+ vette. The reason being is the ZR1 should be a collectors car, not something to mod and run ragged at the strip etc. The mod potential for the 5.7L LS6 is still pretty impressive with FAST intakes, plethora of camshaft selections, trickflow, AFR, SLP, Dart, Patriot, etc. head selections + many more. Clutches for the manual, wheel/tire combos available. nitrous, superchargers, turbos...you get the picture...An $8k STS twin turbo kit will put a 01-04 Z06 deep into the 11's. The LS2 has even mor eoptions for modding available... Yeah, back on the topic, I agree with you. I'm not looking for a collector car. I'm looking for something to drive every day rather than the SSS. So, I'm not even sure if it would be a Z06. That may be a bit extreme for every day use too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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