Our g7xe cam retains stock idle characteristics and drivability. Little background, i got my car back on the road after my pcm meltdown ive daily. Each cam is a custom grind manufactured to the closest tolerances by comp cams. The c5 corvette may be the ultimate performance bargain. We have watched professionals and race car drivers alike wrestle with the 650horsepower corvette z06. Mine dyno 371 whp with just a drop in filter at sea level and would pull on a 408 whp 2011 mustang 5.
Taking our z06 to the corvette proving grounds, now it can handle the track to strut its stuff. A vacuum pump was used to remove any antifreeze that might have seeped into the engines water passages and cylinders during disassembly. I did this in my 06 gto and loved it 426hp375tq to the wheels might be able to find a nice ls3 that has been pulled out of a. I used the car as a daily driver for about the first year that i owned it, and have driven it several times a week ever since then. In this tech article corvette fever bids farewell to project c5x by enhancing the 2000 chevrolet corvettes ls1 engine with upgraded cylinder heads and a hot cam. Description technical specs 20012004 c5 z06 corvette ls6 camshaft oem 12560950. Make more power with our exclusive x series camshafts for the z06. Is it worth it to spend the extra money on the 405hp version. While it may be comfortable enough to sit in for hours, spirited driving is a pain. We use only the best valve train components available for the ls series of engines. Increasing the fun factor of a c5 z06 with bolt on power. Production variants include the high performance z06.
Pros and cons of daily driving a c5 z06 by jamals garage. Hopefully this article helps arm you with knowledge on your venture to widen your c5 corvette. I have a aftermarket cam from competition cams but it is otherwise stock. While the c5 was an evolutionary step beyond the c4 a big step many still had the c4 zr1 in mind as the ultimate corvette when the c5 debuted. The c5 corvette z06 is the best performance bargain available. C5 z06 as a daily dri ver ive got a 400hp wrx and a project fc rx7 currently but for money reasons i need to move down to a single, less expensive, more reliable vehicle.
For me, fuck yeah i daily my c5, cars too awesome not to drive every chance i get. This requires a different approach as to how to get adequate airflow through the intercooler. C5 corvette suspension upgrades to increase performance. The very first thing you need to do is determine how you are going to use your corvette. Is the corvette z06 just a little too much for a daily driver. A dailydriver base model c5 corvette with carelesslymaintained cosmetics can. Why the c5 corvette is the best budget track car drivingline. Oct 12, 2014 one of the things that z06s and corvettes have been praised for in the past is their ability to be a really fast car that is also very capable of being a comfortable daily driver.
Gas mileage is a small concern, i get an average of 18. Next, a custom wrench was used to loosen the crankshaft pulley nut, which is torqued to 350 ftlbs at the factory. A nice ap1 is 15k and it needs nice suspensiontires so another 2k makes it the same price as a used c5 z06. Dec 27, 2017 if youre buying for the long term, dont consider anything but a z06. Depends on your preference but im guessing you could find a decent c6 close to that price range. Chevrolet performance ls6 corvette camshafts 12565308 free. Is the c5 corvette z06 the ultimate bang for your buck track and street car, or is there room. This will be my only car and i need something somewhat reliable, although i can work on my own cars so minor problems wont be an issue. Then the oil pump, timing chain, and pulley were removed. I wanted to try doing something a little bit different so let me know if you guys like it. Took delivery in march, and its been my daily driver every day since. The ultimate c5 is the 2004 z06 commemorative editionjust 2025 were built to celebrate corvette racings le mans success and each came with a carbonfiber hood. The z06 uses a specific version of the rearmounted tremec 156 sixspeed manual gearbox having special gear ratios. Or if you want more of a bargain, a regular c5 is nothing to slouch at either with some upgrades.
Adding more stop and go to our c5 corvette z06 for the track. What would be the absolute best driving cam for a daily driver 6 speed. How to fix big cam surge on hp tuners with 600hp ls7 z06. If youre buying for the long term, dont consider anything but a z06. C5 19972004 performance packages the vette doctors.
I drive 60 miles a day for work and will do the occasional autox. Jun 26, 2007 the cam sensor on the ls2based 402 was different as well. Oct 30, 2018 how to fix big cam surge on hp tuners with 600hp ls7 z06. In every measurable metric of performance, the z06 absolutely blew away the old zr1, and it did it with pushrods. Much like autocrossing, corvettes can run in the streetclass or modified category. Ta 1981 corvette c3 2002 pontiac gtp 1999 ws6 ta 1998 corvette c5 2004 gto. The c5 corvette z06 is the best performance bargain. While we have heard this for years, it is seldom that you actually see someone doing both daily driving and trackracing in a. Would like to consider the whole 2002 z06 camvalve train setup for my ls1 daily driver. Incoming airflow is drawn in from under the car, rather than through a large grille opening as in later models. The z06 s interior appearance is attractive efficient and focused on providing information to the driver. C5 corvette heads and cam project c5x gets a topend. Hi, i have been looking into ls3 crate engines and whilst the 480. While we have heard this for years, it is seldom that you actually see someone doing both daily driving and trackracing in a corvette, so it was great to see in person.
Theres no denying our 2002 corvette z06 is an absolute blast to drive. I really want to get a bigger cam then the one that is in there now 222222. Would like to consider the whole 2002 z06 cam valve train setup for my ls1 daily driver. The cam sensor on the ls2based 402 was different as well. I drove both of them back to back around the curvy roads in rockwall, texas to compare. The current chevrolet corvette z06, the c7, is an absolute performance monster, capable of keeping up with supercars that cost twice as much. C5 3 points 2 years ago edited 2 years ago well, so long as its stock and cared for, the ls1 paired with the m6 is known to hit 200k miles, easy. The hydraulic roller tappet style camshaft features a. Lg motorsports has a custom cam for any application. I am trying to do this build on a strict budget have a 2 year old, so i would prefer not to have to send out the controller to be.
C5 corvette suspension upgrades to increase performance part. Last week we introduced you to our classic american muscle cams autocross project. Chevrolet performance ls6 corvette camshafts 12565308. Talking about my terrible history with keeping daily drivers as daily drivers while going to pickup my new daily driver.
A c5 won the event overall in 2003, and corvettes are usually sprinkled among the top finishers. I have a friend who bought a 2004 c5 convertible brand new. The car is very easy to drive and is very forgiving. The c5 chevrolet corvette z06 is a performance car bargain and an incredible track performer by auto europa naples. I know the ap1 is more reliable but since i work for chevy i get parts and labor at a discount. Now might be the perfect time to buy a c5 corvette. Racing variants include the c5r, a 24 hours of daytona and 24 hours of le mans gtsgt1 class winner. Nov 16, 2017 hopefully this article helps arm you with knowledge on your venture to widen your c5 corvette. Lq9 with ls3 heads and a nice cam will get you over 400 to the wheels for a budget if you can deal with the 80 pounds. On the road or the race track, these experienced pros all mention the brutality of the experience, and also say that it can be easy to get in over your head. Ls3 cam for daily driver page 1 major mods pistonheads. The c5 generation corvette z06 is by far the greatest performance value available in the 2030 thousand dollar range. But would you want to live with it as a daily driver not.
Stock gm crank, pm rods, mini ram iii intake, fastburn heads,hot cam, richmond six speed, stage 1 clutch, tpis headers, 58mm. I have many friends with c5 z06s and they are very reliable and can be taken to the track and be driven daily. Yet, after a week in this car, i find no evidence to support that belief. Sep 15, 2016 then again, the z06 isnt supposed to be a daily driver but rather a trackday toy a really great bargain of a trackday toy. I love the results of a trex cam but just looking at the specs, doesnt seem like it would be the best cam for a daily driven car. Just putting an intercooler in front of the radiator does little more than block the radiator. Suspect it will be some time before it all becomes available over the gm counter. The c5 chevrolet corvette z06 is a performance car bargain and an incredible track. If i install this came, would i need to make any computer calibration changes or can it adapt on its own.
Mar 01, 2010 in this tech article corvette fever bids farewell to project c5x by enhancing the 2000 chevrolet corvettes ls1 engine with upgraded cylinder heads and a hot cam corvette fever magazine. The big story on which we wanted to focus with the 2004 model was handling. Interior wise, some in the automotive press say the c5 corvette interior looks cheap. Given that it is gm issue should reduce the problems normally associated aftermarket mods. Lg motorsports has seen on numerous installs, gains of 70 rear wheel horsepower from our g5x3 cam. I have many friends with c5 z06 s and they are very reliable and can be taken to the track and be driven daily. Designed as a replacement cam for the 200204 ls6 engine, its ability to help generate the horsepower and torque you need to maintain optimum performance makes it an ideal corvette c5 z06 cam. C5 corvette suspension upgrades to increase performance part 3 like building a good foundation of a house, the first place to start when you modify your c5 is the suspension. C5 z06 as a daily driver ive got a 400hp wrx and a project fc rx7 currently but for money reasons i need to move down to a single, less expensive, more reliable vehicle. C5 tech anyone regret mild headscam for daily driver. Please call for details on these exciting cams for your z06.
In 2012 they redesigned the seats and steering wheel as well. The c5 generation corvette z06 is by far the greatest performance value available in the 20. The feel of the ride in tour mode and the exhaust being quiet under 3k rpms makes it a pleasant ride to work or on the highway. Serious engine modifications to improve c5 corvette. Nov 03, 2017 the ultimate c5 is the 2004 z06 commemorative editionjust 2025 were built to celebrate corvette racings le mans success and each came with a carbonfiber hood. Nov 16, 2011 i am getting ready to replace my holey 5. Compared to those in other c5 manuals, the first three are lower and spread wider and the upper two are lower but closer together.
I think you could drive it to disneyland and take your. This video captures some of the pros and cons of this iconic american sports car. Our g7x1 through g7x5 cams get progressively more aggressive with power bands higher up in the rev range. Youtuber cant contain his laughter at the raw acceleration of the c7 z06. That being said, get used to going over large bumps and speed bumps at an angle so you dont scrape, get used to the attention, and make sure you dont regularly need to carry a ton of shit or more than one person with you for obvious reasons. The c5 z06 would be only slightly faster than a z51 package c6. It also makes the c5 z06 the quickest car on this list and an incredible performance bargain. More than a decade later, thats still plenty quick, and it matches the acceleration of a new shelby gt350 mustang.
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