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02-28-2016, 06:10 PM | #1 |
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My Z4 Replacement
I finally got around to cleaning up my Z06 that is replacing my Z4. 2011 3LZ Z06 with 4k miles.
I am getting the engine built in late March and she will be pushing between 550 and 575rwhp on 93 Octane N/A. Last pic is my Z4. |
02-28-2016, 06:17 PM | #2 |
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nice ride man!! I have always liked the zo6, good luck with it
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02-28-2016, 06:53 PM | #6 |
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02-28-2016, 08:34 PM | #12 |
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Something that i have to pass on. Don't ever overlook CarMax when looking for a car. I have bought about 5 cars from them and have had great luck. I looked for a Z06 for about a month and I found this car at a CarMax that was about 500 miles away from me. I paid the $250 to ship it, because I felt like it was worth it to at least look at and drive even if I didn't buy it. I couldn't believe this car when it showed up. It had 3,700 miles on it and the original tires. The car was a one owner and originally bought new in FL. Whoever the original owner was, sold it directly to CarMax, so it never went through an auction. My guess is that some old guy that had too many cars and decided to just get rid of it or the owner died and his family sold it to CarMax. Either way it is in new condition. Even the bottom of the car still looks new. I got it for 51k.
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02-29-2016, 12:45 AM | #16 |
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Z06 looks great man! Good Luck. I am sure you'll love it! Those things are monsters
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02-29-2016, 07:32 AM | #17 |
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Awesome pics. Watch out for the infamous LS7 valve issues. Def not the best engine in my opinion, but none are without their own issues. Its still a great one!
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02-29-2016, 08:56 AM | #18 | |
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This engine is rock solid with the exception of the valve guide wear. However, they can be fixed for about 2k. |
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02-29-2016, 09:33 AM | #19 |
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Name another engine that is packaged the same size or similar to an LS7 that puts down that kind of power stock N/A. These things dyno 440 - 470 RWHP bone stock.
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03-25-2016, 11:22 AM | #20 |
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Dropping my Z06 off on Monday for an Engine build. I will post some before and after dynos once it is complete and I will also layover my Z4 dyno as a comparison. Should be 560 to 575whp on 93 once completed.
Here is my list of mods: Advanced Induction 280cc head porting. Milling the Heads to raise compression to 11.5 Replace Valve Guides with CHE Guides Polish Intake Valves and Replace Exhaust Valves with Ferrea 2040P BTR 660" Platinum Dual Spring kit with TI Retainers Chromoly Pushrods ARP Head Bolts Straub Bushing Trunions Katech C5R Timing Chain Comp Cam: 226/246, .60x/.61x, @ .050", 114+2 LSA Advanced Induction Intake Manifold Porting Advanced Induction Throttle Body Porting 160 Thermostat New GM harmonic balancer bolt New OEM Gaskets NGK TR7 Iridium Plugs Hinson Performance Plug wires Hinson Plug Wires Heat Boots Haltech 103 Intake Kooks Headers and Catted X Pipe Corsa Exhaust Skip Shift Eliminator Custom Dyno and Street Tune by builder |
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03-25-2016, 11:29 AM | #21 |
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Congrats on the purchase. I have AI heads on my Z06 too, they do great work. You will love the C6Z....what it lacks in interior refinement it makes up for in performance, not even in the same league as any bmw.
Get rid of the street tires and put R compounds all around...you will love the car
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