That car will lay a serious ass whooping on the average bolt on 450-500rwhp Cobra. Its gonna take a Ported Eaton with spray, built motor, or aftermarket FI for us to whoop on it
new z06...should we worry?
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Who cares, there is always something faster. They'll be everywhere before too long, just like the C5s. I like my Cobra just the way it is.
Face it people the new Z06 is going to be one bad a$$ car. Maybe, if all holds true, the new Z06 will motivate SVT to do some serious work on the next Cobra (or whatever they are going to call it) given the 197 platform.
One can only hope....
One can only hope....
Its still just a chevy
HISSMAN said:
When has the LS1/6 been known for failure or any Chevy motor for that matter? Enlighten me please! :??: I recall these motors (32V 4.6L SC) has wayyy more problems than the LS1 ever encountered!
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I see a weak link!
Cast Aluminum Flat Top Pistons w11:1 compression.
Sounds like this engine is done! Not much else you can do with a blower etc without pulling those high compression pistons. So much was done to strengthen the bottom end in an aluminum block and then they use those quiet pistons (no slap until warm like ours) that should be forged!
Titanium Rods, holy smokes those used to only be in Ferraris, talk about reducing rotating mass!
All we need is a forged bottom end on a 5.4 ltr motor with 32valves and a good whipple or kenne bell, then we can hand this car it's ass. Will be cheaper too! Read MMFF article on the twin turbo cobra motor. This maybe what we will need, close to 800 hp to really hurt the ZO6 with our weight disadvantage.
Cast Aluminum Flat Top Pistons w11:1 compression.
Sounds like this engine is done! Not much else you can do with a blower etc without pulling those high compression pistons. So much was done to strengthen the bottom end in an aluminum block and then they use those quiet pistons (no slap until warm like ours) that should be forged!
Titanium Rods, holy smokes those used to only be in Ferraris, talk about reducing rotating mass!
All we need is a forged bottom end on a 5.4 ltr motor with 32valves and a good whipple or kenne bell, then we can hand this car it's ass. Will be cheaper too! Read MMFF article on the twin turbo cobra motor. This maybe what we will need, close to 800 hp to really hurt the ZO6 with our weight disadvantage.
capello said:
Let's hope so!
Just my opinion here:
I do think that you should worry, if that is what you are asking. I mean 430 rwhp in a car that weighs in at 3130 lbs (Worse case scenario) is going to do some real damage! That means an 03 Cobra with 480 rwhp might be even with it, and a 500 rwhp Cobra edging it out. But the Cobra will cost half, literally, so in the end, it is still a aweosme deal specially when you modify it!
If this thing comes out at 2900 lbs, its gonna be mind boggeling! Only time will tell.
I do think that you should worry, if that is what you are asking. I mean 430 rwhp in a car that weighs in at 3130 lbs (Worse case scenario) is going to do some real damage! That means an 03 Cobra with 480 rwhp might be even with it, and a 500 rwhp Cobra edging it out. But the Cobra will cost half, literally, so in the end, it is still a aweosme deal specially when you modify it!
If this thing comes out at 2900 lbs, its gonna be mind boggeling! Only time will tell.
LOL.....800 hp, is that all?Yates...Man said:
HISSMAN said:
oh..... ;-)
No way is the new Z gonna weigh less than 3000 lbs.
not less than 3000.....I know it's less than 3200 though.
First off, they are only building 1,500. So we will not run into many. Most of us are modded, so they shouldnt be a problem from a 40-130 sprint. But if you dont have a KB or whipple, then here is your reason to get one. But why are you worried? Ford built the GT to handle this. Ford is not going to build the next Cobra because of what the Z06 has. Come on guys, we still have Mustangs.
BAD 97 WS-6 said:
Ford DID NOT build the GT to handle a corvette!!!
how can u justify a 140k car to compete with an average every day car such as a Z06 for around 55-65k.
Face it...the new Z06 will beat most 03/04 cobras and will beat the stock 07 Cobra when it comes out.
plus...the Z will have MUCH MUCH better handling and build quality!
i may be getting rid of the 04 cobra in 2007! or giving it to my younger brother. i need a new Z06 in red or yellow!
Oh, and like I said in the other forum. The 7.0L Z's out there are not going to be production. I believe the 6.7L will be used
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HISSMAN said:
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