Honestly would you rather have a z06?

[95ZR1#418]

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Come on now Bob

If I could sell one of my Z's for what I have into it
Then I could go buy your Z at market value of $10k all would be good.

Thats all I see latey Z's are only 10-17K
Atleast that's what the chevy dealer told me

Geez..
Nick did really good then! No doubt about it, I will hang onto mine until I could get at least 80% back, can I live that long?? Probably not.

Of course, the question was specific, an upgrade? to a Z06. But, if I could get a reasonable price for my '95 it would be gone, and I would buy a GT-40 kit & enjoy the build.

For now, and probably the next 10 years, I have a '95 ZR-1. I really can't complain, it could have been a Nissan B210 with no hope.

[flyin ryan]

No, don't think so. Good jam, but it 'Is' 427 cube, per inch they are very marginally better than a 405 HP LT-5. Although I did port the head's & intake on one plus a mild cam change, never touched the bottom end at all, & it made 660+ HP (Flywheel/engine dyno) very easily, which would be another story altogether . ZR-1's will be way more exclusive in coming year's, although like you all, doesn't seem like it now...GM made lot's of Z06's. Hate the seat's too. I had one up to 171 MPH around a sweeping curve, I was sliding over in the seat , WTF is that about, is supposed to be a sport's car...

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by Geof180

and the fact people will actually do u-turns in the road just to come back and take a look at it..

Z06s are a dime a dozen now - and for a reason... that car is hands down bad ***! but in my opinion, they will never have the same meaning to people the ZR-1 has...

The people where I live wouldnt know a ZR-1 if it ran over them.

[GrayZ]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

No, don't think so. Good jam, but it 'Is' 427 cube, per inch they are very marginally better than a 405 HP LT-5. Although I did port the head's & intake on one plus a mild cam change, never touched the bottom end at all, & it made 660+ HP (Flywheel/engine dyno) very easily, which would be another story altogether . ZR-1's will be way more exclusive in coming year's, although like you all, doesn't seem like it now...GM made lot's of Z06's. Hate the seat's too. I had one up to 171 MPH around a sweeping curve, I was sliding over in the seat , WTF is that about, is supposed to be a sport's car...

171 AROUND A CORNER?? I WOULD HAD OTHER PROBLEMS
WITH THE SEATS.

[XfireZ51]

To some people they are the automotive equivalent of a unicorn. I had a C5 Z check me out back to front the other night sort of like, "Is that what I think it is?" while doing about 65 on the Elgin O'Hare.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

To some people they are the automotive equivalent of a unicorn. I had a C5 Z check me out back to front the other night sort of like, "Is that what I think it is?" while doing about 65 on the Elgin O'Hare.

IF you had dropped her into 3rd and stood on it, he wouldn't have had anymore questions, I recon! He'd prolly offer you his GF to have your RPMs, torque, and HP curves!

P.

[rhipsher]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

No, don't think so. Good jam, but it 'Is' 427 cube, per inch they are very marginally better than a 405 HP LT-5. Although I did port the head's & intake on one plus a mild cam change, never touched the bottom end at all, & it made 660+ HP (Flywheel/engine dyno) very easily, which would be another story altogether . ZR-1's will be way more exclusive in coming year's, although like you all, doesn't seem like it now...GM made lot's of Z06's. Hate the seat's too. I had one up to 171 MPH around a sweeping curve, I was sliding over in the seat , WTF is that about, is supposed to be a sport's car...

I totally agree with Ryan. I test drove a 2008 atomic orange 505 Z06. It was faster but not by a hell of a whole lot. It was a brand new car compared to my 90 Z. I loved the navigation system in it. It was much easier to get in and out of because of the seats. I expected it to be so much faster than my Z that I was afraid it would tarnish my image of my Z. That wasn't the case though. Besides the only reason I'd even buy another corvette would be if it was another Zr-1 or a big block classic vette. Otherwise this is going to be the next toy I pursue.
Ferrari Testarossa 512TR. I think this would look great parked next to the Z in my garage.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by rhipsher

I totally agree with Ryan. I test drove a 2008 atomic orange 505 Z06. It was faster but not by a hell of a whole lot.

this is at odds with what i've heard from several other owners of c6z06 and ZR-1s

[FU]

Originally Posted by Kevin

this is at odds with what i've heard from several other owners of c6z06 and ZR-1s

I wouldn't bet on that. Guy's I'm a ZR1 nut but the ZO6 is a force to be recconed with.
My silver (06 ZO6) will dust my 385 car and will give the 440 a run for it's money.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by FU2

I wouldn't bet on that. Guy's I'm a ZR1 nut but the ZO6 is a force to be recconed with.
My silver (06 ZO6) will dust my 385 car and will give the 440 a run for it's money.

this is what I meant Frank.