Tuning modifications for the Corvette Z06
Our guide will make your Z06 much better and more fun to drive!
Available in standard form with power of upto 507bhp (depending on the year), so this goes to show the tuning potential of the Z06. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 557.7bhp to 861.9bhp but this is far out of the reach of your local part store.
You will need some extensive work on the engine block, gas flowing, porting, 3 angle valve job, fast road cams, a remap, full balance and blueprint and even then you will need to add some pretty serious forced induction upgrades.
An engine swap with that from the 507bhp Z06 Coupe will give a massive power gain and provide a better base to work from. The Car Tuning Guide have been impressed by the Z06s (especially the sporty ones!) They reward the tuner with even more power and a better ride. The most frequent modification we see on the Z06 include sports exhausts, air intakes or induction kits and a fuel pressure boost valve.
The modification that gives the biggest power gain on your car would be a fast road cam. Turn your attention next to the Z06s engine head. With a good gas flowed ported engine you will see much better mid and peak range power.
The top Z06 Coupe offers a base power level of 507 bhp. The car tuning guide would expect you to see power gains from 557.7 bhp to 861.9 bhp!
A Z06 with forced induction (turbo or supercharger) will give even larger power gains that this. The Z06s come in various power levels right up to 507bhp. On a motorsport prepared Z06 it is possible to achieve power figures of anywhere approaching 659.1bhp to 963.3bhp. But this sort of power requires some pretty heavy investment and a hell of a lot of engine work. . Many Z06 owners improve the handling of their cars with slightly stiffer springs. Although lowering improves handling you should stick to a drop of 35mm.
Soon the car tuning guide will offer more detailed and in depth tuning guides for the Z06 so bookmark this site and we hope to see you again.
These sites provide useful further reference on the mods we have recommended:
Car Modification articles with lots of tips on the pros and cons of each mod.
Car Tuning News A news site dealing with motoring related topics.
Car Styling A really good modified car show with a picture gallery.
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