New one?

A friend of mine has bought TWO C6Zs from the same dealership and they called him up the other day and told him 200K for a new ZR1.

 

thats what i mean lol..if i cant get one for close to MSRP then i wont..aint gonna pay 200k

 

find one yet?

 

Call Speed Inc. They are building a 1000-1200rwhp c6 vette. You can find some pictures around here or on LS1tech.com.

But my point is that they have done several cars with 750rwhp +, mostly turbo and tt setups. They are out of chicago, IL

 

If I didn't already have a car that I wanted to go real fast, I would look at the Factory Five GTM instead of an F-body or even an Impala SS.

 

http://www.factoryfive.com/gtmhome.html
Lightning in a World of Thunder



In a world where thundering Supercars routinely crest 3500 lbs, the track-tested and tuned 2350 lb. GTM is a refreshing return to sportscar fundamentals. Factory Five lightning strikes with a hp/wt ratio similar to that of a Daytona Prototype. With a stock LS7 powerplant, the car maintains a 4.8 lbs per hp ratio. Connected to the pavement via huge 335 series rear tires, it enjoys acceleration numbers better than almost any production vehicle on the road today.

The GTM is faster 0-60 mph than a Ferrari Enzo, a Porsche GT, a Saleen Twin Turbo S7, a Ford GT, and a Lamborghini Mucielago*! The GTM even beats out a Champ car to 60 mph! **



0-60 in 3.0 seconds!



0-100 in 6.6 seconds!



¼ mile in 11.0 seconds @ 132 mph!



But a Supercar isn’t just defined by acceleration. The GTM’s ultra-stout, ultra light space frame chassis and deep breathing LS Series V-8 power combine with modern suspension and brake components to deliver Supercar performance in braking and roadholding as well.



The GTM stops and turns just as fiercely or moreso than the rest of the Supercar gang. With stock Corvette brakes, the GTM slows to a stop from 70 mph in only 166 feet, outbraking the mighty $157,000 Ford GT. That was STOCK Corvette brakes, not $30,000 carbon/ceramic.



Want roadholding? The GTM turns faster than it falls thru the air. Car and Driver measured a phenomenal 1.05 lateral G on street DOT tires. To put that in context, the Ferrari Enzo is the only car that matches it!



The car is light and aerodynamic, with excellent weight distribution and precise race-car handling/braking derived from the Chevrolet Corvette C-5. The car uses potent GM LS series engine power and Corvette suspension/brakes with Koni brand coil-over shocks and a Porsche 911 transaxle to get the job done

 

I'm torn here...In one regard I'm pissed at myself for wasting an hour of my life reading this thread due to its unrealistic nature (just add this one to the already long list of similar "ridiculous expectations" threads we see here on a somewhat regular basis. On the other hand, the humor contained within this thread is just fantastic!!! And I'm not just talking about the OP's questions and statements. If anyone is unsure of what I'm refering to, go back and re-read the thread from start to finish. I think you'll then understand. This thread seems to epitomize what's wrong with the forum. This is not really the place to have this discussion though, sorry about that.

I've been a member of this board for a while but have a relatively low post count because I usually want to comment only on topics I'm reasonably sure I have worthwhile information on. But in this case I just can't seem to help myself because there seems to be so much wrong here...guess I'm just as gulity as the rest for putting in my .02

Good luck with your build...One thing is for certain, you're not easily discouraged. In all fairness, you never asked for comments regarding the realistic aspect of your build, you were looking for help in choosing an engine package and forced induction parts to meet your goals. You didn't get much help there.

One suggestion though, maybe you should start another thread in a non-technical section of the forum to keep everyone up to date with your build...pictures are always welcome! Let us know what you have learned over the course of your build. Oh and one other thought, unless I'm mistaken, the way I understand it, the money that you are using for your build is coming to you through some sort of settlement involving your wife??? IF so, don't **** her off!!! Otherwise, your ultimate build just may end up being owned and completed by the pool boy.

 

Becareful of voicing this kind of opinion, I was repremanded for voicing these same thoughts before. I was told that this forum was designed for people who are pushing the envelope.

It looks like the OP found what he was looking for.

 

Tom.... alway good to hear from you.

You were berated (not sure I'd agree with your choice of words - but hey, if it helps your hurt feelings....) for telling someone that this entire site was only for Camaro owners, and that owners of other vehicles shouldn't be posting here, and attempting to enforce your views of what belonged here and what didn't belong here in a confrontational and obnoxious manner.

If you're going to continue to beat this dead horse, there will be consequences.

 

thump, thump

 

Whats up with that?

 

Are you a supporting vendor? If not, check the procedures for becoming one.

 

Nope not this year.

 

 

I recently had an e-mail conversation with my friend Mike in Californa. He finished his GTM and has 300 miles on it so far. Just a stock LS motor with 405 HP. What a dog that thing must be.