I bought an LS7 Engine

[JEFFTATE]

Well , I bought an LS7 Engine ..

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It came with a whole car... LOL !

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[nicks67camaro]

awesome.

[JEFFTATE]

I'm not abandoning the '69 Camaro.
I just couldn't pass up the deal on the Z06.
The car drives awesome !!
Now I know what to shoot for when modifying the Camaro..

The C6 Z06 seems to be the benchmark that everyone looks for when modifying the older musclecars..
So , I had to have one .

Here's me and the babies.

Forgive my clothes , I was cleaning the garage ..

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[John Wright]

Wow Jeff, can't hide that money.....LOL, j/k...nice car. Does the camaro handle like that new addition?

[Bowtie racing]

Jeff you lucky dog!!:1st: At least try to whipe that smile off your face!!!


Now tell us how it runs when you mash the go pedal!!!

[JEFFTATE]

The Camaro does NOT handle like the Z06 ! LOL ! ( Not yet anyway )

It's funny , my wife keeps quoting a scene in "Herbie The Love Bug" where Herbie's owner( Jim Douglas ) buys a new sports car , and Herbie smashes it to bits while Jim is inside his house.
The Camaro has an alarm , and the first time I pulled the Z06 into the garage next to the Camaro , the Camaro started raising hell.. alarm blaring , siren blaring ...
My wife said " See , I told you , He's jealous . "

The Z06 is so much faster than the Camaro. ( For now )
The Camaro only has a 300hp smallblock.
The Vette will spin the tires in every gear up to 130 mph..
It's brutal .
Scary .
I gotta' get used to it.
It has enough speed to really hurt innocent bystanders , or pedestrians if I ever lost control on the public streets.
Now , on a racetrack , things would be different ..
I'm not scared on a closed course racetrack..

[parsonsj]

Congrats!!! Us Z06 guys need to stick together.

jp

[BA.]

That's one hell of a ride you've picked up Jeff!! I was lured into thinking you got a motor for the Camaro from the title!

Hopefully you won't be deterred on fixing up the Camaro, both cars are awesome in their own right!

[JEFFTATE]

I was lured into thinking you got a motor for the Camaro from the title!

Hopefully you won't be deterred on fixing up the Camaro, both cars are awesome in their own right!


That was my joke .....

I'm still gonna' fix up the Camaro.
I now have a base-line to compare it to ..

The Z06 was originally purchased ( new ) at the dealership I work at.
I've known the previous owner and the cars history for the last 2 1/2 years.
It's been maintained , but driven hard ..
The previous owner just wanted to sell it and move on.
He put 52,000 miles on it so far.And it has a little wear and tear on the seat upholstery.
He had his fun with it.
But , he could not get a " Corvette Person" to give him a good price for the car , because of the mileage.
So , he contacted me about buying it.
And here I am . With it..

[JEFFTATE]

Congrats!!! Us Z06 guys need to stick together.

jp

I can't wait to modify it ..
( Don't tell my wife , she's already afraid of the acceleration .)

[BonzoHansen]

this site is going to hell, all these new fangled cars...









:fart:

[Yelcamino]

Congrats on the Z06 Jeff! That's on my "to get" list one of these days!

Is it safe to say we'll see that at RTTH VI?

[JEFFTATE]

this site is going to hell, all these new fangled cars...









:fart:

I still have the '69 !!!
I'm not cheating on ya'll....

[JEFFTATE]

Congrats on the Z06 Jeff! That's on my "to get" list one of these days!

Is it safe to say we'll see that at RTTH VI?

I'm gonna' have some fun with the Z06.
Probably use it as a substitute while the Camaro is being re-done .

[BonzoHansen]

I still have the '69 !!!
I'm not cheating on ya'll....

I just wanted to be the guy that says the site is going to hell, instead of on the other side of that arguement, lol

:bananna2:

[Finch]

Nice score Jeff, Now just cut the bottom out of your 69 and drop it over the top of the Z06

[JEFFTATE]

Nice score Jeff, Now just cut the bottom out of your 69 and drop it over the top of the Z06

Good idea ..
I could "borrow" the control arms , brakes , engine , dry sump , etc.. for a couple of years ...

[protouring70]

You are my HERO!!! I love old cars and I love the comfort of new cars, you done the right thing, HAVE BOTH!!!!!!!

[AintQik]

I jsut sold a Z06 bodied 05 with 800 horse. Helluva fun car. You will love it!

[twosaturns]

meh, it's just a daily driver.




seriously nice car. I have a soft spot for the previous Z06, but they are ALL very cool!

[Bow Tie 67]

Jeff, I need one of these. Congrats bud that is a race car, oh and your an official old man. LOL Please tell me your bringing it up north. Road America or Gingerman? :)

[Jim Nilsen]

So you get a raise and tell me you have to wait to fix up the Camaro and then you buy a Z06? HMMMMM.

Your wife is right, that Camaro is going to be jealous for a long time until it gets parts to feel loved like the Z06,lol.

I'm glad you are doing well and your right foot is in happy land.

I don't think my Vibe will keep up with the Z06 but I'm bringing the Cormaro next time,LOL.

Take care and be safe.

[YancyJohns]

Jeff, that's Awesome!!!!!!! Well deserved!!!!! I can't to see what you do with it. I love those cars!!!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Looks like a nice parts car...:yum:

[dropit69]

awesome Jeff well deserved..sharp car..and here i thought about buying my buddys 05 vette..cant keep up with a Z06...sheesh..

[tazzz25906112]

That is great news Jeff enjoy them both I say buddy....

[JEFFTATE]

So you get a raise and tell me you have to wait to fix up the Camaro and then you buy a Z06? HMMMMM.



The Camaro is going to be a long project , once I get going on it.
That's why I've procrastinated as long as I have.

This Z06 is gonna' be my driver while the Camaro is being done..
The Z06 is an excellent , comfortable , fast , daily driver..
It gets pretty good gas mileage too..
Plus , I got an excellent ( cheap) deal on this car ....

[JEFFTATE]

your an official old man. LOL Please tell me your bringing it up north. Road America or Gingerman? :)

Old Man ????
Dang ...

I'd love to come to Road America and Gingerman .
I'm gonna' try.

[David Pozzi]

Congrats! LOVE the Z06!

[WS6]

Go with Melrose headers or Kook's. You can keep the factory mufflers if you'd like. For air intake, Callaway Honker is a solid piece. I did the Melrose headers and Honker intake along with a tune(required if you want to see any gains) to an 07 and it put down nearly 480 to the wheels. Torque I can't remember. Ridiculously fast. Pulls like a freight train through all gears.

The way the LS7 pulls makes me wonder if I'll be happy with a turbo on my engine. I'm afraid I'll need displacement

[CarlC]

Nice Jeff! Just watch out for the run-flats on a road coarse. They give no warning before letting go. It's a bit un-nerving.

Driving the Z06 is quite different than the Camaro. When you turn the Z06 steering wheel, the car actually turns!

[TA219]

That is great! I think that everyone needs a new one and an old one!

[69rs]

:eek: I'm gone for a little while and everyone starts having delusions of grandeur!?! :jawdrop:

[69rs]

Congrats Jelvis! Awesome car! In my top 5 for sure.

[454bug]

Congrats Jeff!! Awesome car! :1st:

I agree with Carl about the run-flats... One of my buddies has a C6 Z06 and he swapped from the run-flat Goodyears to the Michelin PS2's and he said it's "night and day" difference on the road course... he also stepped up the rear tire size from the Z06 325-series to the Viper 345-series size... and they fit fine within the wheel well...

[Bill Howell]

Sweet! Glad you got one Jeff. I need to buy some parts to help you pay for it..haha

btw, I picked up the truck today, so I won't be in Atown this weekend after all. Talk to you soon.

[zbugger]

Congrats on the purchase!!! it's an awesome car! I've been burned by one already in my Z28. I had no chance, really. Those things are stupid fast.

[madmax]

Black >

[Lowend]

The newer Z06 is pure evil. Absolutely amazing car with no mods at all.

[JEFFTATE]

Congrats Jeff!! Awesome car! :1st:

I agree with Carl about the run-flats... One of my buddies has a C6 Z06 and he swapped from the run-flat Goodyears to the Michelin PS2's and he said it's "night and day" difference on the road course... he also stepped up the rear tire size from the Z06 325-series to the Viper 345-series size... and they fit fine within the wheel well...


It's got 345 wide PS2's on the rear now , but some no-name 275's on the front.. The seller just put something cheap on it to sell it..
I was considering Nitto 's , for replacements..
I'm gonna' get some miles out of what's on it first..

I'll get a good matched set of tires before it sees a track..

[JEFFTATE]

Go with Melrose headers or Kook's. You can keep the factory mufflers if you'd like. For air intake, Callaway Honker is a solid piece. I did the Melrose headers and Honker intake along with a tune(required if you want to see any gains) to an 07 and it put down nearly 480 to the wheels. Torque I can't remember. Ridiculously fast. Pulls like a freight train through all gears.

The way the LS7 pulls makes me wonder if I'll be happy with a turbo on my engine. I'm afraid I'll need displacement

I'm considering headers , a cold air intake and a dyno tune..
That's about all I would do to it..
Oh , and getting rid of that annoying 1 - 4 shift !!

[srh3trinity]

Great purchase. I love the lines of the z06. C6's ave nice lines, but the Z06 looks so much better.

[6fastback7]

Congrats! i wanted a Vette since i was a little boy and i just finally bought mine too...unfortunately i only got to drive it for about 2 weeks before it snowed and i had to put it away..your lucky you get to drive yours instead of starring at it in the garage! I bought mine site unseen...and id never even driven a Z-06 but i knew i had to have it..and i was right..the car is insanely awesome i know you will enjoy it as much as me! congrats again

p.s here is mine...

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[Marty G Cars]

Cool ride Jeff! Nothing like having some modern stuff mixed with some old. Can't wait to hear it with your exhaust mods.

[Jim Nilsen]

The only real problem I have with all of you guys getting Corvettes is that I want one !!

I look forward to seeing you at the events no matter what car you bring, although I'm not sure if I should let you in front of me or behind me at the track now, that Z06 could beat me standing still,lol.

So what color are you going to dream of painting the Camaro now that you might want to have matching colored cars?

The nice thing is that you won't have to look far for tires to mock up the suspension on the 69.

I can hardly wait to see it in person and see you having fun with it.

[JEFFTATE]

Congrats! i wanted a Vette since i was a little boy and i just finally bought mine too...unfortunately i only got to drive it for about 2 weeks before it snowed and i had to put it away..your lucky you get to drive yours instead of starring at it in the garage! I bought mine site unseen...and id never even driven a Z-06 but i knew i had to have it..and i was right..the car is insanely awesome i know you will enjoy it as much as me! congrats again

p.s here is mine...

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Nice Car !!
I love the Jetstream Blue color more than the Black ..
Jetstrem Blue was actually my preferred choice ..
But , I got such a good deal on the black car , I couldn't pass it up..

[JEFFTATE]

So what color are you going to dream of painting the Camaro now that you might want to have matching colored cars?


The Camaro will stay Hugger Orange..
That's the original color.
I want to keep it that way..
I have this thing about original colors..

[WILWAXU]

Great car! Congrats!

[MattG]

Congrats Jeff!!!

Through a Katech Torquer cam in that thing with some long tubes and HANG ON!!!

Your Camaro won't worry, she was there first and will be there last!

Enjoy :twothumbs

[Lowend]

don't start doing power mods... HP is not issue with that car. If anything I would do a custom ECM tune, but that's it

Buy shocks - The Z06 is known for being twitchy and a set of good shocks is gonna help you tune it out

[protouring70]

Hey Jeff, the guys at MTI in Marietta are super good on these cars. Reese, the owner, track tests all their mods before passing them on to the customers!!! Give them a call for some beginner steps.

http://www.mtiracing.com/

[JEFFTATE]

don't start doing power mods... HP is not issue with that car. If anything I would do a custom ECM tune, but that's it

Buy shocks - The Z06 is known for being twitchy and a set of good shocks is gonna help you tune it out

You've got a good point.
I can't really handle the power it's got .( Like on a curvy road )
It's got more power than I can use already..
I'm gonna' concentrate on improving my driving skills FIRST ...
When I get to where I can really push the car to it's max , I'll worry about more power...
I'm more concerned with the handling and my driving...

[dadto2jays]

Dollar for dollar a zo6 is the way to go...
Congrats on getting an awesome deal, as far as the mileage you know that she is broken in.

[no bags]

c'mon Jeff, Larry gave the Z06 to you as a company car since you are a moderator here! You are lucky to have such a great perk!

Bob

[trapin]

Awesome Jeff. Congrats.

[Jim Nilsen]

I can see you driving your Camaro harder and with more confidence in your future once you get the Z06 under control at speed. You will be putting your foot thru the floor trying to get more out of the Camaro and braking way deeper than you used to. All around things will just plain make you a more confident driver.

I can't wait to see you if you make it up to Road America, I want a ride in what ever you bring but that Z06 would be a real hoot!

Get some practice and stay safe.

:cheers:

[Tucks69]

Congrats Jeff

I know you won't give up on the 69!! That is why I threw the 68 Camaro together so I could take my time with my 69 Camaro. Maybe Pro-Touring won't be out by that time I finish it!! LOL

[slenning]

Congrats Jeff, those are great cars! I went to the Spring Mountain driving school last year and we got to spend some time in the Z06's, what an absolute blast to drive on the track:smoke: I looked real serious at a new one a buddy of mine had at his dealership after I got back. I still kick myself for not buying it. Enjoy

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

and there i go thinking you got a Ls7 for your 69... poor 69.

ahaha!

good find Jeff!

[jeff s]

You need to get online and register for the Road America event in April. It's the one track in North America where you can really exercise it. I can show you around that track, I have hundreds of laps there. Congrats!

[dlv4540]

Do you need to sell the 69 to have a little spending money on the vette? I could make some room in my garage for it.:yum:

[JEFFTATE]

You need to get online and register for the Road America event in April. It's the one track in North America where you can really exercise it. I can show you around that track, I have hundreds of laps there. Congrats!

I have been considering that Jeff ..
Thanks ..

[JEFFTATE]

Do you need to sell the 69 to have a little spending money on the vette? I could make some room in my garage for it.:yum:

My old '69 needs a total restoration.
It would cost you a ton to re-do it..
It's a good old car though ..

[Roadrage David]

Right now im helping a frind of mine to make his C6Z06 GT3 fatser and more reliable

[Jim Nilsen]

I have been considering that Jeff ..
Thanks ..


Get Day's to slap some decals on the Z06 and have them sponsor you for the trip!

Just a thought to make sure you get up here.

[z0sicks07]

welcome to the club!!

[GeoffP]

Congrats on the purchase Jeff. I'm sure you'll enjoy it thoroughly. I agree with others...when I saw the title I figured you found a great deal on an LS7 for your 69. Have fun with it!