C6 Z06 is one of a kind. You can’t get normally aspirated, big cubic inch and manual anymore. The power to weight ratio on these cars is awesome. They are geared so well! They beat cars that usually make so much more power than they do. Awesome handling
I agree with all but the "They are geared so well!" They put the ultra wide ratios with double overdrive in to escape gas guzzler tax. The narrow ratio gearset they put in the ZR1 would be enormously better. When you start camming them up, the giant gap between 4th and 5th is a major problem.
Wow! I’ve always loved the C6 Z06’s, but I especially want the 2013 Special Anniversary or Commemorative ‘Vert model just called the 427 Convertible. White with silver-gray stripe, dark blue top with a blue subdued stripe, even on the waterfall inside. Diamond Blue leather interior. I would keep that one stock and get a separate Z06 hardtop to do all the engine mods on. And it’s still considered a “small block” Chevy engine! Can you believe it? Just the raw power, sound, sweet exhaust, raging cam doing its chop... pure awesomeness!
Wow, what a monster. Just love everything about that Z06. The sound, music to my ears. You lucky guy to have a friend that trusts you with his baby. Steve
My favorite corvette in my favorite color!! Race Proven Motorsports uses Advanced Induction or Frankenstein heads for their NA builds. Mine is using the Advanced Induction heads. Definitely put this on your bucket list! It's life changing indeed!
The C6 Z06 and ZR1 ./ C6 Grandsport are cars that will stand out forever.Tha widebody with big brakes .......super wide tire says one thing......A SUPER CAR....American muscle all the way.
On my bucket list too, I’d also take. 5gen Z/28 it came with LS7 also. That look on your face on pull 2 is priceless. That glorious sound it makes too, lucky man I wish one of my buddies would loan me a C6Z lol. That blue color is my favorite too.
@@mycorvettelife yeah that’s the 5th gen, they’re pigs but I would still like a Z/28. They tried to help mitigate the weight with 3.91 gears vs 3.42 in the Z and it has shown to improve numbers on the dyno but it’s not going to over come 700 lbs
I have been one of those people a few times and I drag raced a high 10 second 99 GT for years. I want a C6 Z06 very badly. I would buy one just for the sound alone.
Never been in one, but Im really a true import guy. Had a 95 Supra TT, many Civics. Etc. The only American car I'd get is a C6-Zo6. To me, it's the last real Corvette. I'd say the C6 ZR1 too, but that's like on another unfeasible level for me financially. Awesome car.
The 2/3 shift in the c6z06 is incredible when you're foot is in it......I think your mistaken about the prices though.....a decent one (under 70k miles) go around 35 grand.....low mileage examples can be in the low 40s.......best corvette ever in my opinion....great video Chris 👌
Got mine for 36k :) w 34k miles superior clean in & out fixed valves & ported som other aftermarket stuff like wheels streering wheel , short throw shifter etc
FWIW, I bought my black 08 in early 2018 with ~55K on it for $23k. Clean and fully optioned (including C7Z wheels). Granted the seller was asking a lot more than what I paid, but when he needed money I had cash in hand and I was in the drivers seat at that point. I know I got a great deal on mine, but it just proves deals are out there.
@@xballsport Right! Since writing that, I've since tripped across the paperwork for my Z06, I actually paid $21.5k for it! Probably the best automotive deal I've ever got. Ironically, even though I have nicer/faster cars, this Z06 is possibly my favorite and use it as my 3 season DD. Great cars and damn fun to drive.
I see now why I wanted a Corvette! I originally wanted a grand sport. After I restore my 1987 C4, I'll be making plans for that grand sport or the base model C6😎👍🏿
Exhilarating video! Awesome Z06. Sold my 2012 GS to buy a low mileage one owner 2007 Z06. Amazing power. A real thrill to drive. This much horsepower can get someone in big big trouble. Be safe. Happy Motoring in a Z06. :)
I have a c5 z that I love my next one with be a c6 z or zr1 if I can afford it I love the 5th and 6th generation corvettes and I like your channel keep up the good work !
LOL Chris, you have the look of someone who's going to be checking out all the auto sale sites for a "Z". Looking forward to your C6Z06 videos. My Z06 is simply the best I've ever owned.
I love the ZR1's don't get me wrong but I'm a Z06 guy on my 3rd one had a 2004 C5 a 2007 C6 and currently a 2013 C6 which is my favorite and it's actually a rare care beings they barely made any in 2013 the final year and it's even rarer because it's equipped with the Z07 performance package I've been told under 100 we're ever made .
These cars are so easy to mod but make sure you pick a shop that has a lot of experience with LS engines unless, of course, you're a great mechanic yourself. I use my 2010 Z06 as my daily driver. It is very drivable around town running errands and such despite putting down 691whp. Considering how light they are (mine weighed in at 3,143lbs - without me) you can really surprise the crap out of unsuspecting Hellcats, Ferraris, etc., etc.. I few weeks back I smoked a guy driving a 2020 Mustang GT500. Beautiful car... though I never saw the rear. ;-)
Beautiful car, excellent vid, epic ramp pulls, your reaction... PRICELESS! Just forward the info to your friend Matt that a fresh set of plugs should take care of that awful choppy idle. 😛🤣
I've seen insane deals on the C6 Z06 before but they're all gone now due to Covid used vehicle market sell off. Saw an 80k mile black one with Spyder wheels for $23k in AZ about a year ago. And a FULL BUILT Lingenfelter cammed black one for sale here in LA at a dealership for $30k with under 60k miles. Yes that is correct, a factory tuned Lingenfelter with around 550rwhp+ for under $30 g's.
Agreed, but at roughly 2x the cost, the C6Z is by far the better bang for the $ IMO. And at that price point, I went with the Viper (and the C6Z for a DD).
Wonder what a better cold air intake and maybe a MSD intake manifold would do for that wicked Lemans Blue beast? Love the channel. Matt should race the 650whp C5Z you featured. Don't want to butcher the guys name.
As good as the exhaust sound is, what really stands out to me is its induction bark at every gear change. And this isn't from a 8000rpm NA with ITBs, this is a 7 litre OHV which makes it all the more intoxicating.
I am tempted to copy his exhaust setup on my Z not for more power but for the sound alone. My oem exhaust sounds nothing like that. The cam and exhaust sound wonderful.
I removed the mufflers completely on mine and it sounds amazing (maybe a little more bark than this). With that said, I'd like to find another set of factory mufflers to throw on it as I want to install headers and remove the cats.
Never heard the term Blow a Valve... Think you mean drop a valve due to an non-concentric valve guide that causes an increased wear rate to the point they have so much side to side play, the keepers kick and the valve drops into the combustion chamber. More times than not it will be an exhaust valve. My heads were done by TSP, and only the exhaust valves were replaced as I wanted to keep my titanium intake valves. Twin stacked springs also allowed me to up my rev limit to 7500rpm.
@@ryanbrown918 I hear of few people using TSP heads and glad to hear you've been happy with yours. I need to get my heads done and have been considering going with their 385cc heads and selling mine to offset some of the cost rather than mess with more factory castings as I'm heard of others occasionally still having the same issue after going with "fixed" heads. Thoughts?
I prefer it that way, stiffer and less flex with associated creaks and rattles. I have a couple of other verts and frankly I could care less about dropping the top down anymore. Hell, I even leave the moonroof closed at all times with the sun shade closed in my Audi 365 days a year.
My C6 Zo6 is my Corvette of all time. They knocked it out of the park. Gorgeous car!
C6 Z06 is one of a kind. You can’t get normally aspirated, big cubic inch and manual anymore. The power to weight ratio on these cars is awesome. They are geared so well! They beat cars that usually make so much more power than they do. Awesome handling
I agree with all but the "They are geared so well!"
They put the ultra wide ratios with double overdrive in to escape gas guzzler tax. The narrow ratio gearset they put in the ZR1 would be enormously better.
When you start camming them up, the giant gap between 4th and 5th is a major problem.
When you did the first pull the look on your face was like a kid on Christmas morning.
Cris, get the Z06 ASAP . 👍
30K... I wish they were still going for that much !
When Matt first pulled into your driveway I couldn’t help but notice the tires. WOW!!! Some serious tread right there.
Or lack there of.....basically street legal slicks.
Wow! I’ve always loved the C6 Z06’s, but I especially want the 2013 Special Anniversary or Commemorative ‘Vert model just called the 427 Convertible. White with silver-gray stripe, dark blue top with a blue subdued stripe, even on the waterfall inside. Diamond Blue leather interior. I would keep that one stock and get a separate Z06 hardtop to do all the engine mods on. And it’s still considered a “small block” Chevy engine! Can you believe it? Just the raw power, sound, sweet exhaust, raging cam doing its chop... pure awesomeness!
Wow, what a monster. Just love everything about that Z06. The sound, music to my ears. You lucky guy to have a friend that trusts you with his baby.
Steve
I was thinking c5z or c6 gs but after watching this we are going straight to 427! Nicely done my dude.
Hell yea!
Hooray for the red, white and blue! That's my favorite engine of all time. I've had 454s, built 350s... driven many cars, that car is amazing.
That is pure happy happy joy joy moment!!
Beautiful video. That end shot with the three generations is pure gold. Thanks!
I daily my velocity yellow c6 z06. Get you one Chris and you can have that grin on your face every day!
I know.......maybe after the C4 project.
Great Review - The jaw drop was PRICELESS. Gotta love those C6 Z06. My favorite !!
I have 2012 Z. The factory NPP mufflers are the BEST option. Close the valves with mild to wild and no drone on freeway.
My favorite corvette in my favorite color!! Race Proven Motorsports uses Advanced Induction or Frankenstein heads for their NA builds. Mine is using the Advanced Induction heads. Definitely put this on your bucket list! It's life changing indeed!
Goosebumps just goosebumps. That is an awesome Z06! Seriously thinking of camming mine.
It’s a supercar, plain and simple
The c6z is a very special car and will be for a long time to come. Best gearing ever
That is my bucket list car a C6 ZO6 in LeMans Blue. Chevy, please bring this color back for the C8 ZO6 as a commemorative package.
The C6 Z06 and ZR1 ./ C6 Grandsport are cars that will stand out forever.Tha widebody with big brakes .......super wide tire says one thing......A SUPER CAR....American muscle all the way.
I love that C-6 and your C-5. I would love to own either one of those!
On my bucket list too, I’d also take. 5gen Z/28 it came with LS7 also. That look on your face on pull 2 is priceless. That glorious sound it makes too, lucky man I wish one of my buddies would loan me a C6Z lol. That blue color is my favorite too.
Z28 weights way too much for its own good.
@@mycorvettelife yeah that’s the 5th gen, they’re pigs but I would still like a Z/28. They tried to help mitigate the weight with 3.91 gears vs 3.42 in the Z and it has shown to improve numbers on the dyno but it’s not going to over come 700 lbs
I’ve had people get out of my c6 z after a rip and their hands were shaking lol! The ls7 is addicting.
Ha!! Same here
I have been one of those people a few times and I drag raced a high 10 second 99 GT for years. I want a C6 Z06 very badly. I would buy one just for the sound alone.
Hahaha this is how I felt every time I’d drive my CTS-V. Now I’m out here shopping for a C6 Z06.
Never been in one, but Im really a true import guy. Had a 95 Supra TT, many Civics. Etc. The only American car I'd get is a C6-Zo6. To me, it's the last real Corvette. I'd say the C6 ZR1 too, but that's like on another unfeasible level for me financially. Awesome car.
What a bad ass car, thats the dream right there
The 2/3 shift in the c6z06 is incredible when you're foot is in it......I think your mistaken about the prices though.....a decent one (under 70k miles) go around 35 grand.....low mileage examples can be in the low 40s.......best corvette ever in my opinion....great video Chris 👌
Got mine for 36k :) w 34k miles superior clean in & out fixed valves & ported som other aftermarket stuff like wheels streering wheel , short throw shifter etc
FWIW, I bought my black 08 in early 2018 with ~55K on it for $23k. Clean and fully optioned (including C7Z wheels). Granted the seller was asking a lot more than what I paid, but when he needed money I had cash in hand and I was in the drivers seat at that point. I know I got a great deal on mine, but it just proves deals are out there.
@@ssoffshore5111 23k!? HOLY F'N Shyt! Wow that seller f'd up hard. Easily lost 10k.
@@xballsport Right! Since writing that, I've since tripped across the paperwork for my Z06, I actually paid $21.5k for it! Probably the best automotive deal I've ever got. Ironically, even though I have nicer/faster cars, this Z06 is possibly my favorite and use it as my 3 season DD. Great cars and damn fun to drive.
Wish this were still the case. Prices have risen a bunch 😭
Glad its manual and the chrome pops
C6Z was only manual.
Last of the big inch Corvettes!
Sweet video... need to find more friends like this that let you borrow the keys
I see now why I wanted a Corvette!
I originally wanted a grand sport.
After I restore my 1987 C4, I'll be making plans for that grand sport or the base model C6😎👍🏿
I have a 2006 C6 corvette all black I love it outstanding car
@@mariomccoy3938😃 I can imagine it is!😃👍🏿
Exhilarating video! Awesome Z06. Sold my 2012 GS to buy a low mileage one owner 2007 Z06. Amazing power. A real thrill to drive. This much horsepower can get someone in big big trouble. Be safe. Happy Motoring in a Z06. :)
I have a c5 z that I love my next one with be a c6 z or zr1 if I can afford it I love the 5th and 6th generation corvettes and I like your channel keep up the good work !
That’s the same color as my C5. 2004 color only, love it.
Yea, mine too. '04 LeManns Commemorative with two tone shale interior. Beautiful car.
Dude made excellent choices in mods. Very tastefuly done.
Your reaction reminds me of how I am with my base c6. Only can imagine how a Z06 would be
That car sounds amazing.
Beautiful car.
It sure is!
Thank you Chris this is amazing and a nice color.
You are very welcome
The last car to have that much displacement from the factory this car is underrated
11.41 perfect C4,5,6 in red,white and blue!
Ha! You said the same thing right after!
LOL Chris, you have the look of someone who's going to be checking out all the auto sale sites for a "Z". Looking forward to your C6Z06 videos. My Z06 is simply the best I've ever owned.
I love the ZR1's don't get me wrong but I'm a Z06 guy on my 3rd one had a 2004 C5 a 2007 C6 and currently a 2013 C6 which is my favorite and it's actually a rare care beings they barely made any in 2013 the final year and it's even rarer because it's equipped with the Z07 performance package I've been told under 100 we're ever made .
I have a modded Terminator , for 12 yrs now. But! I absolutely Love Vettes and Chev's cammed out OMG. #USA
Sounds awesome with the Borla exhaust and the cam. I have a 2006 Z06 making 562rwhp and I know how fast these cars are. Enjoyed the video.
Right on!
That look on your face was the bomb .com. Hopefully I can get back home soon an take mine for a spin. Never know when. The life of a trucker
Were have you been, hope everthing is algood with family and yourself. Just sold my 2002 C5 Z06 Vette and purchased a 2007 C6 Z06 Vette, what a rush!
Those chrome rims look totally sweet against that awesome blue paint job.
When the draw strings on your sweater went straight out after you let off the gas , That Shows it all , ☺️👍
Haha 🤣
Nice, need one!
You and me both!
These cars are so easy to mod but make sure you pick a shop that has a lot of experience with LS engines unless, of course, you're a great mechanic yourself. I use my 2010 Z06 as my daily driver. It is very drivable around town running errands and such despite putting down 691whp. Considering how light they are (mine weighed in at 3,143lbs - without me) you can really surprise the crap out of unsuspecting Hellcats, Ferraris, etc., etc.. I few weeks back I smoked a guy driving a 2020 Mustang GT500. Beautiful car... though I never saw the rear. ;-)
That was awesome!!!!!!!!
spent 30k on my Z06,. Its pretty phenomenal
Those wheels are amazing
Beautiful car, excellent vid, epic ramp pulls, your reaction... PRICELESS! Just forward the info to your friend Matt that a fresh set of plugs should take care of that awful choppy idle. 😛🤣
I imagine that was the same look I had the first time I drove mine. Nothing like 427 cu inches!
“Nothing!”
@@josiahthibodeaux That weighs 3100lbs!
LeMans Blue Z has always been my unicorn
Man that cam sound good sounds like the GT 21 cam to me.
It's all that and it revs to 7000rpm and you realise you'd only gone to 4,500 and it's still went like a rocket!😁✌👍
My Z is at the shop currently getting stage 2 clutch and other upgrades.
So cool I wish I was young I would buy one I am sixty nine wow
Hey go do it. I am 63 and I have 4 Corvettes. Never can have enough Vettes
That's more of a reason for you to buy one!!!😃👍🏿👏🏿💥
What are you waiting for lol
Never too old. I had a friend who was 93 and drove a Corvette daily.
Give him the C -4 and call it a day.
LOL
Chris you need a zr1. Imho. Hopefully one day!!!
C6 Z06 and C7 ZR1.....sounds good to me!
I've seen insane deals on the C6 Z06 before but they're all gone now due to Covid used vehicle market sell off.
Saw an 80k mile black one with Spyder wheels for $23k in AZ about a year ago. And a FULL BUILT Lingenfelter cammed black one for sale here in LA at a dealership for $30k with under 60k miles. Yes that is correct, a factory tuned Lingenfelter with around 550rwhp+ for under $30 g's.
Cool videoo! currently in the market for a c6 Z06
Need these C6 prices to come back down I'm aching for a 2013 GS MT
Great review! Wouldnt mind to have a car like that myself. But my ls1 camaro will have to sufice.
Lemans Blue 🔥
Nice...
Thanks
Nice video ! Bro...those c6 zo6 are beast! But I'd still go for the c6 zr1 they look even better, plus supercharged
Agreed, but at roughly 2x the cost, the C6Z is by far the better bang for the $ IMO. And at that price point, I went with the Viper (and the C6Z for a DD).
Chris start saving for that collection car garage I see it in the future you wouldn’t believe how it looked 😂😂😂
What better way to start 2021? Great motivational video
Happy new year!
For me 6 generation have to be a Z06, looks so sexy that car Daaam! Base model 😬 not too much.
Wonder what a better cold air intake and maybe a MSD intake manifold would do for that wicked Lemans Blue beast? Love the channel. Matt should race the 650whp C5Z you featured. Don't want to butcher the guys name.
Great car for sure. I’d go for a ZR1 personally.
The 7.0L N/A hits different.
@@mycorvettelife and the ZR1 is ~2x the money. Much better band for the $ with the C6Z IMO.
She's a beaut.
hey, all good to have a C4, 5 & 6 in the driveway at once.
As good as the exhaust sound is, what really stands out to me is its induction bark at every gear change. And this isn't from a 8000rpm NA with ITBs, this is a 7 litre OHV which makes it all the more intoxicating.
BTW has rpm heads and most likely the B3 cam
Lol! Your facial expressions tell it all!!
😁
I am tempted to copy his exhaust setup on my Z not for more power but for the sound alone. My oem exhaust sounds nothing like that. The cam and exhaust sound wonderful.
I removed the mufflers completely on mine and it sounds amazing (maybe a little more bark than this). With that said, I'd like to find another set of factory mufflers to throw on it as I want to install headers and remove the cats.
Ummmmmmmmmm Chris sounds like a C6 build in da near future. Yep . Now that would be so awesome.
My friend has a Rear Turbo C6... Should try that sometime, but we're in northern cali. 1300whp ridiculous... He calls it a "street car".... xD
I've never heard of anyone coming remotely close to that number with a rear mount turbo. I'd call BS if I were you!
@@ssoffshore5111 He's got Dyno numbers... His dyno runs are on BayAreaRacing youtube channel...
Granny shifting , not double clutching like you should lol
Awesome video! I love that color. What year is the car? Any light you could shed on this would greatly appreciated.
Uh oh...someone needs an LS7 now :)
Sweet ride to Matt! What year is this?
You definitely want to have the head work done on a C6Zo6 my friend had one a pure beast if the heads are not done you can blow a valve
Never heard the term Blow a Valve... Think you mean drop a valve due to an non-concentric valve guide that causes an increased wear rate to the point they have so much side to side play, the keepers kick and the valve drops into the combustion chamber. More times than not it will be an exhaust valve. My heads were done by TSP, and only the exhaust valves were replaced as I wanted to keep my titanium intake valves. Twin stacked springs also allowed me to up my rev limit to 7500rpm.
@@ryanbrown918 right drop a valve there known for that if you don’t get the head work done
@@ryanbrown918 I hear of few people using TSP heads and glad to hear you've been happy with yours. I need to get my heads done and have been considering going with their 385cc heads and selling mine to offset some of the cost rather than mess with more factory castings as I'm heard of others occasionally still having the same issue after going with "fixed" heads. Thoughts?
What cam do u have in ur C6Z
It should be called Blue Thunder. Man!! my speaker system on my computer was vibrating .
30 grand. good luck with that.
Chris wants a C6 Z06! Chris, get a C6 Z06! I love your c5, but, ge a c6 Z06 when you can. - scott
C6Z has always been the goal, even before I got the C5.
7:30...Wow
What did you do to fix the “common” issues with these? I think it’s the valve guides
Replace them.
The cabin air filter cover fell off in the engine compartment.
Show how the ac works on dual control
That unit came in millions of GM vehicles. It’s pretty self explanatory.
@@mycorvettelife will you show how it works on your episode
Wish I hadn't watched this...now I am ruined :) great video
Nice audio and video! Is that a GoPro?
IPhone
@@mycorvettelife wow. Super clean and sounded great through my AirPods. iPhone 12?
11 Pro Max. Getting a 12 Pro Max soon.
Grenade popcorn exhaust
That’s pretty accurate 🤣
Love it. Too bad top doesn't come off
I prefer it that way, stiffer and less flex with associated creaks and rattles. I have a couple of other verts and frankly I could care less about dropping the top down anymore. Hell, I even leave the moonroof closed at all times with the sun shade closed in my Audi 365 days a year.
one reason why i want a GS
Nice car ..if it was mine id take a little more time in cleaning that car up engine bay was filthy
I appreciate that he actually drives it!
I could use one.
Must be the RPM B3 cam.