Dave B
Senior Member
- First Name
- Dave
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- Oct 19, 2019
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- Whitby On Canada
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- Corvette Z06 (sold) 2020 CW
What many people don't realize is that the C5Z and CTR weigh within a few lb of each other (just over 3100 lb)but the C5Z has 100 more hp in stock form. As for the C5Z's bona fides, just follow the GrassRootsMotorsports build and why they picked it. Even in the best hands, I have not seen a CTR lap Mosport within 2 seconds of a similar prepped C5Z. Might be closer on a tight track. The Nurburging numbers don't really mean much unless you know the tires and car prep that was used.
The C6 Grand Sport Corvette is indeed more powerful and has a dry sump but is also significantly heavier (and expensive)
My point is that the CTR is still a lot of fun at the track and adding a ton of mods to increase the HP is probably going to cause as many issues as it solves. Also as it is front wheel drive, there are practical limits of putting down massive power. Until I get the heat issues dealt with, my motor will stay completely stock.
The C6 Grand Sport Corvette is indeed more powerful and has a dry sump but is also significantly heavier (and expensive)
My point is that the CTR is still a lot of fun at the track and adding a ton of mods to increase the HP is probably going to cause as many issues as it solves. Also as it is front wheel drive, there are practical limits of putting down massive power. Until I get the heat issues dealt with, my motor will stay completely stock.
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