C7 Z06 vs C8 Z06 Head to Head TRACK LAP COMPARISON

[@neilxpeart]

I just finished out a track day with my 520hp c7 grandsport and the new c8z is pretty impressive how quickly they can power out. It also looks really stable under braking, though like your telemetry I was able to keep up in the braking zones. To me it felt like I had to work harder as compared to the other driver.

[@kevins.3825]

That's why I picked up a '24 C8Z and also kept my '17 C7Z 800hp Maggie 2650...what cooler IATs. Best of both worlds for Corvette, other than having a pair of ZR1s.

[@zr1chris1]

Same driver would have been a much better comparison. That can make a world of difference.

[@tommyZ06]

of course there are variables...but great video...thanks for posting

[@davewerner4710]

Awesome video/comparison

[@Doing_The_Thing]

Badass comparison. C8Z want is strong

[@maddpullz]

You mean the c8z cost twice what the c7z does and performs the same?

[@gen1c8rs88]

Touring spec C8 Z06

[@tommyZ06]

true, but autobox shifting

[@RobertMacCready]

Too many variables.

[@Justa2L]

@@RobertMacCready agreed, just an armchair comparison of 2 amateurs

[@David-kl5ln]

Looks like he needs to recalibrate his G meter. I believe his accel and braking G readings are switched.

[@Justa2L]

@@David-kl5ln yep that’s my guess too

[@johngaran6379]

Who was listening to the radio during the lap? Vibing to some tunes could have given one of you the edge.

[@Justa2L]

Dude in the C8Z jams out while on track 😆

[@olov244]

I still prefer the c7. the c8 just looks like it understeers. imo the big engines are nice, but they should have tried putting a smaller v8 in the c7 with turbos. it would have revved faster, had better topend and still had the better cornering

[@Justa2L]

I’m split to be honest

[@joelpierce3940]

My Manual transmission 2019 never runs that hot on the track in Texas.

[@Justa2L]

Yeah that was my experience until I started really driving the car hard. I thought I was but now I know I wasn’t. Funny thing is that I said that exactly many times and some of the local fast guys (like urbanknight) told me I was just not driving the car hard and that it would run hot once I did, and it turned out to be true. Now I will say that I mentioned in my last video that I suspect the thermostat maybe bad because it it getting very hot very fast. But we’ll have to wait until the next Corvette track video to find out if that’s the case.

[@TyZo6]

Do you think if you swapped to a 2650 it would run lot cooler

[@Justa2L]

Maybe if you set it up to run as much power as the factory or at least less boost but I don’t think it would be a lot cooler anyway. Just because more power = more heat really no matter what. The real problem is the small opening for the air to come in and then having to go through the SC HX, then the AC condenser and finally the radiator. Then add to that the oil cooling that’s tied up to the main radiator….its just not a good design.

[@jaedin716sw]

Could you give some advice to a potential future buyer of a c7 z06 in the automatic, if you dont track the car will it over heat on the street with some highway pulls and regualr spirited driving,also could you speak on the transmission in automatic, in regular driving mode,meaning not the paddles,is the transmission nice and responsive or is it sluggish?Would you stay away from the 2015 and 2016 models?Are there any actual fixes for the over heating problems and what do you think of the issues with cylinder deactivating?Any info is appreciated ty in advance.

[@Justa2L]

I can’t touch on how the auto drives but everything I’ve heard is that is not a great transmission. On the street I don’t think it’ll overheat unless there’s something wrong. Yes I would stay away from the 15/16’s. Some 17s and all of the 18/19s got major upgrades on the cooling system and also the bigger SC lid and cooling bricks.

[@jaedin716sw]

Ty for reply

[@jaedin716sw]

Ty very much​@@DanielA23

[@jaedin716sw]

​@DanielA23 so the response is much better ,I have driven them in manual but my kness are not as good as they use to,do you enjoy it in automatic?

[@jaedin716sw]

Thank you very much,i appreciate all your info.truly thanks!​@DanielA23