LS7-Swapped Corvette C5 Z06! Time Attack Rivals #3

Those who knows road racing in America always says one thing: get a Corvette. And as much as we want to deny it, it's probably the truth. Our friend Ryan Matthews from After Dark Speed competed with us all year with his C5Z, keeping us company, until at Road America he grabbed victory with a new SM record. It's a simple, yet extremely effective package.
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[@TheBigChad]

I got super lucky, got a 99 FRC with 4900 miles. Previous owner never drove it and then also never put oil in the car so he did what idiots do and he blew the motor. I bought the car for $800, less than 5k miles on the chassis and I got a fix roof coupe for $800!!! So I did the LQ9 swap, an iron block 6.0, she’s making right at 611 to the wheels on pump gas, naturally aspirated. I AutoX it just about every weekend, never have to leave 1st gear lol. But the look of mine and this one are fairly similar. Carbon canards everywhere, I have wider fenders because I have 315-35-17 square on 17x10.5. Just absolutely grip for days. I know the z06 had 325 in the back but honestly I can take an on ramp doing 144mph and not break loose with this setup. This is such a great platform for all kinds of motor sports. I know someone that drifts their c5 hatch, of course drag racing, road racing, autocross, they’re so overengineered in the best way possible.

[@JohnDoe-np3xd]

$800 is INSANE. What a find, dude.

[@Kstang09]

$800? yeah fucking right.

[@TheBigChad]

@@Kstang09 it was a rebuilt title with no engine or trans. So yeah I got it for $800 lol. Do you wanna see my bill of sale you weirdo?

[@basithph8958]

Man the C5 and C6 is such a great platform looking how cheap they are on the used market right now

[@BrendanEvan]

Crazy cheap

[@BrendanEvan]

@@loqmanes6114 wow not that cheap. C6’s are closer to $18-25k on the low end around me.

[@simonbarbarasch7169]

They're not that cheap imo, not crazy expensive but not cheap

[@jhanpgarcia2725]

🤫

[@u13erfitz]

@Ryan 9638 Agreed. c5 z06 in good condition can be had for 20k. 0-60 in 4 flat and all that cornering grip is nothing to scoff at for 20k. A few bolt ons and you are pushing 500 hp in a sub 3200 pound vehicle. Also modern tires, suspension, and brakes will make it corner even harder. That's one heck of a weapon for cheap.

[@AbdiasGarcia21]

Ryan Matthews if I'm not mistaken formerly worked at Detroit Speed, very talented engineer and driver, I watched them compete at an OUSCI event about five years ago and he was crucial part of that team. Seems like humble guy but he's loaded with knowledge. If you're into corvettes and you want to go fast he's got to be one of the best at it. I don't own a Corvette but without a doubt I would love to build a similar one.

[@h2junkey]

Yup, he used to work at Detroit Speed. He along with Danny Popp, knows his way around a Corvette.

[@HardwiredZ06]

That is such a cool car man. I don't know what it is, but last year or so just get lots of positive comments on my c5 whenever I take it out. I don't think people see too many c5z's on the road anymore so kind of treat when they see them nowadays especially with several newer generations out now flooding the roads. I believe these cars will def increase in desirability as they approach 25-30 years old and many of them retired. I don't intend to let mine collect dust in a garage or sit with mechanical issues at that age.

[@bryang9601]

Ryan is a good guy-I purchased his front & rear C5 tow hooks. ❤

[@RStandsForRace]

This is what I want my Z06 to be like someday.

[@Beezy_Builds]

Got to love the c5/c6 platform, cheapest wayto go fast

[@fxg2825]

エンジンルームがメチャクチャ綺麗。コスメティックチューンみたいな整然とした美しさ。

[@PenguinScotty]

Great vid, thanks for showing the car and driver! Ryan seems like a really nice and knowledgeable guy. C5s are such crazy good Value for money cars right now... the want is real. Thanks for the vid!

[@pwilk924]

id be happy with just the c5 z06 but this thing flys!

[@scottmock6743]

Ryan is a super good guy. And makes very nice products.

[@aisu8481]

That fist bump at the end 😂

[@DrewTega]

Awesome! That front splitter/bumper combo is cool, I dont know if Ive seen that before.

[@J1Z06]

Beautiful car!! I have an '04 Z in the same color. This is a bad ass ride! Love that LS-7!

[@codystrom8708]

C5 z06 with proper tires even on stock suspension is one of the best all around handling cars right out of the box even compared to more modern cars

[@marcust510]

Maaaaaaaaaan this thing looks & runs incredibly

[@JAKEWJONES]

I just bought a 2001 red Z06 and plan to do a lot of this to mine. I plan to also swap in a 454 LSX. I guess I will need to buy parts from After Dark Speed!

[@midnighteightsix6919]

Great video and interview!

[@Sdpartscenter]

Hauling the mail, nice job!

[@superstallion316]

Beautiful video. Love the grip and cornering. What brand tires are you using and the sizes please ?

[@MarkJCarruthers]

Beautiful build!

[@hectichive889]

That thing’s totally sweet!

[@jordanr3918]

They dont require a cage!? I'd be a little nervous going 150 without a cage

[@jcarlson2727]

as a motorcycle trackday guy - what's a cage? 😬

[@sergio.orestesperez]

then this might not be for u b

[@jordanr3918]

@@sergio.orestesperez Well its one thing crashing going 100+ but these guys going 150 without even a roll bar? That's ridiculous. One roll at that speed and youre crushed alive.

[@poptartgaming1584]

@@jordanr3918 I'm glad this dude is an experienced driver, he really needs a rollcage

[@SuperSnallygaster]

This thing is sick! It's like a 600HP Miata 😃

[@MojoMoneyMajor]

love the c5 vettes!

[@shaunwalsh85]

One day I’ll get this swap done on my c5. And the 7spd from a c7. Because bangin mo gears is always fun. But I’ll leave it stock looking, because well, sleeper-ish. 🤣

[@djsonicc]

Pretty badass car.

[@pabauza]

No frikn roll bar or cage?!?! Did you see those speeds?!?!

[@s_wggns]

Always blows my mind when I see shit like this, well developed aero, big insane motor yet can’t even put a roll bar in the car. Aero over safety?

[@sepg5084]

@@s_wggns they don't value their life as much as their track times 😉

[@djsonicc]

safety 3rd

[@ryanbrown918]

What steering wheel and QR?? Love it!!

[@sacrificialrubber779]

The right color too!🤘🏻 So if he puts a built 5.3 he can turbo it if I interpreted the rules correctly...🤔🤔🤔🤔🤘🏻

[@konradgeorgeson]

He would give up the reliability and consistency of an N/A engine by doing that, however 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sacrificialrubber779]

@@konradgeorgeson not necessarily...depends on the parts you build the engine with.🤘🏻

[@sandylegoscali4nia667]

Where did you get the bumper?

[@kotnn-g]

Badass car

[@Magnus_Skarp]

What datalogger was he using?

[@jameisonroyce7550]

What kinda seats do you run ?

[@jakethesnake1503]

Cool beans

[@JohnSmith-yr6je]

Is the splitter road legal??

[@insansiregar6158]

What hood is that?

[@MiataPower96]

What front canards are those?

[@JesusismyRedeemerandLord]

Why was it de-stroked? Does that have to do with regs?

[@jarrodflood1353]

Would be so it can rev as high as it does, an engine with a long stroke will put a lot of stress on the conrods at high rpm.

[@wesleybeeson1818]

Yep. Keeps revs up on the course

[@wesleybeeson1818]

Hood on a sec. destroked and still makes 590 to the wheels?! Do you mean 590 at the flywheel? That’s crazy

[@sepg5084]

590 to the wheel is max power, de-stroked motors can make that power if they are setup to rev higher. As per the owner, it revs to 8000 rpm.

[@Rockit181]

was this car difficult to downshift? I didn't hear down shifts

[@sepg5084]

Maybe it has enough torque to not require downshifts at those speeds? Or the trans just shifts smoothly

[@l6echo53]

Wow! you can swap an LS7 into a c5z? That's seriously insane

[@l6echo53]

@Tacoma Torque do you think it would be worth it to get a c5z and swap the engine over getting a c6z?

[@trashbandit2449]

@@l6echo53 they're a mostly similar platform, so it really depends on your budget. A c6z comes stock with the LS7 and a dry sump oil system, but if you're good with putting all that in a c5z, you might save a little money. They will probably come out at about the same cost, so I'd just get a c6z

[@l6echo53]

@@trashbandit2449 thank you i really appreciate your input

[@danpokojski143]

How is this LS7 swapped? This Z06 came with the LS7 from the factory ..

[@faizalmohd9536]

590whp... Told you power matters.

[@chipattack912]

Especially at this track

[@djsonicc]

If power didn't matter, there would be no classes then

[@chipattack912]

He just needs to learn to heel-toe

[@JRL_33]

Gotta change his new balances so he can heel toe!

[@STANGKILLASS]

best car and video on the channel to date! thanks for posting!

[@trebm3]

Cracks me up how he keeps saying it’s just a simple car. There’s a lot of $ in that C5 and not anywhere near a c5 z06. Great mods for the track alone. Add in a tuned ls7 and it’s ridiculous fast

[@sepg5084]

It's a simple car compared to the other cars that compete in time attack, you have to understand the context.

[@nickkings2220]

You have to wear new balances to drive it

[@ShaiyanHossain]

yeah but youll be faster than quite a few people

[@randygentry6746]

Is it Ryan Matthews? I'm trying to find you on Facebook. Pm me please. I've got a stock 03z that I track. Im interested in many of these upgrades . Mid Michigan.