Mod My C6 Z06 or Buy a C6 ZR1?

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Some big car decisions coming to the channel in the near future! As far as my Corvette goes, what would you like to see me do: Modify my C6 Z06 or hold out a bit longer for the right C6 ZR1? Let me know in the comments!
#CorvetteC6 #C6Z06 #CorvetteZR1

[@corvettezo6657]

Depending on your options and budget I would mod the Z06. I have a c6 Z06 making 1000hp wheel but it took a new built LS7 and blower to get there.

[@TexasRealEstate]

That's one beast of a car! Bet putting the pedal down never gets old lol.

[@corvettezo6657]

@@TexasRealEstate it is, if you check out my page I race and beat a C6 ZR1 with full bolt ons, E85, and a smaller pulley. I put six car on him in a half mile race.

[@rickymcu]

@@corvettezo6657 that’s nothing. I got one with 2000HP at the wheels

[@badpiston8941]

i got a 14 Camaro SS NA Build, im thinking on upgrading to a C6 and im on the same boat, love the Z06 but them ZR1s are something else, i’ve seen Z06 around 40K and ZR1 over 60K so big difference, both great cars but i think if you have the money i would go for the ZR1

[@TexasRealEstate]

100% agree. I think the ZR1 is worth it for those whose budgets would allow 👍

[@akilacevedo5812]

Hi I think it would be fun to follow your build journey with your z06 as it was a car you wanted for a while plus you hardly have driven it. LOL. Plus if you are already thinking about getting a high horsepower car like super leggera or Viper would it be silly to have 2 600+ hp cars? Feel like the z06 would still be daily drivable. Either way I look forward to following!

[@TexasRealEstate]

Thank you for your input and for following my journey with these cars! You make some great points... The Z06 would still definitely be daily drivable with the mods I have in mind. I just have this habit where I take my more practical car for daily driving purposes but selling the Cayenne is going to help to force me to rack up some more miles on the Z06. And I do think it would be fun to have 2 600hp cars, thinking about it. :) Buying the Z06 was special to me in part because it was my first 500hp car (really the most hp I had up until that point was a tuned 335i coupe... Pushing I believe 370hp or so). But 500hp just has a different feel to it. I haven't yet driven a car with 600hp but am looking forward to seeing what the difference in terms of performance feels like and sharing it on here!

[@twinturbo1995]

Get a ZR1 market is pretty good now seen some in 60s

[@TexasRealEstate]

Thanks for the tip! I'll keep an eye out 👍

[@cali_scruff1697]

Id definitely go for the zr1. So much potential with the ls9. Plus you don’t gotta worry about the valves on it.

[@TexasRealEstate]

I like your thinking! If it weren't for the list of mods I'm considering on the Z06 / what it will all costs - I probably wouldn't be thinking about it but the more I do think about it, the ZR1 really probably is the right move for me.

[@jebcamaro]

That is incorrect. The LS9 has valve drop issues as welll

[@TexasRealEstate]

@@jebcamaro Wasn't aware. Thank you for the info.

[@nick__cars]

jebcamaro not as common as the Zo6 though.

[@pauldoyle206]

I modded my car 645 to the rear wheel but I had planned to keep it and add something else to my collection later on your price for the mods should be around 15K not 10K if you worried about resale then go with the zr1

[@TexasRealEstate]

You're right - I was thinking it would be in excess to $10k pretty easily but hadn't priced out the labor yet. I appreciate the input! I'm leaning toward a ZR1 at this point rather than going forward with my list of mods.

[@mattshaw1190]

If you decide to sell, I’d seriously be interested in talking to you about it...just what I’ve been looking to get into.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Right on! I will let you know. If you'd like to shoot me an email at [e-mail] - I will save your contact info and contact you first if I do decide to sell.

[@srvmotoman]

I got a 08 JSB C6Z that is getting the engine rebuild, baby/street cam, long tube headers, clutch, etc. Already addressed the valve guide issue and have a CAI. Last year C6 ZR1s were just breaking into the $60K mark which was more than I was willing to spend on a fun/weekend car. You can make just as much power with a C6Z as you can on a stock C6 ZR1. Now if you plan on mod'ing the ZR1, there is potential for silly HP at the wheels. For me, it came down to price point and I still wanted to take the car on road trips. But with ZR1s hitting $50k range, I would go with the ZR1. They have them in JSB as you know :)

[@jenniferbaker2238]

I recommend building your car.i own a 06 Zo6.just built the engine.used texas speed parts along with their comeplete head rebuild.i am very very pleased how it turned out..i used the. Stage 2.2 cam. Ported and polished heads new. rockers basically did a complete rebuild.all new injectors new mcloud twin disc clutch long tube headers and catless expipe.the car is a beast.753 whp.i spent $13,000.00 on the build .

[@TexasRealEstate]

The JSB cars are just so incredible looking! When I picked up my 08 Z06, it really was for the same reason - being the best value in the $30k range... I can't remember what ZR1's were going for 3 years ago but I know it was way out of my range back then... Easily would have been more than double what I paid for my Z06. But seeing ZR1's trading in the $50's now makes the idea of one really appealing to me at this point / based on where I am considering putting $10k+ into the Z06 vs upgrading. In a perfect would - I could see myself picking up a driver ZR1 with 20-40k miles on the lower side of the $50k spectrum - but being there's only a few hundred examples out there - it may take some patience to find the right one when I'm ready to go. We'll see how it pans out! :)

[@TexasRealEstate]

Sounds like an awesome build - you sure did it right! Thank you for the recommendation. Did Texas Speed do the whole build? Georgetown actually is within range for me - I was looking into another shop in the Austin area if I end up going forward with my wishlist for the Z06... I think for the performance for the money building would definitely be the way to go as I'd definitely be getting a higher performance car for the money - but here's still some things about the ZR1 that make the thought of upgrading appealing to me. Decisions, decisions... Lol

[@srvmotoman]

@@jenniferbaker2238 Oh snap 753whp?!?!?! Forced induction? Also did you keep the factory trans? That thing has got to be a lot of fun to rip around in fo sho!

[@srvmotoman]

@@TexasRealEstate I used a shop in Cedar Park...Aikman Performance. Fair pricing and they will shoot straight with you. The engine is being rebuild by Jon Henson at DBrods. My cost is $11k for everything. Shooting for 550-575whp

[@xxFormula1989xx]

GrandSport and add a blower to it.

[@TexasRealEstate]

That would be fun.

[@stephendibari5010]

Does the standard LS3 engine have valve issues ? If so, what year C6 has it. So far I’ll be looking at a C6 Grand Sport. 2010-2013

[@TexasRealEstate]

Hey Stephen! As far as I know, it was an issue that was notorious on the LS7's but not the other engines offered across the C6 spectrum. I'd probably dig a bit deeper but in the Corvette groups I'm a part of, I've seen (non Z06) owners on occasion point toward the idea that valve issues weren't something of a concern for them with the GS, ZR1, etc... That being said, guys with Z06's seem pretty split down the middle as to how big of a deal they feel the valve guide issue is. Some have it addressed immediately / wont buy a car that hasn't. Others are racking up high miles on cars that have never had the issue addressed. Interesting thing...

[@TexasRealEstate]

The Grand Sport seems like a sweet car though... I haven't driven one (really the C6 Z06 is the only Corvette I've ever driven at this point... lol) but they're sweet looking cars. I like the similarities to the Z06 cosmetically and it seems like a great balance of handling and performance.

[@stephendibari5010]

Tyler Roicki thank you for the detailed response! Much appreciated

[@TexasRealEstate]

@@stephendibari5010 Of course!

[@AtomicZ06]

With the deals you can get on C6 ZR1’s these days - Go ZR1. All day. Back when the ZR1 was new I faced the same dilemma. I have a 2007 C6 Z06 that I did a big twin turbo mod on. It’s great. But, the C6 ZR1 was much more $$ back then. Go ZR1!

[@TexasRealEstate]

I like your thinking! Thank you for the input and for watching. I've seen some of your videos, sounds like quite the build you've got! It's hard for me to imagine what the Z06 must be like with twin turbos. I bet it's a blast though! Lol

[@nick__cars]

That’s true, plus you’ll skip that valve issue. Seen some for $50k

[@tholtouch2325]

Did you mod it yet if so how do want for it

[@TexasRealEstate]

Have a Corsa cat back going on soon but that's all for now.

[@stevend8785]

I think you got a good deal. I just picked one up for 42, but mine has only 8k miles.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Sounds like you found one pristine example! Congrats on picking up an awesome car! 👍

[@nick__cars]

Of you don’t mind me asking, what are the payments? I’m debating between the Zr1 and zo6 because of the valve Issue and it seems GM didn’t fix that recall

[@TexasRealEstate]

@@nick__cars I don't mind the question! I actually made a detailed breakdown of my cost of ownership so far including payments. I locked in a great interest rate and got a solid deal on the car at time of purchase. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpnPqYCMp5KdoKc

[@TexasRealEstate]

@@nick__cars At the time I purchased my Z06 (over 3 years ago) - a ZR1 was out of the question for me due to the price point. Over twice the price and beyond what I could spend on a car at the time. Times have changed though and I'm highly considering the idea of swapping my Z06 for the right ZR1 within the next year (for me - a Jetstream blue, clean, drivers car - not one thats lived in a bubble since new). I'd probably have gone for the ZR1 from the get go if it had been within my means to even be looking into them. That being said, as I'm sure you can already see the Z06 is a phenomenal car all around - and an awesome value for the price point - and I believe the ZR1 is as well - for the next price level up.

[@stevend8785]

@@nick__cars payments are $0. The valve issue was fixed by the previous owner at a cost of about $1,800. It also came with headers, full Corsa exhaust, a cold air intake, and dyno tune.

[@sf4756]

Zr1 👍

[@TexasRealEstate]

I like your thinking! 👍

[@henrycruz45cal]

What happened to "I'll never sell my Z06"? Keep it and get the ZR1

[@TexasRealEstate]

That's always an option.

[@bdun1226]

Zr1

[@TexasRealEstate]

Definitely leaning in that direction! I'm keeping an eye on what's hitting the market every week.

[@bdun1226]

Tyler Roicki since you like jet stream...Whitmoyer Chevy has a low mile one right now. Buyyyyyyyyyyy

[@TexasRealEstate]

​@@bdun1226 Thanks for the heads up! Will look into it.

[@conley950]

You can put 30K into your car and it still won’t be a ZR1. Get a ZR1

[@TexasRealEstate]

Yup without a doubt. Definitely leaning towards finding the right ZR1 once I'm ready to begin the search.

[@stunna_CODM]

That goes for literally every car though lol idiot