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Attached Images Reply 0 0 [email protected] View Public Profile Send a private message to [email protected] Find More Posts by [email protected] Aug 13, 2017 | 04:05 PM Share Share Options #2 dbgoodwin Safety Car Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,346 Likes: 755 From: Greensboro Nc Easy answer? Supercharger. 500 horsepower is safe stock, as long as you don't beat on it too hard every day. The transmission will likely fail before the engine behind 500 foot pounds of torque though. Reply 0 0 dbgoodwin View Public Profile Send a private message to dbgoodwin Find More Posts by dbgoodwin Aug 13, 2017 | 04:24 PM Share Share Options #3 neutron82 Race Director Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 10,367 Likes: 1,270 From: Atlanta, GA 2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods) C5 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019 boost!... you could easily make a lot more than 500 and it still be safe but it won't be cheap Reply 0 0 neutron82 View Public Profile Send a private message to neutron82 Find More Posts by neutron82 Aug 13, 2017 | 04:26 PM Share Share Options #4 bikeriderga Melting Slicks Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,423 Likes: 200 From: Atlanta GA Forced induction (SC or Turbos) is definitely the cheapest and perhaps safest way to get there. Reply 0 0 bikeriderga View Public Profile Send a private message to bikeriderga Find More Posts by bikeriderga Aug 13, 2017 | 05:46 PM Share Share Options #5 [email protected] Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 121 Likes: 11 From: Thousand Oaks California Interesting, what are we talking money wise? Building my motor wouldn't be an option. I've been told for 3K I could do engine work to my car and get there. I'm not a mechanic so is this not true? Reply 0 0 [email protected] View Public Profile Send a private message to [email protected] Find More Posts by [email protected] Aug 13, 2017 | 05:50 PM Share Share Options #6 knewblewkorvette Race Director Joined: May 2003 Posts: 14,125 Likes: 2,962 From: Iowa St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25 Quote: Originally Posted by [email protected] Interesting, what are we talking money wise? Building my motor wouldn't be an option. I've been told for 3K I could do engine work to my car and get there. I'm not a mechanic so is this not true? $3K, I doubt it. For maybe 400 HP Reply 0 0 knewblewkorvette View Public Profile Send a private message to knewblewkorvette Find More Posts by knewblewkorvette Aug 13, 2017 | 05:53 PM Share Share Options #7 neutron82 Race Director Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 10,367 Likes: 1,270 From: Atlanta, GA 2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods) C5 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019 500 crank hp maybe, assuming you do the work... 500 hp to the rear wheels I don't think so unless you find a good deal on a used supercharger kit Reply 0 0 neutron82 View Public Profile Send a private message to neutron82 Find More Posts by neutron82 Aug 13, 2017 | 06:05 PM Share Share Options #8 zeevette Race Director Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 11,060 Likes: 289 From: Pasco WA Quote: Originally Posted by neutron82 500 crank hp maybe, assuming you do the work... 500 hp to the rear wheels I don't think so unless you find a good deal on a used supercharger kit This. If you want 500 NA, it's doable with a good H/C setup, and a FAST setup. If it's to the wheels... FI is your cheapest option. (about the same cost as an all-out NA stock block build, but will achieve higher numbers. BTW. it'll cost about 7G to do the stock block/ NA route, and about 5Gs to do a centri kit. You WILL need a better clutch, and I recommend a trans brace. All prices are DIY. Last edited by zeevette; Aug 13, 2017 at 06:06 PM. Reply 1 1 tbrent zeevette View Public Profile Find More Posts by zeevette Aug 13, 2017 | 08:35 PM Share Share Options #9 grantv Le Mans Master Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,278 Likes: 539 From: Kelowna BC If you want 500 crank HP, a blower is probably the easiest option. I don't know if you can get 500 with $3000 though, NA or FI. If all you want is for your 3200# '99 to beat the 3800# SRT, you will not need anywhere near 500HP. Is your 99 an auto, stick? Reply 0 0 grantv View Public Profile Send a private message to grantv Visit grantv's homepage! Find More Posts by grantv Aug 13, 2017 | 09:04 PM Share Share Options #10 1999corvettels1 Safety Car Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,781 Likes: 379 From: Queen Creek AZ I say get a LS7 block, buy a Callie's or other good rotating assembly, go ahead and get the stroker version to make it 440 C.I. Or get a short block/long block of the same stuff already built by Texas Speed, or a ERL 454 LS engine! Get good heads can headers intake, you should be more than 500 wheel horsepower. I saw a video on YouTube of a C5 Z06 with cam, headers, supercharger, I think A and A which is top notch, vs a C6 Z06 with a cam and headers. The LS7 beat the supercharged LS6 every time. I thought the 405hp with super charger and other parts would tear up the 505hp LS7 with it's upgrades. I think big 427 or 440, 454 LS is the way to go. I will try to find that video. Reply 1 1 tbrent 1999corvettels1 View Public Profile Send a private message to 1999corvettels1 Find More Posts by 1999corvettels1 Aug 13, 2017 | 09:18 PM Share Share Options #11 [email protected] Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 121 Likes: 11 From: Thousand Oaks California Quote: Originally Posted by grantv If you want 500 crank HP, a blower is probably the easiest option. I don't know if you can get 500 with $3000 though, NA or FI. If all you want is for your 3200# '99 to beat the 3800# SRT, you will not need anywhere near 500HP. Is your 99 an auto, stick? Automatic like my SRT was. I think my vette is also 600 lbs lighter Reply 0 0 [email protected] View Public Profile Send a private message to [email protected] Find More Posts by [email protected] Aug 13, 2017 | 09:33 PM Share Share Options #12 grantv Le Mans Master Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,278 Likes: 539 From: Kelowna BC Quote: Originally Posted by [email protected] Automatic like my SRT was. I think my vette is also 600 lbs lighter Yes, about 3200 vs 3800 as I noted, that's a lot to make up for. Your '99 have 2.73 or 3.15 gears? Unsure how much you can squeeze with $3000 (DIY or paying others?), but a used from any manual 3.42 complete rear, and a cam/tune is where I'd start. Headers would be great, as would a set of used 243 heads, but we passed your budget now. Reply 0 0 grantv View Public Profile Send a private message to grantv Visit grantv's homepage! Find More Posts by grantv Aug 13, 2017 | 10:17 PM Share Share Options #13 Forcedvert Melting Slicks Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,764 Likes: 374 From: Central Florida Quote: Originally Posted by dbgoodwin Easy answer? Supercharger. 500 horsepower is safe stock, as long as you don't beat on it too hard every day. The transmission will likely fail before the engine behind 500 foot pounds of torque though. Although I managed to destroy both engine and trans with the sc. Now I'm forged and have a built RPM trans. Cost a lot But very fun and fast Reply 0 0 Forcedvert View Public Profile Send a private message to Forcedvert Find More Posts by Forcedvert Aug 13, 2017 | 10:20 PM Share Share Options #14 1999corvettels1 Safety Car Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,781 Likes: 379 From: Queen Creek AZ Oops, I missed the budget part. Lol Reply 0 0 1999corvettels1 View Public Profile Send a private message to 1999corvettels1 Find More Posts by 1999corvettels1 Aug 14, 2017 | 12:53 AM Share Share Options #15 [email protected] Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 121 Likes: 11 From: Thousand Oaks California Quote: Originally Posted by grantv Yes, about 3200 vs 3800 as I noted, that's a lot to make up for. Your '99 have 2.73 or 3.15 gears? Unsure how much you can squeeze with $3000 (DIY or paying others?), but a used from any manual 3.42 complete rear, and a cam/tune is where I'd start. Headers would be great, as would a set of used 243 heads, but we passed your budget now. Sorry I should have said 3K in motor only. I plan an air intake, headers, and exhaust upgrade but not including that in the engine budget. Reply 0 0 [email protected] View Public Profile Send a private message to [email protected] Find More Posts by [email protected] Aug 14, 2017 | 02:31 AM Share Share Options #16 BigBossMY03Z Instructor Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 204 Likes: 12 Quote: Originally Posted by 1999corvettels1 I say get a LS7 block, buy a Callie's or other good rotating assembly, go ahead and get the stroker version to make it 440 C.I. Or get a short block/long block of the same stuff already built by Texas Speed, or a ERL 454 LS engine! Get good heads can headers intake, you should be more than 500 wheel horsepower. I saw a video on YouTube of a C5 Z06 with cam, headers, supercharger, I think A and A which is top notch, vs a C6 Z06 with a cam and headers. The LS7 beat the supercharged LS6 every time. I thought the 405hp with super charger and other parts would tear up the 505hp LS7 with it's upgrades. I think big 427 or 440, 454 LS is the way to go. I will try to find that video. This maybe the video you're thinking of? You Tube Reply 1 1 shot410ga BigBossMY03Z View Public Profile Find More Posts by BigBossMY03Z Aug 14, 2017 | 02:36 AM Share Share Options #17 neutron82 Race Director Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 10,367 Likes: 1,270 From: Atlanta, GA 2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods) C5 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019 that's the video I was thinking the other guy was talking about but I don't think that c5 has a cam, if it did it would make more than the video claims... with the power being that equal between both cars the gearing and lower torque curve in the c6z is what gives it the edge, the supercharger in the c5 needs more rpm to build that power... that being said it wouldn't be hard to make that c5 walk away from the c6z with just a little more work... both are nice cars so it just depends what you want to do and how much money you are willing to spend Reply 0 0

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neutron82 View Public Profile Send a private message to neutron82 Find More Posts by neutron82 Aug 14, 2017 | 03:33 AM Share Share Options #18 1999corvettels1 Safety Car Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,781 Likes: 379 From: Queen Creek AZ That might be the video, it was months ago I saw it. I thought one was yellow but maybe not. Reply 0 0 1999corvettels1 View Public Profile Send a private message to 1999corvettels1 Find More Posts by 1999corvettels1 Aug 14, 2017 | 04:16 AM Share Share Options #19 firstvette99 Racer Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 455 Likes: 79 From: columbus ohio fast,reliable,cheap.pick 2 you can't have all 3 Reply 0 0 firstvette99 View Public Profile Send a private message to firstvette99 Find More Posts by firstvette99 Aug 14, 2017 | 11:26 AM Share Share Options #20 cv67 Team Owner Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 81,242 Likes: 3,060 From: altered state St. Jude Donor '05 Quote: Originally Posted by bikeriderga Forced induction (SC or Turbos) is definitely the cheapest and perhaps safest way to get there. dont worry about your # just get a good combo that works and enjoy. That C6 just walked away! Last edited by cv67; Aug 14, 2017 at 11:31 AM. Reply 0 0 cv67 View Public Profile Send a private message to cv67 Find More Posts by cv67 Thread Tools Show Printable Version Search this Thread Click for Advanced Search Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Click for Advanced Search User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home New Member Intros In Memoriam In loving memory of lost CorvetteForum Brothers and Sisters C8 Corvette C8 Z06 Discussion C8 ZR1, ZR1X, and Zora Discussion C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion C8 General Discussion C8 Tech/Performance C8 Forced Induction/Nitrous C8 Corvettes for Sale C8 Parts for Sale/Wanted C8 Dealer Inventory C8 Vendor for Sale C7 Corvette, 2014 - 2019 C7 ZR1 Discussion C7 General Discussion C7 Tech/Performance C7 Z06 Discussion C7 Forced Induction/Nitrous C7 Dealer Inventory C7 Corvettes for Sale C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted C7 Vendor for Sale C6 Corvette, 2005 - 2013 C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06 C6 Corvette General Discussion C6 Tech/Performance C6 Scan & Tune C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous C6 Dealer Inventory C6 Corvettes for Sale C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted C6 Vendor for Sale C5 Corvettes, 1997 - 2004 C5 General C5 Tech C5 Scan & Tune C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous Performance Results C5 Corvettes for Sale C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted C5 Vendor for Sale C4 Corvettes, 1984 - 1996 C4 Tech/Performance C4 General Discussion C4 ZR-1 Discussion C4s for Sale/Wanted C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted C4 Vendor for Sale C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982 C3 Tech/Performance C3 General C3s for Sale/Wanted C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted C3 Vendor for Sale C1 & C2 Corvettes, 1953 - 1967 C1 & C2 Corvettes C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted C1 & C2 Parts C1 & C2 Vendor for Sale General Corvette Topics Autocrossing & Roadracing Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds Drag Racing Wheels & Tires Car Care Discussion Audio/Electronics Engine Mods Factory Correct Resto Paint/Body Auto Extras & Memorabilia Upcoming Events and Regional Discussion National Events NMCA C4/C5/C6 Shootout Northeast Southeast Great Lakes Northern California Southern California Pacific Northwest Southwest Mountain - Prairie Canadian Events Other Country Events Off Topic Photography F-Body General Discussion Other Cars Professional News, Articles, and Tips Ask Tadge Ken's Newsletters CorvetteForum Newsletter Archive Help & Feedback Help Forum Forum Guidelines and Rules Transactions Feedback Testing Reply Closed Thread Share

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