Well: I was looking for a change and had an opportunity arrise that would offer me just that so I took it...

The ZO6 is gone. I am now the proud owner of something completely different, yet still bad @ss. I am very happy with the change.

I will miss the NastyZO6 though...




Some info:



2010 GT500 kona blue with silver stripes. Nav. HIDs.
hood struts
tinted windows
18x9/10 blk/machined replica wheels
Nitto 555 fronts and 555r rears(tires have less than 50 miles on them)
Hellion TT kit with optional cooler
VMP maf
reische tstat
aeroforce gauge with boost and a/f hookups
Eboost2 controller
80lb inj.
BAP
Lund tune
NGK plugs
Revan heat exchanger
Roush catback with magnaflow mufflers before axle
raptor shift light
eibach pro kit
MM c/c plates
dynotech driveshaft
subframe connectors
ford racing diff cover
bmr lower control arms
bmr PHB w/ brace
bmr DS loop

More stuff that I will add later...


Car made 735/715 at 18-19 PSI



























Just got done for today with the initial detailing...will finish up tomorrow! Will get my registration and tag tomorrow so I can actually drive it!!! Yeah!

 

My absolute favorite color combo for the GT500, congrats on your purchase and enjoy in good health.

 

That IS bad *** !
Congratulations.
Keep it locked up on those Naples rainy days

 

Thanks all!!! Yeah, ROCK, you know it...especially this time of year. Rainy season is almost here.

 

Very nice, that is a great color scheme!

 

damn, that's one bad *** ride...luv the color choice.

 

Congrats.

How would you compare the 2?

 

Very nice GT500 love that color. Got a set of wheels in stock for it if you want to change them.

 

Very nice! The only color combo I really liked in the GT500...even though I had a Vapor one..as I could not get to a 2010. They held the sticker on those things! Anyway..beautiful car...and congrats!

I'd like to hear a comparo too...especially since you had Z06..which I now want!

 

not as pretty as the vette, but still a sick ride, lotsa power!

 

Thanks for the comments all! Appreciate them!

This car is a totally different animal. More of a grand touring car. Z was a pure sports car and the way I modded it...incredibly fast as well.

GT500 handles/stops/rides well. ZO6 handles/stops excellent. Ride was about the same as GT500, maybe a bit harsher.

Now for the part that everyone wants to hear about: power. ZO6 was ridiculous. Power came on around 3700 or so and just..........kept..........going. All the way to 7200-7400. Pulled violently all the way. Sounded bad *** with the huge cam. Shake, rattle and roll it did. Very 'connected' feel to the ZO6--solid motor mounts, all the wonderful sounds it made, etc.

GT500: power is there, just in a different way. It has more power than the Z does and feels (from my limited seat time) as fast as the ZO6. Power kicks in @ 3k rpm and then just pulls and pulls.

Smaller engine with boost vs. larger engine n/a : tough call to make. The GT500 is easier to drive, I will say that. It is like driving a stock Mustang until the boost builds/hits and then away you go! ZO6, not much down low, but damn, when she hit 3500rpm hold on!!!


Anyway, that is my initial assesment between the two. I will add more later as I get more and more seat time and learn more about the ins/outs of the GT500.


Overall, I am very happy with this change and would do it again if I had to.


See ya!

 

Welcome to the club. Beautiful ride!!! Enjoy the Booooossssttttt!

Who did the tuning?

 

^^^^Thanks! Lund tuned it.

 

John Lund is awesome, Congrats on the ride. There is something i have always loved about gt500.

 

Nice preliminary review.