Stock Z06 Low 11's

[Remo]

Quite a heated discussion going on over at the CF. Seems like there's some guys saying that bone stock C5 Z06's on street tires will turn times like 11.36 @ 119 MPH. Sound right to you guys?
Remo:cool

 

[Hib Halverson]

That's a full second quicker than GM's test times for the cars and much quicker than any magzine tests.

I suppose it's possible given good air, an experienced driver, the right clutch and flywheel, good rear tires and a great track.

 

[Remo]

Honestly Hib - some of these guys must be on controlled substances. They even have a sticky thread where they can send in their unsubtantiated numbers.
Remo:cool

The C5 Z06 Fast List - Corvette Forum

 

[Hib Halverson]

Well, again, I think low 11s are possible under some unique circumstances.

I'll add that I've personally, I never witnessed a stock C5 Z go that quick.

 

[DRTH VTR]

My stock Z06 has a bout 150-200 passes at the local strip. It is at 2600 ft, but the density altitude is usually more like 6000 ft. I have run in the 12.4's at about 113mph three times, but that is it. I run BFG drag radials and a Vararam. I could see high 11's, maybe. Is a gearing change considered stock? Maybe that would help, but...:eyerole

 

[Hib Halverson]

The more I think about this, the more I agree with "DRTH VTR".

Maybe low 11s is reaching a bit. Given good air, good driving, good rear tires and, of course, a good car, that high- or maybe even mid-11s are possible.

But low-11s? What was I thinking, or....smoking?

 

[Remo]

The more I think about this, the more I agree with "DRTH VTR".

Maybe low 11s is reaching a bit. Given good air, good driving, good rear tires and, of course, a good car, that high- or maybe even mid-11s are possible.

But low-11s? What was I thinking, or....smoking?

Hib - the claims are even worse when you consider these guys say they're running "street" tires. BTW if you're smoking something good...pass it over here:L.
Remo:cool

 

[BobbyG]

The more I think about this, the more I agree with "DRTH VTR".

Maybe low 11s is reaching a bit. Given good air, good driving, good rear tires and, of course, a good car, that high- or maybe even mid-11s are possible.

But low-11s? What was I thinking, or....smoking?

I'm going with the smoking something....

 

[Remo]

I'm going with the smoking something....

Bobby - what kind of times have you run in your Z06"
Remo:cool

 

[BobbyG]

Bobby - what kind of times have you run in your Z06"
Remo:cool

Hey Remo,

The best times I've run in the 1/4 was a 12.6. I'm just an average guy at 56 years old that used to race back in the 70's. My Z06 is completely stock with the exception of the addition of a Hurst T-Handle. No headers, slicks, aftermarket air intake or any other mods.

I remember reading an article where a magazine with their driver and after some tweaking they got a pure stock 04 Z06 to run an 11.92 or something like that.

 

[TODD L GRIFFITH]

As others know, there was an issue way back in Vette magazine about an 11 second stock ZO6. That's high 11's, cool weather, icing down the intake, and numerous attemps. I doubt low 11's and a trap speed of 119mph.......no way. There just isn't enough stock motor to put those kind of numbers down with a stock LS6.