2001 Chevrolet Corvette

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5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

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You are viewing my babied ’01 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. My corvette has never been tampered with or modified internally, the only modification this car has it just a Halltech intake modification to give it a bit more airflow, and increase the already good fuel economy. I'm a Corvette enthusiast, and this car condition shows it. Everything is all original and the paint has a glossy shine to it, she’s been a garage queen her whole life with only 3 owners, including me. Car has never been wrecked, tracked, or stripped. Always stored under a cover in heated storage, and is a garage queen all year-round. It's been spoiled and had a good life so far. Iam truly sad seeing this car go, but it’s time to move on. The car is already paid off in full and have the title, she is ready to go. She currently has 40,1XX miles on car and recently detailed and has had oil changed, always Mobile One. All the best factory options available for the year 2001Please, for all the scammers out there, please do not waste my time. I am accepting trades, but I'am only going to go by the KBB so make sure its a fair trade. My Z06 at the current time of this listing is worth $27,000 Kelly Blue Book private party very good condition. I'am realistic and not expecting to get that much but I do know what my car is worth. I really just something different as it is time to move on. The pictures don't do this cars justice, it’s really clean in person. If you need more pictures or have any questions for me, please contact me @ (909) 851-3257. -Corey More Performance 5.7L LS1 V8 When current Corvette owners are asked what they'd most like to see in future Corvettes they inevitably say, "more power." So, 2001 Corvette coupe and convertible models with the standard LS1 engine got a healthy injection of just that. Horsepower is increased from 345 @ 5,600 rpm to 350 @ 5,600 rpm. Torque increases from 350 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm to 360 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm. (375 lb-ft for manuals) Corvette engineers designed a new composite intake manifold with increased plenum volume and smoother-flowing intake runners. This increased volume of air, delivered to the combustion chamber with less turbulence, allows camshaft lift and overlap to be moderated. The result of the greater air volume is an immediate five-horsepower increase, and the modifications to the camshaft broaden the torque curve yielding a big boost in torque at the low end. 5.7L LS6 V8 At the heart of the new Z06 is an engine that delivers almost 12-percent more horsepower than the 2000 LS1. Called the LS6, it shares many components with the LS1, and would look the same externally were it not for its red engine covers. The LS6 produces 385 hp @ 6,000 rpm, and torque of 385 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm. The engine is redlined at 6,500 rpm (versus the LS1's 6,000 rpm redline), and its torque curve is slightly biased toward the upper end where that power will be most appreciated on the track. LS6 power output is achieved as the result of dozens of refinements to increase volumetric efficiency and maximum rpm. The most important of these refinements are detailed below:2001 Z06 Performance Specifications0-60 MPH in 4 Seconds Flat1/4 Mile in 12.6 SecondsThe Z06 Corners at more than 1G of Lateral AccelerationOn Road Race Courses, the Z06 is 3-4 Seconds Quicker 2001 Corvette Coupe/Convertible AccelerationTransAxle0-60 MPH1/4 MileImprovementA42.734.90 Sec13.65 Sec.25 SecA43.154.75 Sec13.50 Sec.25 SecM63.424.55 Sec13.25 Sec.15 Sec Improved Bay-to-Bay Breathing The aluminum block casting on the LS6 deletes machined holes in the LS1 bulkhead and adds cast in "windows" which allow better bay-to-bay breathing. On the downstroke, the pistons push air back toward the crankcase, creating backpressure or resistance, and that translates into parasitic horsepower loss because it resists piston motion. With the overtravel windows air is allowed to move more freely between crankcase bays thus relieving the unwanted pressure. New Pistons LS6 pistons are cast from high-strength M142 aluminum alloy and reshaped with a slightly different profile than those in the LS1. In side view, the LS6 pistons have a slight barrel shape, almost imperceptible to the naked eye. The new alloy increases engine durability at racetrack operating levels, while the shape reduces internal mechanical noise. Increased Compression The LS6's aluminum cylinder heads are cast with smaller pent-roof combustion chambers than the LS1. Compression ratio increases from 10.1:1 to 10.5:1, improving thermal efficiency and increasing horsepower. Intake and exhaust ports in the LS6 head are refined and more-precisely cast, contributing to the engine's overall increase in volumetric efficiency. New High-Profile Camshaft The LS6-specific, steel-billet camshaft contributes more than any single piece of hardware to the LS6's horsepower gain. In simple terms, the cam opens the valves quicker and allows more air to flow into the combustion chambers. Cam lift increases from the LS1's 12.7 to 13.3 mm. Stronger Valve Springs To accommodate valve operation with the high lift/high duration cam, the LS6's valve springs are stiffer and sturdier. They are made from the same steel wire as those in the LS1 but are wound tighter for a higher spring rate. New Injectors Additional air flowing into the LS6 heads would serve no purpose without an equivalent increase in the amount of fuel to take advantage of it. New injectors increase maximum fuel delivery from the LS1's 3.3 grams/sec to 3.6 grams/sec - a 10 percent improvement. New Integral PCV System The LS6's application on the Corvette Z06 creates additional demands on the crankcase ventilation system. The Z06 is capable of cornering at more than 1 lateral "g" requiring a special high-performance ventilation system. To prepare the Z06 for full-on driving, the LS6's PCV system is moved into the engine's V, or valley. The unique aluminum valley cover has composite oil separating baffles and PCV plumbing incorporated. All of this reduces oil consumption during high-performance driving - and as an added benefit also reduces the amount of external plumbing, eliminating potential oil leak sources. Other Powertrain Enhancements In addition to providing more power and better fuel economy, Corvette engineers also upgraded the operation and durability of the rest of the Corvette powertrain in many areas. New Thin-Wall Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds Thin-wall cast iron exhaust manifolds replace the previous stainless steel manifolds to improve durability - especially on the LS6 engine given its potential for being involved in sustained high-speed driving. Stronger Driveshaft The driveshaft is upgraded from a metal-matrix composite to aluminum alloy 6061, and it is increased in diameter from 55 to 63 mm. Driveshaft couplings have also been upgraded on manual-equipped models for additional strength and durability. Lighter Automatic Transmission Case By optimizing the design of the automatic transmission case Corvette engineers were able to trim some material and reduce thickness in some areas to reduce mass by 3.3 pounds. New Clutch All Corvettes, when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission (optional on coupes and convertibles, standard on Z06) feature a revised clutch with greater clamping power to accommodate increased torque. This new clutch design also provides for lower pedal effort, making manual-equipped Corvettes more satisfying to drive. New Synchronizers Carbon blocker rings have been installed on all manual transmission forward gears to provide for smoother shifts and additional robustness. In the case of the Z06, a car that begs to be driven hard on the racetrack, most of the other components in the drivetrain were optimized for durability and improved performance. New M12 6-Speed Manual This transmission is unique to the Z06, is the only transmission available for that model and is not available on coupe or convertible. It has more aggressive gearing to increase torque multiplication in most forward gears, allowing for more rapid acceleration and more usable torque at higher speeds. The following comparisons serve to illustrate the differences between the M12 and MM6 (which is optional on coupe and convertible models):Gear RatiosLS1/MM6LS6/M121st Gear2.66:12.97:12nd Gear1.78:12.07:13rd Gear1.30:11.43:14th Gear1.00:11.00:15th Gear0.74:10.84:16th Gear0.50:10.56:1Reverse2.90:13.28:1 Vehicle Speed @ RedlineLS1/MM6LS6/M121st Gear51482nd Gear76693rd Gear1041004th Gear1361435th Gear1751716th GearN/AN/AReverse–– Other M12 Modifications A transmission temperature sensor was added to protect the M12 from higher thermal stresses. The sensor warns the driver via the Driver Information Center with a "trans over temp" light if thermal loads become excessive - meaning that the transmission could be damaged if not allowed to cool down. Titanium Exhaust System To further maximize the breathing capabilities of the LS6, and reduce vehicle mass significantly a new titanium exhaust system was developed for the Z06. This marks the first-ever use of titanium in the exhaust system of a mass-production vehicle. The titanium portion of the Z06's exhaust system starts just forward of the rear axle then goes over the top of the axle to the muffler. The entire muffler, all of its internal parts and exterior skin, the outlet pipes, including the exhaust tips, are constructed of titanium. The Z06 muffler is a completely-new design, featuring larger diameter louver tubes inside the mufflers to reduce back pressure and provide less restriction for the exhaust gases flowing through the system. The exhaust tips are different too, with four 3.5-inch diameter tips to visually set the Z06 apart from the standard Corvette. Titanium offers a lower density than steel, and higher strength than either magnesium or aluminum at all temperatures. It reduces the Z06's weight by 17.6 pounds - a whopping 50 percent reduction over the weight of the stainless steel exhaust system used on the Corvette coupe and convertible. In addition to easing exhaust gas restrictions, reducing mass and looking distinctive, this exhaust system sounds more "aggressive" than that of the standard Corvette. Considerable time and effort went into the design and tuning of the mufflers to ensure an exhaust note that would be unique to the Z06.