Originally posted by JPB
If I want to make my car VERY similar to a Z06 corvette, what 350 would you recommend?
These are Z06 specs:

ENGINE
Type: V-8, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke: 4.13 x 4.00 in, 104.8 x 101.6mm
Displacement: 428 cu in, 7008cc
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Power (SAE net): 505 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm




DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Final-drive ratio: 3.42:1, limited slip
Gear - Ratio - Mph/1000 rpm - Speed in gears
I - 2.66 - 8.4 - 59 mph (7000 rpm)
II - 1.78 - 12.6 - 88 mph (7000 rpm)
III - 1.30 - 17.3 - 121 mph (7000 rpm)
IV - 1.00 - 22.4 - 157 mph (7000 rpm)
V - 0.74 - 30.3 - 198 mph (6500 rpm)
VI - 0.50 - 44.9 - 160 mph (3600 rpm)

Curb weight: 3147 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 50.9/49.1%
Curb weight per horsepower: 6.2 lb

HANDLING
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.98 g


FUEL ECONOMY
EPA city driving: 16 mpg
EPA highway driving: 26 mpg


Good luck!!!!

500 HP and 26 MPG? HELL YES!!!!