The Katech Corvette C6 LS7 Z06 – American Metal Racing – Modern Chevy Muscle Cars by Paul Malessa

"Katech Chevrolet Corvettes are among the fastest modern muscle car hot rods" 

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“If it ain’t broke, make it faster!” Zorly

Katech is responsible for producing some of the fastest Chevrolet Corvettes in the world.

The “Katech Street Attack Z06” (pictured above) has 585 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. Katech also offers a 12 month / 12,000 mile warranty on this one.

There are many options available for the Street Attack Corvette Z06, so you can have this package extensively customized by Katech. Just choose from their huge list of aftermarket modifications and parts (at extra cost, of course). The options list includes mods for the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, interior, aero (body), wheels and tires. Don’t see what you want on the optional equipment list? Give Katech a call and they can probably set it up how you want.

The standard (base) Chevy Corvette Z06 Street Attack (which basically consists of engine and exhaust system modifications) includes:

  • Katech forged 11:1 pistons
    Rebushed connecting rods
    Torquer LS7 camshaft
    C5-R timing chain
    High lift valve springs
    Titanium ultra-light retainers
    Dyno test and calibrate
  • Katech billet belt tensioner
    Corsa X pipe
    Corsa Z06 exhaust system
    Ron Davis custom aluminum radiator
    Integrated oil-to-water oil cooler
    Goodridge oil cooler lines
    Koolmat Tunnel heat shield

There is also a “Katech Track Attack Z06”, but this package is not intended to be street legal in the United States and may only be installed on non-registered race cars.

The track attack is rated at 585-600+ horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. All the details can be found over at the Katech website.

 
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The lightweight Katech Z06 Club Sport is rated at 535 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque.

The Katech Chevrolet Corvette Z06 package is listed at $39,999 USD. This is in addition to the stock Z06 price which starts at about $75,000 USD (so minimum pricing starts at about $115,000 USD). Visit the official GM Chevrolet Corvette homepage for details on stock prices.

The Katech Club Sport carries a 12 month / 12,000 mile WARRANTY.

The Club Sport package includes:

BRAKES

  • Brembo Gran Turismo brakes 14" or 15" front, 13.6" rear

SUSPENSION

  • Moton Clubsport double-adjustable coilovers and Eibach springs

WHEELS/TIRES

  • Katech single piece forging 15 spoke wheels. 18x9.5 & 19x12, Gunmetal Gray powdercoat
  • Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires 285/30R18 & 325/30R19

AERO/APPEARANCE

  • Carbon fiber front splitter, Carbon fiber rear spoiler, Lift-off World Challenge hood, and stripe package

ENGINE/PERFORMANCE

  • Halltech Killer Bee air intake system in Carbon Fiber
  • Katech lightweight exhaust system including x-pipe
  • Katech Carbon Fiber valve covers and coil relocation kit

MISC

  • Braille lightweight battery, Exedy twin disk clutch

OPTIONS

  • Caravaggio race seats, Harnesses, Roll bar, ARE Dry sump system, AC delete, Radio delete, Rear carpet delete, and Front carpet delete
 
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Katech has a huge range of LS7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 style crate engines available.

They range from about 550 horsepower on up to 1000 horsepower of better. The prices begin at about $20,000 USD and go to $40,000 USD and beyond.

They also have a Street Attack 500 Desert Attack 500. This is an 8.2L 500 cubic inch beast!

 
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The KAT-A4730 Street Attack LS7 7.0L 427in Z06 motor prices start at just over $21,000 USD.

This is basically a 600 horsepower LS7 daily driver with an 11:1 compression ratio that will run on 93 octane. The Street Attack engine package also includes a torquer LS7 camshaft and valvetrain enhancements among other things.

Katech also does many engines for the world famous Pratt & Miller Corvettes.

Visit the Katech website for information on these and many more high performance packages.

Katech now has a site dedicated to their racing.
www.katechracing.com


Also, there is more about Katech racing here:
www.katechengines.com/katech_inc/news.php



 

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