"Our twin-disc clutch kit gives the car performance with properetiquette. Driving it to the track is enjoyable, because engagementfeels the same as most 'Stage 3' single clutches. The aluminum flywheelenhances acceleration for even more fun."
Following the powertrain design rearward, the Fidanza Vette features astock T56 six-speed and driveshaft mated to a 3.42-geared rear with aDTE differential strut. According to Scheid, Fidanza was pleased enoughwith the factory Z51 suspension setup that only minimal upgrades wererequired. These include KW Variant III coilovers at all four corners,SSBC Tri-Power calipers, and DPE GT7 wheels (18x8-inch front and19x10-inch rear) shod in factory Goodyear F1 245/40ZR18 and 285/35ZR19rubber.
Going fast is one thing, but to make a lasting impression in anysituation, the Fidanza Corvette needed to look incredibly fast juststanding still. To accomplish that task, Scheid turned to the experts atFull Throttle Kustomz of Garrettsville, Ohio, who had already provedtheir worth by handling most of the assembly work on the car. Theyapplied custom graphics and sponsorship decals to the exterior of thecar, outfitted the body with a vertical-door kit sourced from LSD, andcustomized the interior with leather seat covers manufactured byRoadwire, of Commerce, California. To boost the convenience quotientwithin the cockpit, Full Throttle also installed a Fidanza short-throwshifter, Auto Meter Nexus gauges, and a PAC iPod interface.
For all its beauty and power, perhaps the most striking aspect of theFidanza Corvette is its dual personality. "This car is just fun todrive," Scheid said. "With the boost turned down, we still make wellover 650 horses. This is how I drive the car under normal conditions. Atthat level, the car is very fast while being very friendly. With thesimple push of a button, we can add up to 18 pounds of boost, turningthis docile grocery-getter into a car that is more fun than shouldlegally be allowed."
If you're wondering about our model, we discovered Christy Colley working as a spokesmodel at the Motor Trend Orlando Auto Show. To see more about Christy and possibly hiring her as a model, visit www.christycolley.com
Styling for our shoot was handled by Shelley Giard Talbott. See more of her work at www.shelleygiard.com
Thanks to Chet Pelletier and the folks at Got-Rack (www.got-rack.com) for the use of their warehouse to shoot the Fidanza C6.
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Spec Sheet
Car: '05 Z51 convertible
Owner: Bob Scheid
Block: Cryo-treated LS2
Displacement:402 ci
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Heads: AFR 225cc with spring upgrade
Valves: 2.08/1.60 stainless steel
Camshaft: Comp Solid Roller; 236/242-deg duration, 0.601/0.610-in lift, 115-deg LSA
Rocker Arms: Comp shaft-mounted roller
Pistons: Mahle forged aluminum
Crankshaft: Callies Dragon Slayer forged steel
Rods: Crower 4340 forged steel
Intake Manifold: Professional Products 90mm Typhoon
Throttle Body: Professional Products 90mm
Fuel Injectors: Motron 70-lb/hr
Fuel Pump: Stock 255-lph with MSD Fuel Pump Voltage Booster
Ignition: MSD Multi Spark Blaster Coil Set
Engine Management: HP Tuners programming
Power Adder: STS remote-mount twin-turbo system
Maximum Boost: 18 psi
Intercooler: STS front-mounted, air-to-air type
Exhaust System: Stainless Works 1