The interior received the same level of attention, with custom seat brackets for safe and proper mounting of Sparco race buckets. Ruiz even went as far as to design a removable speaker enclosure in the rear cargo area specifically for the Theil-Small (acoustic) parameters of his Boston Acoustics subwoofer, then had it made out of carbon fiber.
However, what makes this Vette impressive enough to run alongside our other USCC contenders isn't the parts list. The attention to detail and time spent testing, dialing in and integrating all the parts is what makes it stand out. This car is the culmination of Ruiz's 30 years of racing knowledge and experience. This is how an ber-geek tunes a car.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06EngineEngine Code: LS6Type: 5665cc OHV V8, aluminum block and headsInternal Modifications: StockExternal Modifications: Magnuson liquid-to-air intercooled supercharger system, LG Pro long-tube headers with high-flow cats and crossover pipe, LG Motorsports radiator, custom oil catch tankEngine Management Modifications: RC Engineering 650cc/min fuel injectors, Magnuson voltage step-up fuel pump power supply, OE ECU custom dyno-tuned by Magnuson, Racelogic traction control
DrivetrainLayout: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel driveDrivetrain Modifications: Exedy Hyper twin-disc clutch and flywheel, B&M shifter, ARP flywheel bolts
SuspensionFront: Vette Brakes & Products 1100lb/in composite leaf, Hotchkis Sport anti-roll bars, LG Motorsports adjustable end-links, Bilstein custom-valved dampers, Baer tie-rod adapters with Baker rod-ends, GM Motorsport wheel bearings, ARP wheel studsRear: Vette Brakes & Products 700 lb/in composite leaf, Hotchkis Sport anti-roll bars, LG Motorsports adjustable end-links, Bilstein custom-valved dampers, Baer tie-rod adapters with Baker rod-ends, GM Motorsport wheel bearings, ARP wheel studs
BrakesFront: StopTech 355x32mm ceramic system with ST-60 six-piston calipers, stainless steel lines, Motul RBF600 fluid, modified LG Motorsports forced-air ductingRear: StopTech 355x32mm ceramic system with ST-40 four-piston calipers, stainless steel lines, Motul RBF600 fluid, modified OE brake ducts to retain function with wider wheels
ExternalWheels: 18x10.5 (F), 18x12 (R), BBS RE forged magnesiumTires: 295/30/18 (F), 345/25/18 (R), Michelin Pilot Sport CupBody: RK Sport fiberglass hood with clearance for supercharger, Custom functional side ducts, custom inner and outer rear fendersInterior: Sparco Pro 2000 seats, Sparco harnesses and harness bar, Sparco 333 steering wheel, Boston Acoustics low-mass HD Radio head unit, amp and speakers with custom installation, custom-built carbon fiber ported subwoofer enclosure (removable)
It's an example of a project car thought out and built to a level we should all strive for.