I might be opening a can of worms here but I have a C6 Z06 I use for track days. Besides seats, brakes, basics it is stock. For the money, I don't think I can build the Manta Mirage of mine to ever do better lap times than the Z06. The technology in the Z06 for the money (I paid $37,500) I don't think for the same money I could build (or have built I'm not a fabricator) where it would run a quicker lap (Road Atlanta). The Vette has the LS7, 6 speed, anti lock, traction control, etc and out of the box makes a great track car. I think with what I paid to buy my Manta Mirage and the cost to build it to the level where it would run a faster lap it would take $100k in total budget to get it there.

What is everyone's thoughts on this debate?