Here is the cause of all this...
Here is the cause of all this commotion, the A&A supercharger system and V2 head unit. With as little as 9 psi, making 650 rwhp is not an issue.
Being a veteran of the high-horsepower game, Andy knew that he would need some other upgrades to keep this car on the road. The stock transmission has been tuned using HP Tuners and the guys over at West Coast Converter have spec'd out a centrifugal-friendly, 2,800-rpm stall converter. RPM Transmission was called in to get the rearend together and Andy reports using a 2.73 rear gear and hardened output shafts to get the power to the wheels. Those wheels, of course, are no longer stock. Starting with a set of ZO6 wheels, Andy powdercoated them black and wrapped them in massive 345/30/19 Michelin PS2s in the rear and 275/35/18 PS2s in the front. To stop this monster, Andy and crew stayed true to GM and added a set of ZO6 calipers hung over new ZO6 rotors. In the handling department, Andy may have splurged a little, choosing to ditch the already great stock components in favor of a fully-adjustable set of Pfadt coilovers front and rear. These allow adjustment of the ride height independent of damping and preload adjustments, giving not only a killer stance but also a smooth, controlled ride. Ditching the small factory sway bar for a new 2009 ZR1 piece really complements the new suspension setup and ties everything together.
Of course, you can't run this good and not have some looks to back it up. Following the theme, Andy decided to stay true to the Corvette and give it an entire ZO6 widebody update. Using all GM factory panels, the car was stripped down almost to the bare chassis and then hung with new OEM panels dripping in Velocity Yellow paint. The beauty of this beast is the not-so-subtle intercooler in the front, a view most people will probably not get to enjoy. The interior is relatively modest, housing a Pioneer AVIC D2 navigation head unit in the dash and two Auto Meter gauges on the driver's A-pillar. The black powdercoated wheels bring everything together and add a perfect amount of contrast to this beautiful Corvette.
If all that wasn't enough for you, Andy goes on to tell us that "the vehicle was taken apart when it was approximately three weeks old. The complete drivetrain, all body panels, suspension, brakes, and wheels were replaced or upgraded. Our custom supercharger was installed and the car was up and running in two months." That's right, two months from purchasing to completion. It takes most people that long to buy a set of long-tubes, let alone build a magazine-quality supercar. If all this wasn't enough, they report that a forged 427 and YSi blower are already in the works. For Andy and the crew at A&A Corvette, building this was just another normal day at the office.
 Those wide rear wheels provide...  Those wide rear wheels provide the traction while the B&B mufflers bring in the noise. For sanity, they can be closed for a more mellow sound. |  If the smoke show from the...  If the smoke show from the 345/30/19 Michelin PS2s wasn't enough of a clue, the massive front-mount intercooler should let everyone know that this Vette means business. |  It might not look like a 650+hp...  It might not look like a 650+hp engine bay, but that subtle style is just the way Andy likes it. Hidden under the driver-side fuel rail cover is the boost-activated fuel system, while the A&A Supercharger is a little more conspicuous. |