[Z06] LS7 Spintron Testing Request and Donation Thread
08-01-2014, 06:39 PM
#321
Not according to the other Katech (locked) thread. They mentioned that they had tested these in a few setups and had problems with them. Of course, I already had them before I saw that data.
But no worries. Sounds like they are not available and that my meager $100 is insufficient.
But no worries. Sounds like they are not available and that my meager $100 is insufficient.
Longevity, with aftermarket components, might be another issue (bigger wheel, better bore clearance, better leakdown, etc).
08-01-2014, 06:50 PM
#322
Safety Car
You're probably looking at a $200 test. Need to pull the head. Plus the cost of the pair of lifters, and I'm not sure if any of the distributors have any in stock. They were on back order a few weeks ago when I tried to order a set. I just remembered that I have a Cam Motion XA bumpstick. It's 224/242 @ .050, .355/.342 lobes, 117 lsa +4, 113 ILC. I was going to run it in a 6 liter build, but never did use it. I pulled it out of my Z a few years ago.
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08-01-2014, 08:06 PM
#323
Burning Brakes
Propain
Food for thought.
Whats going to happen if Katech sees results that are better than the OEM valves and starts recommending these new hollows in their setups??
When customers call them and ask Jason for quotes or advise using these new valves what is he going to tell them?
DH
Food for thought.
Whats going to happen if Katech sees results that are better than the OEM valves and starts recommending these new hollows in their setups??
When customers call them and ask Jason for quotes or advise using these new valves what is he going to tell them?
DH
It seems to me that you're afraid you might find that there were better choices, maybe not. Hopefully you made the right choice.
08-01-2014, 08:08 PM
#324
Burning Brakes
That's putting it mildly. We need to head this crap off at the pass. If he truly cared he'd maybe pony up some real $$$.
08-01-2014, 08:47 PM
#327
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
08-01-2014, 09:03 PM
#329
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Well I'd send it, if I don't have to pay the shipping back and forth. I'm not spending any more money on this endeavor. Now if everyone matched my "donation", I'd consider it.
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
08-01-2014, 09:14 PM
#330
Safety Car
Thread Starter
$1,650 raised through 19 unique donors. $350 more to go. Question for everyone:
Once we reach $2,000 should we cut off donations and start the proposed tests/send in the parts? What about those who want to know what the data shows? SOL?
Once we reach $2,000 should we cut off donations and start the proposed tests/send in the parts? What about those who want to know what the data shows? SOL?
08-01-2014, 10:27 PM
#331
Melting Slicks
If you guys can manage to keep the data secure from those that haven't contributed to the testing, perhaps a $25 donation to St Jude's via Corvette Forum could get you the test results.
08-01-2014, 11:32 PM
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08-02-2014, 12:28 AM
#334
Team Owner
So I am not against testing, or Katech, or anyone who is supporting this testing. I'm just suprised that some of you think the data results will not come out in one way or another.
DH
08-02-2014, 12:31 AM
#335
Team Owner
These guys should be paying their money for the testing they want to see. And they should be generously sharing it with the whole community just as every other member who post up info or experiences in one way or another does.
The results will be known so you guys should embrace that reality and be magnanimous about it.
DH
08-02-2014, 12:46 AM
#336
Team Owner
Well I'd send it, if I don't have to pay the shipping back and forth. I'm not spending any more money on this endeavor. Now if everyone matched my "donation", I'd consider it.
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
DH
08-02-2014, 08:36 AM
#337
I like to st. Jude idea
I too think the information will come out one way or another. But I think it will come out in general and in order to get the dyno graphs and plots and exact information you should have to donate.
I too think the information will come out one way or another. But I think it will come out in general and in order to get the dyno graphs and plots and exact information you should have to donate.
08-02-2014, 10:32 AM
#338
Safety Car
Well I'd send it, if I don't have to pay the shipping back and forth. I'm not spending any more money on this endeavor. Now if everyone matched my "donation", I'd consider it.
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
I'm amazed at the number of cheap bastards that own an 80K car in this forum. Crap, I'm not wealthy by any stretch, and $200 for an opportunity to get this kind of testing is money well spent. A friggin tank of gas is $50.
No problem, I will pay the shipping both ways.
08-02-2014, 12:34 PM
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I was sure this thread would end up with the bickering as usual. If only people could ignore posts that they don't agree with or like, stay on the subject and not stir it.
08-02-2014, 12:37 PM
#340
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Ok guys back on track. Everyone had their say now. In unrelated news:
Were at $1,800! Just $200 to go! I like charity idea. But I'd say more than $25 for the results. What do you think?
Were at $1,800! Just $200 to go! I like charity idea. But I'd say more than $25 for the results. What do you think?