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tx_zo6 05-08-2013 06:44 PM

With 100% full interior and stereo systems. Just saying...

robz 05-08-2013 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by tx_zo6 (Post 1583849237)
Actually Sdunn's car just trapped 168mph with a true 6spd :thumbs:


Originally Posted by winters97gt (Post 1583849257)
And Gus trapped 165. Watched all their passes, fastest damn 6 speed vettes I've ever seen.

1/4 mile performance is measured in et and win lights....... and quick and fast are synonyms.

winters97gt 05-08-2013 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by robz (Post 1583849452)
1/4 mile performance is measured in et and win lights....... and quick and fast are synonyms.

Thanks for that explanation, Rob. Had no idea that's how it works. :cheers:

darkbluez 05-08-2013 07:59 PM


Originally Posted by sdunn (Post 1583848380)
Sorry to rain on your parade, but silver is actually faster. Black is still quicker.

To the owner of the car....Congrats on 8s, very impressive.


Thanks, I wasn't going for top speed honestly. Just wanted that 8 second slip, this was our first time out tuned on the 200 shot this year. You guys will also find that as youre 60' gets faster you will lose MPH. That's how it always works. when I was cutting 1.5x 60's on the 150 shot i lost 4-5 mph going to a 1.36. But et'd 4 tenths quicker!

darkbluez 05-08-2013 08:03 PM


Originally Posted by Frans96ss (Post 1583849190)
This car has to be REALLY light or make a lot more than that to trap 161..... 161 is KILLER mph.

thanks. We honestly don't know what it makes Fran, but it did make 615 on a pretty happy dyno NA. Were hitting it with a .078 N20 jet (200hp). I don't see it making more than 850rwhp? All the guys at RPM seen the car, its full weight minus the axle backs and pass seat, and of course the wheels are a crap ton lighter than stock?

darkbluez 05-08-2013 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by tx_zo6 (Post 1583849237)
Actually Sdunn's car just trapped 168mph with a true 6spd :thumbs:

Soooooo..... Is my car not a true 6 speed?:crazy:

JesseRohr 05-08-2013 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by darkbluez (Post 1583849926)
Soooooo..... Is my car not a true 6 speed?:crazy:

You weren't double clutching son. :willy:

winters97gt 05-08-2013 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by darkbluez (Post 1583849926)
Soooooo..... Is my car not a true 6 speed?:crazy:

I think it's fair to say that you drive your 6 speed car like most of us wish we could, basically sounds like an auto. :cheers:

darkbluez 05-08-2013 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by JesseRohr (Post 1583850311)
You weren't double clutching son. :willy:

Granny shifting FTL.....:cool: Car looks SAWHEEET BTW!

darkbluez 05-08-2013 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by winters97gt (Post 1583850422)
I think it's fair to say that you drive your 6 speed car like most of us wish we could, basically sounds like an auto. :cheers:

Appreciate that! Nothing anyone else cant do without some motivation and seat time!

Fartpipe 05-09-2013 08:36 AM

I heard the hand of god came down and touched the car before this pass and helped build it!!!



Unreal 05-09-2013 09:21 AM

What year is this car? Just wondering if it is a 6060 or t56 holding up to that. Stock drivetrain besides clutch and c5 axles is amazing.

Fartpipe 05-09-2013 12:24 PM

Darkblueyez/JarReD! If I pick up a C6Z06 can you make me a twin? But a nice twin, not a evil twin?

Devilish34 05-09-2013 12:41 PM


Originally Posted by Fartpipe (Post 1583855483)
Darkblueyez/JarReD! If I pick up a C6Z06 can you make me a twin? But a nice twin, not a evil twin?

Dont listen to this guy.. He cant keep a car longer than 3 months

619grappler 05-09-2013 01:19 PM


Originally Posted by Unreal (Post 1583853679)
What year is this car? Just wondering if it is a 6060 or t56 holding up to that. Stock drivetrain besides clutch and c5 axles is amazing.

I think he already answered this; still the original T56 if I'm remembering correctly.

darkbluez 05-09-2013 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by 619grappler (Post 1583856017)
I think he already answered this; still the original T56 if I'm remembering correctly.

Thanks yes youre correct!

Fartalicious, I would love to build you an 8 Second street car:thumbs:

RedZ4me 05-09-2013 07:41 PM

Fart will sell it/new buyer waiting before you finish it for him :)

SHovV 05-10-2013 12:58 AM

What exhaust is on this thing?

Joe_G 05-10-2013 06:02 AM

That is some driving...the launch sounds like a 5000 stall automatic! Also sounds like you have 5.13 gears as fast as that thing revs up.:lol:

Congrats.:cheers:

What was your launch RPM?

Do you have an HP Tuners scan you could share? Would love to see the shift points, times, etc.

Fartpipe 05-10-2013 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by RedZ4me (Post 1583859260)
Fart will sell it/new buyer waiting before you finish it for him :)

NOT NICE!!! I resemble that comment sir!:toetap:

GARY2004Z06 05-10-2013 08:55 AM


Originally Posted by darkbluez (Post 1583859023)
Thanks yes youre correct!

Fartalicious, I would love to build you an 8 Second street car:thumbs:

Now all that is needed would be a driver. :hide:

RedZ4me 05-10-2013 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Fartpipe (Post 1583862738)
NOT NICE!!! I resemble that comment sir!:toetap:

oh, just teasing, see the smiley face. :cheers:

RGT 05-10-2013 02:00 PM

OP. That is what I call "haulin the mail"...:thumbs:

stealthy08 05-10-2013 08:43 PM

#$@%@$ awesome run! Congrats!! :thumbs:

BadboyZ06 05-11-2013 03:36 AM

Outstanding time!!! You have a mean machine and excellent driving skills. Love the sound of your car!

darkbluez 05-12-2013 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by Joe_G (Post 1583862044)
That is some driving...the launch sounds like a 5000 stall automatic! Also sounds like you have 5.13 gears as fast as that thing revs up.:lol:

Congrats.:cheers:

What was your launch RPM?

Do you have an HP Tuners scan you could share? Would love to see the shift points, times, etc.

Thanks Joe, we actually didnt log that pass, we knew the tune was on and it was the last pass of the night anyway lol.

darkbluez 05-12-2013 10:08 PM

Thanks for the compliments everyone, it doesnt have axle backs on it at the moment, just dumped the exhaust under the car after the x pipe.

stealthy08 05-12-2013 10:08 PM

What was the reason why you went with c5 shafts instead of c6's?

Turbo-Geist 05-12-2013 11:42 PM


Originally Posted by stealthy08 (Post 1583884200)
What was the reason why you went with c5 shafts instead of c6's?

I'm guessing the c5 axles are the fuse for the driveline. How many axles did it take and is this your best 60 ever in that car?
Awesome job darkbluez. Any in car video of your shifting technique? Are you even using the clutch?

TurboJunky 05-13-2013 12:00 AM

you may have just sold me on a Z06

Seriously that is not a very big mod list and you are using my old secret recipe (nitrous) :rock:

Looks killer and runs a serious number.

Never thought a nitrous and cammed LS7 would run that hard

Devilish34 05-13-2013 06:47 AM


Originally Posted by stealthy08 (Post 1583884200)
What was the reason why you went with c5 shafts instead of c6's?

C5 axles are know to be stronger than C6(05-08.5).. Many prefer them other aftermarket axles bc they are strong enough to take the abuse but weak enough they can be the cheap fuse that breaks .

darkbluez 05-13-2013 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by Turbo-Geist (Post 1583884879)
I'm guessing the c5 axles are the fuse for the driveline. How many axles did it take and is this your best 60 ever in that car?
Awesome job darkbluez. Any in car video of your shifting technique? Are you even using the clutch?

C5 axles are almost un breakable lol, Ive broke numerous stock c6 axles on the street! Ive never broken a c5 axle. No in car vids, ill try and get some soon for you guys, yes I have to use the clutch as it isnt a faceplated transmission, its all stock. Thanks!

Joe_G 05-13-2013 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by darkbluez (Post 1583884163)
Thanks Joe, we actually didnt log that pass, we knew the tune was on and it was the last pass of the night anyway lol.

That's ok, do you have any logs you'd share with me? It helps me in my launch/racing to see how others are doing it.:thumbs::thumbs:

darkbluez 05-14-2013 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by Joe_G (Post 1583887262)
That's ok, do you have any logs you'd share with me? It helps me in my launch/racing to see how others are doing it.:thumbs::thumbs:

Acutally I dont bud :( I really to be honest couldnt tell you where i launch the car, I just let out where it feels strong haha.

Joe_G 05-14-2013 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by darkbluez (Post 1583900308)
Acutally I dont bud :( I really to be honest couldnt tell you where i launch the car, I just let out where it feels strong haha.

Ok, well how about going to the store, spend $20 for a window mount for your phone, and take a phone video like I did? :lol: Actually I wish I'd been doing this all along as this video is very helpful to me!


Steve@C56 05-16-2013 03:13 AM

Again...
Congrats !
Congrats !
Congrats !

A lots of ask (sorry)...

- What lunching rpm for this 1.293 60ft ?
- What psi in rear tire ?
- Have you any "electronic box for retard" or all is in the tune ? (i have some LS1 nitrous friend who use a MSD retard system)
- Why forged piston... bc the stock one will break ? or for safe ?
- What shifting rpm with your cam ?
- Why electric water pump... bc rpm you put on it is over than the stock agree ? or for safe ? or for gain HP ? (have seen tech article who said no gain)
- Do you think this possible with C5 full stock driveline including rear (i know your C6 Z06 is stronger) and gearbox ?
- Is only 2000+ C5 axle are stronger ? (i think GM change from 2001... and i have 2000 :( )
- Is your "race tune" is your "street tune" ?

If it's secret, i understand :rock:

adamgl 05-16-2013 08:02 AM

An electric water pump will free up some lost HP between the engine and the wheels. Meziere claim 11 - 14 HP. But even 5 is worth it to me. You can also wire them to pump while the car is off for better cooling between runs.

I have one on my LS1 Camaro, just got it b'c stock went bad.

C6DuffMan 05-16-2013 09:36 AM

That's awesome. Nice shifting there too. And flames from the exhaust!!

darkbluez 05-20-2013 08:22 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Slo-Poc 06-23-2013 08:59 AM

That thing is haulin :rock: do you know the tire hight and what your revving to?

Z06-1 06-23-2013 01:26 PM

Wow that was sickkkkk!!!!!!!!! Congrats

Joe_G 06-23-2013 02:50 PM


Originally Posted by darkbluez (Post 1583900308)
Acutally I dont bud :( I really to be honest couldnt tell you where i launch the car, I just let out where it feels strong haha.

Here we go, I found your in car vid...


:lol::thumbs:

That is some driving you do, bet it does indeed look like that vid.

DON T. 06-23-2013 03:07 PM

Perfect from the burnout to the finish line!!! She sounds amazing..:thumbs:

Nino S 06-23-2013 05:22 PM

congrats!! sick pass and amazing car!

EX1 06-25-2013 02:22 PM

congrats!

How much air are you running in the Hoosiers?

camirocz 06-25-2013 02:32 PM

Simply put the most impressive c6 vette to date considering how little is done to it!I really mean that.Congrats on a killer set up.

kilr4d 06-25-2013 02:44 PM

Car is still for sale, right?

123sugey 06-25-2013 02:45 PM

Nice driving
How's your nitrous system setup ?

Dr.Ron 06-25-2013 02:55 PM

That is MOVING!
Congrats!

Ron

darkbluez 06-29-2013 01:36 PM

Thanks everyone! Car is for sale if anyones interested, Pricing it at 48K with all the extras! 859-613-3706

Jared

LOSNSUX 06-30-2013 02:39 AM

Awesome!

TT32VGT 06-30-2013 03:32 AM

incredible!

markmatthews 09-14-2013 10:21 AM

just found out about this no idea how i missed it

huge congrats!

flyinmedic 09-15-2013 11:31 PM

Bad ass!!!!!

123sugey 09-15-2013 11:55 PM

Bad azz for sure. I wanted competition... But it's all over. Thank god I did not bet on this

Mopar Jimmy 09-16-2013 12:33 AM


Originally Posted by flyinmedic (Post 1584929924)
Bad ass!!!!!

:iagree: WOW, just WOW, on all accounts :cheers:!!!!!

Z51 6spd 09-16-2013 09:22 AM

This car is awesome, great driving.:thumbs:

You said you have 315/35/17 Hoosier Drag radials on Weld RTS wheels. But I also thought you said the rears were 18inch Weld RTS. I'm confused


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