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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-06-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Steve-O

to the HOXXOH, are you saying you should be...

to the

HOXXOH, are you saying you should be able to lauqunch at 1800rpm if your car has a 1800 stall speed ? That's always been my problem, I can't launch at much over 1100 before I start spinning...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-05-2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

Rear gear

It's kind of funny, on my first Corvette which was the 2000 C5 I paid the extra money for a performance axle which was the 3:14, there were so many 2 .73 that were faster than me that I wondered if I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

The LS3 is a monster. Dont buy anything previous...

The LS3 is a monster. Dont buy anything previous to 2008. First year LS3 were used. Why buy an 07 LS2 with 400hp when you can get 436 in a 08 LS3 ? 86bhp over a stock c5, its almost like a 90 shot...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

thats Hyundai country

thats Hyundai country
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

drive, "D" the paddles aren't dual clutch like...

drive, "D" the paddles aren't dual clutch like Porsche, you'll hit the rev limiter or you'll shift too eraly.let the automatic do what it does best.


Nice catch klwehunt, 50 points.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

Did you drag race ?

Did you drag race ?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

Run Craps

ruxvette,

thats just about a 15 year old acronymn for emt's . They ar e the worst track tires ever developed for drag racing. Impossible to get them sticky without burning off 10,000 miles of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

I agree any day that you are vertical is a good day

There's no doubt that 40,000 miles is probably about average for a set of EMTs. I think the secret to my longevity, is the car was garaged from day one, and I paid special attention to the tires as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

To answer klwehunt

The paddles are never reliable in my opinion all GM did was move the stick from the console to the steering wheel. I just put it in 3rd power brake it and stand on the gas.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

Good to see HOXXOH still lurking around

HOXXOH,


it's good to see that you're still here, I've been gone at least a couple of years and it's just kind of comforting to see that you're still out there watching everybody keep an eye on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

Thanks boomer111

I think a set a set of dr will get me an 11 second time slip but I'm ready to get reading the car. Had it 5 years, (it's #5).

Thanks for the kind response.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By Steve-O

12.24 at 116.84 on beat up emts

Went to the track tonight, didn't expect to run to quick because my tires are in pretty bad shape. Started off running at 12.60 at a112.

Before I left , I was at 12:24 at 116 .84 with a 1.80-60'...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By Steve-O

[QUOTE=HOXXOH;1593084684]The DIC warning is at...

[QUOTE=HOXXOH;1593084684]The DIC warning is at 256*. The pressure cap relief is 18 PSI. A 50-50 antifreeze/water solution will boil at 265*.

HOXXOH, you are obviously the one with a scientific...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By Steve-O

I took the advice of buying another overflow tank...

I took the advice of buying another overflow tank cap. Added dexcool and water and drove around my neighborhood and the temp never went over 210.

I decided the real test would be to take the car...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By Steve-O

I checked the oil and there's no sign of foam in...

I checked the oil and there's no sign of foam in the oil. I've been adding water to the overflow tank because I can't find the radiator cap. And currently it's running at about 200 sitting at idle...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By Steve-O

Car flags warnings at ~245.... I wouldn't...

Car flags warnings at ~245....

I wouldn't say I was just driving around and ignoring it but I was about a quarter-mile from home and it was going to be rush hour in a couple of minutes so probably...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By Steve-O

I have free roadside service so I can have the...

I have free roadside service so I can have the car towed at no cost would you take a chance and drive the car or just have it towed ?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By Steve-O

High temp. Gauge pegged at 280, reduced engine power

2 days sgo, the water temp gauge pegged at 280 reduced engine power and turned off the air conditioning. After I open the hood I could see that the reservoir cap on the overflow tank had blown off...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-16-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steve-O

Dsteck you have quite a rep Arduino, all the...

Dsteck you have quite a rep Arduino, all the super bright guys say the Arduino is like you say " insanely easy". This will give you an idea of my tech knowledge, I didn't know what a clock spring...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-16-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steve-O

I just have to tell you I have a friend who is 79...

I just have to tell you I have a friend who is 79 years old and he's here on the forum he has a yellow supercharged C 5 and believe it or not the last time slips he got was 10 01 et, I can't...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-16-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steve-O

Just my luck Dsteck is in Tx. The VP M1 is priced...

Just my luck Dsteck is in Tx. The VP M1 is priced like octane boost here and it's way better than $8 a gallon for VP 110 at the track.( Palm Beach Int'l aka Moroso.)

Did you ever get a time slip...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-16-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steve-O

Thanks for your advice and direction. Before I...

Thanks for your advice and direction. Before I let you go enjoy your Sunday, I have 2 small questions.


#1. How much does VP M1 cost ?
#2. Is Dsteck in south Florida ?
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-16-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steve-O

[QUOTE=Xtremespeed;1590279782]Sorry for the...

[QUOTE=Xtremespeed;1590279782]Sorry for the confusion Steve-O. Lol! I'm no engineer but I've always enjoyed tinkering with electronics.



Xtremespeed, can you use Walgreen's $1.50 isoprophyl...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-16-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steve-O

[Xtremespeed, What language was your...

[Xtremespeed,

What language was your response in ? LOL.

I could possibly take your description to a local electronics guy and I think he could figure out how to accomplish what you described.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-16-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By Steve-O

Arduino, clock spring, its all greek to me.

I know the clock spring lets you turn lock to lock with wires being involved and the mess that would make but I don't know how to get a signal thru the clock spring except arduino.

I'm not a...
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