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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-30-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,488
Posted By Tommy D

I just received an e-mail from Marc(LS1LT1) ...

I just received an e-mail from Marc(LS1LT1)

Dennis passed this morning. My heartfelt condolences to Misty and his entire family.

Tommy
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-30-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7,454
Views: 994,074
Posted By Tommy D

Some of you may know Dennis Sloan other wise...

Some of you may know Dennis Sloan other wise known as Dennis50NJ. Those of us who have been around a while know him from the track rentals and his commentary on this list. Smack talk as well a great...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-30-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 7,454
Views: 994,074
Posted By Tommy D

New or Improved times: Please Note: I am...

New or Improved times:
Please Note:

I am baby sitting my grandson so I no longer get to check in on the forum as often as I would like. But I do occasionally get to check my personal e-...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-30-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7,454
Views: 994,074
Posted By Tommy D

Ah someone has to screw up might as well be me...

Ah someone has to screw up might as well be me :D.

WOW that 142 mph is outstanding. It time for a drag pack. The reduction in weight is great but the tracking of the car down the track on a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-30-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,488
Posted By Tommy D

We are praying for your father. He helped so many...

We are praying for your father. He helped so many of the corvette forum members over the years. We always had a great time at the track rentals as well as on this forum throughout the years, he will...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-22-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7,454
Views: 994,074
Posted By Tommy D

New or Improved times: Please Note: I am...

New or Improved times:
Please Note:

I am baby sitting my grandson so I no longer get to check in on the forum as often as I would like. But I do occasionally get to check my personal e- mail...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-15-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,107
Posted By Tommy D

If you look at the new Camaro SS with the...

If you look at the new Camaro SS with the Corvette motor you will notice a oem built in catch can from the factory. If you do a search you will see a thread on this forum discussing the modification...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-15-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7,454
Views: 994,074
Posted By Tommy D

New or Improved times: 12.969 @ 111.30 Denk...

New or Improved times:

12.969 @ 111.30 Denk
11.358 @ 121.49 Pmwinc
11.959 @ 118.00 Jakehz06
09.555 @ 146.98 DCI
11.225 @ 121.84 Pmwinc

If your time has not been posted it is because you...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-27-2016, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,389
Posted By Tommy D

If you still have the 3.42 gears that would make...

If you still have the 3.42 gears that would make it hard to turn. Larger gears use more HP to turn. Turning the axles without wheels is even harder You can also check the parking brake for binding...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-25-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,653
Posted By Tommy D

Please explain how my numbers which are produced...

Please explain how my numbers which are produced by the tracks timing equipment are uncontrolled as compared to the numbers you present.


There is one conclusion that is a fact:

JSB way back...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-22-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 18,592
Posted By Tommy D

I think whatever looks best on the car be it...

I think whatever looks best on the car be it black, chrome, machined or some other finish.

If we consider performance: chrome is heavier with more rotating weight so it makes sense that we see...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-22-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,380
Posted By Tommy D

Love it :thumbs: It looks like we came to...

Love it :thumbs:

It looks like we came to the end of Corvette winter driving for now. Once we get ice and snow followed by salting the roads, it becomes wheel and tire eating pothole season :(
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-22-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,692
Posted By Tommy D

I think we all agree that the goodyear run craps...

I think we all agree that the goodyear run craps suck. The cooler denser air makes our Corvettes a bit quicker. If you take a bit of air out of the rears and make sure the tries are really warm you...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-22-2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Tommy D

Nice run for the Vette........ to bad he red...

Nice run for the Vette........ to bad he red lighted

The problem with the GTR is you really have to know how to launch the car. I have run at several track days with GTRs. The guys who know how to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-22-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,380
Posted By Tommy D

Joe I would suggest that you drive one...

Joe

I would suggest that you drive one first. With a little bit of tweaking decreasing the under hood temps, applying a C5 hood mod, wrapping the radiator hose under the air box and adding a real...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-21-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,663
Posted By Tommy D

The weather forecasters have predicted a major...

The weather forecasters have predicted a major snow storm for the weekend. Hopefully, they are wrong and I'll continue to drive until we have snow, ice and salt on the local roads.

My biggest...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-21-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,012
Posted By Tommy D

I guess we should not complain, it is already...

I guess we should not complain, it is already January 20th and we have had pretty decent driving weather. Tomorrow I'll take the 05 out for what maybe the last time for a while depending upon what...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-21-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 1,379,393
Posted By Tommy D

Please check order TDBJM2 from Kerbeck Thank...

Please check order TDBJM2 from Kerbeck

Thank you
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-20-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7,454
Views: 994,074
Posted By Tommy D

New or Improved times: 10.330 @ 136.19...

New or Improved times:


10.330 @ 136.19 AtomicC6
12.101 @ 116.73 Jakehz06
09.594 @ 144.92 DCI


If your time has not been posted it is because you have not followed the requirements for...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-11-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,653
Posted By Tommy D

I disagree, most of your posts are informative...

I disagree, most of your posts are informative and on the mark. The information you posted is not what I have seen recording the times for the 1/4 mile performance challenge on the tech section of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-09-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,046
Posted By Tommy D

I would imagine that the GM engineers would have...

I would imagine that the GM engineers would have to make one strong enough to withstand the abuse. Drag racing, aggressive driving and etc...


It would be great if Nissan or another auto...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-09-2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,575
Posted By Tommy D

Congrats Dave & Kerbeck :cheers: It has...

Congrats Dave & Kerbeck :cheers:


It has been always been a pleasure to deal with you and now Amoni too. Kerbeck Corvette has always been a class act.


Once you purchase one and then...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-09-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,420
Posted By Tommy D

The Camaro has the LT1 engine rated at 455 so it...

The Camaro has the LT1 engine rated at 455 so it is probably time for a increase in horsepower for the Corvette in 17.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-07-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,611
Posted By Tommy D

GM must know there is a problem as there is a oem...

GM must know there is a problem as there is a oem "catch can" on the Camaro. I noticed a new additional cooler for the auto trans up front on the 16 Corvette ...... that is not on my 14 and I don't...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-07-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,653
Posted By Tommy D

I have not used it in my C6 or C7 but I know a CF...

I have not used it in my C6 or C7 but I know a CF member Jbsblownc5 who used Torco with meth very effectively in his C6 at the track.
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