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Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-10-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 865
Views: 140,112
Posted By JimMueller

FWIW, F-body = F-Platform, which GM last used in...

FWIW, F-body = F-Platform, which GM last used in the 2002 model year.
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
03-22-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 140,112
Posted By JimMueller

Daily driver, bought new from local dealer, about...

Daily driver, bought new from local dealer, about 227K on the chassis. A now rare instance of being clean.
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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-21-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,531
Posted By JimMueller

I'd still like to see optimized LSXR vs optimized...

I'd still like to see optimized LSXR vs optimized XS on otherwise identical engines. Two things turn me away from it for my application. 1) I need to use a mechanical TB, which means I need to find...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-06-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,358
Posted By JimMueller

I asked EBC US whether any special rotor prep was...

I asked EBC US whether any special rotor prep was needed to swap from SR11 to RPX. They responded, "yes the rotors can be used with the RPX compound no special prep will be needed to swap over." I...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-01-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,358
Posted By JimMueller

I like the feel of the SR11's but they've gotten...

I like the feel of the SR11's but they've gotten loud AF. Once in a while I hear a slight groaning from the driver wheel well when lightly applying the brakes. I'm leaning towards going back to the...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-20-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By JimMueller

C7 J55/Z51 brake rotor PNs

I have a different GM application where the C7 & J55 kit will easily bolt to my spindle. However, I'm finding at least two different rotor PNs. Can someone tell me what the physical differences are...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-06-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 142
Posted By JimMueller

C5 base front brake hoses length

Might anyone know the overall length of the OEM C5 base front brake hoses?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-11-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,358
Posted By JimMueller

Their reply: --- The increased groove width...

Their reply:
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The increased groove width over RP is caused from two factors: due to the high pressures SR is molded at it is beneficial to have two separate compacts to help keep the mold...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-10-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,358
Posted By JimMueller

I received the c6 base sr-11's today. Waiting for...

I received the c6 base sr-11's today. Waiting for a reply from ebc on why the padlet design on them vs rp-x....
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-26-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,358
Posted By JimMueller

Aa long as the noise doesn't cause nasty looks or...

Aa long as the noise doesn't cause nasty looks or my fillings to vibrate I'll likely put up with it. I generally use something like a A052 or Rival S 1.5 on the street.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-25-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,358
Posted By JimMueller

Any updates on long term street driving of the...

Any updates on long term street driving of the sr11s? I used the rpx for about a year only on the street. Cold bite could be better but with a bir more pedal efforr no problem and I wouldn't turn...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-29-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By JimMueller

Anyone happen to know the outer diameter and...

Anyone happen to know the outer diameter and tooth count of the Bosch active wheel sensors? So I can try to match it with the rear solution.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-20-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By JimMueller

Wheel bearing change ~2010

On my non-Corvette application, I use a SKF C6 wheel bearing with an adapter to connect to my spindle because it is much more reliable than the Timken's. My car came with 3CH ABS w/o TCS. The rear...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-09-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,531
Posted By JimMueller

:smiliedrool: That'd be fn sweet. Holdener...

:smiliedrool: That'd be fn sweet.

Holdener posted a stock vs XS comparison recently:
HOW MUCH POWER IS THE PERFORMANCE DESIGN LS3 INTAKE REALLY WORTH? LS3 VS PD 105 & 112-FULL RESULTS! - YouTube...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-13-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By JimMueller

Any results? I'm interested in adding a remote...

Any results? I'm interested in adding a remote hydramat to a single tank with an in-tank pump in addition to the OEM bucket. However, I've read that the hydramat micron rating is too small for a...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-01-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By JimMueller

C5 directionally vaned rotors

I haven't looked for C5 directionally vaned rotors (those that use unique L/R rotors) since before the pandemic. I believe the last ones I bought were Centric high carbon, but that part number is no...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
05-01-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,104
Posted By JimMueller

I've seen knock with my ls1 sensors in the side...

I've seen knock with my ls1 sensors in the side positions with stock sensitivity tables. Is it accurate? TFIIK without knock ears. Maybe something like this:
...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
05-01-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,104
Posted By JimMueller

Spark hook is referenced in Greg Banish book,...

Spark hook is referenced in Greg Banish book, Designing & Tuning High Performance Fuel Injection Systems, pages 49-51. Don't want to draw anyone's ire by posting pictures.
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
05-01-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,104
Posted By JimMueller

I've not received any specific reason they brick...

I've not received any specific reason they brick so easily. I've read that they are more susceptible to power fluctuations, and obviously, less RAM means no room for a backup image. I haven't...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
05-01-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,104
Posted By JimMueller

1998 PCM reputation

I've been wanting to get my spark tables optimized for awhile now. Not confident on the street due to knock sensors relocated to side of the LS3 block and not clear which logging math could...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-20-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 272,158
Posted By JimMueller

Todd TCE steel_3d Going back to my topic in...

Todd TCE steel_3d
Going back to my topic in posts 1983, 1985-1991. When looking at aftermarket brake kits that aren't 'designed' or 'tested' for my specific application, I want to ensure I'm also...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-20-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 272,158
Posted By JimMueller

Thanks to Todd & Steel_3D for the explanation. ...

Thanks to Todd & Steel_3D for the explanation.

Next question... rotor effective radius. I've seen these three general formulas, and I don't understand what the most accurate formula is for the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-10-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 272,158
Posted By JimMueller

When calculating piston area on an opposed...

When calculating piston area on an opposed multi-piston caliper, do you include all the pistons or only one side? Why the discrepancy between how Wilwood and APRacing publish the total piston area?...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-07-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,943
Posted By JimMueller

I wouldn't expect the help for free, I'd want to...

I wouldn't expect the help for free, I'd want to negotiate to make it worth their time.

It's been years since I've been to Sebring. Engine failed in 2019, and I made a poor choice on the local...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-07-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,943
Posted By JimMueller

I spoke with Mike O'Neill, design engineer at...

I spoke with Mike O'Neill, design engineer at Essex. He's also leery of the assumption that just because the C7 kit will work, the C7 aftermarket kit will also work. He's going to ask some co-workers...
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