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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-23-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 388
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Both of my LS7's have gotten very thirsty when...

Both of my LS7's have gotten very thirsty when the guides go ....... I also track my car, so I'm sure that doesn't help ....... but I was adding ~1/2qt just over the course of a single track day, and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-09-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,922
Posted By Cap'n Pete

If I had it to do over again, I would have bought...

If I had it to do over again, I would have bought a Grand Sport in 2010. To me, it's the best balance of everything - performance, reliability and value (I know.........Cheap, Fast, Reliable - pick...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-05-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Sounds almost identical to how my car feels with...

Sounds almost identical to how my car feels with both the AMT engine & trans mounts installed ........ not much NVH to speak of at idle or cruising, but under initial off-idle acceleration and under...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-23-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Great question!! Dunno?! They look like the...

Great question!! Dunno?! They look like the ones off Corvette Central in Post#2 above?? :pistols:
Forum: Canadian Events
02-23-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 824
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Thanks! It's getting heads, cam, and a bunch of...

Thanks! It's getting heads, cam, and a bunch of other "stuff" ............... aiming for "reliability" but apparently there could be some side-effect "performance" to go along with it!! :D

Damn...
Forum: Canadian Events
02-22-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 824
Posted By Cap'n Pete

This "winter" has sucked, to be quite honest!! ...

This "winter" has sucked, to be quite honest!! I've turned ZERO miles on my snowmobile, and this is the state of my car right now!! (...valve guides fried, haven't driven since ~September).

If...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-22-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I have a set off my 2011. I had to have the hood...

I have a set off my 2011. I had to have the hood decals re-applied, and I didn't bother putting the 427 badges back on. Let me know if you're interested....
Forum: Canadian Events
12-22-2023, 03:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Merry Christmas, gang!! Hope Santa is generous to...

Merry Christmas, gang!! Hope Santa is generous to you all!! :auto:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-19-2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,529
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I have a harness bar in my C6 Z06. Is it a proper...

I have a harness bar in my C6 Z06. Is it a proper roll bar / cage? No. Do I run a HANS device with it? Yes. What's my logic? ANY crash that results in a rollover LIKELY initiated with a pretty hard...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-14-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 697
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Exactly, if either of the lower control arm...

Exactly, if either of the lower control arm mounts slip, your toe will change. Hence, the camber plates help to lock that in so that nothing will move/change once your alignment is set. Now the only...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-12-2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 934
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Not to try and de-rail you if your issues ARE...

Not to try and de-rail you if your issues ARE related to electrical, BUT, have you considered a mechanical issue at all? My suggestion would be a compression test as a minimum, at least to RULE OUT a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-12-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 697
Posted By Cap'n Pete

You should consider running the AMT camber kit...

You should consider running the AMT camber kit and you won't have any risk of your alignment "slipping" ever again. I've had it in my car for ~5 years and track my car frequently @ Mosport, and the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-11-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 697
Posted By Cap'n Pete

You're talking in KM's so I'm thinking you're a...

You're talking in KM's so I'm thinking you're a fellow Canadian? Whereabous are you located. Maybe somebody can help suggest a reputable alignment shop to take your car to. If nothing else, wherever...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-06-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By Cap'n Pete

If I could go back in time and buy the cars that...

If I could go back in time and buy the cars that I "should have bought", I'd have either a C5 Z06 or a C6 Grand Sport. But instead, I bought a C6 BASE (murdered it on track) and am now on my 2nd C6...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-30-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,154
Posted By Cap'n Pete

It's all good, Mark! I ran poly mounts in my old...

It's all good, Mark! I ran poly mounts in my old Camaro, so I was prepared for the increased vibes. I track the car pretty hard, so I fully accept that it's not a buttery-smooth "street cruiser" ;)....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-29-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 954
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I've wondered if there's a practical way to...

I've wondered if there's a practical way to insulate the chassis tunnel ABOVE the torque tube, and/or possibly provide some better ventilation to help the heat escape from the torque tube chassis...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-29-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,154
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I had a full set of AMT engine & trans mounts...

I had a full set of AMT engine & trans mounts installed in my car (purely to tighten things up since I track my car frequently). There's DEFINITELY an increase in vibrations inside the car when you...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-29-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I was with a student this past summer with a...

I was with a student this past summer with a Challenger Red-Eye (797HP), running MPSS in the pouring rain, and I could not BELIEVE how much grip his car had!! My car was skating everywhere on Toyo...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-29-2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 694
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I got called out years ago by a couple guys from...

I got called out years ago by a couple guys from a different "camp" than ours (not Porsche, surprisingly!) because I had a tire that was beginning to show some cords. All I needed to do were 3 hot...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-22-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Yeah, the Z51 is a no-brainer, IMO. Now that...

Yeah, the Z51 is a no-brainer, IMO. Now that said, even a Z06 can be "upgraded" over factory spec, obviously. But as a starting point, the Z51 gets you going, whereas the base model gives you limited...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-22-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Not sure how the base C8 will perform, but my...

Not sure how the base C8 will perform, but my first C6 (base model) could NOT handle the track. It lacked EVERY cooler that every other "Z" model (Z51, Z06, ZR1) gets ...... steering, diff, trans,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-21-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 694
Posted By Cap'n Pete

I've gotten away with a couple of the crappy DIY...

I've gotten away with a couple of the crappy DIY plugs (not even plug/patch) on a set of street tires, right near the shoulder of the tire (not a great spot) and not had a problem. That said, for...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-21-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Phoned in to ask. Apparently there was an updated...

Phoned in to ask. Apparently there was an updated fitting in 2012/13? (I don't know?!) Regardless, ordered up the standard Z06 version for my 2011. Assuming it should be a Direct-Fit! :cool:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-21-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Thanks for digging that deep, Bill!! Gotta love...

Thanks for digging that deep, Bill!! Gotta love the conflicting / confusing discrepancies!! Really clears that up, eh?!? :lol: :smash:

Maybe I should cross-reference my VIN# and/or see if I can...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-20-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By Cap'n Pete

Dewitt's Rad differences - C6Z / Z07

Sorry, I'm going to behave like an annoying new guy ........ again, I *know* how to use search, but sometimes you still don't find the golden goose answer you're looking for!! :lol:

Can anyone...
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