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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-17-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,624
Posted By glass slipper

And there's the problem, you're misquoting me. I...

And there's the problem, you're misquoting me. I didn't say "has exponential", I said "varies exponentially". Your use of the words "exponent" and "exponential" in your post above is as nouns. I used...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-12-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,624
Posted By glass slipper

We've had this discussion before, I took it too...

We've had this discussion before, I took it too easy on you evidently. I'll be a little more forceful and clearer in your education this time, your ignorance is becoming a nuisance.

When it comes...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-05-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,624
Posted By glass slipper

Stroke length is not a predictor of torque...

Stroke length is not a predictor of torque output. Torque is primarily a function of displacement and compression ratio/ boost. Two identical engines with the same displacement but different bore/...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
09-01-2023, 02:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,300
Posted By glass slipper

Why haven't you lemon lawed it already??? You can...

Why haven't you lemon lawed it already??? You can get rid of it right now! Your story doesn't add up...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
08-23-2023, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By glass slipper

No car communicates what the rear is doing except...

No car communicates what the rear is doing except through the seat of the pants. With the driver of the C3 and C4 right at the back wheels, it's easier to feel the rear stepping out than any other...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
08-23-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By glass slipper

Best answer here, the key words are...

Best answer here, the key words are highlighted... alignments aren't a one size fits all. I take it one step further and have specific alignments for specific tracks.



On my '93 ZR-1, I've...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
07-30-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By glass slipper

325/30 rear and 275/35 front will give you the...

325/30 rear and 275/35 front will give you the same overall diameter as the 17" tire sizes.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
07-29-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By glass slipper

More specifically, the bag is for the rear tire...

More specifically, the bag is for the rear tire of the ZR-1 and Grand Sport which is then placed in the rear cargo area. All other tire sizes of all models of the Corvette will fit in the spare tire...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-17-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,133
Posted By glass slipper

I agree with you on both points but with a twist...

I agree with you on both points but with a twist on both. More torque is always good but I'm only concerned with HP since that's what determines performance. If you're laser focused on torque, you'd...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-14-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,133
Posted By glass slipper

​​​​​The 2.7L turbo 4-cylinder GM uses in their...

​​​​​The 2.7L turbo 4-cylinder GM uses in their full size trucks makes 430 lb-ft of torque from 1500-4000 RPM, scaling that up to 4.4L gives 700 lb-ft. The 2.7L uses a 4.01" stroke, shorten that to...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-30-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By glass slipper

My engine must have been built with non-stock...

My engine must have been built with non-stock cams because I'm the original owner and it pulled hard to the 7200 RPM limiter in its first autocross at 8 days old. A chassis Dyno test showed HP...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-30-2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By glass slipper

I was thinking the same thing about the flat...

I was thinking the same thing about the flat plane crankshaft, there are 500 in³ big blocks turning 10,000 RPM with a 4" stroke cross plane crankshaft. The LT6 has a 3.15" stroke which is a lot for a...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-28-2023, 02:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By glass slipper

​​​​​​Sounds interesting but a lot of details...

​​​​​​Sounds interesting but a lot of details will need to be filled in.

Of concern is the fact that you'll never get a 3.7" stroke flat plane crankshaft with 6.125" long rod to 10,000 RPM, the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-08-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By glass slipper

His '91 is Medium Quasar Blue Metallic and your...

His '91 is Medium Quasar Blue Metallic and your '95 is Bright Aqua Metallic, it's a little difficult to tell the difference with pictures in different lighting. If they were side by side in the same...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-18-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By glass slipper

Absolutely agree for FRP repairs as it isn't...

Absolutely agree for FRP repairs as it isn't intuitive and a lot of old wives tales/misinformation is out there. But there are plenty of reputable websites with the exact information required for the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-16-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By glass slipper

It's actually SMC which is in fact fiberglass...

It's actually SMC which is in fact fiberglass (FRP). Before the C4, Corvettes used BMC FRP. The differences between SMC and BMC are the process used and the resin used. See the link below for the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-27-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,140
Posted By glass slipper

There are a lot of inaccuracies and...

There are a lot of inaccuracies and misunderstandings in this thread about a lot of different things, I'm only going to address the misunderstanding surrounding the 1:1 gear ratio and what's the best...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-14-2022, 01:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,624
Posted By glass slipper

Were the 4 or 5 Dyno runs at 5000 ft that you saw...

Were the 4 or 5 Dyno runs at 5000 ft that you saw corrected HP readings? Corrected to SAE or STD?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-12-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,624
Posted By glass slipper

Disclaimer: This post isn't directed at you as...

Disclaimer: This post isn't directed at you as you're 100% correct. There is so much incorrect info above about the bypass valve (as well as a few other things) that it would take me too long to post...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
06-12-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 565
Views: 43,660
Posted By glass slipper

Yes, we need torque because HP is just a man-made...

Yes, we need torque because HP is just a man-made term and meaningless. This is what we need:...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-28-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,037
Posted By glass slipper

Thanks for the update, looks like about 209 MPH. ...

Thanks for the update, looks like about 209 MPH.

I agree, 617 HP would be an upper limit. If pressed for a guess on RWHP, I would say 612 +/- 5 HP corrected to SAE on a DynoJet with smoothing 5.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-28-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,037
Posted By glass slipper

Not necessarily, it appears from reading the...

Not necessarily, it appears from reading the article that Tadge was talking about the Z07 equipped Z06. There was an interview/reveal where a GM rep (can’t remember who) stated the regular Z06 will...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-28-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,037
Posted By glass slipper

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To add to your great work above in an attempt to narrow the error band by getting the assumptions closer to reality, the number for RWHP needs some minor tweaking. Using a percentage of FWHP as a...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
05-26-2022, 01:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,661
Posted By glass slipper

69427 is correct, go to the end of paragraph 6.3...

69427 is correct, go to the end of paragraph 6.3 of http://www.faqs.org/faqs/autos/gasoline-faq/part3/ and read the two sub paragraphs but especially the second sub paragraph where it states “flame...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-23-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By glass slipper

Electrical help needed in Bahrain!!!

I posted this in the C4 tech section hoping to get a wider audience because my problem is more C4 related than ZR-1 related, I'm posting here to see if a narrower audience can provide the help I...
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