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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-18-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,655
Posted By Umrswimr

Dyno numbers? Any mileage on the head unit or...

Dyno numbers? Any mileage on the head unit or motor? What cam?
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-21-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,217
Posted By Umrswimr

A few questions: Any idea how many miles are...

A few questions:

Any idea how many miles are on the head unit? You mentioned the car "came with it"- and idea how many miles were on the head unit before you bought it and since?

Why are you...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-08-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,116
Posted By Umrswimr

Last week I pulled the motor from my '00. ...

Last week I pulled the motor from my '00. Probably 20-30 DE events and hundreds of autocrosses. Spun a bearing at MSR, so out she came. Goodbye $4k for a wrecked 66k LS1 and new cam/oil...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-07-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 335
Posted By Umrswimr

FS: Stock LS1 cam, springs, retainers, pushrods, seats, timing chain, oil pump

Pulled from a donor '99 motor with 66k miles. I'll post up pictures when I get a chance, but I didn't see any issues on the cam lobes or bearing surfaces. Chain looked basically new. The motor went...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-19-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2,139
Views: 167,502
Posted By Umrswimr

PM sent. I'll take it.

PM sent. I'll take it.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-18-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,139
Views: 167,502
Posted By Umrswimr

LS1/6 shortblocks or longblocks? I assume the SB...

LS1/6 shortblocks or longblocks? I assume the SB from page 1 is long gone. :lol:
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,444
Posted By Umrswimr

Yeah, this was the foundation for my question- is...

Yeah, this was the foundation for my question- is it even practical to stroke it on stock heads or should I spend the money on a good set of heads instead? I can send these heads off for P/P for...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By Umrswimr

I used the alignment tool and just bolted it up...

I used the alignment tool and just bolted it up without too much issue. The key was to make sure the TT was level to the back of the engine and pay close attention to the splines so they engage...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,104
Posted By Umrswimr

I'm not sure I would even go as far as an LS7. ...

I'm not sure I would even go as far as an LS7. Replace with an LS6 and be done. Direct fit, no issues whatsoever, and much lighter than the LS7 combo.
I agree with everything else, though-...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,444
Posted By Umrswimr

That's kinda what I was considering, but I'll go...

That's kinda what I was considering, but I'll go with a custom cam and springs. So here's the build I was considering:

Since I ran metal through the entire motor, I'm assuming that anything which...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,584
Posted By Umrswimr

Find a vendor who will sell them for you and...

Find a vendor who will sell them for you and start production! The stock C5 brakes are just barely sufficient for DE's on street tires, so there's a market out there for a low-cost upgrade. Big...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-20-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,444
Posted By Umrswimr

Holy hell thats a big cam! What clutch?

Holy hell thats a big cam!

What clutch?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-19-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,444
Posted By Umrswimr

383 stroker or FAST + heads?

I know- odd question- let me explain. :willy:
Last month I spun a bearing at a DE at Motorsport Ranch. Haven't pulled the motor yet, but I'm trying to sort out options before I do. I have $5k to...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Umrswimr

I'm just reviewing my options. Obviously I'll...

I'm just reviewing my options. Obviously I'll tear it apart and see what can be done, but this would be the worst-case situation where the block/crank either cannot be reused or would require...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-24-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,379
Posted By Umrswimr

:iagree: I've replaced all four as sticky...

:iagree:

I've replaced all four as sticky R-compounds and lots of negative camber wore mine out before 50k miles. It's really not difficult.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-18-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Umrswimr

$4300 gets me a SDPC 383 stroker...

$4300 gets me a SDPC 383 stroker (https://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-dickey-parts-center/sdls6sb383ft). Am I making a mistake by bolting stock LS1 heads and and LS6 intake to this? I might be able...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-03-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Umrswimr

I'm kind thinking the same... Buy a short block...

I'm kind thinking the same... Buy a short block and just move my stuff over. $2800 for an iron 6L or $4k for an iron stroker:...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-03-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Umrswimr

I have an external oil cooler with a thermostat,...

I have an external oil cooler with a thermostat, so my oil capacity is somewhat ambiguous. When checked before the event, the oil was above the hash marks on the dipstick.

I'll be installing an...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-03-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,384
Posted By Umrswimr

Good point on the ABS module. Mine was also firm...

Good point on the ABS module. Mine was also firm when bleeding, but soft when driving...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-02-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,129
Posted By Umrswimr

I had a set of QA1's. Hated them. Same issues...

I had a set of QA1's. Hated them. Same issues you had. If you need adjustable, buy Koni's. Otherwise, I'd go with the Z51/Z06 shocks and have plenty of shock for most street/track applications.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-02-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Umrswimr

All the track time finally took its toll- Spun a bearing....

After countless track days and autocross events, the inevitable happened: A long sweeping left hand corner (Big Bend) at Motorsports Ranch in Cresson finally did the motor in. I've taken the corner...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-02-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,384
Posted By Umrswimr

If there's been air into the ABS module, I found...

If there's been air into the ABS module, I found the ONLY solution was to take it in and have them bleed the ABS module for me. Of course, I admit to having accidentally drained the reservoir when...
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