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Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
05-21-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,310
Posted By lambertvr4

I tuned a water/alcohol kit on a supercharged...

I tuned a water/alcohol kit on a supercharged Viper (10psi) last summer. On the dyno I optimized fuel and spark with gasoline and then redid the tune completely with the water/alchy. Back to back...
Forum: C5 General
02-16-2007, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By lambertvr4

Not really. Seems pretty much like all the...

Not really. Seems pretty much like all the others I've seen.
Forum: C5 General
02-16-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By lambertvr4

Anyone else have a ZR6 Z06?

A little history about my car; 2001 Torch red Z06. The car was supposedly one of the press cars that GM used when the Z06 debuted in 2001. There were several that made their rounds with the...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-25-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,870
Posted By lambertvr4

I haven't talked to you myself, but I have talked...

I haven't talked to you myself, but I have talked to Jeremy several times when I ordered parts from Fred Beans. It seems pretty obvious that we all appreciate the work that you guys have done so...
Forum: C5 General
10-29-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,226
Posted By lambertvr4

If you just have a few bolt-ons, it shouldn't...

If you just have a few bolt-ons, it shouldn't hurt you to use 91. It very much depends on the blends of fuel and what mods you have.

Also, ask yourself what you want out of the tune. If you want...
Forum: C5 General
09-25-2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By lambertvr4

lowering C5 seats

I would like to lower the seats in my '01 Z06 to give me a bit better line of site. Are there any options other than getting new seats?

Before you ask, I'm 6'5" and over 300lbs.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-21-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By lambertvr4

My '01 Z06 does the same thing. My ride height...

My '01 Z06 does the same thing. My ride height wasn't equal at each corner either. The steering wheel was always centered though.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-19-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By lambertvr4

Yah, I was pretty displeased driving in. There...

Yah, I was pretty displeased driving in. There really was no choice except to leave. The Memphis Motorsports Park is pretty much in the middle of nowhere.

Sh1t happens. Laugh it off, and have...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-19-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By lambertvr4

How to dirty up a clean Z06

I am pretty dedicated to keeping my car clean. It's a lot of work for a car I routinely drive, but I love seeing the car clean tip to toe.

I went out to see the NHRA drag races at the dragstrip...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
08-17-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,950
Posted By lambertvr4

I live in Memphis, but born and raised in Conway....

I live in Memphis, but born and raised in Conway. I know Polk, and he has a great shop. Lots of big turbo projects from everything import to domestic with factory computers and standalones. They...
Forum: C5 General
08-11-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By lambertvr4

Post your impressions if you get to hear this...

Post your impressions if you get to hear this combo.

Thanks
Forum: C5 General
08-10-2006, 01:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By lambertvr4

So far it seems unanimous that the shifting feels...

So far it seems unanimous that the shifting feels more direct to the transmission due to the clarity in the way it feels when changing gears. I can definitely understand this. The stock shifter...
Forum: C5 General
08-09-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By lambertvr4

Why install a short shifter?

I've contemplated putting in a shorter shifter, but I have to say that I'm reserved to do so. I have never missed a shift with the stock shifter and I've been to the track several times, street...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By lambertvr4

This seems to be a pretty common topic. Opinions...

This seems to be a pretty common topic. Opinions range from one extreme to the other in all the threads.

I've been looking at the American Racing headers with no CATs to my stock '01Z, and I...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-29-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,917
Posted By lambertvr4

I lowered my '01 Z06 on stock bolts (~3/4-1") and...

I lowered my '01 Z06 on stock bolts (~3/4-1") and put on a set of '04 Z06 shocks with the stock '01 Z06 springs. Compared to the new shocks at stock ride height it does feel a bit rougher on the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-20-2006, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 587
Posted By lambertvr4

My 01Z had major wheel hop from the day I got it....

My 01Z had major wheel hop from the day I got it. If the tires spun at all the right rear would slap around. It sounded like somebody had a hammer back there! The BFG drag radials had much less...
Forum: C5 General
06-13-2006, 12:09 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,934
Posted By lambertvr4

Here's my turd. ...

Here's my turd.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/802/Z06_3_7_06_002.jpg
Forum: C5 General
06-03-2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,831
Posted By lambertvr4

Typically the oil temps hover close to the...

Typically the oil temps hover close to the coolant temps during normal/easy driving. Hard driving will elevate both, but the coolant temps obviously cool back off sooner.

Not all synthetic oils...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-01-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By lambertvr4

Same here.

Same here.
Forum: C5 General
05-15-2006, 10:52 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 123,483
Posted By lambertvr4

My '01 Z06 was one of the GM press cars. Not all...

My '01 Z06 was one of the GM press cars. Not all of the 10 press cars were sold due to the press guys trashing them. The lady I bought mine from received it after GM slapped in a new engine and...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-03-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By lambertvr4

Here's a look at the dyno graph for gains over a...

Here's a look at the dyno graph for gains over a stock car.

http://www.hypertech.com/get_dynochart.php?cid=60&vid=1423932&tp=jpeg

Normally an air intake wouldn't negatively affect the tuning,...
Forum: C5 General
05-01-2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,232
Posted By lambertvr4

Did you put Max-Gear or Synchromax in the tranny?

Did you put Max-Gear or Synchromax in the tranny?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-30-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By lambertvr4

I agree, the radiators do get trash built up in...

I agree, the radiators do get trash built up in them over time. I've seen a few that have, and the trash was always found after some high temps were noticed after sitting in traffic on a warm day.
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
04-29-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,606
Posted By lambertvr4

From Hypertech, I couldn't find a 2003 C5 dyno...

From Hypertech, I couldn't find a 2003 C5 dyno chart, but this one for the 2000 should be fairly similar.

http://www.hypertech.com/get_dynochart.php?cid=63&vid=1358579&tp=jpeg

The tuning...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
04-29-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By lambertvr4

The stock t-stat is designed to open at 195degF. ...

The stock t-stat is designed to open at 195degF. This can vary a little from t-stat to t-stat, so it's usually wise to set the off temp a little bit higher than 195deg F to keep the fans from...
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