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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-09-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 31,976
Posted By blaine123

Valvetrain failures in LS7's is no new concept. ...

Valvetrain failures in LS7's is no new concept. Its a hidden dirty secret of GM. Even new ones have experienced the dreaded Exhaust Valve failure. Do a search on the forums.... theres plenty of...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-07-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,250
Posted By blaine123

Hope thats not it. Exterior is fugly and the...

Hope thats not it. Exterior is fugly and the interior looks like they borrowed it from the Camaro.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
05-06-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By blaine123

Well it sold in 4 hours on ebay. High end...

Well it sold in 4 hours on ebay. High end exotic car dealer in Chicago offered me cash.

Gonna miss it. Time to prep for my next project. :lurk:
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
05-05-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By blaine123

C6 Z06 Supercharged 660 RWHP Flawless

Just put my recently modified Z06 up for sale.

Just had the A&A V3 S/C kit installed less than 500 miles ago. 13k miles. New Tires. HRE Comp 21 Wheels. Car is 100% FLAWLESS inside and out. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-02-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,116
Posted By blaine123

I love all cars. Its the owners that sometimes...

I love all cars. Its the owners that sometimes bother me.:D
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-02-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,116
Posted By blaine123

I showed my wife a 911 Turbo I was thinking of...

I showed my wife a 911 Turbo I was thinking of buying... she replied, "That looks like a chicks car.."

Enough said.:rofl:

and they all look the F'in same.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-30-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By blaine123

I've never changed out my sway bars as of yet. ...

I've never changed out my sway bars as of yet. Every aftermarket sway bar kit I have seen includes endlinks and bushings its seems.

Heres a kit from LG:
...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By blaine123

I'd say unless ur going the full adjustable kit.....

I'd say unless ur going the full adjustable kit.. stick with the ZR1 sways. Pfadt may chime in about the differences... I have no idea.

Some info on them:
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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By blaine123

They sell the Johnny O'Connell Sway Bars as well...

They sell the Johnny O'Connell Sway Bars as well which will also be better than the ZR1 sways for 600 a full set.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By blaine123

I can bet $$ that the Pfadt Sway bars will be a...

I can bet $$ that the Pfadt Sway bars will be a better performance upgrade than the ZR1 sway bars... not to mention lighter, stronger, and adjustable... maybe even cheaper.:lurk:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By blaine123

Just keep in mind your adding a bunch of rotating...

Just keep in mind your adding a bunch of rotating weight in the process. The 20" ZR1 wheels are few lbs heavier AND the run flats are heavier than the stock OEM run flats.

ZR1 Repro 19x10 28.5lbs...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,031
Posted By blaine123

Whats the US standard? Car was built in US. ...

Whats the US standard? Car was built in US. Europe standard wouldn't not apply when it was built I would think.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-27-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 953
Posted By blaine123

I had an 02 C5 Z06. The C6 Z06 has its...

I had an 02 C5 Z06. The C6 Z06 has its advantages such as a better interior, non pop up headlights, faster in stock trim, bigger brakes, ....but then the C5 Z06 has the advantage of being cheaper...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-26-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,729
Posted By blaine123

I didn't write the NHRA rule book for drag...

I didn't write the NHRA rule book for drag racing, and I believe its still 11.49 or faster still.. rules change from track to track.

I'm just glad that tracks don't enforce it for Test and Tune....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-25-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 268,198
Posted By blaine123

Updated.

Updated.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-25-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,729
Posted By blaine123

I was wondering about this. I wouldn't want to...

I was wondering about this. I wouldn't want to cut up my car either. 5pt roll cage is the biggest I want in my car.

The NHRA rules regarding roll cages needs to be updated for the new cars...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-25-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,729
Posted By blaine123

So.. what type of roll cage u using? Step...

So.. what type of roll cage u using?

Step ONE for 10's: Get a roll cage.:lurk:

I hear of all these GT-R running low 11's and 10's, but I never see one with a roll cage either. They just...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-23-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,551
Posted By blaine123

I'd take it.. and add a FAT Supercharger or Turbo...

I'd take it.. and add a FAT Supercharger or Turbo to it just for fun. :rock:

500 cid LS motor with Twin Turbos would be scary... and just sounds cool.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-23-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Posted By blaine123

Problem with Porsches is they all look the...

Problem with Porsches is they all look the same... unless you really know what your looking for.

Another reason why I wouldn't buy one.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-22-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By blaine123

:rofl: No seat can handle a big butt.... for...

:rofl: No seat can handle a big butt.... for long.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-22-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,603
Posted By blaine123

+1 Nothing in the engine changed. You have the...

+1 Nothing in the engine changed. You have the same 2 piece sodium filled exhaust valves and rocker arms.:lurk:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-22-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By blaine123

My Z06 just turned 13k miles today.. and my seats...

My Z06 just turned 13k miles today.. and my seats look 100% brand new. Not a sign of wear. Those seats look like someone was chewing on them. :ack:

And yes the 06 Z06 interiors are cheap from...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-21-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,603
Posted By blaine123

Everyone keeps posting XXX bought one 6 months...

Everyone keeps posting XXX bought one 6 months ago.. for $XX.

ITS SPRING TIME... SPORTS CAR prices go UP UP UP during this time of the year. I looked on EBAY.. and WoW... 80% of all the 2006+...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
04-21-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,954
Posted By blaine123

I'm running mine at 8 psi as well w/conservative...

I'm running mine at 8 psi as well w/conservative tune. I don't run it hard though. Just with half boost and light throttle its already scary enough for me on the street... and its never sees...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-20-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,603
Posted By blaine123

Their asking price is a bit high. I paid 42k...

Their asking price is a bit high.

I paid 42k for a 2006 Z06 with a 5k set of HRE wheels and only 8k miles. (Fully loaded w/NAV and 3M protective file on front)

You give me 50k.. i'll give you...
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