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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-21-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Rock36

Well the oil came out really really clean. Less...

Well the oil came out really really clean. Less than 2000 miles on that oil, it was dark but still translucent as one might hope.

I still need to pressure test the cooling system; however, I've...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-14-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Rock36

Thanks for the advice, definitely an excuse to...

Thanks for the advice, definitely an excuse to get a new gadget at least. I'll see what I can find on Amazon.


I hope to get to that by Wednesday the latest. The car will sit until then.


...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-13-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Rock36

LS7: Can a cracked cylinder sleeve not smoke?

Basic Question: Can a cracked cylinder sleeve or bad head gasket not produce smoke out the exhaust?

Background: I'm recently stationed in Korea as of Jul '23. I had some compression issues in my...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-19-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Rock36

So it could work with 2012-2013 mid pipe too? ...

So it could work with 2012-2013 mid pipe too? Assuming all the hanger locations are the same, the mufflers seem to be the same.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-19-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Rock36

Thanks, I have the OEM exhaust still on mine, but...

Thanks, I have the OEM exhaust still on mine, but I also have a camshaft and I've burned out the cats after 50k miles or so.

I'm moving to a place where I'll need a legit working set.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-19-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Rock36

Z06: Will 2012-13 Catalytic Converters fit 06-11?

I see from all the online parts stores that the 2006-2011 catalytic converters (P/N: 15263677 and 15263678) are discontinued.

However, 2012-2013 z06 catalytic converters (P/N 25958406 and 2598407)...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-31-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By Rock36

Bump for interest

Bump for interest
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-25-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By Rock36

C6Z06 Catalytic Converters

I'm looking to buy C6Z06 OEM catalytic converters for my 2007 C6Z06.

Preferably they have less that 30-40K miles,but will consider less than 50K miles pending asking price.

Thanks.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-04-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,287
Posted By Rock36

Issue resolved. It was the battery, I was just...

Issue resolved. It was the battery, I was just too dismissive of the battery because it is only 2 years old. I figured I had at least one or two more good years on it.

I tested it, it was...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-02-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,287
Posted By Rock36

Thanks, I may have been too quick to overlook the...

Thanks, I may have been too quick to overlook the battery so I’ll check it out first.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-02-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,287
Posted By Rock36

Bad Starter? Fleeting Low Voltage Condition on Startup

2007 Corvette Z06

I’ve started throwing a ton of codes that seem to only occur at the moment of startup. None of them trip a CEL.

I think this because that is the only time the codes appear....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-14-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 687
Views: 48,442
Posted By Rock36

Corvettes always sold at an excessive premium...

Corvettes always sold at an excessive premium over here. That's why it isn't uncommon for US service members here to sell theirs, and let Germans do the necessary conversions on them.

I agree, GM...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-14-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 687
Views: 48,442
Posted By Rock36

I love Porsche too, and when I was stationed in...

I love Porsche too, and when I was stationed in Stuttgart I did quarterly pilgrimages to the Porsche museum at least.

But if you think the corvette finally became good enough to compete with the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-09-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By Rock36

Did you know about the key fob slot in your glove...

Did you know about the key fob slot in your glove box? You can generally get the car to run by inserting the fob (buttons facing the passenger side, key chain out) into the fob slot.

I know that...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-03-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,447
Posted By Rock36

Car reviews are always like that. Think about...

Car reviews are always like that. Think about how many times car magazines proclaimed that the corvette was finally a super car. For me it was a 2006 C&D article that compared the then new C6Z to a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-02-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By Rock36

I had this problem intermittently last summer as...

I had this problem intermittently last summer as well. I checked all the grounds etc... nothing... until my dash and radio began to die on me while driving or my voltage would go way too high. So...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-02-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,069
Posted By Rock36

The only problem I have with this car as a daily,...

The only problem I have with this car as a daily, is that my commute in the morning is too short and too much traffic...I really can't do what I want with it. I have a Katech Torquer 110 cam and I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rock36

I used a fork that I beat into a new shape that...

I used a fork that I beat into a new shape that allowed me to manipulate the spring into place when it happened before, but your idea is much better. :lol:

The issue is resolved however, I just...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rock36

Unfortunately I don't have a heat source to do...

Unfortunately I don't have a heat source to do that, unless I leave it sitting in the sun for a few hours. Not sure if that would be enough though.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rock36

I was making some progress with this, but one...

I was making some progress with this, but one side of the shoe was still firmly inside the rotor hat while the other side was over half way out. The angle of the hat and the shoe then caused it to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rock36

I apologize for the typos. I'm angrily typing...

I apologize for the typos. I'm angrily typing from my smart phone.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rock36

Rear Rotor stuck in brake shoe

Is there a way to work the rear rotor of the rear shoe?

-I've removed the ebrake cable

-The clips on the lugs were removed long ago

-The rotor is otherwise loose, but the rotor wants to pull...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-12-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,091
Posted By Rock36

I do my best to tuck the cables in the little...

I do my best to tuck the cables in the little space available.

But to actually lift the battery out, I've used duct tape to make my own handle on the battery.

Two or three strips from the front...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-12-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,678
Posted By Rock36

I've found the power to weight ratio between a...

I've found the power to weight ratio between a Challenger Hellcat and C6Z is nearly identical. A Challenger Hellcat is more like 4400-4500 lbs if you look up the specifications, a Charger Hellcat is...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-12-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
Posted By Rock36

Thanks for making me go back and look at the...

Thanks for making me go back and look at the R888s guys.

When I tried to search them on tirerack the right sizes weren't showing up on my queue for the C6Z so I wrote them off as an option, but...
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