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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2016, 04:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,568
Posted By songman3

The C6Z06 is a very special car - probably one of...

The C6Z06 is a very special car - probably one of the best ever buys with huge potential for enthusiast hot rodder.
In an age where car designs are increasingly becoming overweight and over complex,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-16-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,010
Posted By songman3

Hope this helps :thumbs: ...

Hope this helps :thumbs:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/498x553/80-are_1_56d2cce7adc7f8002350ffa4f9c262fd68cf6485.jpg

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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-11-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Ode to LS7
Views: 1,044
Posted By songman3

The C6Z06/LS7 combo is one of the best designs...

The C6Z06/LS7 combo is one of the best designs ever to come from any US manufacturer.

One of the greatest ever US domestic market machines made available to the dedicated 'hard core' enthusiast....
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-24-2014, 03:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 22,926
Posted By songman3

To be the 'quantum leap' forward which Corvette...

To be the 'quantum leap' forward which Corvette really deserves, to maximise its potential, and take full advantage of the clean sheet which the C7Z platform design opportunity offered, in an ideal...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-20-2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,739
Posted By songman3

:iagree: I just can't believe that an issue...

:iagree:

I just can't believe that an issue regarding the ECM tune and the car's performance has arisen right from the outset - jeez!

I was concerned to get this in my inbox the other day --...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-27-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,344
Posted By songman3

WD 40 is not the best product available to tackle...

WD 40 is not the best product available to tackle your particular problem.

Something like Loctite 996456 Freeze and Release works well especially where corrosion exists when two different...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-26-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
Posted By songman3

Awesome ride - thanks for posting! Amazing!!...

Awesome ride - thanks for posting!
Amazing!! :rock:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-14-2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,981
Posted By songman3

Amazing result! - what a car and what a driver! ...

Amazing result! - what a car and what a driver!
Congratulations and respect :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-04-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,637
Posted By songman3

Unless you have something 'extreme' in mind, I'd...

Unless you have something 'extreme' in mind, I'd be inclined to stay with the standard Titanium rods - they're very light and pretty tough, so why change them?

It's worth noting too that the low...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-27-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,212
Posted By songman3

Thanks and respect to Carlos for great service to...

Thanks and respect to Carlos for great service to customers outside US - top guy:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-12-2014, 01:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,377
Posted By songman3

Fantastic car - the ultimate expression of what...

Fantastic car - the ultimate expression of what the C6Z06 design is all about.:rock:
Some guys really know where its at!
Well done Jim:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-08-2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,603
Posted By songman3

To my mind the C6Z06 and the C7 Z06 are in...

To my mind the C6Z06 and the C7 Z06 are in essence two very different cars.

The C7Z06 is a development more allied in concept to the C6 ZR1.

The C6ZR1, fine car as it is, is really a design...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-24-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 45,531
Posted By songman3

That's my $50.00 sent :thumbs:

That's my $50.00 sent :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-08-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,327
Posted By songman3

Very interesting piece - I learned a lot:thumbs: ...

Very interesting piece - I learned a lot:thumbs:
Thanks for taking the time to post.



You are so right with the above!
There is a very famous quote made by the MD of Triumph Motorcycles back...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-07-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,766
Posted By songman3

Best advice there, without doubt - nice one...

Best advice there, without doubt - nice one Jason:lol:
Forum: Transactions Feedback
06-04-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,135
Posted By songman3

I've done business with Gary over the years and...

I've done business with Gary over the years and have not to date, had a problem - so here's hoping he can come back online and resume trading ASAP!
Much talk just now of damage done online by the ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-10-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,652
Posted By songman3

There is no 'Coolant Level 'sensor as such, in...

There is no 'Coolant Level 'sensor as such, in the surge tank which would give a local indication of a low level in the system - guess that would be too simple and easy!

The 'Check Coolant Level'...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-06-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,055
Posted By songman3

Did you fill the tank up to the dipstick whilst...

Did you fill the tank up to the dipstick whilst the engine was cold - how much oil did it take?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-06-2014, 06:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,055
Posted By songman3

Bad experience that - nasty - sorry to see!:eek: ...

Bad experience that - nasty - sorry to see!:eek:

Rupturing any containment vessel when folks are in the vicinity is always an issue to be taken very seriously.

Very difficult 'from a distance'...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-04-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,055
Posted By songman3

Under even the most extreme limits of 'normal...

Under even the most extreme limits of 'normal operation', there is absolutely no way whatsoever that the oil tank should be subject to an internal pressure which would cause the welds in it to split...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-26-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,962
Posted By songman3

Best way I've found is to use a vac/fill system -...

Best way I've found is to use a vac/fill system - quick,easy to do, and gets it right first time with minimum of hassle.
I use a Sealey Tools aftermarket kit which is inexpensive and works great.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-18-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] clutch
Views: 618
Posted By songman3

This link should give you a general idea of...

This link should give you a general idea of what's required to do the job:thumbs:

http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_0804_c6_corvette_clutch/viewall.html
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-09-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,546
Posted By songman3

It's measured by temperature sensor set into the...

It's measured by temperature sensor set into the bottom of the oil tank

The oil is drawn from the base of the tank into the supply side of the primary pump.
- from the pump it flows through the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-06-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By songman3

It's an aftermarket Dry Sump lubrication system...

It's an aftermarket Dry Sump lubrication system for the LS7 designed by Gary Armstrong - Armstrong Race Engineering
http://www.drysump.com/kit3.htm.
It is a much better design than the standard GM...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-29-2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,592
Posted By songman3

I don't like the look of that sorry to say - I...

I don't like the look of that sorry to say - I would need to investigate further just for peace of mind.

I would sample the engine coolant and test it for oil contamination - either engine oil or...
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