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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-09-2017, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,134
Posted By kentz06

LS7 build, blowing out engine oil

I had my LS7 built up locally. It is producing approx. 630hp. It runs well and sounds fine. The problem is it ejects oil.

What has happened several times after the engine is hot including some...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,906
Posted By kentz06

Steve and Lainey were always gracious and helpful...

Steve and Lainey were always gracious and helpful on my East Coast excursions especially in the heat at VIR. It was always fun to work side by side with him at events.

Definitely not right when...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-20-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By kentz06

If you want the seatbelt to do it's job, leave...

If you want the seatbelt to do it's job, leave the installation the way it is. The belt needs to go from your hip down and back to carry impact loads correctly and keep you in place.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-24-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 37,739
Posted By kentz06

Dang Jeff, sorry to hear about the med issues....

Dang Jeff, sorry to hear about the med issues. Once you get them straightened out lets try to get you out to one of the Seattle tracks. Lots of opportunities left in the season to practice for next...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-11-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 37,739
Posted By kentz06

Time and $$$. Never enough of either. :ack: ...

Time and $$$. Never enough of either. :ack:

Dean
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-11-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 37,739
Posted By kentz06

Can't wait to try the new surface! Since I will...

Can't wait to try the new surface! Since I will be in a "borrowed" car again, perhaps there will now be enough grip to soften the 400 wear tire compound. Jeff is still trying to decide if he is going...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-18-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,877
Posted By kentz06

Installed a set of Moton Club Sport double...

Installed a set of Moton Club Sport double adjustable coil-over shocks on my car in 2008 and put three years on them with great performance. Decided to install the Pfadt Feather Weight double...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-29-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,744
Posted By kentz06

Well I wanted to make a special entrance and this...

Well I wanted to make a special entrance and this was the best I could come up with on short notice... :ack: Just didn't plan on it taking three hours to go the ten miles between our houses. :crazy:...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-26-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By kentz06

There are some interesting dynamics going on in...

There are some interesting dynamics going on in several areas of the track, especially where there is significant elevation changes. I had a Porsche 997 GT3 spin in T3 trying to keep up with me. The...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-26-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By kentz06

On Track Video, my Z06 and a Mustang Boss 302S

Finally got the video to load on YouTube. Laps are at the new track, Ridge Motorsports Park down by Shelton. Be sure to watch in HD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=143pl-_eZv0

One warm up lap,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-25-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,744
Posted By kentz06

Kalbi marinated ribs on their way! :woohoo:...

Kalbi marinated ribs on their way! :woohoo: Taking ramps over to Aaron's place on Friday.

Received a warranty Corsa exhaust yesterday so I'll need a slot on the lift as well.

Dean
:cheers:
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-20-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By kentz06

Its late so just a quick answer. :woohoo:...

Its late so just a quick answer. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I was able to spin the rear wheels exiting T3B down the back straight in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. Yikes! :thumbs:

It...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-11-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By kentz06

It appears I got the motor shut down quickly...

It appears I got the motor shut down quickly enough. :woohoo: Oil pressure and compression look the same. It seems to have picked up a little more power with the break in miles:

...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-11-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,249
Posted By kentz06

The motor has come through all the diagnostics...

The motor has come through all the diagnostics will a clean bill of health. Oil pressure and compression all appear unchanged. Now that it has been run some more it seems to be developing a little...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-10-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By kentz06

Lucky me! :ack: Dean

Lucky me! :ack:

Dean
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-10-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 537
Views: 37,739
Posted By kentz06

Great news Jeff! :thumbs: TA is the best event in...

Great news Jeff! :thumbs: TA is the best event in the country, period. If you are taking your car I guess mine better go as well. We need to talk.

Dean
:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-09-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,249
Posted By kentz06

Just received word from Tom that there were 2-3...

Just received word from Tom that there were 2-3 quarts of oil remaining in the dry sump tank. He has replaced all the hoses with the 2 piece Aeroequip racing hose assemblies. After oil refill it...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-09-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,249
Posted By kentz06

Picked up the car last Monday but have been super...

Picked up the car last Monday but have been super busy with work. All spare time was spent getting ready for a track event last Saturday.


Dyno results:

...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-09-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By kentz06

Todd I would like to know what type of oil hose...

Todd I would like to know what type of oil hose fittings your shop will use. Tom used Aeroquipe fittings and hoses which are top shelf. The style is a push on only with no clamps or crimps.

Dean
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-09-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By kentz06

That Aaron is a funny guy. So he calls me up and...

That Aaron is a funny guy. So he calls me up and asks:

"How is a Doberman and a Z06 the same?"

I didn't have a clue.

"They both need to mark their territory!"

I really appreciate his...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-04-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,744
Posted By kentz06

I'm in +1. :thumbs: Kolbe ribs grilled over open...

I'm in +1. :thumbs: Kolbe ribs grilled over open fire? How are you doing for fire wood?

Circle track racing???

Dean
:cheers:
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-04-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,103
Posted By kentz06

It will be completely different based on how mine...

It will be completely different based on how mine feels. With a very lumpy cam, lightened flywheel and drive shaft, different coil-overs, almost solid engine and transmission mounts; nothing seems...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-03-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,103
Posted By kentz06

Brian at Bearing Services did the machine work...

Brian at Bearing Services did the machine work and assembly on my motor, working closely with Tom Wong. They seemed to know what they were doing. Just picked the car up today.





Well Todd...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-31-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,151
Posted By kentz06

Dr Tom has the motor alive and running! One video...

Dr Tom has the motor alive and running! One video up, hopefully a dyno run video soon!

...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-31-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,249
Posted By kentz06

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: ...

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:





Nice video of lumpy idle! :thumbs: Can't wait to hear a full dyno run (hint). :bigears Wish I could be...
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