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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-02-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,499
Posted By rnelson11

Ed remote tuned my car. I would make a run and...

Ed remote tuned my car. I would make a run and e-mail him my file. He would then send me a new tune file to download. Took about 3 times to get it really good,
Forum: C5 General
12-22-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,440
Posted By rnelson11

The 445 was done on 2 different dynos. After the...

The 445 was done on 2 different dynos. After the first build and before the SC. It was doable with $3K heads and a very aggressive cam. The big jump was due to a blower cam were a lost a bit on...
Forum: C5 General
12-21-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,440
Posted By rnelson11

Sorry it was 445 for the $9K. The $20K gave me a...

Sorry it was 445 for the $9K. The $20K gave me a Magnacharger and 623. And I'm 59 years old so I don't even speed must less race.

...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-20-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,497
Posted By rnelson11

I'm 59 years old and I dropped $20K into my...

I'm 59 years old and I dropped $20K into my 24,000 mile LS1 (2004 coupe). Haven't regretted it for a second.
Forum: C5 General
12-20-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,440
Posted By rnelson11

I had 540 RWHP with my LS1 but the heads cost me...

I had 540 RWHP with my LS1 but the heads cost me $3K. With headers, a FAST intake, 90mm TB and cam it was up to $9K.

I've since added a magnacharger and I'm up to 623 RWHP ($68/HP).
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-23-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,046
Posted By rnelson11

I've bought an automatic in the past and never...

I've bought an automatic in the past and never forgave myself for not getting a stick shift.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-22-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,159
Posted By rnelson11

When the mechanic put my front cover back on he...

When the mechanic put my front cover back on he damaged the oil pan gasket. As the cover was slid on it sheared off part of the rubber seal of the oil pan gasket.
Forum: C5 General
11-02-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,676
Posted By rnelson11

I'm over $25K and I only paid $26K for the car...

I'm over $25K and I only paid $26K for the car two years ago. The thing is, except for the hood, it still looks stock.
Forum: C3 General
11-02-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,864
Posted By rnelson11

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-30-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,694
Posted By rnelson11

My son is 16 and I bought him a 2000 coupe to...

My son is 16 and I bought him a 2000 coupe to drive to school. This is his third week. It looks almost exactly like my 2004.
...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-29-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,228
Posted By rnelson11

I upgraded from 1 3/4" to 2" last year. I had 2...

I upgraded from 1 3/4" to 2" last year. I had 2 problems. First, the A/C line will not clear. I had to rotate the line 180 deg (cut and re-weld) at the compressor and loop it forward and over the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-26-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,403
Posted By rnelson11

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C5 General
08-09-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,027
Posted By rnelson11

2004 M6 and 2000 Auto. ...

2004 M6 and 2000 Auto.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/rickn11/2redvettes_zps1fe31be8.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/rickn11/media/2redvettes_zps1fe31be8.jpg.html)
Forum: C5 General
08-09-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,164
Posted By rnelson11

Blowouts were what happened with tires with tubes...

Blowouts were what happened with tires with tubes in them. I'm not saying it doesn't happen anymore but it was common with tube tires.

I guess I'm showing my age.
Forum: C3 General
07-23-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,352
Posted By rnelson11

We (Rutherford County Corvettes) had 24 Corvettes...

We (Rutherford County Corvettes) had 24 Corvettes in the lower parking lot. We got a 'shout out' for the largest club there....
Forum: C5 General
07-12-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By rnelson11

Good information, Thanks.

Good information, Thanks.
Forum: C5 General
07-10-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By rnelson11

Thanks, that's what I thought but wanted to...

Thanks, that's what I thought but wanted to verify.
Forum: C5 General
07-10-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By rnelson11

Drag radials

For you guys who run drag radials on the back, what do you run on the front to match?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-07-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,346
Posted By rnelson11

I think there is more to it that a direct bolt...

I think there is more to it that a direct bolt in. I think you have to use a C6 rear cradle and also extend one of the exhaust pipes that go over the axle.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-29-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,515
Posted By rnelson11

Is this car still available?

Is this car still available?
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-19-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,214
Posted By rnelson11

I haven't had a C4 for a while but every time I...

I haven't had a C4 for a while but every time I mod my C5 I get enormous amounts of soot before I have it tuned and I've done it several times. I think you are running rich. If you have the stock...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By rnelson11

Chrome alternator

I was looking for a chrome alternator and a couple of the top Corvette parts vendors carry them but there seems to be a problem. The one for a 2004 says it's for an automatic only so what's the...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-07-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 125,215
Posted By rnelson11

PM sent again for direct link for 2004 base coupe.

PM sent again for direct link for 2004 base coupe.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-03-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 125,215
Posted By rnelson11

PM sent for direct link for 2004 base coupe.

PM sent for direct link for 2004 base coupe.
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
04-11-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By rnelson11

I'm glad to see this thread. I have 623 rwhp and...

I'm glad to see this thread. I have 623 rwhp and my drivetrain is stock except for the clutch. Maybe I'll be OK for a while since I don't race.
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