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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-01-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By jb78L-82

This ^^^^^^ DRM Bilsteins all around! Ride...

This ^^^^^^ DRM Bilsteins all around!

Ride is much better than stock and suspension response is superior. I added a ZR1 rear bar as well which is slightly larger than the stock Z06 swaybar to dial...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-28-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By jb78L-82

You need to move like I did in 2019 from the...

You need to move like I did in 2019 from the socialist northeast to a southern state with zero inspections or emissions, and no freaking front plate (idiotic)...I ask myself all the time, what took...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-28-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,878
Posted By jb78L-82

Just to address a couple of comments above: ...

Just to address a couple of comments above:

The Z is in a warm weather state now and garaged. During the warmer 6 months of the year, the oil temp is 80 degrees on average when cold started. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-27-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,878
Posted By jb78L-82

10 C6 Z06..bought New March 2010. Engine has...

10 C6 Z06..bought New March 2010.

Engine has 6,500 miles on it and is bone stock. Oil changed using Mobil 1 0W-40 European Formula at 500 miles, 1,000 miles and every 500-1000 miles there after....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

Keep digging...FASTER

Keep digging...FASTER
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

I have a suggestion for you and the "guys", "when...

I have a suggestion for you and the "guys", "when you are in a hole, stop digging"...........

I never stated the Base C6Z06 weighs 2,900 lbs...please don't infect me with "your logic".

Again,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,228
Posted By jb78L-82

You really did not just say since you have not...

You really did not just say since you have not read LS3's with spun bearings, then it does not occur?

Again, the GS is a great C6 but different than the Z06...stop hating on the Z06, if you don't...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

Friend's 09 Z06..mine is a 10 Z06 Pretty hard...

Friend's 09 Z06..mine is a 10 Z06
Pretty hard to argue with facts.....boss

​​​​​​ Sep 22, 2008 (https://www.z06vette.com/threads/weigh-of-stock-c6-z06.112405/post-1247389)
Mine was weighed at...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,228
Posted By jb78L-82

Any idea how many LS1/2/3's have spun bearings?

Any idea how many LS1/2/3's have spun bearings?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

3333 lbs is a base 1LZ ZR1 ​​​​​​Base Curb...

3333 lbs is a base 1LZ ZR1

​​​​​​Base Curb Weight (pounds)
The weights above are base weights...another words zero options. How many ZR1's came with no options?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

I did as well with my 10C6Z06..have a nice day...

I did as well with my 10C6Z06..have a nice day :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

Do me a favor and argue with Motortrend, Car and...

Do me a favor and argue with Motortrend, Car and Driver, and the ultimate specs, with links attached above....Not me.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-26-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,821
Posted By jb78L-82

Not sure where some of these numbers are coming...

Not sure where some of these numbers are coming from for the C6ZR1?

My 2010 C6Z06 weighs 3100 Ibs...2LZ. The base 10 Z06 weighs 3080 lbs.

The 10 ZR1 base weight is listed in multiple data...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,228
Posted By jb78L-82

The valve head issue is a real potential issue...

The valve head issue is a real potential issue with the LS7, although not all LS7's have the problem. As I stated, get the heads fixed (not very expensive) and the Z06 is good to go for MANY miles....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-26-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,381
Posted By jb78L-82

Performance Friction, Carbon Metallic (not carbon...

Performance Friction, Carbon Metallic (not carbon ceramic).

I would stay away from any ceramic brake pads since they are designed for low dust, low noise, at the expense of stopping power....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,228
Posted By jb78L-82

One last comment on this dilemma that the GS will...

One last comment on this dilemma that the GS will get you 8.5-9.0/10 of the performance of the Z06 which it will, agree.

A couple of additional points that make the GS FEEL very different than a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-25-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,228
Posted By jb78L-82

No question..Z06...get the heads done and a far...

No question..Z06...get the heads done and a far superior track car. The C6Z06 is one a of a kind car. My 10C6Z06, bought new, has 6,000 miles on it and no head work yet BUT not tracked.....

I have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-24-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,331
Posted By jb78L-82

Great Info Leigh1322 as usual! I would...

Great Info Leigh1322 as usual!

I would summarize my previous comments on the coolant questions and add a couple of other points highlighted by Leigh's comments:

1. Most coolants will last about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,331
Posted By jb78L-82

I have not changed any coolant in any of my cars...

I have not changed any coolant in any of my cars at 5 year intervals for MANY years now.

I use a 10+ year change interval with Dexcool, green, orange, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford coolants, etc, all of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 735
Posted By jb78L-82

From what folks say who have done the conversion...

From what folks say who have done the conversion to Hydroboost, this system is the way to go.

As for going with C4 and/or C5 brake booster parts, I would not go through that effort.

I have been...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-03-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By jb78L-82

Thanks Leigh! A arm bushings-Yes I switched...

Thanks Leigh!

A arm bushings-Yes I switched to upper and lower poly control arm bushings in the stock factory OEM control arms back in 2005/06 and was stunned at the improvement in steering feel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-03-2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By jb78L-82

My 78 L-82 4 speed OEM gymkhana car has been...

My 78 L-82 4 speed OEM gymkhana car has been suspension tweaked by my since 1983 when the car was bone stock with 1 1/8 inch factory bar, 7/16 inch factory rear OEM GM rear sway bar, 550 front coils,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2021, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,919
Posted By jb78L-82

Not surprised....on the street, lower duration...

Not surprised....on the street, lower duration cams are much more real world useful with better TQ than the higher duration cams, in general. Your 355 with a 225/230 duration is just about right, in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,661
Posted By jb78L-82

Not to go down this hole but in the United States...

Not to go down this hole but in the United States ONLY, oil companies won the right years ago to call highly refined dino/conventional Group III base oils, synthetic oil, even though those...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By jb78L-82

Not through the seats..on A pillar

Not through the seats..on A pillar
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