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Forum: Southwest
05-20-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By aggie_corvette

Yes the ACP from PA. I agree for what they...

Yes the ACP from PA. I agree for what they charge it better be a almost perfect fit. That is part of the reason my body guy (and myself to some degree) are very nervous about dropping that much...
Forum: Southwest
05-19-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By aggie_corvette

ACP vented fender/hood

Anybody in Houston have ACP, Kerry's, vented fenders and/or hood on their C6 or Z06? I'm looking to put them on and my body guy is freaking out that they will not be "great enough" for a show car...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-08-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3,098
Views: 461,795
Posted By aggie_corvette

PMed about the cool shirts.

PMed about the cool shirts.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-13-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,805
Posted By aggie_corvette

Subscribing

Subscribing
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-07-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,273
Posted By aggie_corvette

PM Sent Will

PM Sent

Will
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-22-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,122
Posted By aggie_corvette

Check/clean your A/C condenser. I had a...

Check/clean your A/C condenser.
I had a similar problem when tracking my C5. I replaced the radiator with a Dewitts but forgot to clean the A/C condenser, water temps were still 250+. I ended up...
Forum: Southwest
07-21-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By aggie_corvette

:lurk:

:lurk:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-20-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,093
Posted By aggie_corvette

PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-14-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

180* Flat plane vs 90* Cross Plane V8s ...

180* Flat plane vs 90* Cross Plane V8s

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5ELxVgPQd4/TLM375fyKrI/AAAAAAAAFnc/yb6Nfjz_cSE/s1600/flat_plane_engine.jpg


Ferrari 180* Flat plane V8...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-13-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

Just some fun engineering back of the envelope......

Just some fun engineering back of the envelope...

IF you wanted to use the LS7 type architecture and make a 180* "flat plane" crank work:

As i mentioned before, Minimize the 2 order harmonics...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-13-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,014
Posted By aggie_corvette

YES !!! at 1:43 it looks like his right shoulder...

YES !!! at 1:43 it looks like his right shoulder harness has slipped off the HANS. Definitely not ideal, but did it slow him down... Not likely.

:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-13-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

That is a great read. And to bring this full...

That is a great read.

And to bring this full circle to this topic...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-08-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

Great thanks for info, i didn't know those were...

Great thanks for info, i didn't know those were out there. At this stage its just a hobby and its hard to keep track of all the variations out there.

:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-08-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

I was surprised as well, but i think they looked...

I was surprised as well, but i think they looked at the normal engine duty cycle their clients put their cars through, and the strict maintenance schedule and decided it was worth it. although i...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-06-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

Yes the harmonics ARE THAT BAD. The limit (W/O a...

Yes the harmonics ARE THAT BAD. The limit (W/O a BALANCING SHAFT) is about 2.5L per 4 cylinder bank.
You can go bigger but you need a balance shaft, then all will be happy.

I would not say flat...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-06-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 83,996
Posted By aggie_corvette

Short story... You guys are missing the...

Short story...
You guys are missing the analysis. The quoted above is the reason it will not be practical to have a 7 Liter flat plane V8 based on the LS7 type architecture.

I'm an engineer also...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-23-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
Posted By aggie_corvette

What kind of vent is that on the hood?

What kind of vent is that on the hood?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-16-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,180
Posted By aggie_corvette

PM me please. :cheers:

PM me please.

:cheers:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-31-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,682
Posted By aggie_corvette

Do any similar test results exist for automotive...

Do any similar test results exist for automotive (gas or diesel) oils?
Those were very helpful.

Any reason we can't put motorcycle oil in our cars?

:cheers:
Will
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-14-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By aggie_corvette

Corvettes at LeMans VINTAGE video

Ran across this cool vintage video of the Corvette Pre-race effort at LeMans, I would estimate about 1960. It has been converted to color.

Pretty cool to see how racing was done 60 years ago.
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-25-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,966
Posted By aggie_corvette

This is my dream SUV. 2500 Cadillac Escalade...

This is my dream SUV.
2500 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL conversion. less than 50K for the fully loaded edition.
Duraburb Inc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAbgf76zUHs

Use this to pull a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-04-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,825
Posted By aggie_corvette

Just to show that Lemons doesn't take much of a...

Just to show that Lemons doesn't take much of a car, 82 Datsun 280ZX
This is the same as posted previously.

All we did was change fluids and put different "light weight" bumpers on. 14" wheels...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-04-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 31,734
Posted By aggie_corvette

:lurk:

:lurk:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-01-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,276
Posted By aggie_corvette

Are you able to raise the car even? I've...

Are you able to raise the car even?
I've heard issues with the two sides not coming up at an even rate b/c it doesn't have some kind of side-to-side balancer.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-01-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By aggie_corvette

PM Sent

PM Sent
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