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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-30-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,799
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I wouldn't really consider this a "rod failure"...

I wouldn't really consider this a "rod failure" because something else sure had to go wrong for this to happen. You are probably thinking along the right lines when you start considering a hydrolock...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,313
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I'm curious, so you did Jim's heads the first...

I'm curious, so you did Jim's heads the first time you reworked his engine...were the guides shot when you did that head rebuild? IF they weren't, the fact that the guides weren't shot the second...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-26-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 38,556
Posted By MTIRC6Z

From your YT link..."Yella Terra’s exclusive...

From your YT link..."Yella Terra’s exclusive Ultralite rocker arm, shaft and pedestal system offers 50% less nose weight than the factory rocker system..."

Given the impossibility of a rocker...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-26-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,313
Posted By MTIRC6Z

IF you need a guarantee you need another car,...

IF you need a guarantee you need another car, it's that simple.

IMHO at the moment your best bet would be something that is completely 'reengineered' like the TFS. Use your stock ti intake...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-25-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 38,556
Posted By MTIRC6Z

You'll love the TFS heads. I'm into my second...

You'll love the TFS heads. I'm into my second season with them, not stock, they flow 397 at .670 which just happens to also be my cam lift.

You really should not be running stock pistons given...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-17-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,696
Posted By MTIRC6Z

TFS260 with stock ti intake valves and stock...

TFS260 with stock ti intake valves and stock rocker arms...got them set up by Total Engine Airflow (TEA).

Cheers, Paul.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-25-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,803
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I think using the word "mostly" is actually an...

I think using the word "mostly" is actually an understatement.

With the exception of the bad '07 batch of rockers there have been more failures (according to one race shop) of 'upgraded' rockers...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-22-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,455
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I love the 2.97/2.07/1.43 ratios. But I'm not...

I love the 2.97/2.07/1.43 ratios. But I'm not sure why you'd want something as 'short' as .63 for 6th though.

I got a RPM L5 TR6060 and L5 ZR1 diff brand new directly from RPM (but made the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,253
Posted By MTIRC6Z

Agreed, with the stock blower you don't need/want...

Agreed, with the stock blower you don't need/want so many cubes. From my experience the best combo is big bore/short stroke, so go with a sleeved block (you wouldn't believe how much difference that...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,855
Posted By MTIRC6Z

Like I said, IF they are standard production rods...

Like I said, IF they are standard production rods I'm sure they will be within grams of the 462 the LS7 rods weigh, they are shorter at 5.980 vs the 6.067 of the LS7 rod. IF the rod your buddy has...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,855
Posted By MTIRC6Z

Production LS9 rods are almost identical in...

Production LS9 rods are almost identical in weight to production LS7 rods (ie. in the 462 gr range). So are the rods you're speaking of (which are "much lighter" than LS7s and available at $720...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-20-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,253
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I've got LS7 ti rods with ARP bolts in my 388cid...

I've got LS7 ti rods with ARP bolts in my 388cid CTS-V pushing 800+ rwhp...so far so good. I do not loose sleep over the ti rod strength or lack thereof.

BTW Michael, did you know that "falling...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-01-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

First you need to determine IF your stock heads...

First you need to determine IF your stock heads have pedestals which create poor rocker geometry. John G developed at tool that will measure it for you, or you could simply check the wipe pattern. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-01-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

GOOD, I kind of figured that before you even said...

GOOD, I kind of figured that before you even said it :thumbs:

It is unfortunate that not all tuners/shops have your attitude because I certainly didn't appreciate the screwing over I got. The...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-01-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

Stock rockers are NOT the problem, the mounting...

Stock rockers are NOT the problem, the mounting of the stock rockers IS a problem, sometimes.

When I got my TFS260 heads I asked about going with a full roller shaft rocker system which would be a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-01-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

MTI did the initial build and tune on my car,...

MTI did the initial build and tune on my car, they also locked my ECM and told me (two year after the build/tune) whenever I wanted to make adjustments to my tune I'd need to remove the ECM from the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-31-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

While I did get the very first pair TEA laid...

While I did get the very first pair TEA laid their hands on, I have no doubt they have been readily available ever since. But if you wish to confirm just give Greg Changet at TEA a call.

A year...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-28-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I got a pair of TFS260 heads on September 15,...

I got a pair of TFS260 heads on September 15, 2014...car has been running strong with them for almost a year now.

Cheers, Paul.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-28-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

As of Sept 2014 Ferrea did not stock an 'on the...

As of Sept 2014 Ferrea did not stock an 'on the shelf' hollow stemmed valve that could be made to work with the TFS260 casting...the LS7 version is too long so the only way to go would be custom...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-25-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,738
Posted By MTIRC6Z

The factory stock ti intake valves can be used...

The factory stock ti intake valves can be used with the TFS260 heads...Total Engine Airflow (TEA) can set them up for you. This is what I've been running for a year now.

Cheers, Paul.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-17-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,520
Posted By MTIRC6Z

Oh come on Michael, you just ain't got a BIG...

Oh come on Michael, you just ain't got a BIG enough hammer in your tool box :rofl:

Cheers, Paul.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-10-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,310
Posted By MTIRC6Z

4.125" x 3.622" ... just did one of those with...

4.125" x 3.622" ... just did one of those with ERL sleeves for my CTS-V, very nice combination.

Cheers, Paul.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-30-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 35,210
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I think Hillary would be happy to see Donald get...

I think Hillary would be happy to see Donald get the nomination and it wouldn't be because she was looking for a pounding :eek:

Wasn't Romney's claim to fame that he was a business man who could...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-30-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 35,210
Posted By MTIRC6Z

WOW, this is really too much...you PM'ed AH and...

WOW, this is really too much...you PM'ed AH and they didn't respond for three days. HMMMM, did you try sending Richard a PM? OH WAIT, you CAN'T send Richard a PM because he's not and never has been...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-30-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 35,210
Posted By MTIRC6Z

I'm still around, still have my Z06 too, just...

I'm still around, still have my Z06 too, just don't have time for this sort of nonsense anymore...which is really saying something since I've been happily retired for over two years now :D

Cheers,...
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