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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-13-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By UniTink72

maybe I'm ok?

Well I took the good advice from you guys and did two things - sent an oil sample to Blackstone and rented a coolant system pressure checker from the local grease monkey store.

Did the coolant...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-22-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By UniTink72

Awesome advice guys. The interwebs make me...

Awesome advice guys. The interwebs make me smarter!

I like d16dcoe45's post the best, but certainly going to verify. Will do the blackstone and pressure test the coolant system. Already have...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-22-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By UniTink72

I should have noted that I moved the car before...

I should have noted that I moved the car before changing oil. Ran it for 5 minutes or so. No issues noted.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-22-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By UniTink72

Milky oil - looking for suggestions

I don't drive my Z06 much, kids and all. So last year I didn't even change the oil. Pulled it out this weekend and got quite the shock. It doesn't actually look *quite* this brown, the camera...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-24-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,165
Posted By UniTink72

Makes sense. Thanks!:cheers:

Makes sense. Thanks!:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-24-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,165
Posted By UniTink72

Yea here in Iowa e85 is readily available, so I...

Yea here in Iowa e85 is readily available, so I was OK locking the car into it. The sensor was really cheap to add, maybe $100 in parts at the most, and that enables the tuner take out timing if it...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-24-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,165
Posted By UniTink72

You should be able to hit 600 once you let that...

You should be able to hit 600 once you let that thing breathe (in) more freely. Take a look at my setup:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-z06-discussion/3783714-626-hp-my-build-results.html...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-19-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,260
Posted By UniTink72

I've got an '06 with 5000 miles, and the tires...

I've got an '06 with 5000 miles, and the tires looked like new until last year when I decided that was their last year so I started smoking them off. To be honest I know traction wasn't that great...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-07-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,638
Posted By UniTink72

The trunion kit isn't necessary. If you change...

The trunion kit isn't necessary. If you change your mind in the future, its the easiest thing to add later.
I'd probably skip the plugs too unless they are cheap. I'm at 700+ crank hp on stock...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-30-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By UniTink72

Dang thats a heck of a good price. I'll keep...

Dang thats a heck of a good price. I'll keep hunting and hope I can get something close to that.

Great responses on here, thanks yall.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-25-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By UniTink72

Michelin PSS prices

Tirerack's current price on PSS tires is:
285/35ZR18 $259.35
345/30ZR19 $393.70

Total for 4 $1306
With $110 for shipping its $1416.

This is a similar price to when I checked a few weeks ago....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-10-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By UniTink72

It wasn't a money issue for me, it was a labor...

It wasn't a money issue for me, it was a labor one. I've heard from multiple people that getting those tanks down and back is one of the most difficult jobs on these cars. Also not a huge fan of...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-09-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By UniTink72

Just another data point. I finished my e85 build...

Just another data point. I finished my e85 build this spring, 626rwhp. Put about 700 miles on it this year on the stock pump, no issues.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By UniTink72

Yea of course I don't mind talking for those that...

Yea of course I don't mind talking for those that want to know more. I just don't want to have to sit next to my whip all day saying 626hp to the wheels :-)

Thanks a bunch guys! These examples...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-27-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By UniTink72

Can I steal your car show sign

I do one car show a year in a town of seriously less than 100 people in central Iowa. Would like to have a sign I can list all my mods on so I don't have to say it 400 times.

Wondering if...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-02-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,911
Posted By UniTink72

Real close to my build at 626hp....

Real close to my build at 626hp. (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-z06-discussion/3783714-626-hp-my-build-results.html)

Whats your compression?

I really think this K501/WCCH/E85 setup is...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-14-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,148
Posted By UniTink72

Also if you ever plan on changing cam, I'd do...

Also if you ever plan on changing cam, I'd do that first. I went from stock to a built motor with K501 cam, no exhaust changes, and the difference in sound was seriously hard to believe. Never knew...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-14-2016, 04:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,932
Posted By UniTink72

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-z06-discus...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-z06-discussion/3783714-626-hp-my-build-results.html
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-12-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,932
Posted By UniTink72

626rwhp here on e85 and stock pump, no BAP. No...

626rwhp here on e85 and stock pump, no BAP. No issues so far, but i've only got maybe 100 miles on the setup. My shop said they haven't seen issues with stock pumps in this setup yet.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-10-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By UniTink72

Item sold! Just FYI Viet - yes it was the...

Item sold!

Just FYI Viet - yes it was the stock rail from an LS3.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-03-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,003
Posted By UniTink72

Yea when you go e85 you might as well make use of...

Yea when you go e85 you might as well make use of its octane. Got to watch the cam's dynamic compression ratio though. That compression wouldn't have worked with a Katech Torquer
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-03-2016, 12:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,003
Posted By UniTink72

Here is my recipe ...

Here is my recipe

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-z06-discussion/3783714-626-hp-my-build-results.html

I used a k501 cam and 13:1 compression. iD850s are enough. Stock pump is holding...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-26-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By UniTink72

Bumpage McBumperson

Bumpage McBumperson
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-20-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By UniTink72

FS: LS3 Fuel Rail

Bought this to use on my LS7 with a FAST intake, ended up going a different direction. Got it out of the box, but never installed. New condition.

Paid $122 plus shipping. Yours for $110 shipped...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-12-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,685
Posted By UniTink72

I got my tune done at Karl's performance in...

I got my tune done at Karl's performance in Ankeny IA. World-class performance car shop, and they are well versed in Z06s. Their main tuner guy actually owns one.
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