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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-14-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,713
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

The engine, fenders, torque tube, clutch/...

The engine, fenders, torque tube, clutch/ flywheel assembly, electronic parking brake, and transmission are all heavier as well on a C7
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-14-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,716
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

I am not here to give away all my knowledge. I...

I am not here to give away all my knowledge. I give a bit from time to time and there is stuff I can’t talk about due to contracts. I worked in professional racing for a number of years. I was part...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-11-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,713
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

It may have helped it. But when you add real...

It may have helped it. But when you add real aero, great driver, high G load track, proper setup and full on slicks I don’t believe it is enough. The C7R uses a conventional steering rack.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-11-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,716
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Yes Matt it’s Greg. I wasn’t suggesting you buy a...

Yes Matt it’s Greg. I wasn’t suggesting you buy a new car. Just proper aero planning as to not waste time and money. I’ve seen time and time again a bunch of aero put on and not work to near its...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-11-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,713
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Have not seen a C7 yet with EPS problems but...

Have not seen a C7 yet with EPS problems but there is a GM bulletin to add a cooling duct to the rack. I do know of a World Challenge 5th gen Camaro that had a EPS failure. It resulted in going into...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-11-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,713
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Caster is adjustable on the C6Zs. True race car...

Caster is adjustable on the C6Zs. True race car build I would stick with steel chassis C5s and 6s. Far easier and safer for roll cages. Less electronics to complicate matters. When you get to serious...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-11-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,716
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Matt, I gotta tell you I’m offended you didn’t...

Matt,
I gotta tell you I’m offended you didn’t contact me first before buying anything. I could have steered you to a competitive car.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-14-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,753
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Use a ARE or Daily dry sump. The factory setup is...

Use a ARE or Daily dry sump. The factory setup is not very good once you add sticky tires, a good driver and a serious track. If you go the 6.2 route I would recommend using a LS9 block. The LS3s...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-30-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,144
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

It will absolutely affect weight balance. It is...

It will absolutely affect weight balance. It is the the worst place to target weight reduction. It will effectively move weight forward or more specifically to the left front tire. On most tracks...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-25-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Bigger is better. That being said I have taped up...

Bigger is better. That being said I have taped up a Donaldson air filter so there was only 2 square inches of exposed filter with no power loss at 475 rwhp. The reason I say to go bigger is to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-17-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,966
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Endless brake fluid is the best stuff out there...

Endless brake fluid is the best stuff out there for fluid.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-30-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,079
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

The MN6 is the best economical trans to go with...

The MN6 is the best economical trans to go with for the track. The M12 is simply a magazine gearbox. It's meant to impress journalists to sell the car. Ideally the GM race box or ZR1 ratios with a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-30-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Tire size can help balance either wider front or...

Tire size can help balance either wider front or narrower rear. Alignment depends on track and your skill and comfort level. If you compare the same setup on the same track with two different drivers...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-30-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

The tires look normal. That's not tread smear its...

The tires look normal. That's not tread smear its rubber pickup from the track
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-18-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 31,459
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Katech has a full aero report available. It shows...

Katech has a full aero report available. It shows the changes from stock to having al of their parts on.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-06-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

I would do torque tube couplers and possibly the...

I would do torque tube couplers and possibly the 3 bearings in torque tube also. Bearings probably aren't needed but as long as your in there. Also if you have the torque tube out I would replace the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-03-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,617
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Most likely it is the keys on the synchronizer...

Most likely it is the keys on the synchronizer slider. The keys are a stamped steel piece and tend to bend or break causing it to wedge in gear. I have had this happen on my C5Z and my old Z28. C5 it...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-24-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Correction I just looked up the aero numbers and...

Correction I just looked up the aero numbers and the C5Z is still better even with the notchback window.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-24-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Well you said corner exit speed which is mainly...

Well you said corner exit speed which is mainly handling not power. Now you are talking about straightaway speed which is power related and drag related. The solid axle Camaro has less parasitic loss...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-24-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

You have a lot of variables for the same engine....

You have a lot of variables for the same engine. I remember Camaro's stock vs C5's stock (non Z06) would put out more power on the chassis dyno. Cats vs no cats is definitely part of it. Headers are...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-22-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,392
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

A few words on aero and ride height. While it is...

A few words on aero and ride height. While it is true downforce goes up as the car ride height goes down there is a lot more to aero. There is pitch sensitivity that you have to worry about the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-18-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,733
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Back years ago Pratt & Miller used to build cages...

Back years ago Pratt & Miller used to build cages for the end user to install. You can contact them for a cage as they are used to dealing with the FIA.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-03-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Thanks. From what I have been told we are keeping...

Thanks. From what I have been told we are keeping the current cars for a while. But I think the old 4 door cars may be avaiiable. Also I know that the Remington cars that McCaan was running were for...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-28-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

No I was not at COTA. I would have liked to have...

No I was not at COTA. I would have liked to have gone. I'm on the Cadillac team. But a friend of mine has a box car not from Pratt & Miller though. It wasn't a very good build. I am going thru it...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-27-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By 6SPEEDZ

Cool car I would like to see more pictures of it....

Cool car I would like to see more pictures of it. I saw a few of that car when it was for sale a while ago. I work at Pratt & Miller and there is very little documentation on the world challenge...
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