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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
Today, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 100
Posted By davidfarmer

I don't think the non-dry-sump crank could easily...

I don't think the non-dry-sump crank could easily retrofit the huge drive belt system for the blower. Other options would be much easier
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
Yesterday, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By davidfarmer

most exhaust kits have enough overlap that if you...

most exhaust kits have enough overlap that if you adjust the entire system as a whole you can get each components to seal properly. That drop of condensation is normal btw....I wouldnt do anything...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
Yesterday, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By davidfarmer

probably tuned out

probably tuned out
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-16-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 147
Posted By davidfarmer

if you open the bleeder valve will the pistons...

if you open the bleeder valve will the pistons retract? If not it is a mechanical issue, not a hydraulic issue.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-16-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 162
Posted By davidfarmer

inspect the springs, they can crack but usually...

inspect the springs, they can crack but usually only from impact damage. It's easy to see if they are cracked. You want to "unscrew" the adjuster from the spring into the control arm to raise the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-09-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By davidfarmer

generic OEM tolerance is up to 0.28deg total toe,...

generic OEM tolerance is up to 0.28deg total toe, so you are well within that. I personally shoot for around 0.1 total, so even then you are within it. Too much toe absolutely will destroy...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-07-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 444
Posted By davidfarmer

Borg is very nice. I haven’t installed the...

Borg is very nice. I haven’t installed the Ridetech
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-06-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 444
Posted By davidfarmer

Prothane bushings are only $100 but don't include...

Prothane bushings are only $100 but don't include the metal sleeves. You can melt yours out, or get a kit from ZIP. It's super easy an cheap to swap out new bushings once you do it the first time.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-06-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 444
Posted By davidfarmer

Poly bushings aren't horrible either and pretty...

Poly bushings aren't horrible either and pretty cheap, served the industry well for decades. A ZIP Poly kit is cheap enough to just do what you need to do now, then swap the rest as you go. Nice...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-02-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By davidfarmer

I own a Dynojet and I've never seen a curve like...

I own a Dynojet and I've never seen a curve like that either. You need to bump up the limiter to 6900
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-02-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By davidfarmer

you should re-set the toe after this type of...

you should re-set the toe after this type of adjustment. It's easy to do yourself with a little practice.

Glad you got it to move. I would have removed it before welding in that confined space.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By davidfarmer

I tuned it to level the Fuel Trims but just going...

I tuned it to level the Fuel Trims but just going VE gave a 13hp jump before tuning . It’s a track engine, so it doesn’t need to be perfect other that PE.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By davidfarmer

I suspect either a leak or consumption, coolant...

I suspect either a leak or consumption, coolant doesn’t usually just disappear

I’d also run the heater and cycle coolant through the heater core, try and eliminate any bubbles in the system

...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By davidfarmer

Tony can you recommend a cam for high RPM road...

Tony can you recommend a cam for high RPM road course use....ie easy on the valvetrain?

Here is my stockish LS2 vs cam/heads vs cam/head/removed OEM MAF
...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By davidfarmer

here is my 20 year old DIY alignment...

here is my 20 year old DIY alignment guide....setting toe is super easy with a straight edge and 2 tape measures. If you swap them one at a time, just re-set the toe on the the side you change. ...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By davidfarmer

I bet he is confusing the fact that you can...

I bet he is confusing the fact that you can remove the cam without removing the lifters
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By davidfarmer

agreed, wet sump LS3

agreed, wet sump LS3
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By davidfarmer

some large channel locks on the body of the...

some large channel locks on the body of the adjuster might help. Again, might require dropping the control arm or the spring for access.

You could always shim the adjuster for height instea of...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By davidfarmer

it should swing down and pivot on the end links

it should swing down and pivot on the end links
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By davidfarmer

It sounds like you have done all of the right...

It sounds like you have done all of the right things. Ive seen the heads stripped as you say, also seen the threads in the spring stripped. Might need to pull the LCA or the spring itself (big job...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
03-29-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By davidfarmer

any shipping options? I'm in Concord NC 28027

any shipping options? I'm in Concord NC 28027
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-27-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 452
Posted By davidfarmer

would be easy enough to form these up out of a...

would be easy enough to form these up out of a piece of Palite. It's almost flat, and palite is extremely heat formable
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-27-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By davidfarmer

you have to drive onto the scales, especially...

you have to drive onto the scales, especially leaf spring cars, so keep in mind this will require some work. Once you jack a corner up and dop it on a scale, the reading won't be accurate.

There...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 266
Posted By davidfarmer

You need wheels that fit, or dramatically stiffer...

You need wheels that fit, or dramatically stiffer and/or higher ride height
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
03-26-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 186
Posted By davidfarmer

HP Tuners can modify your speedo. Your ABS will...

HP Tuners can modify your speedo. Your ABS will work fine with a square setup, as will your TC/AH if you have pressure sensors.

I'm not sure if my Tech 2 can modify any of this, it's pretty...
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