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Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
11-16-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By Sleeper09

Car rolls out strong, too bad the driving was not...

Car rolls out strong, too bad the driving was not there. 10.5 with a 154 mph trap is a joke:ack: My hats off to Fran and the rest of the crew at Race Proven for building me this solid machine.
I...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
07-27-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,260
Posted By Sleeper09

I had WCCH then switched to Mast. Race Proven and...

I had WCCH then switched to Mast. Race Proven and I believe we ran into some valve float with the WCCH heads on a turbo build. I do not think the Manley valve springs that WCCH installed had enough...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
04-22-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,120
Posted By Sleeper09

If there was valve float I think we got a handle...

If there was valve float I think we got a handle on it now. That power fall-off looks brutal on the graph. You could really feel it at the track as well. :cheers:
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
04-12-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,120
Posted By Sleeper09

Wow that graph shows the difference.:eek: At the...

Wow that graph shows the difference.:eek: At the track you could feel the car fall off in the higher rpm's.

As for the tires staying hooked on the dyno, both Fran and I were impressed as well....
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
04-12-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,120
Posted By Sleeper09

Fran very nice work yesterday and thank you for...

Fran very nice work yesterday and thank you for spending the time replaying logs and explaining exactly what the car is doing during each pull. It was great to be able to spend the day at the shop...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
04-03-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,884
Posted By Sleeper09

This thread caught my eye because I worry about...

This thread caught my eye because I worry about the 4-bolt to 6-bolt jump. I almost cracked 1100 on a 4-bolt and I wonder how much she has left. Yes my turbos are almost out of gas too but they're...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
03-13-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 12,252
Posted By Sleeper09

Very nice work to the ECS crew and conrats to...

Very nice work to the ECS crew and conrats to John. That is truely 1 Sweet Ride.:cool: I love see cars that are built with a great balance of extreme performance and streetability.:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-07-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By Sleeper09

I may make it to this event. Just got new Mast...

I may make it to this event. Just got new Mast 305 heads. Need to get them on, everything else bolted back up and tune.:cheers:
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
03-05-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,069
Posted By Sleeper09

People have made big power with the stock...

People have made big power with the stock muffler. But I think a better flowing exhaust set up will typically yield more hp, it did for me. Also the power may carry better through the rpm band, which...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
03-05-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,284
Posted By Sleeper09

Very nice Nick, you should do very well with the...

Very nice Nick, you should do very well with the 1/4. Will you be going to the Pocono event on 4/21?
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
03-05-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,069
Posted By Sleeper09

Race Proven Motorsports ran that exact test for...

Race Proven Motorsports ran that exact test for me a year ago. Car made 927 rwhp with stock z06 mufflers. If my memory is correct it was just over 19lbs. Without mufflers 1,022 rwhp at 20lbs. This is...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
02-17-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By Sleeper09

This is outsanding Fran, you and your staff are...

This is outsanding Fran, you and your staff are top notch. The growth that Race Proven Motorsports is making is a product of your companies customer service and satisfaction, keep on doing what you...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
02-14-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Sleeper09

The actuators need to see pressure to push open...

The actuators need to see pressure to push open the valve. You could install an air pump to supply the pressure. That seems to get overly invovled, making the electric units the way to go if you want...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
02-13-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Sleeper09

Sorry for the crappy picture it's not easy taking...

Sorry for the crappy picture it's not easy taking a picture reaching under the car with an iphone. I see one of the bolts must of backed out. The reason I went with these is that they open and close...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
02-13-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Sleeper09

You got that right it is a tight fit. I will get...

You got that right it is a tight fit. I will get under the car and take picture when I get home tonight.

To the OP I forgot to mention the other down side of open down pipes is the strong...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
02-12-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Sleeper09

It will help in terms of performance. Like 5...

It will help in terms of performance. Like 5 liter Eater said the noise may get to you after a while. I run boost activated cut outs with my ttix set up and when they open the power comes on hard,...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-11-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By Sleeper09

Nice work Fran, that is really moving...

Nice work Fran, that is really moving out.:thumbs: What tire were you using and do you recall the boost settings for each gear? At only 14lb my nt05r do not cut it anymore at the track.:cheers:
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-11-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,058
Posted By Sleeper09

I agree with you, GM is will need to step it up...

I agree with you, GM is will need to step it up to stay in the game with these super quick shifting all wheel drive platforms. Be that as it may 4.3 sec is no joke.:cheers:
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
09-21-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By Sleeper09

To the OP, sorry to hear about your issues with...

To the OP, sorry to hear about your issues with your trans. Don't feel too bad about missing the summer. For a boosted car you are ready for the best part of the summer, the end of summer.:willy: The...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
09-05-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,069
Posted By Sleeper09

You need to take a ride in a twin turbo Z06 that...

You need to take a ride in a twin turbo Z06 that is well built, tune dialed in, pushing just over 1,000 rwhp, while still running stock mufflers. I assure you it would be an educational moment for...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-23-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,965
Posted By Sleeper09

I agree the NT05r will be fine at the OP power...

I agree the NT05r will be fine at the OP power level. I have found that they really do like heat. On the street I run them at 25 psi. I know others run them lower.
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-23-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,378
Posted By Sleeper09

Nice work Fran, look forward to seeing the track...

Nice work Fran, look forward to seeing the track result on this build. :cheers:
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
07-30-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,479
Posted By Sleeper09

Steve, don’t worry about Fran he’s good people. I...

Steve, don’t worry about Fran he’s good people. I put him through the same thing when I was starting the build process. My mind changed multiple times on the direction I wanted to go. Your...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
06-13-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,532
Posted By Sleeper09

Congrats Nick, your car is well deserved of a...

Congrats Nick, your car is well deserved of a cover story.:cheers:
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
06-13-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,309
Posted By Sleeper09

Looks great Fran:cool: 30k sq.ft. is a very nice...

Looks great Fran:cool: 30k sq.ft. is a very nice footprint. I am liking that mini track you have around the building.:D
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