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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-10-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,703
Posted By tkrussell

In the midst of our arguments, we have forgotten...

In the midst of our arguments, we have forgotten that we wanted to drain the swamp!!

Most auto writers agree that the C6 and the C6Z06 have a mid turn
hop or skid on undulating surfaces that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-11-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 261
Posted By tkrussell

You need both the wheel sensors (different for...

You need both the wheel sensors (different for each wheel), and the receiver unit, located in the dash behind the center console.
I do not know if the stock wiring harness has the connection for the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-06-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By tkrussell

Heat and Sound Insulation

The new Car & Driver article on the C6 Z06 states that there has been additional insulation added to the center tunnel since early prototypes were tested.

Can anyone confirm this? It would be...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-06-2005, 08:23 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,772
Posted By tkrussell

From the evidence of this thread, Vette owners...

From the evidence of this thread, Vette owners are highly opinionated, rather intolerant, somewhat biased, and exceptionally prone to take offense.

Most of the folks asking questions, and many...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-23-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,279
Posted By tkrussell

I don't think there IS a bad color for a Vette. ...

I don't think there IS a bad color for a Vette.
I've owned a Yellow 69 Convertible/ Black Interior
and a Black 95 Coupe/ Black Interior.

(Also a Dark Gray (Anthracite) BMW M5. Definitely the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,073
Posted By tkrussell

Seems that if the problem is seen to be that the...

Seems that if the problem is seen to be that the bushing itself is too long end to end (rather than too large OD),
the very simple solution is to shorten the bushing to the desired length (ie, the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-07-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By tkrussell

Using SS Goodridge lines from Doug Rippie. Fit...

Using SS Goodridge lines from Doug Rippie. Fit great, no problems.
Doubt there is any great difference between Goodridge, Russell, or Earls.

BTW, SS lines will wear out over time; it's just...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2005, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 687
Posted By tkrussell

Short answer is that Dot 4 fluids are fine. ...

Short answer is that Dot 4 fluids are fine.

Dot 4 is "conventional" fluid, just like Dot 3, with somewhat different additives. Castrol SRF is Dot 4, for example. No one has ever questioned its...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-03-2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By tkrussell

Thanks folks! I replaced the rear amps a while...

Thanks folks!
I replaced the rear amps a while back, but the front ones are old. I'll try replacing them first. Did not realize that noise in one amp could work back into all of them.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-02-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By tkrussell

Radio noise- What broke?

This week radio began making new noises. Loud whine (like old alternator whine) thru all speakers, coupled with other electrical noise.
Noise is present whenever radio or CD is on, and is same at...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-28-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 31,233
Posted By tkrussell

Reminds one of the HP gains on the 1969 L88 427...

Reminds one of the HP gains on the 1969 L88 427 Vette with just adding Headers. Felt the difference with the seat of your pants.

Only difference is the new Z06 is civilized... Air Conditioning,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-25-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By tkrussell

Both Daniel Stern and Susquehanna Motorsports...

Both Daniel Stern and Susquehanna Motorsports recommend keeping bel0w 100W for stock wiring, and that close inspection of the wiring and connections be done at that level.

So 80W/100W would be...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-25-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,980
Posted By tkrussell

Icing

As a pilot and as a Vette owner, I can address the icing issue.
Yes, Icing can and will occur if the humidity is high enough for the temperature (technically known as the icing point) Symptomatic...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2005, 10:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,473
Posted By tkrussell

Just to add another wrinkle: In the...

Just to add another wrinkle:
In the International or Military Phonetic Alphabet it would be
" Zulu Zero Six"

The English and Canadians have used "Zed" as Z for some inescapable reason despite...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-21-2005, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By tkrussell

Leaving the EGR off with the LT4 Std or Hot Cam...

Leaving the EGR off with the LT4 Std or Hot Cam will pass emissions on the dyno test. For that matter, my LT1 with std cam passed a dyno emissions test for NOx with the EGR off.

CAVEAT: If you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-21-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 869
Posted By tkrussell

It's probably in the step by step, and you do not...

It's probably in the step by step, and you do not really have to do it, but taking out the passenger seat and carpet really helps. It lets the carpet and pad dry, too.

Like everyone says, the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-12-2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 825
Posted By tkrussell

This is one area I really wished GM would have...

This is one area I really wished GM would have left well enough alone.
The transmission tunnel of Vettes has been warm since the C3's, and the standard C5's and C6's are fairly well insulated now. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-12-2005, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 742
Posted By tkrussell

Mods for Z06

Long Tube headers for sure.
Some sort of HotCam, depending on the stock cam specs.
Never saw a set of stock heads that would not benefit on the flow bench from a little massage, even if the valve...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-13-2005, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
[Z06] Tech Specs
Views: 1,273
Posted By tkrussell

Thanks to all for the input and assistance. I...

Thanks to all for the input and assistance.
I appreciate the explanation of the SAE testing processes.

Biggest IF in the DynoSim program is the camshaft lobe shape. With both seat to seat and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-12-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
[Z06] Tech Specs
Views: 1,273
Posted By tkrussell

Tech Specs

Maybe I missed it, but I have 3 questions on the LS7 engine.
1) What is the connecting rod length?
2) What is the camshaft duration (Seat to seat or .050)
3) What are the cylinder head ports...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-05-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
[Z06] 600hp Z06
Views: 8,142
Posted By tkrussell

600hp Z06

A good Vette lover always needs more Horsepower.
Since a 7 liter block should easily achieve 600hp normally aspirated and remain street legal and tractable (about 85hp/ liter),
what's it gonna...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-11-2005, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By tkrussell

I'd suggest you do a little trial. Start with...

I'd suggest you do a little trial.
Start with 32/32 cold, and do some corners and cloverleafs on the freeway off ramps. See how it feels, responds, and which end seems different. Try it with and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-11-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By tkrussell

On my 95 LT1, the plastic part in the hose is...

On my 95 LT1, the plastic part in the hose is mostly a restrictor, rather than an on-off valve. It seems to serve as a flow limiter to the heater core. Near as I can tell, it is always open. Maybe...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By tkrussell

I believe the only choices in a Tach are the 6500...

I believe the only choices in a Tach are the 6500 RPM standard, and the 8000 RPM ZR1 tach.

Lingenfelter has offered to change over to the 8000 RPM tach for several years, but it is a "send the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-25-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By tkrussell

A throttle cable from a Camaro LT1 will fit to...

A throttle cable from a Camaro LT1 will fit to replace the ASR throttle cables.
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