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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-30-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

update: I just got the car back together and...

update:

I just got the car back together and put a few miles on it. I replaced the valve seals and also redid the pcv system by running both valve covers to a catch can and running the valley pan...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-25-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Is the price going to go back to the $289 mark at...

Is the price going to go back to the $289 mark at some point? I just went to order but its showing $350 now. Thanks!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-24-2017, 11:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 444
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Comp Cams 511-16 correct valve seals for LS7 based heads?

I'm doing my valve seals and the shop I bought the car from recommended this part number. ( comp cams 511-16 ) I also called TEXAS SPEED and asked them if the seals were the same for all LS based...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-24-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 548
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Comp Cams 511-16 correct valve seals for LS7 based heads?

I'm doing my valve seals and the shop I bought the car from recommended this part number. ( comp cams 511-16 ) I also called TEXAS SPEED and asked them if the seals were the same for all LS based...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-21-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

I appreciate all your help! So out of the valve...

I appreciate all your help! So out of the valve covers I should hardly get any oil correct? I was thinking of running both valve covers to an externally vented catch can so I can monitor how much...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-21-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

So you're saying for testing I can just run the...

So you're saying for testing I can just run the valley pan fitting to the intake manifold, passenger valve cover to air intake pipe and cap off the drivers valve cover? Dry sump tank is removed...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-21-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Am I reading the instructions wrong or is there a...

Am I reading the instructions wrong or is there a mistake in the screenshot I attached from gm?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

I checked the installation manual for the engine...

I checked the installation manual for the engine and unless there's something I'm misunderstanding my car appears to be set up correctly. Here is a screenshot of it, what do you think?

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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Here are some pictures. The fitting on the...

Here are some pictures. The fitting on the passenger valve cover has a hose that normally runs from there to the air intake tube which I just haven't reinstalled on the car. The brass T fitting is...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Thanks for the reply, I will recheck leakdown...

Thanks for the reply, I will recheck leakdown with engine hot and pistons at bdc. Pistons were in random locations when I checked it since I used a leakdown tester to do my valve seals and basically...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

I think so too, it does however seem to use more...

I think so too, it does however seem to use more when doing a lot of higher rpm highway type driving with getting on it once in a while. Still no obvious smoke, but definitely more oil burning.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

I'll take a look at it more tonight when I get...

I'll take a look at it more tonight when I get home. The passenger side valve cover is hooked up before the throttle, the drivers side is Teed with the tube coming from the valley cover area and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

theyre the stock lsx454 covers. I'm a tech at a...

theyre the stock lsx454 covers. I'm a tech at a dealership ( not gm ) so I'm more than capable of doing the repairs. I was considering just doing rings and sending the heads out but I just want to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

when I bought the car it actually did have a...

when I bought the car it actually did have a catch can installed and had this issue already. I removed it and rerouted all the pcv stuff the way gm says to do it to see if it makes a difference but...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

I pulled the throttle off and inspected the...

I pulled the throttle off and inspected the intake. The inside of the intake is coated with oil, it's even pooling in some spots. I read somewhere there are some orfices / restrictors for the valve...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,766
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Where is my oil going? 2006 Z06

First off the car has an LSX 454 crate motor in it, but from a diagnosis aspect it should be no different. The car uses about 1/2-1 quart of oil every 500 miles or so. It doesn't get driven hard...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-17-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,608
Posted By 1fast97gsx

cylinder head upgrade recommendations from lsx454 heads

My c6Z has an lsx454 crate engine swapped into it with p/n 19201806 heads. I'm looking to upgrade the heads and the cam and I'm looking for recommendations. So far I've contacted 2 vendors, 1 never...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-25-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

That was my thought too but they are the same for...

That was my thought too but they are the same for each cylinder and it's a crate engine so I don't know why they wouldn't be. Really weird and doesn't make 100% sense still. Lifter tray isn't...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-25-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Update in case anyone was wondering ... ...

Update in case anyone was wondering ...

Pushrod was bent on the same cylinder that had the spring break. Also the rocker was coming apart / needle bearings were coming out. I'm not sure what was...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-09-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Thanks for the advice. Place that put the car...

Thanks for the advice. Place that put the car together also tuned it but I will have it redone once issues are sorted out.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-09-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Yea that was my whole reasoning for buying the...

Yea that was my whole reasoning for buying the car. About 100 hp more than a stock c6z with an engine that should be reliable / was made by GM. Apparently I should have just bought a zr1 lol :(
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-09-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Oh ok, I didn't realize the link wasn't good, I...

Oh ok, I didn't realize the link wasn't good, I did it with my phone. Sorry, what are the chances a lifter spun in the bore or just jammed? Sorry not used to pushrod engines just yet. Just...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-08-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Who do you recommend to do the head work? I...

Who do you recommend to do the head work? I changed to a thicker oil and it didn't help at all. I'm thinking it might be a lifter at this point ... do heads need to be pulled to get lifters out?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-08-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Mine is not the r version, mine is the one in the...

Mine is not the r version, mine is the one in the link I posted above. I have a FAST 102 intake manifold and Nick Williams throttle body on it. The car runs great overall and the power / torque...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-07-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,871
Posted By 1fast97gsx

Mine is like this one :...

Mine is like this one : http://m.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/lsx-454.html#.V9CdrTQ8KnM

Sure I could take some pics.
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