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Forum: Other Cars
08-15-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,382
Posted By Michael_D

That's better than I was thinking it would get....

That's better than I was thinking it would get. Better than an M5 or E63 (the other two cars I'm considering).
Forum: Other Cars
08-14-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,382
Posted By Michael_D

Do you have an idea what your average MPG is yet?...

Do you have an idea what your average MPG is yet? And yes, I know this question will undoubtedly inspire a series of unhelpful comments..... I'm actually thinking of placing an order for one of these...
Forum: Other Cars
09-18-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,730
Posted By Michael_D

I've almost convinced myself I need one of...

I've almost convinced myself I need one of these..... If GM would have given it a similar AWD/RWD drive train to the M5/E63's, I'd have already ordered one. The M5 Comp is currently my top contender,...
Forum: Other Cars
08-21-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 961
Posted By Michael_D

I live 300 miles away from any dealership of any...

I live 300 miles away from any dealership of any make...... You just learn to deal with that problem. Usually a two-day ordeal to get warranty work done, hotel, food, grad shit at Costco.....
...
Forum: Other Cars
08-21-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 961
Posted By Michael_D

Have you looked at the RS7?

Have you looked at the RS7?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 38,696
Posted By Michael_D

Solid plan. I sure do like Titanium rods,...

Solid plan. I sure do like Titanium rods, whenever they can be used, and it doesn't break the bank. They get used quite a bit in the race engine world where revs are in the 7K+ rev range, and for...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 38,696
Posted By Michael_D

LOL...well kinda. Bought a house, then contracted...

LOL...well kinda. Bought a house, then contracted it out to a manager for renting and it was always too full to use myself. Just sold it with the crazy real estate market. Had to take the earnings....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-17-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 38,696
Posted By Michael_D

Hi Hib. Long time no see..... I no longer...

Hi Hib. Long time no see..... I no longer participate in this forum, or any others actually. I lost all patience with trolls and keyboard warriors. I saw your name on this thread and scanned through...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-16-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,214
Posted By Michael_D

I've seen this on numerous cars, mine included. I...

I've seen this on numerous cars, mine included. I used to obsess over it. Even tried changing injector gains, which is the reason I am posting a response. To warn you, if you get the urge to try...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-10-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,387
Posted By Michael_D

That's the way you read it, not the way it was...

That's the way you read it, not the way it was written.

Confirmation bias and selective reading go hand in hand.

Thanks for reminding me why I no longer participate on this forum.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-09-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,387
Posted By Michael_D

I don't pay much attention to DCR. It's a moving...

I don't pay much attention to DCR. It's a moving target. I just use SCR.

I installed a water/meth system to get my spark tables somewhat 'normal'. It's triggered off MAF frequency. I also use...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-07-2020, 03:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,387
Posted By Michael_D

I've been down this road a few times. Once you...

I've been down this road a few times. Once you notice reversion induced anomalies, you're screwed. Everything becomes irritating, and you'll soon become obsessed with making things better....
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-14-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

Alaska

Alaska
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-10-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,119
Posted By Michael_D

Dual OH cam engines definitely have a distinct...

Dual OH cam engines definitely have a distinct advantage from a performance perspective, but they come with a price - physical size. The LT5 is one of my all-time favorite engines, and I had hopes GM...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-24-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,502
Posted By Michael_D

When I was building race and/or street-strip...

When I was building race and/or street-strip engines on a regular basis, I would break them in on my dyno. The "break-in" was really nothing more than a few pulls to seat the rings, but for...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-14-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

Still available.

Still available.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-04-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,957
Posted By Michael_D

The OEM liners are grey iron, which is quite...

The OEM liners are grey iron, which is quite brittle and unforgiving when exposed to detonation. When power adders are used, anytime, any engine - the probability of detonation occurring increases....
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-30-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

price change to include shipping.

price change to include shipping.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-28-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,714
Posted By Michael_D

Not exactly deep concave, but if you are...

Not exactly deep concave, but if you are interested, I have a spare set of Finspeed wheels I've been thinking about selling. MPSS tires and TPMS mounted. They've been stored in the original shipping...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-27-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-21-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

Sorry, but no.

Sorry, but no.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-21-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

Ttt

Ttt
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-17-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,980
Posted By Michael_D

Erik, We met about twenty years back when...

Erik,

We met about twenty years back when you were an instructor at SAM. Our conversation convinced me to pay for my nephew's tuition, despite the appearance of Jud's facility. The plan was for my...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-09-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Michael_D

Still available. The lights function just fine.

Still available. The lights function just fine.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-09-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,980
Posted By Michael_D

I'd stick with a 4" stroke, regardless to whoever...

I'd stick with a 4" stroke, regardless to whoever builds the short block. The rod angle of this engine with a 4" stroke is more than I like to see, and to add weight to the rotating assembly with...
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