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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-14-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Retro fit Magnetic Ride to '05?

Have a customer that seems to not be afraid of the cost or difficulty of the conversion but is it possible. Just to save time, I am not looking for oppinions, just yes or no and what it may entail....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-27-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,689
Posted By VetteTechZ16

I retract statement... Just read your tutorial...

I retract statement... Just read your tutorial on launching the car, nice piece of reading. Took my hundereds of passes to get my 2002 SS into the 1.7x 60's!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-27-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,689
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Pretty impressive times in your sig... Wouldn't...

Pretty impressive times in your sig... Wouldn't you want any type of management shut off during track passes to stop the car from applying brakes or pulling throttle?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-27-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,689
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Launch Control and Drag Radials???

Anyone try this yet? Got a new set of 19" stickies and want to know how well it works both without and with drag radials. I figure at the very least it will give me consistancy when trying to...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-27-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,392
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Wondering this same thing... also wondering how...

Wondering this same thing... also wondering how well it works with drag radials :D
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,031
Posted By VetteTechZ16

I got a can of silver blue from Corvette Central...

I got a can of silver blue from Corvette Central before and it was a decent match, in defense of the body shop, 500 doesn't sound all that bad. The price of materials has gone through the roof in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,046
Posted By VetteTechZ16

AP bolts available from just about any vendor...

AP bolts available from just about any vendor just remember to get a stud for the expansion tank mount and use an external tooth star washer on the nut there. I have the California piece for the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,281
Posted By VetteTechZ16

If it isn't a CE and it does have a stamp then it...

If it isn't a CE and it does have a stamp then it surely is worth some money. If you are going by just part numbers then the L88 shares casting numbers with other motors as well.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-25-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Jegs had 'em... they are on their way :rock: ...

Jegs had 'em... they are on their way :rock:

I got the same message from Nitto. Said the container just left and they will be available everywhere in 3-4 weeks.

Thanks :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-23-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Anyone... Anyone... Bueller...

Anyone... Anyone... Bueller...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-22-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Unfortunately not in 19's... Anyone else?

Unfortunately not in 19's... Anyone else?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-22-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By VetteTechZ16

NT05Rs - Who's got them in stock?

Spring is coming and I need them. Got a spare set of wheels waiting but I can't find them anywhere... help a brother out!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-21-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By VetteTechZ16

You can remove it without stuctural problems. ...

You can remove it without stuctural problems. The only major concern is that if not bolted back in the same location you hood may sit high due to the body being lower than before. Mark the bolts in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-21-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By VetteTechZ16

I fit is the bumper bracket location, I have used...

I fit is the bumper bracket location, I have used TR bolts on numerous NCRS cars. I cannot remember the hardware configuration on washers etc... should definately be in the AIM though.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,786
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Just a quick question... what makes some of the...

Just a quick question... what makes some of the early untis "flare-up" when on the choke as a sort of warning to kick her down. Only had a '58 and a '59 unit that did this, but was told it was...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
11-29-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 34,290
Posted By VetteTechZ16

I usually figured about a 15% loss which puts the...

I usually figured about a 15% loss which puts the motor at approximately 450hp... FWIW... in a recent dyno comparison, an LS3 made 453HP on an engine dyno staright out of the crate.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,161
Posted By VetteTechZ16

By pulling the wheel you might find something...

By pulling the wheel you might find something obvious and it is quite easy to do. Lots of good advice here but trust me on the lube... 8+ successful performance verifications for the Duntov award...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,050
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Also... this is why cars with documentation are...

Also... this is why cars with documentation are 2-3x the money ;)

People fake averything from data plaques and build sheets to balast resistors and voltage regulators... Most engines are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,050
Posted By VetteTechZ16

They will give you the dealership it was sent to,...

They will give you the dealership it was sent to, thats about it. Most dealers have changed hands or do not exist anymore. The ones that are the same have destroyed those records a long time ago......
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,998
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Which lights would help... Dash lights...

Which lights would help...

Dash lights ground directly to dash, which is grounded by a black wire on a post at the top of the cluster. See above for the rest. Remember if you are holding a dash...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,464
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Yup, speedo cable came apart... lol. Replacement...

Yup, speedo cable came apart... lol. Replacement innerds anyway.

The relay behind the AC duct is for the AC I believe... Power window cars have the same thing in that location.

You are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,161
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Lubrication is key... when you think you have...

Lubrication is key... when you think you have smeared enough white grease in there, put in some more. If it is older, the grease hardens up, you can pull the wheel, clean her up and put back...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 905
Posted By VetteTechZ16

D&M Restorations... just another for the thread...

D&M Restorations... just another for the thread ;)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,786
Posted By VetteTechZ16

You can use a fuel pressure gauge in place of the...

You can use a fuel pressure gauge in place of the manometer, but you will need to find a custom gauge that reads in tenths of pounds :D just as hard to find as a manometer... lol.

Just another 2...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
11-24-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 34,290
Posted By VetteTechZ16

Manual

Manual
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