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Forum: C5 Tech
11-02-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,150
Posted By silverz06vette

Great write-up. My old car 01 Z06 with 80k +...

Great write-up.

My old car 01 Z06 with 80k + miles, 50 track days and 400rwhp/rwtq still has the stock rubber couplers installed. They have been inspected this year at 80k miles and showed no sign...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-01-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By silverz06vette

Myself and 2-3 others from the Atlanta area have...

Myself and 2-3 others from the Atlanta area have used the HD carpet protector on our cars for many track w/e's. Sometime put it on the front/hood on thursday, drive to VIR on friday and usually...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-01-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,083
Posted By silverz06vette

Sorry but I have to call :bs on the mobil 1...

Sorry but I have to call :bs on the mobil 1 breaking down.

Look at this thread (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1492747) about my old 01 Z06. go to post #19 in that thread for...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-25-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,092
Posted By silverz06vette

M1 on the roadcourse at temps over 300°f will...

M1 on the roadcourse at temps over 300°f will work just fine, here are (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1492747&highlight=oil) some internal engine pics of my old 01 Z06 at 80k miles...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-09-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,150
Posted By silverz06vette

As some of you may remember I was the one who...

As some of you may remember I was the one who "pushed" mobil 1 5w-30 to the limit. I was told by some here that the oil analysis's that I posted here did not mean much as I could not see the wear on...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-09-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,150
Posted By silverz06vette

Glen, Again I want to say thanks for all you have...

Glen, Again I want to say thanks for all you have done for me. :cheers:

Look for me I will be the slow shifting one on the track. :crazy:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-07-2006, 01:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,150
Posted By silverz06vette

Pics of engine bearing after 50 trackdays and 80k miles

This motor had a problem when some dumbass (me) missed a downshift at the track=overrev. :willy: :leaving:

Bent the valves of course.

01 Z06 I owned this car for about 4 years 72k miles. Did...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-03-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By silverz06vette

What no zaino talk? :rofl:

What no zaino talk? :rofl:
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-09-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By silverz06vette

I like the propel pads from excel detail. The...

I like the propel pads from excel detail. The newer P2 are put together very well.

I would start with an orange pad with the IP, the finish with FPII and a Green pad.

The P2 pads are 6.5" and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-14-2005, 07:02 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,244
Posted By silverz06vette

I think I'm the delusional here, it says "man" as...

I think I'm the delusional here, it says "man" as part of your screen name, but you would not show up to Road Atlanta last weekend to run with some C5 Z06s.

Are you scared to bring it to the big...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-14-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 861
Posted By silverz06vette

Lou, Sorry you could not make it. Sully,...

Lou, Sorry you could not make it.

Sully, where you there sat? I was there sunday.

We had one ford GT running in A and a C6 Z06 in B group on sunday.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-14-2005, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By silverz06vette

The C6 Z06 setup is not something that you want...

The C6 Z06 setup is not something that you want to be running on the track. The pads are over $550 for the carbotech track pads and with the thin design of the pad, they will not last too long at...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-14-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By silverz06vette

After more seat time, I'll have to drive B group...

After more seat time, I'll have to drive B group while you drive A. :thumbs:

With the 3:73 gears 5th gear just keeps on pulling hard on the backstraight at Road Atlanta. 4th to 5th at 135 or so...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-14-2005, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By silverz06vette

Trying to get the part #s for the pads. ...

Trying to get the part #s for the pads.



John, I'm pretty sure the rotors where fine. Trying to get some pics of them after what would equal 6 days.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-13-2005, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By silverz06vette

I got to drive my old car this past w/e at Road...

I got to drive my old car this past w/e at Road Atlanta.

The new owner has this kit installed and it is freakin amazing.

We where coming into 10a at 145+ and braking approx at the 150' marker....
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-13-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By silverz06vette

What pads/rotors & who has good prices for the AP calipers?

They are the same pads and rotors that DRM sells in this kit (http://www.dougrippie.com/drm/brake_conversions.htm#2%20AP%20Racing%20C5%20Corvette%20Front%20and%20Rear%20kit)
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2005, 12:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,895
Posted By silverz06vette

Randy, For sure the system has alot of lines in...

Randy, For sure the system has alot of lines in it. The owner did buy the system used, but unsure of how old it is.

This is the DRM oil cooler/radiator combo unit and not the other stand alone oil...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,895
Posted By silverz06vette

Drove my old car this past sunday at Road...

Drove my old car this past sunday at Road Atlanta. I'd say it was about 45° for the high temp of the day.

With the DRM oil cooler/radiator/remote filter combo, I never got the oil over 275°.
...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-07-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 950
Posted By silverz06vette

This is what the product info says: ...

This is what the product info says:



Does that mean that is acid-based?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-06-2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,895
Posted By silverz06vette

Thanks Randy! He is gonna drive sat and both...

Thanks Randy!

He is gonna drive sat and both of us on sunday.

Is it still a quart over the high fill line with the cooler? Looks like thats what you are telling me.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-06-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,895
Posted By silverz06vette

I helped the new owner of my old Z06 install a...

I helped the new owner of my old Z06 install a DRM combo cooler and remote filter this past w/e. He got it finished up and drove it yesterday on the street. He said at cruise the oil pressure is...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-04-2005, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,009
Posted By silverz06vette

Most over at the oil forum seem to think that M1...

Most over at the oil forum seem to think that M1 Truck and SUV has a HTHS of 3.8-4.1. Its a 5w-40 weight.

Can't find it published anywhere.

I'll see if M1 will reply to an email.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-04-2005, 06:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,009
Posted By silverz06vette

:thumbs: I mean idling at under 1000 RPM,...

:thumbs:

I mean idling at under 1000 RPM, not in gear.

Like I said with no one behind me I usually run it up to redline in 3rd, then come out of it till the tach is below 1000. I usally wait...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-03-2005, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,009
Posted By silverz06vette

SD, You said above that: I think you...

SD, You said above that:



I think you said that you temps are 260° max.

Like I said above my psi at over 300° is 25-30 also and thats with 0w-40. That is at idle coasting down the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-03-2005, 04:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,895
Posted By silverz06vette

IMO I think the oil temps would of been...

IMO I think the oil temps would of been higher/faster with M1 15w-50.

Well I sold the car to a good friend who will continue to track it. I just helped him install a RD radiator/oil cooler today. ...
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