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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-17-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 886
Posted By jft69z

My experience with a RPI front splitter ended up...

My experience with a RPI front splitter ended up with me having to call the Ohio State Attorney General & the Better Business Bureau to get a resolution.

Initially advertised as 'Made in America',...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-27-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,094
Posted By jft69z

I had a 2011 ZR1 initially, traded it for a 2013...

I had a 2011 ZR1 initially, traded it for a 2013 ZR1. Long story short, didn't like the new ratios, especially driving around town. I ordered a new MH3 from my local dealer and installed it in my...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-25-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,284
Posted By jft69z

Avoid RPI at any rate, poor quality & deceptive...

Avoid RPI at any rate, poor quality & deceptive business practices. I had to get the Ohio attorney general & BBB involved to get a refund of poor quality CF part and lying about the country of origin...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-16-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By jft69z

Do you have a tune on the car, like thru HP...

Do you have a tune on the car, like thru HP Tuners?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,086
Posted By jft69z

Here's something I found a few years ago on FB I...

Here's something I found a few years ago on FB I think. Pretty much sums it up very well:

didn't write this but I certainly agree with it.
Total reflection of emotions past and present.
****...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By jft69z

I seem to recall it was part of an emissions...

I seem to recall it was part of an emissions 'recall' of sorts a number of years back. I think some people got the 4 cats when they went in for unrelated service, and left with 4. Happened to a buddy...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-08-2022, 01:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,441
Posted By jft69z

You can go straight to AC Delco & get factory...

You can go straight to AC Delco & get factory tunes. You'll need a subscription & a Tech II or compatible tool to load it. For a one shot deal, probably easier to go to a dealer, or find an...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-07-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,424
Posted By jft69z

That's very true. I've been lucky in that...

That's very true.

I've been lucky in that regard, always trying to not be one of those horror stories we hear about lift mishaps. In this case, I'm certain that the way I tied the car to the rear...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-07-2022, 03:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,424
Posted By jft69z

I used a hydraulic lift table when I pulled my...

I used a hydraulic lift table when I pulled my trans/cradle out a while back. Not usually a fan of HF tools, but this one worked out real good & still use it around the shop. Made it nice because it...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-01-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By jft69z

Still have it if interested.

Still have it if interested.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By jft69z

Yep, I just checked GM eSI. I may have been...

Yep, I just checked GM eSI. I may have been thinking about the desiccant bag itself. Good call, thx.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,575
Posted By jft69z

Look here if you want to see the inside of the...

Look here if you want to see the inside of the Fram filters, and also the PF-48E which was made by Fram at the time they were cut open. Scroll up & down the thread, plenty more cut opened filters.
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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-19-2022, 11:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By jft69z

You need to pull a vacuum first to check for...

You need to pull a vacuum first to check for leaks, and also to evacuate all air and moisture from the system. Moisture and R-134a can form acid which is bad for everything.



Pretty sure the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-02-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,536
Posted By jft69z

In my main shop, I used DuPont Corlar 26P epoxy....

In my main shop, I used DuPont Corlar 26P epoxy. Real durable, industrial finish that held up to chemicals, spinning grinders, etc. Long term storage would give a tire imprint though.

When I put...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-11-2022, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By jft69z

See if this helps, straight from GM service:

See if this helps, straight from GM service:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-11-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 845
Posted By jft69z

I've run a Centerforce on my 454 '69 Z/28 for...

I've run a Centerforce on my 454 '69 Z/28 for years with no issues, vibrations, etc FWIW.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-08-2022, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By jft69z

Any GM dealer can run a GMVIS report for free...

Any GM dealer can run a GMVIS report for free that'll have all the info you're asking about.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-05-2022, 02:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,936
Posted By jft69z

You're welcome. Just a note, the Mobil 1...

You're welcome.

Just a note, the Mobil 1 filters appear to be the same quality as the UPF48R filters, if that's someone's preference. I just mention that because there's sometimes a good Mobil 1...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-04-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,936
Posted By jft69z

Here's the inside of the oil filters for you to...

Here's the inside of the oil filters for you to look at. I cut a bunch apart at the time, had a lot of free time recovering from shoulder surgery.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-01-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,285
Posted By jft69z

I'd be a little leery of using acid based...

I'd be a little leery of using acid based cleaners on the aluminum suspension parts. My concern, however minimal, would be hydrogen embrittlement that could cause possible issues. There's even...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-28-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By jft69z

I looked all thru GM eSI (electronic service...

I looked all thru GM eSI (electronic service info) and can't find anything for the power steering capacity.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-01-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,026
Posted By jft69z

Doesn't matter, still don't like them. :) ​​​​​​​...

Doesn't matter, still don't like them. :) ​​​​​​​ Good for you! Congratulations. ​​​​​​​I'll email those pics later tonight.​​​​​​​


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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-01-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,026
Posted By jft69z

Pretty much all there is to see. I don't see that...

Pretty much all there is to see. I don't see that Z15 RPO you're looking for, but in my case, I don't like the fender stripes anyways :D. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-01-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,026
Posted By jft69z

Message me the VIN, I'll check the GM VIS report....

Message me the VIN, I'll check the GM VIS report. It'll have all the options listed for the build.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-01-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By jft69z

Avoid RPI.

Avoid RPI.
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