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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-14-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,908
Posted By bwill03z

Theres so many things that can cause a ticking...

Theres so many things that can cause a ticking noise on these motors. Best thing to do is take a close listen and try to isolate where it’s coming from. If it sounds internal then at bare minimum I...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-11-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By bwill03z

Some people on here will roast you for putting...

Some people on here will roast you for putting anything in your oil but I have personally used some cleaners in my oil before and never had an issue with it. There’s several out there that may help...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-09-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

Also, should the cradle be okay being slightly...

Also, should the cradle be okay being slightly off from the factory mark or should I have them re-position it?
How many mounting bolts are on the front cradle? I’m going to get under the car this...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-09-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,846
Posted By bwill03z

I’m going to assume mine was either ground...

I’m going to assume mine was either ground in-house or possibly on a Cam Motion core. I’d love to know just out of curiosity but then again I guess it really doesn’t matter.
Somewhere down the road...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-09-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,846
Posted By bwill03z

not positive but I think my stage 2 was ground...

not positive but I think my stage 2 was ground after they parted with Comp
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-09-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,846
Posted By bwill03z

Yeah it’s a secret as to who grinds their cams...

Yeah it’s a secret as to who grinds their cams now, which I don’t understand
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-09-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

No on the previous settings the thrust angle was...

No on the previous settings the thrust angle was .06 and now it is 0
On the front, the previous settings on the steer ahead was -.13 and now is 0

On the chart the top is the before settings and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-08-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

Wanted to follow up on this. Took the car back to...

Wanted to follow up on this. Took the car back to the shop today and worked with one of their best techs. He discovered that the cradle had not been aligned back properly as it was from the factory...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-08-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By bwill03z

When mine was as bone stock it sounded 100%...

When mine was as bone stock it sounded 100% identical to this, and It was on the driver side. Everyone told me to stop worrying and drive it, although I think it’s a lifter making noise.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-04-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,809
Posted By bwill03z

Nice.. those are strong numbers!

Nice.. those are strong numbers!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

Interesting…. I wonder how one would go about...

Interesting…. I wonder how one would go about troubleshooting to see if that valve is damaged?
Gonna try it again but when I had the front lifted and cranked the car I didn’t see the wheel move,...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,809
Posted By bwill03z

Well it sucks not knowing what cam you have but...

Well it sucks not knowing what cam you have but at least the parts you know of are really good stuff. Kooks and Corsa are top of the line as far as exhaust. What were the dyno numbers?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,809
Posted By bwill03z

Im in VA and same here as far as weather, a...

Im in VA and same here as far as weather, a little snow the next couple days then nice this weekend. Theres a lot of good info on this forum and a lot of informative videos on YouTube, trust me I’ve...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,809
Posted By bwill03z

Congratulations on getting a vette! you are...

Congratulations on getting a vette! you are correct in that these motors are notorious for having noisy valvetrains..Some are louder than others for no apparent reason but especially when you put in...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

I appreciate it and I really hope I figure it out...

I appreciate it and I really hope I figure it out because I’m OCD about stuff like this and it’s driving me nuts. But I think you’re right about the rack.



It never pulls to the left, only the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By bwill03z

Sorry, brain fart, I was thinking about valves…...

Sorry, brain fart, I was thinking about valves… but yea I think using the dowels is what everyone does to swap cams without pulling the heads.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

You don’t think I should add some caster to the...

You don’t think I should add some caster to the right side to combat road crown?
cranked the car with the front off the ground and nothing happened/changed.
Yes going slow on a road that’s flat...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

I will check the steering wheel turns today,...

I will check the steering wheel turns today, didn’t think of that. So today I took my front sway bar off the car and then swapped positions of the front and rear tires side to side and went for a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By bwill03z

Thats was my thoughts also. You can use dowel...

Thats was my thoughts also. You can use dowel rods or compressed air to change the cam without pulling the lifters but if he can change the lifters without pulling the heads I would love to see that...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

Nope didn’t remount them, just swapped the fronts...

Nope didn’t remount them, just swapped the fronts and ran them backwards. I didn’t do the rears so I’ll swap the fronts and rears and see if there’s any difference
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

yeah he spent a long time on it and I was happy...

yeah he spent a long time on it and I was happy with the numbers.
I will swap both tires and try just to see. As far as the steering wheel it just doesn’t feel right. It feels like there is more...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

Alright guys I am beyond aggravated with this...

Alright guys I am beyond aggravated with this car. Got an alignment today and the car still pulls to the right just the same as before, no change.The tech spent a good two hours on getting it dialed...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,355
Posted By bwill03z

Just to follow up on this, I replaced the...

Just to follow up on this, I replaced the inner/outer front tie rods, removed the front sway bar and end links and re-installed making sure it was centered. Replaced the rear outer tie rods, removed...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By bwill03z

If he’s built an LS1 and LS2 the he should know...

If he’s built an LS1 and LS2 the he should know better… heads have to come off to change lifters. The LS7 is no different. Might wanna make sure he knows what he’s doing
I recommend Johnson lifters...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-24-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 173
Posted By bwill03z

I just put it back real close, I put Moog end...

I just put it back real close, I put Moog end links on so they aren’t identical. Took the car around the block and of course it drives like crap but I’m sure the alignment will get it driving good
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