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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-27-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By 1981turbota

Pics of my new Forgestar F14's and side skirts

Hey all,
It's been a while since my last post, I've been having too much fun driving this thing after I fixed the heads! Had to replace the tensioner too..no biggie.

Anyways, I got my Forgestar...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-28-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,546
Posted By 1981turbota

585 with just an intake and tune?? Something...

585 with just an intake and tune?? Something isn't right.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-28-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 689
Posted By 1981turbota

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Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-28-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By 1981turbota

WTB C6 harness bar

As the title says, I need a harness bar with hardware. Preferably with cut panels.

Must be willing to ship to APO :)
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-28-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,049
Posted By 1981turbota

For anyone on the edge, I was very happy with Pat...

For anyone on the edge, I was very happy with Pat and his parts! :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-28-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 927
Posted By 1981turbota

Craigslist

Craigslist
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By 1981turbota

Beautiful Z!! Any mod plans? Welcome to the...

Beautiful Z!! Any mod plans?

Welcome to the dark side.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 927
Posted By 1981turbota

You'll find the right car. I did the same thing...

You'll find the right car. I did the same thing you're doing, 23 years old with a low-mid 40's budget. I wanted 09+ due to the 10.5qt tank and trans/steering upgrade.I shopped around, and came across...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,447
Posted By 1981turbota

Congrats on your choice! I really looked into...

Congrats on your choice! I really looked into those PRC heads, but couldn't get a decent tune over here.

Good luck!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
[Z06] Tire truth
Views: 1,325
Posted By 1981turbota

I have PS2's on my car. Temps in Germany have not...

I have PS2's on my car. Temps in Germany have not reached above 45 degrees, and I don't have much traction in 2nd...1st is useless at WOT. Haven't really pushed it yet, so I can't comment on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,984
Posted By 1981turbota

Possibly a Gen V 7.0L, it wouldn't make much...

Possibly a Gen V 7.0L, it wouldn't make much sense to mix the new LTx and older LSx engines in the same car.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-27-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By 1981turbota

new turbonetics TC66 F1 trim turbo, T4 0.81 AR

Hey All,
Have this turbo left over from a build that didn't happen. It's a standard journal bearing turbo, with an F1 trim wheel. It has been sitting on the shelf for 18 months, so the turbonetics...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,221
Posted By 1981turbota

Congratulations!! It's a nice feeling isn't it? ...

Congratulations!! It's a nice feeling isn't it?

:cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 41
[Z06] Oh noes!
Views: 2,360
Posted By 1981turbota

The Vette gets the garage, but I moved it out the...

The Vette gets the garage, but I moved it out the night prior to get the motorcycles jumped and running....and then the snow came along overnight :ack:

Jsilvs- Theyre CCW SP510's...which I will...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-26-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 41
[Z06] Oh noes!
Views: 2,360
Posted By 1981turbota

It's an epidemic!!! Mine has caught it too!!!...

It's an epidemic!!! Mine has caught it too!!! :willy::willy:

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521348_4967775945820_427560_n.jpg
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-24-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By 1981turbota

Hey Bill, Thanks for the detailed reply. The...

Hey Bill,
Thanks for the detailed reply. The car is street driven, and will see the Nurburgring and Hockenheimring regularly when weather improves. I feared that I would have get a proper 5/6 point...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-24-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By 1981turbota

for those with racing seats/harnesses, do you think these Corbeaus will fit?

Hey all,
I scored these Corbeau seats as part of a trade, they were originally in a 4th gen F-body. They have Sparco/Sabelt 3 point harnesses. I think they are CR1's, but apparently they are a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-24-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,879
Posted By 1981turbota

Very healthy gains, and to be expected with...

Very healthy gains, and to be expected with Charlie's top notch work! I had the pleasure of seeing the steps Charlie's team took with my heads.

:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-22-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,221
Posted By 1981turbota

Les, I'm glad you caught it before it got ugly....

Les, I'm glad you caught it before it got ugly. It was a jaw dropper...Good luck with your repairs! :cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-21-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,964
Posted By 1981turbota

I wouldn't be surprised if I'm partially deaf,...

I wouldn't be surprised if I'm partially deaf, I'm surrounded by turbine engines screaming in my ear :D

I will make a video later tonight. It doesn't sound like a BMW, but it is immensely quieter...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-20-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,964
Posted By 1981turbota

Well guys, shes up an running!! Roars like a...

Well guys, shes up an running!! Roars like a lion! Valvetrain is dead quiet now, and I can feel a little more pep to it. It might be the new TR6IX plugs I used or the combustion chamber clean up that...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-19-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,964
Posted By 1981turbota

They are stock 2006 LS7 heads that were gone...

They are stock 2006 LS7 heads that were gone through by RPM. If I was in the US, I'd ride the warranty out, worst that could happen if it pops is I get a fresh motor.

The problem is widespead...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-19-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,964
Posted By 1981turbota

The engine still is under warranty, but since it...

The engine still is under warranty, but since it was originally sold in the US and it's now in Germany, the warranty doesn't do much good.

I really wish GM would step up to the plate...it seems...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-18-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,365
Posted By 1981turbota

Beautiful collection of parts! I'm jealous... ...

Beautiful collection of parts! I'm jealous...

Good luck!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-18-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,964
Posted By 1981turbota

Edited original post with detail of #6 exhaust...

Edited original post with detail of #6 exhaust port.
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