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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-12-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,582
Posted By bigdogracing

To all those that say it cant be done without a lift

Engine out the top, drivetrain out the bottom :cheers:

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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-30-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,867
Posted By bigdogracing

#1 I have no problem with variable PCV valves -...

#1
I have no problem with variable PCV valves - the problem, I believe, is that the LS7 has a 2.5mm fixed orifice "PCV" located in the valley cover port tube. Normally a PCV valve decreases flow at...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-28-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,867
Posted By bigdogracing

Similar to this setup below, but I routed the...

Similar to this setup below, but I routed the green line between the valley cover port and the dry sump tank, with the filter on top. Basically it goes from a vacuum scavenging of engine gasses to a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-28-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,867
Posted By bigdogracing

I bought a 2" universal filter and a aftermarket...

I bought a 2" universal filter and a aftermarket oil cap. Then drilled a hole in the top of the cap to fit the rubber tubing from the filter and bonded it in with a 2-part polyurethane adhesive....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-28-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,867
Posted By bigdogracing

Dry sump vent solves intake oil issues

So after constantly finding oil in my intake and recording detonation / ignition retard on the dyno at high RPM, I decided to fix the problem. I re-routed the valley cover vacuum connection over to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-06-2014, 12:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,045
Posted By bigdogracing

I run the same Titanium lugnuts from OZMO and...

I run the same Titanium lugnuts from OZMO and have endured many track days. They are a bargain at only $149:

http://www.ozmoengineering.com/products/titanium-lugnuts

Tell Jamie you are from...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-23-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,554
Posted By bigdogracing

I run these titanium ones. Lightweight, strong...

I run these titanium ones. Lightweight, strong and no Corvette tax:

http://ozmoengineering.com/products/titanium-lugnuts
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-22-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,723
Posted By bigdogracing

C7 looks like a Euro matchbox car built for 12yo...

C7 looks like a Euro matchbox car built for 12yo kids. As for me... I will keep my 427cid American muscle.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-22-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,038
Posted By bigdogracing

The long tube headers should give better midrange...

The long tube headers should give better midrange torque compared to the OEM shorty headers
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-22-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By bigdogracing

www.ozmoengineering.com has some kick-ass LS7...

www.ozmoengineering.com has some kick-ass LS7 manifolds
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-27-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 15,104
Posted By bigdogracing

For replacement exhaust valves, which ones from...

For replacement exhaust valves, which ones from Ferrea are recommended by the majority of head vendors - F1598P or F1597P? And what is the difference / why select one over the other?

F1598P...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-14-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,341
Posted By bigdogracing

The most important thing is the transition from...

The most important thing is the transition from the TB to the plenum and the way the blade directs the air. I am not surprised by your results, as the tiny plenum on the LSX intake would make it very...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-14-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,341
Posted By bigdogracing

Why not try a ported Holley Hi-Ram manifold...

Why not try a ported Holley Hi-Ram manifold running twin LS3/7 throttle bodies driven by an OZMO twin TB controller? This will give you about 60% more throttle body area, and be significantly cheaper...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-17-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,729
Posted By bigdogracing

It all depends on your engine - short runners are...

It all depends on your engine - short runners are ideal for larger displacement, higher RPM and boosted engines. It sounds like your combo may not have been optimized with the cam and intake piping...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
07-16-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 63,611
Posted By bigdogracing

Thats a nice looking cage - good work.

Thats a nice looking cage - good work.
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
07-16-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,889
Posted By bigdogracing

Those heads look really nice! I bet the raised...

Those heads look really nice! I bet the raised intake runner will have great performance.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-16-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,729
Posted By bigdogracing

I think we will be going for this absolutely...

I think we will be going for this absolutely gorgeous manifold, and similar price to a custom sheetmetal + it will fit under a stock hood. Possibly try to run twin TBs, but I am not sure if we can...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-15-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By bigdogracing

Give a star to the man! As for 1000+hp on a...

Give a star to the man!

As for 1000+hp on a single TB - yes, you can overcome any restrictor by increasing the boost, but this is not the most efficient solution to the problem. The best solution...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-15-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By bigdogracing

To run twin 90mm TBs for greater airflow than a...

To run twin 90mm TBs for greater airflow than a 102mm. But still want to keep the stock ECU.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-14-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By bigdogracing

Twin dbw throttle bodies

Does anyone know if it is possible to run twin drive by wire throttle bodies?

It seems like the only way is to buy an aftermarket ECU... there has got to be an easier way. I don't want to have to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-14-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,729
Posted By bigdogracing

Why do you say that?? Apparently the OZMO...

Why do you say that?? Apparently the OZMO manifold is a lower-profile version of the manifold on the fastest LSX drag car in the world.
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Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
05-14-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,324
Posted By bigdogracing

As for running twin LS7/3 90mm TBs, I think they...

As for running twin LS7/3 90mm TBs, I think they would easily outflow a single NW102, and also have better off-idle tip in characteristics due to the bore profile. Not to mention the cool factor with...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
05-14-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,324
Posted By bigdogracing

Goal is to make the system as efficient as...

Goal is to make the system as efficient as possible so that restriction (i.e. boost pressure) is kept to a minimum. But it sounds like the consensus is that I should just up the boost to ~20psi and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-12-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,729
Posted By bigdogracing

Been looking around and it seems like Marcella,...

Been looking around and it seems like Marcella, Precision Metal Craft and OZMO have the best looking manifolds. I particularly like the look of the OZMO velocity stacks:

OZMO AL Intake Manifold3 |...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
05-12-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,324
Posted By bigdogracing

How about the fastest LSX drag car in the world,...

How about the fastest LSX drag car in the world, by Andreas Arthursson? This custom manifold he made looks pretty cool and seems to get the job done. Just need to work out a way to run twin LS3 DBW...
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