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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-28-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By kpgstingray

Awesome on the free shipping as I just placed a...

Awesome on the free shipping as I just placed a pre-order last night for the roto-mold version of the intake. I'm really looking forward to it.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-26-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,896
Posted By kpgstingray

Nice results guys, a bit low on the torque but it...

Nice results guys, a bit low on the torque but it definitely more than makes up for it on the top end!

When you get the LMR intake, are you going to do a baseline then after test? I am curious...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-25-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,269
Posted By kpgstingray

Dr Tony Primo, I had the same thing on my car...

Dr Tony Primo, I had the same thing on my car during the first couple hundred miles.

What (I believe) you are seeing is coolant overflow. This occurred when I first bought the car, and I was able...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-24-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,588
Posted By kpgstingray

I am very interested in the roto-mold version of...

I am very interested in the roto-mold version of this system and seeing the before & after chassis dyno results.

Halltech - I know some aftermarket units have larger diameter intake pipes which...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-24-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By kpgstingray

Fuel system cleaner (Techron) with the LT1 DI motor: Worth using or not?

For many years, I swear by using Chevron's Techron fuel system cleaner in my cars. I have had issues with pinging on various cars, and a couple tanks of using Techron the pinging virtually goes away...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-24-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,354
Posted By kpgstingray

This is completely normal. Direct Injection...

This is completely normal. Direct Injection makes the car sound like a sewing machine at idle and at low RPMs.

I put long tube headers on it and the sound is intensified somewhat. If you don't...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-24-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 532
Views: 23,322
Posted By kpgstingray

Im in Orange County, CA and just saw my first one...

Im in Orange County, CA and just saw my first one in the wild today.. a grey one with silver rims.

Not hating, but a Grey car just does not look the same as the lighter colors. It blended in with...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-24-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,744
Posted By kpgstingray

I turn it on every time I go out for a drive. I...

I turn it on every time I go out for a drive. I hate the fact when I go out for a drive and downshift and realize I forgot to enable it- then I have to either manually rev match or just flick the...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-24-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,147
Posted By kpgstingray

Its probably simple why some cars and tuners are...

Its probably simple why some cars and tuners are getting such a large variance of baseline and tuned results. The factory GM calibration is a "one size fits all" tune. Depending on what elevation...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-24-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,719
Posted By kpgstingray

Its awesome ARH is stepping up and is eager to...

Its awesome ARH is stepping up and is eager to see their headers tested independently. If you notice, Nick at ARH answers very technical questions and gives detailed answers to his headers. ...
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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-23-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By kpgstingray

If I go FI it will be a centrifugal Vortech...

If I go FI it will be a centrifugal Vortech blower. These cars make enough torque down low that traction is already an issue and they need more power up top. A centri will be the perfect compliment...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-23-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,878
Posted By kpgstingray

no way... cars being purchased new are being sold...

no way... cars being purchased new are being sold used now... alert the press and start a thread with an all caps title! :lol:

:cheers:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-23-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By kpgstingray

Interested to see how this performs and looks vs....

Interested to see how this performs and looks vs. the Halltech unit that has gone MIA recently. Headers are obviously a very quick turnaround product but intakes take a lot longer to produce...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-23-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By kpgstingray

:rofl: You mean u didn't see the check box...

:rofl:

You mean u didn't see the check box on the C7 configurator that said $2,500 for long tube headers, high-flow cats, and custom tune? haha. But those mods right there put you over 500HP...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-23-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,046
Posted By kpgstingray

Simply, the TCM of an A6 is not telepathic and...

Simply, the TCM of an A6 is not telepathic and cannot read your mind of what gear you want to be in. A manual trans is always in the gear you want, WHEN you want it.

Autos are for people who...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-23-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,046
Posted By kpgstingray

I, along with everyone else, wish the C7 came...

I, along with everyone else, wish the C7 came with a DCT trans.

I wish I had an auto vs. my M7 *only* for launching the car from a stop. For everything else, a manual is way better and more fun.....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-23-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,486
Posted By kpgstingray

I had the front nose of the car done in Suntek...

I had the front nose of the car done in Suntek PPF with the self-healing. My installer said its just as good if not better than Xpel, and most films are made by the same manufacturers and rebranded...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-23-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 27,055
Posted By kpgstingray

Pfadt C7 Headers & tune dyno and review

Very little, if anything.

...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 29,060
Posted By kpgstingray

I love this answer and this is exactly what my...

I love this answer and this is exactly what my wife and I have done for our kids.

My family member I mentioned is my 86 year old grandmother. Has major money but literally lives way below her...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 29,060
Posted By kpgstingray

This is a very interesting thread, as there are...

This is a very interesting thread, as there are so many variables to consider.

Some people have families and mortgages and make XX amount per year, then there is the single bachelor who makes that...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 808
Posted By kpgstingray

That thread was started by me in the Tech...

That thread was started by me in the Tech section.

I have a PM out to the mods.. it seems it 'mysteriously' was deleted. I presume by Pfadt making complaints. The Pfadt headers have been removed...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-20-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,142
Posted By kpgstingray

Amazing results from not only the headers, but...

Amazing results from not only the headers, but the tuning! I wish I could run 93 Octane out here in CA.

What was the AFR you ran for these killer numbers? Very impressive :cheers:
Forum: Transactions Feedback
11-19-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,662
Posted By kpgstingray

Well everyone, here is my update on this as of...

Well everyone, here is my update on this as of today.

Ryne @ CMS took various pictures of the header warping and fitment issues and sent them to Pfadt.

Pfadt was very cool about admitting there...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-19-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,945
Posted By kpgstingray

Nice - sorry to ask again - 91 or 93 octane?

Nice - sorry to ask again - 91 or 93 octane?
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-19-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,945
Posted By kpgstingray

Damn... very nice results! What type of dyno was...

Damn... very nice results! What type of dyno was this on, and was this using 93 octane?

These numbers are higher than my car dyno'd with Pfadt headers + Pfadt tune. Very impressive.
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