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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-01-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,797
Posted By jlvink66

There are some of us that are "low" budget racers...

There are some of us that are "low" budget racers that don't want to buy that big Chevy pickup to tow the 20' covered trailer so that we can haul tires and tools! LOL...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-31-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,134
Posted By jlvink66

I have Invo's all around and I have way less...

I have Invo's all around and I have way less issues with trammeling than the GY runflats. They are also very good in the rain on the street - no hydroplaning. I don't recommend using them on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-17-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,371
Posted By jlvink66

:thumbs:Right on Pontiaker! BLW BY, you are...

:thumbs:Right on Pontiaker!

BLW BY, you are way to doomsday on everything you say including changing ALL fluids after every track day.

John
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-16-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,371
Posted By jlvink66

If you jack up the front of the car and crawl...

If you jack up the front of the car and crawl underneath, you will see a rectangular rubber piece the full width of the radiator attached with about 4-6 hex head body screws. Unfasten the screws,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-15-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,371
Posted By jlvink66

I had exactly the same experience that you had. I...

I had exactly the same experience that you had. I was surprised when I found out that it was primarily all of the little bits of track debris, mainly fine gravel and small rubber turds that plugged...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-15-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,701
Posted By jlvink66

my Pfadt's are clunking

I have the Pfadt competition sways and end links and I have had this clunking sound everytime I go over any kind of bump. Not a little clunk either. I have checked the tightness of both front and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-14-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By jlvink66

I run the 295x18 front and 345x19 rear and they...

I run the 295x18 front and 345x19 rear and they fit fine on stock wheels. No rubbing problems either.

John
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-13-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

OK, I guess I need to deal with the odds upfront...

OK, I guess I need to deal with the odds upfront by doing more mods vs. risking a on-track failure downstream. I'll PM you.

John
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-09-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

Jason, So if your Torquer 110 is installed...

Jason,

So if your Torquer 110 is installed locally will it be legal on the street? I'll check with RichieRichZ06 on a way to get it installed locally.

So, any thoughts as to if I should freshen...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-08-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

Jason, I have been very interested in the...

Jason,

I have been very interested in the Torquer 110 along with the other intake and exhaust mods you mentioned. You are the first person to offer an alternative to the LS7 valve train issues by...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-07-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

Thanks for the feedback; its good to hear from...

Thanks for the feedback; its good to hear from people who have used the product and are happy. I drive my car to and from the track as well, so it makes having a reliable motor all that more...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-07-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

PM sent. :thumbs: John

PM sent. :thumbs:

John
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-07-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,701
Posted By jlvink66

Hi Carlos, In addition to the cam kit, is...

Hi Carlos,

In addition to the cam kit, is their anything additional you would recommend changing on my 2006 to lower the risk of having valve issues? Also, do you have any NorCal installers that...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-06-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,701
Posted By jlvink66

Carlos, Which of your cams would you...

Carlos,

Which of your cams would you recommend for road racing? Would the valves be reliable over a long period with your typical kit (springs, retainers, keepers, etc.). I want a solution for...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-06-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

Yes! I am between 4,000-5,500 RPM most of the...

Yes! I am between 4,000-5,500 RPM most of the time. Obviously on the straights I'm shifting near red-line, but that is a small percentage of the track.

John
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-06-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

Yea, that is one alternative on my list. I need a...

Yea, that is one alternative on my list. I need a California install though.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-06-2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By jlvink66

Cam/motor upgrades for roadracing?

I have a 2006 Z06 LS7 that I have been road racing in HPDE type events for about 3 years. I have had a lot of success with the stock motor , but I have some serious competition in the club I'm...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-01-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 18,433
Posted By jlvink66

Please PM me on the splitter with...

Please PM me on the splitter with under-tray/brake duct interface, rear wing, and side fairings.

Thanks,
John V
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-15-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,313
Posted By jlvink66

My car is lowered quite a bit and I have not...

My car is lowered quite a bit and I have not experienced any rubbing with the 295x18 Hoosiers up front.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/4064777431_feb25afe30.jpg...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-13-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,313
Posted By jlvink66

The Hoosiers are about the best tire you can run...

The Hoosiers are about the best tire you can run on the track. I bought another set of stock Z06 wheels from a forum member for my race tires and run Hoosiers. I have been very happy with this setup....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-11-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,512
Posted By jlvink66

Yes, I had exactly the same issue with my gas...

Yes, I had exactly the same issue with my gas cap. I could not get it to seal. The problem is that it happened right before my first practice session of the day at my last road race outing a couple...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-19-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,614
Posted By jlvink66

Interesting. I also have a 2006 Z06 and I was at...

Interesting. I also have a 2006 Z06 and I was at Laguna Seca this last Thursday and had a similar problem. I mainly had a problem up-shifting it into 3rd gear. I missed 3rd several times during a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-11-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By jlvink66

As has been said in the other responses it has...

As has been said in the other responses it has all to do with how sticky a tire you are running (Hoosiers are very sticky) and whether the track you're running has long left turn sweepers. Dreamin...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-11-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,190
Posted By jlvink66

Laguna Seca ...

Laguna Seca

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4693497868_1dabdd4804_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57733169@N00/4693497868/)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-04-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,368
Posted By jlvink66

When you added SS brake lines to the job you also...

When you added SS brake lines to the job you also likely added the need to do a Tech-2 system bleed. This type of bleed requires the special interface box that cycles the ABS valves to bleed out any...
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