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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-13-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By 6Speeder

Put it on a dyno. The operator should use...

Put it on a dyno. The operator should use HPTuners to monitor engine parameters and should use a wideband O2 on the exhaust. It'll tell you so much more than "How much power does she make?" :)
Forum: C8 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-11-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,105
Posted By 6Speeder

I'll take the wicker bill for $200 Wayne

I'll take the wicker bill for $200

Wayne
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-21-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 13,399
Posted By 6Speeder

My fronts arrived yesterday; clips WERE in the...

My fronts arrived yesterday; clips WERE in the box.
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
02-21-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 741
Posted By 6Speeder

Anybody wanting to "get rid" of their carbon...

Anybody wanting to "get rid" of their carbon ceramic brakes package that fits a C8 Z06.... LET'S MAKE A DEAL. I want CCBs and my 2023 Z06 has red caliper iron brakes with only 450 breakin miles.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-17-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,123
Posted By 6Speeder

Nice run. I look forward to running mine, but...

Nice run. I look forward to running mine, but still in break-in mode.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-03-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,018
Posted By 6Speeder

I love my C7 Z06 with Z07 and M7. She makes...

I love my C7 Z06 with Z07 and M7. She makes 730/760 SAE RW and is scary fast. My C8 Z06 is on the way. YAY! Currently I am keeping both. Should I sell one? Champagne problems.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-14-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,601
Posted By 6Speeder

Get the ceramics!! One thing I haven't seen...

Get the ceramics!!
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the weight. Those rotors are rotating, unsprung weight, the worst kind. The weight you save with ceramic rotors Vs. iron behemoths is HUGE...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-06-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By 6Speeder

This is helpful: Calculate Ethanol % of Mixture...

This is helpful:
Calculate Ethanol % of Mixture (wallaceracing.com) (http://wallaceracing.com/ethanol-mix-calc.php)
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-23-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By 6Speeder

Back in the day before using a wideband, we did...

Back in the day before using a wideband, we did try to tune with HPTuners and the readings from the narrow band O2's on my C5 Vette. It didn't work well for us, maybe someone else could do better. I...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-22-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By 6Speeder

A pro tuner should probably answer that but......

A pro tuner should probably answer that but... The O2 readings will vary continuously (STFT's), the long term fuel trims (LTFT's) are what you should be checking to determine if it's running rich or...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-20-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By 6Speeder

Because I have a wideband O2 running continuously...

Because I have a wideband O2 running continuously and KNOW it isn't running rich or lean, and the OP was asking about smell.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-18-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By 6Speeder

I believe that the exhaust from unleaded gas...

I believe that the exhaust from unleaded gas smells different than from olden days leaded premium. It does smell bad if not run through cats. I have run catless for a number of years, but on E-85. ...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-28-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,368
Posted By 6Speeder

With full stage 3 aero also, my 2015 modded Z was...

With full stage 3 aero also, my 2015 modded Z was at 185 MPH and still accelerating when I lifted. You need a lot of road to see high speeds.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-27-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 870
Posted By 6Speeder

On my 2015 Z06 with M7 running E85, a Halltech...

On my 2015 Z06 with M7 running E85, a Halltech CAI, and a 9% overdrive pulley I picked up 20 SAE RWHP by gutting the rear cats and replacing the main cats/downpipes with no cats. No other changes....
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-26-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,519
Posted By 6Speeder

I've run many different size combinations on my...

I've run many different size combinations on my C5, C6, and C7 when drag racing. The only time I had issues with ABS, or TC was when the front tire diameter was bigger (taller) than the rears. There...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
07-30-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By 6Speeder

No, I don't understand. "Direct injection" is...

No, I don't understand. "Direct injection" is using very high pressure injectors directly into the combustion chamber. It sounds like you are considering using meth "nozzles", not injectors, and...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
07-29-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By 6Speeder

You will have much less time to direct inject Vs....

You will have much less time to direct inject Vs. port injection. Couple that with a fuel that needs a richer fuel/air ratio to begin with and you're gonna need really big injectors.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
07-28-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By 6Speeder

The strange thing was that my ONLY symptom was...

The strange thing was that my ONLY symptom was dropping fuel pressure. My A/F did not change, and the measured torque and HP didn't drop like yours. I believe mine would have acted like yours if I...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
07-27-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By 6Speeder

Did your tuner monitor fuel pressure during the...

Did your tuner monitor fuel pressure during the dyno runs?

Have you done anything to the fuel system to maintain LOW side fuel pressure? I would make sure the low pressure fuel system was not...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-26-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By 6Speeder

OEM Thermostat or lower temp aftermarket? ...

OEM Thermostat or lower temp aftermarket?

Your symptoms are classic for installing a lower temp thermostat without tuning for the change. Put in a stock thermostat, fill and burp the system, your...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-23-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By 6Speeder

Flame Ball (https://flameball.com/)

Flame Ball (https://flameball.com/)
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-20-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,586
Posted By 6Speeder

You can't directly compare dyno numbers from...

You can't directly compare dyno numbers from different type dynos. A Mustang will give different values than a Dynojet or a dyno which attaches to a rear wheel hub. Chassis dyno readings are best for...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
06-16-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,236
Posted By 6Speeder

You can run 17"s front and rear on C7's. I run...

You can run 17"s front and rear on C7's. I run 17"s from Forgeline and they fit fine on my Z07, CCB equipped 2015 C7. No conversion required.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
05-13-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,993
Posted By 6Speeder

I gutted the stock X pipe, and replaced the down...

I gutted the stock X pipe, and replaced the down pipes, eliminating the main cats. The manifolds, mufflers, and the rest of the exhaust system is stock. The first thing I did was gut the secondary...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-26-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,698
Posted By 6Speeder

I'm seeing a max of 28 degrees with a 9% OD...

I'm seeing a max of 28 degrees with a 9% OD pulley on E-85, but I'm at 6,000 feet altitude, not sea level.
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