Short-Throw

Today was a great day as the Beast finally spit out some fire! The car sounds awesome. It's not annoying loud and has a deep growl leaving no question it's looking for lunch. I never heard it past 3000 RPMs as today the tuner was setting everything up. It's being tuned in granular steps which will take longer than most tunes.

I took some video of it on the dyno and as usual the mic on the Sony does it no justice. I am also having trouble figuring out how to DL to my computer. I'll get it eventually!




The history is in these threads:

First Post
My Z06 will no longer be my fastest car, but it's still my favorite
Second Post
PICS UPDATE #1: The LS2-LS7 Swap Race Car Project PICS !!!
Third Post
PICS UPDATE #2: PICS Update #2 Bye Bye LS2... Make way for the LS7PICS !!!
Fourth Post
PICS...UPDATE #3...Hopefully it will look like a Corvette again. PICS!!!
Fifth Post
PICS----UPDATE #4---The most revealing shots yet, she is down to the bone!---PICS !!!
Sixth Post
PICS---UPDATE #5---LS7 to undergo operation at KATECH---PICS !!!
Seventh Post
MORE PICS !!!...UPDATE #6...Hopefully I'll Never Need It...PICS !!!
Eighth Post
GREAT DETAILED PICS!!! UPDATE #7...The LS7 Is disassembled ...PICS !!!
Ninth Post
Pics !!!...here We Go...update #8...fabrication Room Pics !!!
Tenth Post
PICS PICS and more PICS...UPDATE #9...Inside the LS7
Eleventh Post[
PICS!!!...UPDATE #10....Project LS7 Katech race car...PICS !!!
Twelfth Post
PICS !!!...UPDATE #11...LS7 Race car...Katech, Pratt&MIller & Dailey Sump..PICS !!!
Thirteenth Post
UPDATE #12...LS7 Katech Racing Engine Pics...Eyecandy at it's best...PICS!!!
Fourteenth Post
UPDATE #13...Katech's LS7...Fuel Cell Covers...more to come very soon...PICS!!!
Fifteenth Post
UPDATE #14... Finally somewhere to sit...The ultimate in downforce...PICS !!!
Sixteenth Post
UPDATE #15...Dream Brake/Clutch Pedal Assembly...Steering Wheel Rack...PICS !!!
Seventeenth Post
It's Time To Stop Playing Games...UPDATE #16...Carbon Fiber Body Moldings...PICS !!!
Eighteenth Post
UPDATE #17...Firewall & Steering Column Are Complete..Inside A Very Cool Shot..PICS!!
Nineteenth Post
UPDATE #18...Next time you see it, the interior will be a different color. PICS !!!
Twentieth Post
UPDATE #19...Do you recognize this color?...Sunglasses Are Advised...PICS !!!
Twenty-First Post
UPDATE #20...6 Months Later And She Has Clothes On And She's Looking Good! PICS !!!
Twenty-Second Post
UPDATE #21 The Perfect Ensemble For The Katech LS7. The Best Deserves The Best PICS
Twenty-Third Post
UPDATE #22...Now how in the heck does all this stuff go back together? PICS !!!
Twenty-Fourth Post
UPDATE #23...Tons Of Pictures. We Are Just A Few Weeks Away From Ignition. PICS!!
Twenty-Fifth Post
UPDATE #24..The Car Is Days Away From Being Tuned On The Dyno. PICS !!!
Twenty-Sixth Post
UPDATE #25...The Body Is Almost Complete And The Wing Has Been Fitted. PICS !!!
Twenty-Seventh Post
UPDATE #26...The Car Will Breath Fire Tomorrow! She's Ready For The Dyno! PICS!




Here are the latest pics. There shouldn't be too many more updates that involve pictures inside!


A few more switches have been added. The interior dash work is far from done and will look great. Firing this thing up is a rush! Hey I just realized I have two corvettes that are keyless.




The MoTec Engine Management and Data Acquisition is in, hence the tuning has started.




I was fitted in the car today and the seat feels great. It Shouldn't take me more than a half hour to climb in and out of this thing.




The Lexan front windshield is in but needs to be secured. The rear will go on after tuning.




Here's my baby's first steps! This was the first time the rolling chassis was used since going on the rack. She was shoeless for 6 months! Don't worry, it will sit much lower and have more bodywork bringing it very close to the ground




It was tough tying her down, all she wanted to do was run. We finally corralled her and strapped her down.







The stage is set!




Minutes after this shot the tuning began. Why can't there be a cheap exhaust for our Z06's to sound like this?




Tomorrow the tuning should be done and I should have the dyno numbers. I will be at VIR for the NCM HPDE this holiday weekend. When I return it should be close to GO time!

Once the rest of the body work is put on I guarantee GRANDMA will be able to tell the difference!

Katech LS7, the new Godzilla of the modern age!




Mike

DoingOK

You know the drill...........................hate, hate, hate.




Congrats.

Short-Throw

On man....you first posting again? Are you stalking me?

(ring ring...hello police?...I'd like to inquire about a restraining order.......... )









Mike

DoingOK

Naw...............just bored. What were the specs on your wheel and tire combo? I remember it was an unusually hard set of rubber to get.

Short-Throw

The tires sizes are 305/325 F/R but remember these are slicks!

The tires are Pirelli P-Zeros.....better than super-glue!

Stingray23

I'm dying to see the finished product!

Toonz

Once again, looking great Mike!

vegasdude

Hey Short-Throw.........how much will your car weigh when completed?

dgussin1

trade for a near new gt500. lmmfao

ReddyZ06

Short-Throw

Vegas,

There is no chrome on this car so that should help with weight savings quite a bit.

There are some interior/exterior components that could have been replaced with CF, etc...This car could have been made a little lighter, but I really do not think it could've been made safer.

I am hoping to be under 2700lbs.

I will have different sets of rim/tires (dry/rain). Do you think I should get a set of chromies for when it's just sitting in the paddock?


Mike

Short-Throw

Ditto!

Yaroslav

OMG man!!! You have more HP per tone that Veyron!!!!
I`m sure that will be the fastest track car has ever made...

outnumbered

It's on wheels with tires.

JDIllon

I think the windshield looks good with the blue trim. It's a nice touch. HA!HA! Leep it coming. See you at VIR. JD

Adam Boca

WOW! Again I am in shock! This car is going to be a rocket ship! Are you sure you do not need to get your IFR before you take flight?

Adam

Short-Throw

It's certainly the fastest track car I will have ever been in. 4-5 years and I should get the hang of it!

Short-Throw

Jim,

That's special C6R Tape...I've been waiting for it for 5 months...this is what held everything up! The blue tape will stay!

Short-Throw

Adam,

Unlike airplanes, I'm hoping my wing keeps me grounded!

TRR

I can just hear it now. That car is great, but for the money it cost, he could have done a lot better with the INTERIOR.

TRR

PS: Awesome Man