Short-Throw

Well..It finally arrived. The Beast has been running for about a month now, but with a standard C6 Transmission. It has already beaten the World Challenge times at Autobahn and is just a few seconds from Trans-am times. This is with virtually no suspension set up and no proper gearing. It is fast , but now it's going to get stupid. The Holinger has made it from down under.



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!
Twenty-Eighth Post
UPDATE #27...The Katech Beast is alive!!! Tuning on the Dyno has started!..PICS !!!
Twenty-Ninth Post
Update #28...VIDEO... Here's the shortest update ever!...Take a listen! VIDEO !!!
Thirtieth Post
UPDATE #29...The final touches are being put in place. She'll be free soon....PICS!!
Thirty-First Post
UPDATE #30... A Close Look At The Pratt&Miller Wing...Possibly 4 Days Away. PICS!!!
Thirty-Second Post
UPDATE #31...Body Work Is On...Katech Monster Hits The Track In 24 Hours. PICS!!!
Thirty-Third Post
UPDATE #32...She's Done!!! We Drove Her On The Street & Turned Every Head! PICS
Thirty-Fourth Post
Update #33 Now its my turn <Video>





Here is the star of the thread!




The shifter sits pretty tall and is quite sturdy.





Here's another view: As soon as any pressure is put on the handle it triggers the transmission to alert a shift is coming.




Transmission and shifter:





Here is the shift rod. The shifter cable connects to this for clutch-less shifting, once programmed

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My new hood ornament:




Pictured here is the stock shifter in the beast with the Holinger shifter next to it. You can see how tall this thing stands. Hopefully mounting it to the torque tube will free up a few inches. If needed, the shop will fabricate a shorter handle.




Also seen are a few more switches since the last updates. More on those later.




I had the Z06 in for a tire change. I'm proud to say these are my 5th set of tires for the car.




Here are a few pics of the roommates:










I will be bringing the Beast to Putnam Park for the October NCM event. Hope to see many of you there!

I have an in car video of the Beast being driven on the track, but I haven't figured out how to compress it smaller. Once I do I will post it.

Once the car was running I was neglectful on the updates, as many of them would have been minor changes. If you have any questions please let me know.



Mike

JDIllon

Awesome, Mike the tranny looks really great. I can't imagine going much faster in that car. And your driving super also. Congrats on the tranny finally showing up, bet you can't wait to get it in. JD

Cobra4B

Incredible.. can you explain how it works? Does the trans **** elecronically?

Painrace

Thanks for the pictures. Mike. You will love the new transmission. When we went to Saenz, which is a dog ring transmission, we picked up 2-3 seconds a lap everywhere. You have later technology and should pick up more. I don't understand why the shifter is so tall but you may need that much leverage to shift it smoothly.

Keep having fun.

Jim

Foosh

Mike, you are absolutely "nuts," and I love that about you. Keep enjoying life, my friend. You have certainly broken the code that "it's too short," and "you can't take it with you."

Having a passion in life is what it is all about.

Exterminator

Congratulations! This is what you've been waiting so long for. More details as to benefits and how it works please.

burtonbl103

Man id love to have that in my street car !

Deleted 07.13.2020

I wish I had one.

Nice.

Keep the updates coming.

Short-Throw

Thanks Jim,

The car will go faster now that the gearing will be set. I was using mainly 2 gears at Autobahn and now I'll be using 3-4. It's going to sound much meaner too.

Mike

mousecatcher

if i can ask ... how much does one of these cost and are they even available? looks like fun.

mcar00

Now that is cool!! I would love to see an in car video and listen to those shifts! Do you have to use the clutch on downshifts? Does it blip automatically? How about a little testing in south Florida this winter? I want to be Mike Newlander when I grow up!

Short-Throw

This is not an 'H' pattern shifter. It's simply up or down, much like a motorcycle. There are no skipping gears like going from 4th to 2nd on our Z06's. The shifting is instant and consistent every time for every gear. Also, with this tranny there will be no shifting mistakes (watch, I'll find a way :o ) and no chance of blowing up the engine. This should make Jason happy!

When the 'no-lift' is programmed, I will simply keep my right foot planted on straight-a-ways while I row through the gears. This will also allow me to left foot brake.

Here is a pic I found from howstuffworks.

Input (engine driven shaft) rotating ( violet shaft ).

1st gear rotating, but no drive (yellow splined shaft not rotating).

During zoom the barrel cam rotates to the engage 1st position.

the dog (orange) moves towards the 1st gear and drive is engaged.

Finally the output shaft rotates, we are off down the track.






Mike

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Jim,

Although the tranny is made for the Corvette, the shifter is more of a universal piece. Cars like Porsche for example need the longer shifter. It won't be a problem, just a delay until it's decided how to mount it.

Short-Throw

Foosh,

I was upset initially as this was supposed to be in the car back in April. I'm glad it was delayed as it provided me time to learn the car a little first. I'm still pretty new to the Beast, but each time I get better and better. With this new Gizmo, I have to learn how to drive all over again. Hopefully it will be a quick learning curve...no pun intended!

I hope I don't forget heel/toe when I get back in the Z06.

Mike


Explained briefly above Robin. What else can I offer?

Short-Throw

It will fit no problem.

Would you like the ordering information?


Dimitri,

I may just put it on my coffee table for a conversation piece.

Joseesp

Congratulations Mike, you must be very excited. I can't wait for your update after the installation.

Halltech

I want one. I am going to be setting our Z06 up for the drags this winter and need this badly. The tranny is a weak link, along with the CV joints in the Z06.

Too much power for the drivetrain components. How much?

Jim

Supersubes

Yes, how much is one of these?

J HEBERT

30spline output for C6Z rear?