Spring is here! What are plans for the Vette?
03-16-2012, 08:39 PM
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Spring is here! What are plans for the Vette? So spring starts in 4 more days and being as warm as it has been this winter I already started adding this seasons new mods: Random Technology High Flow cats and X pipe. They are now mounted to my B&B bullets and they sound awesome! (If you live life loud of course)
Here are my spring/summer plans:
Pfadt Transmission Brace
Johnny O’Connell Shocks
Vararam VR-B2 and Power Duct
Dyno Tune
CCW SP500s
Hinson Super Cars Urethane Engine & Transmission Mounts
and if I can fit in the budget this season:
Carbon Fiber Hood (Not sure what style yet)
Carbon fiber side skirts
Rear Spoiler
What are your plans?
Here are my spring/summer plans:
Pfadt Transmission Brace
Johnny O’Connell Shocks
Vararam VR-B2 and Power Duct
Dyno Tune
CCW SP500s
Hinson Super Cars Urethane Engine & Transmission Mounts
and if I can fit in the budget this season:
Carbon Fiber Hood (Not sure what style yet)
Carbon fiber side skirts
Rear Spoiler
What are your plans?
03-16-2012, 09:48 PM
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getting rid of the bullets in the car, in favor of the TI exhaust. Getting the maggie put on top and getting the hood painted to match everything. A buddy that paints is offering a good deal on getting the whole car repainted so may just do that. Just finshed the Double din install and projector headlights. Should be a busy spring. Would love to do Shocks but have to balance funds between several projects.
03-16-2012, 10:55 PM
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I already did a powerbond balancer, Hinson mount, TSW wheels, nitto nt05's, and LED switchback clear corners.
I need to get my head liner done, rear speakers, fix a couple gremlins, and maybe if its in the budget a ported TB, ls6 intake, and a tune.
I need to get my head liner done, rear speakers, fix a couple gremlins, and maybe if its in the budget a ported TB, ls6 intake, and a tune.
03-17-2012, 05:15 AM
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Sounds like everyone's got some good plans. I just got stg2.5 5.3 heads and a torquer 3 cam from Texas speed. Still waiting on the fast intake and ls7 clutch to put everything together. Can't wait.
03-18-2012, 12:52 AM
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Hoping to wrap up a pretty extensive project in the next month or two...
Get the new bullet in the car and fired up, then work on getting it dialed-in.
Basically went through the entire car, as far as the "mechanicals" are concerned:
ERL LS3 dry sleeve 434ci shortblock topped-off with LPE LS7 heads, GT19 cam/kit, FAST/NW 102, cloyes "C5R" chain, ATI super damper, precision oil pumps blueprinted melling 10296, Yella Terra 1.8 rockers, manton 3/8" .120 wall pushrods, morel "5206" link bar lifters, mast windage tray, Vararam intake system...
McLeod RST w/ aluminum 'wheel, Tick adj. MC...
Rebuilt the torque tube with bearings from RPM, DSS poly couplers, Hinson/PST carbon shaft...
Rebuilt the trans with parts from theGearBox and Tick (new synchros, bronze fork pads, billet shift keys, new snap rings/roll pins, replaced a couple bearings, then shimmed to spec
Freshen'd up the diff with all new seals, replaced the rod ends on the DTE brace with some FK pieces from Racecraft
Cleaned up all the road grime from the front/rear cradles and currently working on cleaning up the wiring harness in the engine bay... did a little bit of touch-up paint work with a rattle can (rack, p/s cooler, frame rails, etc.)
DeWitts radiator w/ EOC, DeWitts spal fans, Meziere elec pump, all new hoses
Pfadt engine/trans mounts
Had the headers and mid-pipe coated (Kooks 1 7/8", 3" ORX-pipe)
Damn... been working on all this for the past year and finally getting close. Looking forward to driving the car again. It had an old, tired LS7 headed 422ci in it when I bought it, along with a later model C5 Z06 trans and 3-rib diff... lots of other good parts, just poorly executed. There is a ton of other small details I addressed while the car has been apart. It's been a fun journey, being my first LS-powered car/project.
Get the new bullet in the car and fired up, then work on getting it dialed-in.
Basically went through the entire car, as far as the "mechanicals" are concerned:
ERL LS3 dry sleeve 434ci shortblock topped-off with LPE LS7 heads, GT19 cam/kit, FAST/NW 102, cloyes "C5R" chain, ATI super damper, precision oil pumps blueprinted melling 10296, Yella Terra 1.8 rockers, manton 3/8" .120 wall pushrods, morel "5206" link bar lifters, mast windage tray, Vararam intake system...
McLeod RST w/ aluminum 'wheel, Tick adj. MC...
Rebuilt the torque tube with bearings from RPM, DSS poly couplers, Hinson/PST carbon shaft...
Rebuilt the trans with parts from theGearBox and Tick (new synchros, bronze fork pads, billet shift keys, new snap rings/roll pins, replaced a couple bearings, then shimmed to spec
Freshen'd up the diff with all new seals, replaced the rod ends on the DTE brace with some FK pieces from Racecraft
Cleaned up all the road grime from the front/rear cradles and currently working on cleaning up the wiring harness in the engine bay... did a little bit of touch-up paint work with a rattle can (rack, p/s cooler, frame rails, etc.)
DeWitts radiator w/ EOC, DeWitts spal fans, Meziere elec pump, all new hoses
Pfadt engine/trans mounts
Had the headers and mid-pipe coated (Kooks 1 7/8", 3" ORX-pipe)
Damn... been working on all this for the past year and finally getting close. Looking forward to driving the car again. It had an old, tired LS7 headed 422ci in it when I bought it, along with a later model C5 Z06 trans and 3-rib diff... lots of other good parts, just poorly executed. There is a ton of other small details I addressed while the car has been apart. It's been a fun journey, being my first LS-powered car/project.
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Hoping to wrap up a pretty extensive project in the next month or two...
Get the new bullet in the car and fired up, then work on getting it dialed-in.
Basically went through the entire car, as far as the "mechanicals" are concerned:
ERL LS3 dry sleeve 434ci shortblock topped-off with LPE LS7 heads, GT19 cam/kit, FAST/NW 102, cloyes "C5R" chain, ATI super damper, precision oil pumps blueprinted melling 10296, Yella Terra 1.8 rockers, manton 3/8" .120 wall pushrods, morel "5206" link bar lifters, mast windage tray, Vararam intake system...
McLeod RST w/ aluminum 'wheel, Tick adj. MC...
Rebuilt the torque tube with bearings from RPM, DSS poly couplers, Hinson/PST carbon shaft...
Rebuilt the trans with parts from theGearBox and Tick (new synchros, bronze fork pads, billet shift keys, new snap rings/roll pins, replaced a couple bearings, then shimmed to spec
Freshen'd up the diff with all new seals, replaced the rod ends on the DTE brace with some FK pieces from Racecraft
Cleaned up all the road grime from the front/rear cradles and currently working on cleaning up the wiring harness in the engine bay... did a little bit of touch-up paint work with a rattle can (rack, p/s cooler, frame rails, etc.)
DeWitts radiator w/ EOC, DeWitts spal fans, Meziere elec pump, all new hoses
Pfadt engine/trans mounts
Had the headers and mid-pipe coated (Kooks 1 7/8", 3" ORX-pipe)
Damn... been working on all this for the past year and finally getting close. Looking forward to driving the car again. It had an old, tired LS7 headed 422ci in it when I bought it, along with a later model C5 Z06 trans and 3-rib diff... lots of other good parts, just poorly executed. There is a ton of other small details I addressed while the car has been apart. It's been a fun journey, being my first LS-powered car/project.
Get the new bullet in the car and fired up, then work on getting it dialed-in.
Basically went through the entire car, as far as the "mechanicals" are concerned:
ERL LS3 dry sleeve 434ci shortblock topped-off with LPE LS7 heads, GT19 cam/kit, FAST/NW 102, cloyes "C5R" chain, ATI super damper, precision oil pumps blueprinted melling 10296, Yella Terra 1.8 rockers, manton 3/8" .120 wall pushrods, morel "5206" link bar lifters, mast windage tray, Vararam intake system...
McLeod RST w/ aluminum 'wheel, Tick adj. MC...
Rebuilt the torque tube with bearings from RPM, DSS poly couplers, Hinson/PST carbon shaft...
Rebuilt the trans with parts from theGearBox and Tick (new synchros, bronze fork pads, billet shift keys, new snap rings/roll pins, replaced a couple bearings, then shimmed to spec
Freshen'd up the diff with all new seals, replaced the rod ends on the DTE brace with some FK pieces from Racecraft
Cleaned up all the road grime from the front/rear cradles and currently working on cleaning up the wiring harness in the engine bay... did a little bit of touch-up paint work with a rattle can (rack, p/s cooler, frame rails, etc.)
DeWitts radiator w/ EOC, DeWitts spal fans, Meziere elec pump, all new hoses
Pfadt engine/trans mounts
Had the headers and mid-pipe coated (Kooks 1 7/8", 3" ORX-pipe)
Damn... been working on all this for the past year and finally getting close. Looking forward to driving the car again. It had an old, tired LS7 headed 422ci in it when I bought it, along with a later model C5 Z06 trans and 3-rib diff... lots of other good parts, just poorly executed. There is a ton of other small details I addressed while the car has been apart. It's been a fun journey, being my first LS-powered car/project.
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Also, here is a "build thread" on a local board: FRC project
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Drive it like I stole it. 
Already did the performance shop thing toward the end of last year (three months downtime). De-tuned it slightly to get the drivability back. Still has plenty of ponies to get sideways, though. More than enough for street tires.
I do have quite a list of things I plan to do to it yet. But not this Spring. Getting over the sticker shock of putting a new in-ground swimming pool in the backyard. Could have paid cash for that for what I have invested in this silly car. But what can I say? "Sorry, sweetie. Can't take the pool with us when we move."
Already did the performance shop thing toward the end of last year (three months downtime). De-tuned it slightly to get the drivability back. Still has plenty of ponies to get sideways, though. More than enough for street tires.
I do have quite a list of things I plan to do to it yet. But not this Spring. Getting over the sticker shock of putting a new in-ground swimming pool in the backyard. Could have paid cash for that for what I have invested in this silly car. But what can I say? "Sorry, sweetie. Can't take the pool with us when we move."
03-23-2012, 06:03 PM
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Nice! What kit did you order? Just bolting the kit to a stock motor?
Drive it like I stole it.
Already did the performance shop thing toward the end of last year (three months downtime). De-tuned it slightly to get the drivability back. Still has plenty of ponies to get sideways, though. More than enough for street tires.
I do have quite a list of things I plan to do to it yet. But not this Spring. Getting over the sticker shock of putting a new in-ground swimming pool in the backyard. Could have paid cash for that for what I have invested in this silly car. But what can I say? "Sorry, sweetie. Can't take the pool with us when we move."
Already did the performance shop thing toward the end of last year (three months downtime). De-tuned it slightly to get the drivability back. Still has plenty of ponies to get sideways, though. More than enough for street tires.
I do have quite a list of things I plan to do to it yet. But not this Spring. Getting over the sticker shock of putting a new in-ground swimming pool in the backyard. Could have paid cash for that for what I have invested in this silly car. But what can I say? "Sorry, sweetie. Can't take the pool with us when we move."
03-26-2012, 07:36 PM
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CAMJAG...nice round of mods you have planned. Solid mounts, vararam, awesome mods...ever conside coilovers? Looking at your suspension plans,..I think you'd love coilovers on your Z06. We have them on my FRC and my cousins FRC...they are by far, one of the best mods I have done, on any car. Truly awesome....even with your stock sway bars. Also makes the car easier to work on...much easier actually. The factory leaf springs not only loads the suspension, making it difficult to pull away from the body/chassis. That, and they're bulky and in the way. Coilovers, ...are like sex. Trust me.
I have solid engine and diff mounts from Tony here on the forum(thank you bro),...drm coilovers, and recently added VBandP poly/solid control arm mounts. Haven't installed the uppers yet, which is what is next on the list when I have a free moment,...then I need it aligned. I also need new sway bar end links,...they're all torn.
My plans with my 00 frc, are right now, it's at a friends, getting a custom aluminum catback built for it,...something I drew up. Can't wait. Has open dumps on it now, it's slightly dirty sounding for my ear...so tailpipes, and 4inch long mufflers, should be enough to wash the truckness out of it. I had tips custom made...should be unique in itself, let alone that it's on a PTK kit'd car.
Then I want to drive it, make sure I have no rubbed wires/hoses/leaks/dtc's/..fix any and all issues(I have nothing but issues).....drive some more....then get to the dyno/track...make it work..... have some fun,..put in some work with the locals..and have some fun. Then back to the grind, make a diffuser...do some needed aero work,...and get it to a hope to be Miami mile but, probably the texas mile. I want to go 210-220 in the mile with the car. I have two oil pumps, and two coolers,...I plan to make my own diff cooler setup, and my own trans pump recirculater-cooler setup. Hoping to prolong the life of everything.
Once it works....and I have bought my first house....hopeful for this year,...once I can afford it, I need a TR6060 and C6 diff. But,..that will be a long,....long time from now. The car has been off the road for two years....and has only been on the road now for 2 whole days, starting last month. Hoping to change that around,....hoping I don't break anything.
Looking for stupid power....and did I say I am trying not to break anything? Yeah...cause I can't. lol. If I do..maybe I can entice a C6 Z06 trade... or purchase. I dunno. I need my head examined I think.
Is they're a doctor in the house?
I have solid engine and diff mounts from Tony here on the forum(thank you bro),...drm coilovers, and recently added VBandP poly/solid control arm mounts. Haven't installed the uppers yet, which is what is next on the list when I have a free moment,...then I need it aligned. I also need new sway bar end links,...they're all torn.
My plans with my 00 frc, are right now, it's at a friends, getting a custom aluminum catback built for it,...something I drew up. Can't wait. Has open dumps on it now, it's slightly dirty sounding for my ear...so tailpipes, and 4inch long mufflers, should be enough to wash the truckness out of it. I had tips custom made...should be unique in itself, let alone that it's on a PTK kit'd car.
Then I want to drive it, make sure I have no rubbed wires/hoses/leaks/dtc's/..fix any and all issues(I have nothing but issues).....drive some more....then get to the dyno/track...make it work..... have some fun,..put in some work with the locals..and have some fun. Then back to the grind, make a diffuser...do some needed aero work,...and get it to a hope to be Miami mile but, probably the texas mile. I want to go 210-220 in the mile with the car. I have two oil pumps, and two coolers,...I plan to make my own diff cooler setup, and my own trans pump recirculater-cooler setup. Hoping to prolong the life of everything.
Once it works....and I have bought my first house....hopeful for this year,...once I can afford it, I need a TR6060 and C6 diff. But,..that will be a long,....long time from now. The car has been off the road for two years....and has only been on the road now for 2 whole days, starting last month. Hoping to change that around,....hoping I don't break anything.
Looking for stupid power....and did I say I am trying not to break anything? Yeah...cause I can't. lol. If I do..maybe I can entice a C6 Z06 trade... or purchase. I dunno. I need my head examined I think.
Is they're a doctor in the house?
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I plan on slapping on some new tires and adding in a few suspension pieces:
Pfadt Trans Mount
ECS Trans Brace
And I also plan on adding a Monster Stage 2 clutch with the Tick Master mod. Other than that I'm going to go back for a dyno tune and I'm just going to drive the hell out of her!
Pfadt Trans Mount
ECS Trans Brace
And I also plan on adding a Monster Stage 2 clutch with the Tick Master mod. Other than that I'm going to go back for a dyno tune and I'm just going to drive the hell out of her!
03-27-2012, 03:16 PM
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CAMJAG...nice round of mods you have planned. Solid mounts, vararam, awesome mods...ever conside coilovers? Looking at your suspension plans,..I think you'd love coilovers on your Z06. We have them on my FRC and my cousins FRC...they are by far, one of the best mods I have done, on any car. Truly awesome....even with your stock sway bars. Also makes the car easier to work on...much easier actually. The factory leaf springs not only loads the suspension, making it difficult to pull away from the body/chassis. That, and they're bulky and in the way. Coilovers, ...are like sex. Trust me.
I have solid engine and diff mounts from Tony here on the forum(thank you bro),...drm coilovers, and recently added VBandP poly/solid control arm mounts. Haven't installed the uppers yet, which is what is next on the list when I have a free moment,...then I need it aligned. I also need new sway bar end links,...they're all torn.
My plans with my 00 frc, are right now, it's at a friends, getting a custom aluminum catback built for it,...something I drew up. Can't wait. Has open dumps on it now, it's slightly dirty sounding for my ear...so tailpipes, and 4inch long mufflers, should be enough to wash the truckness out of it. I had tips custom made...should be unique in itself, let alone that it's on a PTK kit'd car.
Then I want to drive it, make sure I have no rubbed wires/hoses/leaks/dtc's/..fix any and all issues(I have nothing but issues).....drive some more....then get to the dyno/track...make it work..... have some fun,..put in some work with the locals..and have some fun. Then back to the grind, make a diffuser...do some needed aero work,...and get it to a hope to be Miami mile but, probably the texas mile. I want to go 210-220 in the mile with the car. I have two oil pumps, and two coolers,...I plan to make my own diff cooler setup, and my own trans pump recirculater-cooler setup. Hoping to prolong the life of everything.
Once it works....and I have bought my first house....hopeful for this year,...once I can afford it, I need a TR6060 and C6 diff. But,..that will be a long,....long time from now. The car has been off the road for two years....and has only been on the road now for 2 whole days, starting last month. Hoping to change that around,....hoping I don't break anything.
Looking for stupid power....and did I say I am trying not to break anything? Yeah...cause I can't. lol. If I do..maybe I can entice a C6 Z06 trade... or purchase. I dunno. I need my head examined I think.
Is they're a doctor in the house?
I have solid engine and diff mounts from Tony here on the forum(thank you bro),...drm coilovers, and recently added VBandP poly/solid control arm mounts. Haven't installed the uppers yet, which is what is next on the list when I have a free moment,...then I need it aligned. I also need new sway bar end links,...they're all torn.
My plans with my 00 frc, are right now, it's at a friends, getting a custom aluminum catback built for it,...something I drew up. Can't wait. Has open dumps on it now, it's slightly dirty sounding for my ear...so tailpipes, and 4inch long mufflers, should be enough to wash the truckness out of it. I had tips custom made...should be unique in itself, let alone that it's on a PTK kit'd car.
Then I want to drive it, make sure I have no rubbed wires/hoses/leaks/dtc's/..fix any and all issues(I have nothing but issues).....drive some more....then get to the dyno/track...make it work..... have some fun,..put in some work with the locals..and have some fun. Then back to the grind, make a diffuser...do some needed aero work,...and get it to a hope to be Miami mile but, probably the texas mile. I want to go 210-220 in the mile with the car. I have two oil pumps, and two coolers,...I plan to make my own diff cooler setup, and my own trans pump recirculater-cooler setup. Hoping to prolong the life of everything.
Once it works....and I have bought my first house....hopeful for this year,...once I can afford it, I need a TR6060 and C6 diff. But,..that will be a long,....long time from now. The car has been off the road for two years....and has only been on the road now for 2 whole days, starting last month. Hoping to change that around,....hoping I don't break anything.
Looking for stupid power....and did I say I am trying not to break anything? Yeah...cause I can't. lol. If I do..maybe I can entice a C6 Z06 trade... or purchase. I dunno. I need my head examined I think.
Is they're a doctor in the house?
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I plan on slapping on some new tires and adding in a few suspension pieces:
Pfadt Trans Mount
ECS Trans Brace
And I also plan on adding a Monster Stage 2 clutch with the Tick Master mod. Other than that I'm going to go back for a dyno tune and I'm just going to drive the hell out of her!
Pfadt Trans Mount
ECS Trans Brace
And I also plan on adding a Monster Stage 2 clutch with the Tick Master mod. Other than that I'm going to go back for a dyno tune and I'm just going to drive the hell out of her!