b16gsr

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I forgot to share this with my Corvette brothers.

I wasn't looking to get back into another C5, but this car came up was close to me and was the right deal.

This was my last build:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-13update.html

Current mods:
Stock LS6 motor
ECS 1500 Novi Supercharger w/restrictor plate
RPM Level 6 4L60 w/Coan 3200 or 3600 (can't remember) w/B&M #70297 cooler
Quicktime bellhousing
PCS trans controller
BTR (PAC 1211x) valve springs and chromoly pushrods
LS7 lifters
LS9 head gaskets w/ARP head studs
TSP SS 1 3/4 Headers w/cats
Alky Meth injection (single nozzle),
Racetronix harness, pump and hotwire kit
Fuel Pressure, Boost and AFR gauges
60# injectors
Boost-a-pump
Stock rims have been powder coated flat black
Mechman 170amp Alternator (Black)
Engineered Cooling Radiator (28" wide x 18-7/8" tall. Core is 24-3/4" wide x 17-3/8" high)

The previous owner put up with my harassing and a million questions as we worked through the deal. End the end we came to an agreement and I picked up the car.

I brought it home and have driven it very little as without mufflers and having headers. I have it on my lift and am sorting through the car and am doing some updates as I go.

Picking it up in Tulsa.




First step pick up some parts. Local guy had all of this off a wrecked car.



Step 2 install the mufflers, which I found is a little trickier with and auto. Had to drop the cradle.







Need to grab a set of mounts for the passenger side.



Much better.



I pulled all of the stereo gear that was in it and have the interior currently apart to clean up the wiring for the gauges and trans controller.

Ordered these last week and they showed up Friday, so 15" conversion is the first step of the mods I am doing.



I ordered the Weld RTS today and will be sending them for the new XV beadlock from Champion over the winter. I am going to run the 275/60R15 Nitto NT555R, as it works extremely well on the surfaces we have around here.

This is the new beadlock.




Ty's thread inspired me to do the Champion. On page 2 is C5Z 8 U's car which my should look very similar when done.

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...l-monster.html



Outside of cleaning things up and hard piping the blower kit, potentially removing the restrictor and going to a wastegate I believe I will just drive it and enjoy it.

b16gsr

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Well I decided it was time to go all in.







Hoping for results similar to these.



Have about 6 weeks before a big event to get it finished up.

This was the hard piping on my last blower car. I edited my order and got the following pieces ordered.



These guys are the cheapest I have found and are great people to work with.

b16gsr

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A brother from another mother gave me the idea as he has an almost identical plate on his EB Z06, so I got it ordered today.



Found this in my sticker stash, so will put it to use, had one on my last FRC. Need to pick up a Tick Performance and a Paxton/ECS Supercharing to throw on it too.





Also selling the headers (I hate them on C5/6's, they make too much noise) and picking up a set of C6Z manifolds and 3" H-Pipe.

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Parts are starting to arrive.

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Well more parts arrived today and I started tearing into it further.

First off was the removal of the headers for installation of the the C6Z manifolds and H pipe.





I am going to snag some header studs then reassembly will start.



These beautiful pieces showed up today. So happy I went this route versus the RaceStars.







Pretty excited about this piece.



Parts are stacking up like Christmas.

JR 427

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You've been busy since the last time we talked! Perfect choice of wheels! What event are you trying to make?

b16gsr

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Trying to time is the issue, hitting hiccups along the way.

We have a local event that I want to make.

b16gsr

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Picked these up today, but am pretty sure they are not going to fit due to width. So I will likely use the 275/60s and sell these.





Also picked up some studs and nuts from GM to make my own header stud kit. $40 versus a ARP kit that is $130.



Pistons and rods came in for another LS motor I spec'd for a good friend.

b16gsr

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Got some work done last night. Driverside manifold and cat installed, passenger side being a little trying with the O2 location and the SFI bellhousing and the starter location. I will work through it.

Studs installed:


If you ever wanted a cheap O2 plug, $2.79 at the auto parts store.


Like a glove.


Cleaned up the wiring and the trans cooler lines.




Driver side hung and done.




Ordered a vacuum manifold and a set of 2.5" v-bands thanks to my homie Jamie for the suggestion for hanging the exhaust.

b16gsr

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Someone had asked for a clip of the C6Z manifolds with headers and the stock Ti mufflers.

Here is my last FRC with them:


And here is the new car with the TSP catted headers and and the stock Ti mufflers. I am looking forward to see how the new setup sounds.

b16gsr

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Got the 2.5" V-bands for the exhaust with a quickness, nice quality for $15 each.



Worked through the kinks of the exhaust and got everything installed.




Picked up these 3" to 2.5" transitions to mate to the factory mufflers.




Buttoned up the topside minus the alternator and some other wiring.




Moving on into the interior......

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Getting closer everyday. Been waiting on the cradle to ship from ECS for 3 weeks. I have just about buttoned up the engine bay besides all the new hard piping and covering the power wire for the alternator with loom. Going to find a set of fuel rail covers to see if they will go back on.

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Sold the black OEM wheels, as I wanted a set of charcoal OEMs and came across these off of a 5800 mile 04Z. Spent some time cleaning them back up. They are like new, it is insane.

I have a set of Nittos that I will throw on them next week.

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New front tires arrived today, got the shop to put them on. Rears should be here Thursday AM I am hoping. These wheels are in perfect shape, minus a couple little bruises.

Going to hang the new gauges and pod tonight. Just finished the oil change.

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Got the gauges wired up(have to connect power) and installed. This pod did not fit the car well at all but I made it work.

Started with this:


Ended like this:


Still have a lot of clean up to do.

Pod trimming:




Installed:

b16gsr

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Worked late into the night and got a significant portion done. I will say it is alive.

This was the transmission controller wiring underneath the passenger seat:




This is what I did. Everything was cut trimmed and loomed, then tucked in properly.





Got the ALKY control and vacuum block all finished up and tied back.


Also the replacement cradle from ECS arrived:


Called it quits about then:


Headed to fab work next week.

Quick video:

V-seriesTech

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Tight work bro.

The car is coming along nicely.

b16gsr

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Thank you sir.

Furious1

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Subbed.

Detoxx03

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On the road to greatness.