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This 2006 ZO6 was originally built by Pfadt Race Engineering and competed in ST-1. Aaron Pfadt blew the engine in 2012 and I bought it as a roller in November 2012 and had it rebuilt by Zip Products in the winter and spring of 2013. I crashed at Road Atlanta in October 2013 and since have had the car completely rebuilt. Essentially, the entire drive train is new or rebuilt. Car weight is approximately 2750 lbs.
Feature Description:
• New LS376 Crate Engine from GM Performance 525 HP (Spring 2013). http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...ls376-525.html It’s un-modified with the exception of the ARE dry sump. See Attached Dyno Sheet
• ARE 4-Stage Dry Sump System (12 quart total capacity)
• Dual Setrab Oil Coolers
• DeWitt Radiator
• Pfadt Silicone Coolant Hose set
• American Racing Headers, Ceramic Coated
• Custom 3” Exhaust System, Great Sound!
• Quartermaster 7.25” Triple Disk Racing Clutch on a flex plate w/ an external bleeder, new disks July 2014
• Tilton Clutch Master Cylinder
• New Torque Tube with Pfadt Carbon Fiber driveshaft
• T56 Transmission, Rebuilt and Diamond Polished July 2014
• OS Gilken Differential, Rebuilt and Diamond Polished July 2014
• Large Oil Cooler for Transmission and Differential w/ Fans
• New Half Shafts July 2014
• Pfadt Engine and Transmission Mounts
• LG Billet Dropped Spindle Supports
• Rear Bump Steer Kit
• SKF Wheel Bearings with ARP Studs
• Pfadt Spherical Bearings for Control Arms
• Pfadt Camber Kit
• Pfadt Heavy Rate Sway Bars
• Pfadt Pillow Blocks for Sway Bars
• Penske 8300 Double Adjustable Coilovers, calibrated by Penske spring 2014
• Brembo GT MonoBlock 380/345 mm Big Brake Kit
• ATS 18x11 Front Wheels, 18x13 Rear Wheels, Silver finish
• Used Continental racing slicks for above wheels
• Pfadt C6Z Full Cage
• Pfadt Steering Wheel Adaptor
• Sparco Removable Steering Wheel
• Cobra Evolution Race Seat (Passenger seat negotiable, not installed)
• Driver’s Side Window Net
• Solid State Electrical Cutoff System
• Cool Shirt Cooler with In-dash Switch
• GoPro Camera in-dash switch & light
• Optima Light Weight Battery
• SPA AFFF Electronic Fire Suppression System (serviced November 2014)
• TPMS Override System (Canister)
• Blackdog Speed Shop Carbon Fiber World Challenge Hood
• Blackdog Speed Shop Fiberglass Front Bumper
• Blackdog Speed Shop Carbon Fiber Splitter and Undertray
• Carbon Fiber GT2 Style Frame Mounted Wing (Pfadt European prototype)
• Lexan Rear Window w/ Removable Hatch
• Lexan windshield
• Lexan Side Windows for Transportation and Storage
• Fresh paint
• Pfadt Rear Tow Hook, Tow Strap in front
• Car Cover
• Rear Diffuser (Pfadt Prototype Piece – not mounted)
Spare Parts:
• Pre-programed ECU
• Water Pump
• Engine Accessory Belt
• SKF Hub w/ ARP Studs
• Half Shaft
• Miscellaneous Brake Pads For Brembo BBK
• New Spare Brembo 380 mm Rotor Rings ($1,100 value)
Contact Info:
Jim Luther, jlutherva@verizon.net, 804-240-3432
Why spend big bucks mod’ing your car when you can buy this one complete for $60,000?
Jim, don't take this the wrong way, but it appears the wing is mounted backwards on the car. The canted span wing is designed so the decreased angle-of-attack span section should be along the leading edge of the wing. The way the wing is currently mounted the centerline of the wing has the highest angle-of-attack, not the smallest.
Based on the amount of angle on the wing in the photos it looks like it was struggling to make rear downforce. By turning the wing around you should pick up quite a bit of downforce and decrease drag.
Again, I hope you didn't take offense to my post. Good luck with the sale.
Jim, don't take this the wrong way, but it appears the wing is mounted backwards on the car. The canted span wing is designed so the decreased angle-of-attack span section should be along the leading edge of the wing. The way the wing is currently mounted the centerline of the wing has the highest angle-of-attack, not the smallest.
Based on the amount of angle on the wing in the photos it looks like it was struggling to make rear downforce. By turning the wing around you should pick up quite a bit of downforce and decrease drag.
Again, I hope you didn't take offense to my post. Good luck with the sale.
Wow, astute observation! You are absolutely correct. The body shop mounted the wing backwards and we didn't catch it. I noticed that it didn't look quite right but moved on to other issues and never considered it again.
You are also correct on the handling. After the first couple of passes at VIR, I had to add more angle because the rear did not feel planted over the rise on the back straight. I attributed that to the World Challenge front end and hood.
Thanks!
Jim
Not 100% but 99%. The trans reverse syncro hub broke and the trans engaged reverse while it was in gear.
In addition, the active handling system has been shown to fail badly on the 2006-2009 Z's so there a slight probability that that could have caused the crash.
But here's the thing: The crash did not cause the transmission damage but the transmission damage could have caused the crash.
The transmission had heat stickers on it that indicated the case temperature exceeded 330*F.
Jim
Jim, don't take this the wrong way, but it appears the wing is mounted backwards on the car. The canted span wing is designed so the decreased angle-of-attack span section should be along the leading edge of the wing. The way the wing is currently mounted the centerline of the wing has the highest angle-of-attack, not the smallest.
Based on the amount of angle on the wing in the photos it looks like it was struggling to make rear downforce. By turning the wing around you should pick up quite a bit of downforce and decrease drag.
Again, I hope you didn't take offense to my post. Good luck with the sale.
Holy Batman, looking at the picture it is clear as day. Didn't even notice it when the car was here. I guess we were so focused on mechanical issues we were not even looking or guessing the body shop could have done that. Jim that fixes the handling issue, however it was mounted the correct way when the car was wrecked.
Holy Batman, looking at the picture it is clear as day. Didn't even notice it when the car was here. I guess we were so focused on mechanical issues we were not even looking or guessing the body shop could have done that. Jim that fixes the handling issue, however it was mounted the correct way when the car was wrecked.
This is kinda funny... I sent the wing out to have some minor CF repair. They flipped the end plates when they reassembled the wing. When the body shop reinstalled the wing, they probably just held it up to the car are thought "Hey, this looks right". I'm really surprised that nobody at either the VIR or Road Atlanta events noticed this.
It corrected now and does look one heck of a lot better!
Jim
I know this is an old thread, but I'm looking at getting the Blackdog bumper and undertray for my Z06. WOndering if the seller (or buyer if sold) has any feedback on those items. Quality/fit, how the undertray was mounted etc.
Thanks,
Pete
I know this is an old thread, but I'm looking at getting the Blackdog bumper and undertray for my Z06. WOndering if the seller (or buyer if sold) has any feedback on those items. Quality/fit, how the undertray was mounted etc.
Thanks,
Pete
Pete,
I've still got the car. Best just to give me a call when you've got some time to talk. I like the parts but the installation is challenging. I've PM's my phone no.
Jim
I know this is an old thread, but I'm looking at getting the Blackdog bumper and undertray for my Z06. WOndering if the seller (or buyer if sold) has any feedback on those items. Quality/fit, how the undertray was mounted etc.
Thanks,
Pete
Originally Posted by jlutherva
Pete,
I've still got the car. Best just to give me a call when you've got some time to talk. I like the parts but the installation is challenging. I've PM's my phone no.
Jim
Also interested in this info. I'll shoot you a PM here shortly Jim.
12-11-2014, 12:50 PM
C6 Race Car
In addition, the active handling system has been shown to fail badly on the 2006-2009 Z's so there a slight probability that that could have caused the crash.
