WKMCD

If you haven't and need any drivetrain work you really need to call Rick.

I've known Rick for a couple of years now and we've become car, golf and cigar friends. Last year he built up my tranny and diff to Level 4 specs. He used some C6Z06 guts in the 3 rib case for extra strength and reliability. He also went through the prop shaft and added Drive Shaft Shop bushings so I don't have to worry about those any more. While he was in there I asked him to pulled the super grabby Spec 3+ clutch and install an RPS Carbon Carbon Street Light Twin. Great clutch. Everything was perfect!

I've been laid up for the last few weeks recuperating from a knee replacement and got to thinking - also dangerous. I ran 3.90's in my 403 build and really liked them. They gave me a better gear for some places and made 6th more usable. I lost those when I upgraded to a Z06 TT, tranny and diff so.....I mentioned to Rick a couple weeks ago that I was thinking of swapping the 3.42's in the rear and going back to 3.90's.

Knowing I was still laid up, Rick said "No Problem"! He drove the 60 miles from his shop last night and picked up my car. He dropped it off tonight with the new gears. I also had him install the insulator for the 3/8" tunnel plate to keep things a little cooler.

I don't think you will find anyone more passionate about his work and his dedication to his customers.

Now I face the difficult task of keeping it under 50MPH for another 450 miles to heat cycle the new gears. Should make it a little quicker also.

http://rktperformance.com/

As would have it, my bud/tuner Ed Hutchings was at Rick's all week.

CuZ06

I am working with him right now on 3.90s for my 2002 z06....he's given me great advice and is clearly an expert at both rebuilding drivelines and in treating customers right.......

Rick Kim rocks......

cdkcorvette7

Rick is AWESOME to work with and really knows his way around these transmissions. I took my busted T56 up to his garage and in the space of about fifteen minutes he had completely disassembled it in front of me and explained exactly what had gone wrong and given me a quote to fix it.

He's also an incredibly chill person to talk to.

If you ever need any drivetrain work done and have the option of using RKT56 don't hesitate for a second... You won't find anyone better.

cdkcorvette7

Nah... just put it up on jack stands and set cruise control.



.... Kidding please don't do that to your beautiful car.

How much power/torque are you up to now? Are you concerned at all about having to "row" your car around with 3.90's and such a high power level? You probably won't be using first gear very often...

WKMCD

LOL - I do start in second when I get lazy. I'm at 577/530 with an table top flat torque curve. It make over 400ft/lbs of torque at 2kRPM. The tip in is just nuts.

I can "row" the car when I'm in a hurry or just start in second and skip gears. Either way, I still think these cars should have come with 3.90's.

BTW: To keep it under 50MPH this morning I took Lee Highway all the way in from Haymarket and Braddock Rd to my office in Alexandria. Took me twice as long but I need to get these 500 miles on quickly.


The lower line is the previous 403 build with Stage 2 L92 heads. The top line is the 427 with WCCH Stage 3 heads.

Both builds were/are extremely mild.

LoneStarFRC

I agree. RK is indeed a good man.

Btw, hope your feeling better Kevin. That stuff just takes time.

DBOTHEBOSS

IT only took one small job to realize I was in good hands. All work will be going through Rick from here on out. I highly suggest him to anyone having work done on their C5.

jsbzoh6

He went out of his way to help me out when he did the work for me. I met him at his house and he finished a transmission rebuild and diff inspection over a weekend to make sure I had it ready on Monday. Without a doubt the best.

Rick@RKT Performance

Wow, thanks guys for kind words. Did I mention Kevin's car scared me when he told me to do a 3rd gear pull? That car is getting better all the time with well thought out upgrades. Kevin, you got me thinking on the coilovers after the drive to and back from the shop. LOL.

McLeod

Rick the more time you spend around Kevin and his "cruiser" the lighter your wallet will become. Ask me how I know.

WKMCD

Thanks! Actually, I'm way ahead of the curve on rehab. I walked into the hospital on crutches and out of the hospital with only a cane and haven't used that since 3 days after surgery. No massive bone pain like before the surgery. I had full range of motion (140 degrees) 15 days after surgery and now I'm working on strength and balance. Still doing PT 3 x's a week and hope to play 18 6 weeks after surgery if the doc says it's OK. I'm just taking this one carefully since it's the third time it's been replaced in the last 5 years. Number one = infection..number 2= came loose. Fingers crossed 3rd times a charm.

Rick@RKT Performance

You don't have to tell me. Why do you think I'm doing the 440 CID NA build?

MStrahan

I too was extremely impressed by Rick. I had him do a diff for me with 3.90 gears and I have absolutely zero to complain about. The diff broke in just fine and has zero whine.
Very few folks take care of their customers like Rick does.

Keep up the good work Rick!!!

LoneStarFRC

Super!

Now don't be Jonesing Rick for any walking-wounded discounts.

Rick@RKT Performance

Thanks Matt!!!

zeevette

Rick just did an upgraded diff for me, and after the break in (before, too) there's no noise, and with both braces installed, should be fine for my power level. Speaking of which; The power numbers are just slightly more than Kevin's, and I don't have any traction with 325's on the rear. I know the gears feel good, but I like the tall 6th gear I have now with the standard 3:42s. Modulating the throttle is easy to preach, but in tight spots, a little too much right foot, my car is suddenly a drift car. The difference with having the two braces installed means the car no longer has a tendency to fishtail; it just slowly drifts the assend to the right, and is very controllable.

WKMCD

DAMN!!! Everybody blames me for everything when in fact I'm only responsible for most of it.

Rick@RKT Performance

Come on Kevin, take it like a man! Hahahahaha.

WKMCD

Hey Rick,

Took the back roads all of the 37 miles to work today. Even got the car inspected since the sticker's been dead since 9/30.

I kept the speed below 50MPH the whole time. I'm not used to people passing me...I don't know how you guys do it.

McLeod

When I grow up I want to be just like you.