[Z06] LS7 scare - newbie looking for input from track guys
04-30-2016, 12:44 PM
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If you are going to do a lot of track events don't do the normal $3K head job. Replace all of the valves with Ti/Mo valves (not cheap) while doing the bronze guides. That way you keep the rpm capability. It is hard to keep from hitting the rev limiter with this engine since it pulls quickly to 7K rpm.
Also switch to 15/50 Mobil 1 for your oil. GM recommends C7 trackers use that in the C7 engines. They only reason they don't call it out for running on the street is due to cat warranty issues (reduced cat life) and increased fuel consumption (see Ask Tadge).
Bill
Also switch to 15/50 Mobil 1 for your oil. GM recommends C7 trackers use that in the C7 engines. They only reason they don't call it out for running on the street is due to cat warranty issues (reduced cat life) and increased fuel consumption (see Ask Tadge).
Bill
04-30-2016, 02:04 PM
#63
Intermediate
Thread Starter
If you are going to do a lot of track events don't do the normal $3K head job. Replace all of the valves with Ti/Mo valves (not cheap) while doing the bronze guides. That way you keep the rpm capability. It is hard to keep from hitting the rev limiter with this engine since it pulls quickly to 7K rpm.
Also switch to 15/50 Mobil 1 for your oil. GM recommends C7 trackers use that in the C7 engines. They only reason they don't call it out for running on the street is due to cat warranty issues (reduced cat life) and increased fuel consumption (see Ask Tadge).
Bill
Also switch to 15/50 Mobil 1 for your oil. GM recommends C7 trackers use that in the C7 engines. They only reason they don't call it out for running on the street is due to cat warranty issues (reduced cat life) and increased fuel consumption (see Ask Tadge).
Bill
04-30-2016, 02:07 PM
#64
Intermediate
Thread Starter
04-30-2016, 04:10 PM
#65
Team Owner
Precisely my point...you don't know, what you don't know. There's no harm in at least taking a closer look. 
Agreed. Glad to see him back on here lately.
Agreed. Glad to see him back on here lately.
04-30-2016, 08:10 PM
#66
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by fueledpassion
And to add to that, get a DD car that is the exact opposite the Z in every way possible. High off the ground, sluggish, a turd in terms of power, short-legged gears, etc. I'm thinking a lifted 4-banger Ford Ranger will do w/ large tires & a tall order of gears. 
It helps enjoy the Z all the more when there is a strong contrast b/w the two and that will help you with "delayed gratification" when it comes to modding your car for MOAR POWER
It helps enjoy the Z all the more when there is a strong contrast b/w the two and that will help you with "delayed gratification" when it comes to modding your car for MOAR POWER
05-01-2016, 08:57 AM
#67
One thing not mentioned.....are you planning on running r compound tires or "street tires"
When you track. If you plan on pushing hard and are going to run r compound tires
Then you need to do a little more work.....not to the engine as much as the rest of the car.
This power train has the capacity to generate very high track speeds and you have to address it accordingly. But you may already be aware of all this........?.
When you track. If you plan on pushing hard and are going to run r compound tires
Then you need to do a little more work.....not to the engine as much as the rest of the car.
This power train has the capacity to generate very high track speeds and you have to address it accordingly. But you may already be aware of all this........?.
05-01-2016, 02:49 PM
#68
Intermediate
Thread Starter
One thing not mentioned.....are you planning on running r compound tires or "street tires"
When you track. If you plan on pushing hard and are going to run r compound tires
Then you need to do a little more work.....not to the engine as much as the rest of the car.
This power train has the capacity to generate very high track speeds and you have to address it accordingly. But you may already be aware of all this........?.
When you track. If you plan on pushing hard and are going to run r compound tires
Then you need to do a little more work.....not to the engine as much as the rest of the car.
This power train has the capacity to generate very high track speeds and you have to address it accordingly. But you may already be aware of all this........?.
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
05-01-2016, 03:52 PM
#69
Will be rolling on MPSC2. My immediate mods are as following (all are on order or arrived):
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
Problem is, if you're doing the guides, you may as well do some mods while the engine is apart and that adds up SOOO quickly! I'll start saving now.
Angelo
05-01-2016, 04:36 PM
#70
Team Owner
Will be rolling on MPSC2. My immediate mods are as following (all are on order or arrived):
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
Last edited by MTPZ06; 05-01-2016 at 04:37 PM.
05-01-2016, 05:42 PM
#71
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Lots of reports on here of folks swapping out brake lines and winding up with leaks at the caliper. Maybe rethink that, or do a little more research. I swapped out the lines on my C5Z many years back, and opted for braided lines that eliminated the banjo fittings (and accompanying crush washers) at the caliper, so the line just threaded right into the caliper. Haven't looked to see if this is an option available for the C6Z...but that's the only way I would do it.
Last edited by Livefast1098; 05-01-2016 at 06:08 PM.
05-01-2016, 05:59 PM
#72
Burning Brakes
Will be rolling on MPSC2. My immediate mods are as following (all are on order or arrived):
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
- Caravaggio Daytona seats
- Caravaggio D-shape sterring wheel
- Dot-4 brake fluid
- SS braided brake lines
Not planning on touching the motor for now (aside from head work if needed). Car has Z07 pkg so I figured I was covered in the "extra cooling" department.
Down the line mods would be:
- Set of track wheels/tires
- 6 point belts (not required for HPDE)
Blew budget sky-high with seats so these 2 will have to wait!!
Missing anything?
My mods:
Ron Davis radiator
Sump extra oil mod
Sump baffle
Oil pan baffle
Ported oil pump
Brake/clutch
Hawk dt30 pads
Castrol SRF brakes/clutch
Last edited by Whis9; 05-01-2016 at 06:04 PM.