GNon18s

My small journey with my 08' C6Z I picked up January this year.

GNon18s

Bought it from original owner with only mods being tinted windows and Borla catback.

GNon18s

Not usually in a big hurry to cut up $45k cars, but i couldn't resist.

GNon18s

Ordered a set of budget-friendly Forgestars in stock size 18/19" with Pilot Super Sports.

GNon18s

Scored a deal on a full set of Stoptechs off this forum. They were second hand but new in boxes!! 15" fronts.

GNon18s

I was anxious to spent some time driving my new car, but it was winter and my GM extended warranty was about to expire, so i tore into the motor.

GNon18s

I sent the heads to Advaned Inductions for their 280cc CNC program and new guides. Ferrea hollow ex valves and PSI1515 beehive springs with factory retainers (would like a factory titanium retainer if they become available). Cam is .23x/.24x .657/.660 from Vengeance. Stock intake manifold because i dont feel the extra 20hp is worth $1k.

Tech

Doing headers too? Might be a good time for a clutch as well. Slippery slope!

GNon18s

I used Hinson headers and customized my current Borla Hpipe to include two additional Magnaflow mufflers. Also reworked the back half of the exhaust.

GNon18s

After having good success with one of Roshan's tunes in my old C5z, I made the 2.5hr drive back to Powerhaus to get the new car tuned. This is NOT the dyno to use if you want bragging numbers for the internet, it is a very conservative dyno. 493whp.
....(We figure 560-570 or so on a Dynojet)

zblackz06

Car looks good, mine is almost identical having purchased it with a Corsa axle back, I just need to get the heads done and possibly do the cam also.

GNon18s

My car is an 08 so it had the smaller sized oil tank. I modified it to hold another 2+ quarts.

GNon18s

Car is pretty much ready to rip at this point. Stock clutch needs to last me til winter. Ill keep changing the clutch fluid and keep it alive.

zblackz06

The vent looks good but won't it let water in?
I need to black out my wheels to because they have seen better says.

LFZ

Any shots from the back...I love that twin pipe exhaust.

acroy

I found & used this guide for clutch care from Jeremy F.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-tra...ur-clutch.html


gorgeous car!

encasedmetal

nice build. I also have the 280cc AI heads. great pieces

Dan_the_C5_Man

Actually the most impressive post / pic in this thread are the beads on those welds for the oil tank.

MTPZ06

They are (Ti retainer for the 1515 spring): https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bout-done.html

Nice work by the way OP...you've been busy.

GNon18s

Yes it lets water in. Even if you dont drive in the rain, its hard not to spray with the hose when you wash it. Racecar problems i guess..