jkittleson

I have finally decided to make my C6 a dedicated track car to race NASA ST1 next year. This thread will be to document the process over the next few months...

And it begins...
























Waiting on front fascia, Lemans tunneled undertray, hood and fenders from Kerry at ACP.


Hardbar AP Brakes


How do you like this brake ducting?

SIK02SS

UH OH, a new race car in the works!! LOVE IT!! Keep us updated on the build!

What are the engine plans?

CHJ In Virginia

This build is going to be fun to watch. Please keep us in the loop as you progress -----

jkittleson

Built the motor last year. Forged 427, LS7 block, katech pistons... Made 567 rwhp

Here is the engine build thread - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...age-3-a-2.html

I ordered a ARE Stage 3 dry sump system for it today. I figured since I'm am going with a wing, it was time to pay for some insurance.

I need to figure out how to bring it back to around 520 to run with the weight/hp ratio in ST1.

SIK02SS

Niiice. Which wing you going with? A good tuner can get the power down easily

dvandentop

damn this thread will make me jealous I am sure.
congrats on going full out race car!

jkittleson

I really want to run the Griggs "Hardbar" or ACP wing, but they are both 3000 without mounts, I may end up using an APR GTC-500 wing.

Bink

Look for a used APC wing. Thay are out there. I bought one about 6 months ago, here on the forum.

clubracer6

Can you tune that motor down 200hp??

ST2 is where the big fields are going to be!

jkittleson

Before...






Ready for the drysump. Now wondering if I should go ahead and machine the block for piston squirters...


After...


Who needs AC?

BuckeyeZ06

A suggestion for your build: keep an eye on the SCCA STO rules and see if you can make your car legal for both series. This doubles your opportunities to race.

My car can run both, and I plan on doing so in 2011, especially with NASA's championship at Mid Ohio this year (and next).

dvandentop

how hard was it to disconnect all the bolts for the torque tube to pull motor out the front??

C6RAPTOR

I also just ordered a ARE dry sump system for my 05 LS2. This is going to be a winter project. The car is up on my lift at this time draining the oil and water.
Does your existing oil pan have a oil temp./level sensor in the right side like my LS2 engine has (see attached)? If it does where are you going to install it in your new dry sump system. The ARE oil tank does not have a port to use. We need to stay in touch for this project.
gary@grbowler.com

jkittleson

It's really pretty easy. I suspend the motor with a hoist, pull the cradle and remove the bellhousing bolts. I've done it this way about a half a dozen times. =)

jkittleson

I'm still waiting for all the dry sump parts to arrive. Not sure what to do with the sensor yet. My email is john.kittleson@hotmail.com

C6RAPTOR

I just sent email with photos

dfinke23

...easiest way.


My ARE tank has the sensor port.

C6RAPTOR

Do you have the 7030 tank? Did you screw in the oil temp/level sensor into that port?
Can you send me a photo?
Thanks
gary@grbowler.com

dfinke23

I'm not sure what model # the tank is, whatever comes with the 2 stage system; and I did screw the sensor into that port.
Next time I have the fender liner off, I'll take a pic.

jkittleson

It's been a busy month. Parts are finally starting to trickle in. My ACP WC bodywork came in today

ACP Hood


Tunneled Undertray


Mockup of ACP Bodywork


Cage Pics






These bars were a pain to get bent


I still have quite a bit of cage work to get done, then start prepping the body parts for paint.