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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Here is my write-up and pics too of where it is -

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...side-pics.html

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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Yea I had it at the valley pan, so I moved it to the back of the head last night. But with some miscommunication & misunderstanding I think we found it (help from a member)

The whole time I was looking for the cam position sensor wire, forgetting I was told about the crank sensor. Soo....that was never hooked up lol

Going to hook that up today. But Im also debating if I should start the car with all the changes. HPtuners forgot my car was registered so that sucks cause I cant upload any changes if i wanted too.

I may fire it but just for a couple seconds
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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which battery is that? i was looking into them and want to make sure i order one that can supply enough amps...
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Yea I had it at the valley pan, so I moved it to the back of the head last night. But with some miscommunication & misunderstanding I think we found it (help from a member)

The whole time I was looking for the cam position sensor wire, forgetting I was told about the crank sensor. Soo....that was never hooked up lol

Going to hook that up today. But Im also debating if I should start the car with all the changes. HPtuners forgot my car was registered so that sucks cause I cant upload any changes if i wanted too.

I may fire it but just for a couple seconds
Right on!

Keep us posted on the fire up -

Is it your HP Tuners that lost the vehicle ID? or the tuners program? It should be in there somewhere registered in the Interface.

You can contact HP Tuners and see what they can do.

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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthFRC
which battery is that? i was looking into them and want to make sure i order one that can supply enough amps...

Mine is Braille's 2015 series.

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Right on!

Keep us posted on the fire up -

Is it your HP Tuners that lost the vehicle ID? or the tuners program? It should be in there somewhere registered in the Interface.

You can contact HP Tuners and see what they can do.

Thanks,Matt
Hptuners lost the vehicleID. I got the info for the guys a hptuners so ill send that in shortly.



Btw I got it!!!

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps6645f70b.mp4

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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Hey, Same battery I have - BUT I got mine up front!

Looks good!

Thanks,Matt
Here ya go bud, the Harrop takes more room obviously so you don't need to cut out as much as I did (ill probably fill in what is extra space)









Hope this helps you
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Is it bad if I let this freshly built motor just idle for a long time? (Before I get it moving)


Looking on some feedback and tips on the beginning of this
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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Won't hurt a thing.... I'm sure you probably need to let it run till the thermostat opens anyhow.
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Plugs 1,3,5,7 after firing the motor 4 times and not having it run long either




Plugs 2,4,6,8




4 was covered in fuel, the tip looks tarnished too. Any explanation?

Plug 4 after I cleaned it off



Plug wire boots
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Plugs 1,3,5,7 after firing the motor 4 times and not having it run long either




Plugs 2,4,6,8




4 was covered in fuel, the tip looks tarnished too. Any explanation?

Plug 4 after I cleaned it off



Plug wire boots
Obviously super fat running - more than likely the Harrop is going to need some dialing in -

But the only time I had this (passenger side only) was when my over 100,000 mile old front O2 sensors failed - changed them out and all good -

But I think it is all in the Harrop - don't know enough on the Harrop to give a really educated guess - Tuner?

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The sart up was without O2's but I have it running for maybe a minute at most. And started it no more than 4 times. Wrapped my headers just now, at the shop, And I'm about to install them. Ill do that with from O2's and my wideband, then run the rest of the exhaust. By time i get all that it'll prolly be too late at night to start up the car. So tomorrow I should be able to. I also put a resistor in the IAT sensor that the shop had done previously
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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The sart up was without O2's but I have it running for maybe a minute at most. And started it no more than 4 times. Wrapped my headers just now, at the shop, And I'm about to install them. Ill do that with from O2's and my wideband, then run the rest of the exhaust. By time i get all that it'll prolly be too late at night to start up the car. So tomorrow I should be able to. I also put a resistor in the IAT sensor that the shop had done previously
Sounds like once the O2's are in you should be in business - curious to hear about it - keep us posted!

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Finally was able to start putting stuff back together.

Cleaned the hood off. Mounted the fender last night. LG coilovers installed on the front now.







Anddd I just placed an order with DRM for these
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Finally was able to start putting stuff back together.

Cleaned the hood off. Mounted the fender last night. LG coilovers installed on the front now.







Anddd I just placed an order with DRM for these
Dang! Looking very good!

Do tell about the DRM fitting and hose!

Link for it too! Looks like something I might like and have been thinking about - if it is what I think it is !

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Yea man, they're Doug rippie Motorsports Stainless Braided lines.

The reason for the right angle is because banjo style fittings dont allow as easy of a flow as a consistant bend. (more or less track related) obviously banjo is fine for street.

But for the extra $ why not ya know?

http://dougrippie.com/featured/drm-s...l-brake-lines/


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I thought that was the back of the manifold and not a brake caliper! Thought it was for vacuum/pressure port

I got a set already for my brakes!!!

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Originally Posted by madmatt9471


I thought that was the back of the manifold and not a brake caliper! Thought it was for vacuum/pressure port

I got a set already for my brakes!!!

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you stayed with stock didn't you?
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you stayed with stock didn't you?
I got RUSSELL stainless steel braided brake lines but stock calipers and C6 Z51 rotors on all 4 corners!

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I got RUSSELL stainless steel braided brake lines but stock calipers and C6 Z51 rotors on all 4 corners!

Thanks,Matt
Niceee. I had those before I switched to C6Z's actually. Ill have my C6Z51 setup for sale shortly. C6Z51 calipers,brackets, practically new rotors & pads and they were just powdercoated Victory Red when I got them too.


Got it on the ground!!



Pulled outside! (Under its own power too haha )
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The suspension hasnt fully settled yet but to show how low the car is so far, the top of the windshield comes to my bellybutton. I havent driven in so long Idk if thats normal. But I tried measuring the height and its looking like 45.5" ground to top of windshield (without it settling down yet)
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