What to do next? Engine/drivetrain/suspension
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What to do next? Engine/drivetrain/suspension
Hello everyone!
I`ve owned my c5 since summer 14. No issue what so ever(praypray). The car is quite modified and here is the list:
Compcams custom-grind camshaft, 226/226 .585 / .585, 115LSA ¤¤¤
- ARP hammered
- Ported LS6 oil pump
- PRC 5.3L tops fully CNC ported, dual valve springs
- Hardened pushrods
- Cadillac Racing lifters (slightly worse than the LS7 lifters)
- Role Master Double-Roller double timing chain and gears
- Vortex Ram Air intake and Powerduct
- Granatelli MAF
- Ported throttle body
- Hi-Flow thermostat lower opening temperature
- Throttle Body bypass
- F6 intake
- MSD 8.5 ignition cables, spark plugs AC DELCO 44-11O Irdium
- Power Bond 25% during the drive swing damper
- Texas Speed 1.3 / 4 "Long Tube headers ceramic coatade, delete picked rear O2 sensors and AIR system.
- Race catalysts, unknown manufacturer
- Corsa Tigershark Pacecar silencers
- Corsa X-pipe
- Fuel Pump kit
Mapped the R-tune the 99 V-Power
Drivetrain:
Manual
¤¤ RPS Twin Carbon, dubbelskivig carbon fiber clutch, without pressure equalizer ¤¤
- Tick Performance adjustable head clutch cylinder
- Slave connection Cylinder with drilled hose ends and support bearing.
- Polyurethane / aluminum torque tube bushings front and rear
- Remote clutch bleeder, remote nipple for clutch hydraulics
- Quick Hurst shifter, adjustable
- 10.4 Gearing rear axle pinion and ring gear, custom speedometer then
- Hardened drive axle in the rear axle
- DTE M / T Differential Cone, metal basket around the diff / gearbox with adjustable preload
- 6 speed CAG bypass
Red Koni shock absorbers, adjustable , running on relatively hard damping )
Hotchkis sway bar front and rear, adjustable
The car is aggressive and i have big respect for it when i kick the throttle. But hey, there are always room for improvement?
Any idea or tips?
//Have a great summer all of you!
I`ve owned my c5 since summer 14. No issue what so ever(praypray). The car is quite modified and here is the list:
Compcams custom-grind camshaft, 226/226 .585 / .585, 115LSA ¤¤¤
- ARP hammered
- Ported LS6 oil pump
- PRC 5.3L tops fully CNC ported, dual valve springs
- Hardened pushrods
- Cadillac Racing lifters (slightly worse than the LS7 lifters)
- Role Master Double-Roller double timing chain and gears
- Vortex Ram Air intake and Powerduct
- Granatelli MAF
- Ported throttle body
- Hi-Flow thermostat lower opening temperature
- Throttle Body bypass
- F6 intake
- MSD 8.5 ignition cables, spark plugs AC DELCO 44-11O Irdium
- Power Bond 25% during the drive swing damper
- Texas Speed 1.3 / 4 "Long Tube headers ceramic coatade, delete picked rear O2 sensors and AIR system.
- Race catalysts, unknown manufacturer
- Corsa Tigershark Pacecar silencers
- Corsa X-pipe
- Fuel Pump kit
Mapped the R-tune the 99 V-Power
Drivetrain:
Manual
¤¤ RPS Twin Carbon, dubbelskivig carbon fiber clutch, without pressure equalizer ¤¤
- Tick Performance adjustable head clutch cylinder
- Slave connection Cylinder with drilled hose ends and support bearing.
- Polyurethane / aluminum torque tube bushings front and rear
- Remote clutch bleeder, remote nipple for clutch hydraulics
- Quick Hurst shifter, adjustable
- 10.4 Gearing rear axle pinion and ring gear, custom speedometer then
- Hardened drive axle in the rear axle
- DTE M / T Differential Cone, metal basket around the diff / gearbox with adjustable preload
- 6 speed CAG bypass
Red Koni shock absorbers, adjustable , running on relatively hard damping )
Hotchkis sway bar front and rear, adjustable
The car is aggressive and i have big respect for it when i kick the throttle. But hey, there are always room for improvement?
Any idea or tips?
//Have a great summer all of you!
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From: Peters Colony Republic of Texas
Friend of mine was discussing obtaining an interim business loan (termed "bridge" loan) from his banker. The banker said he was interested in helping but first needed to hear an answer to this question: A bridge to where?
Same thing with your C5. Assume you are COMPLETELY finished upgrading/modifying it. For what purpose(s) are you driving it?
Answer that question, then decide what is needed to get there and the sequence in which you should make those changes.
Only your opinion is important.
That's the process I followed, Now, four years and $50,000 later, I'm finished. I'm bored (and poorer) but have the C5 I always wanted. Best of all, I've not had to do anything twice.
The Lizzard
Same thing with your C5. Assume you are COMPLETELY finished upgrading/modifying it. For what purpose(s) are you driving it?
Answer that question, then decide what is needed to get there and the sequence in which you should make those changes.
Only your opinion is important.
That's the process I followed, Now, four years and $50,000 later, I'm finished. I'm bored (and poorer) but have the C5 I always wanted. Best of all, I've not had to do anything twice.
The Lizzard
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Got a question about your Ram Air Intake System. I am interested in getting the Vararam Ram Air Intake System ( http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...04-c5-z06.aspx ) and I was wondering if this is the same system you listed above.
If it is have you noticed any significant difference in performance (HP or fuel economy)? I've seen a video on the installation and it doesn't look difficult. Did you install your own? Did you find it difficult or were there any challenging/troubling parts of the install?
Tks,
Doug
If it is have you noticed any significant difference in performance (HP or fuel economy)? I've seen a video on the installation and it doesn't look difficult. Did you install your own? Did you find it difficult or were there any challenging/troubling parts of the install?
Tks,
Doug
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From: Chandler AZ
10.4 gearing?
I think you mean 4.10 gears.
A lot of stuff sounds like it was typed out by somebody that misunderstood what someone else was saying?
From what I can comprehend, everything has been done to the car, engine, clutch, rear end.
Just drive it and fix stuff as it breaks.
I think you mean 4.10 gears.
A lot of stuff sounds like it was typed out by somebody that misunderstood what someone else was saying?
From what I can comprehend, everything has been done to the car, engine, clutch, rear end.
Just drive it and fix stuff as it breaks.
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