[Z06] Corvettes of Dallas Does it again!!!! 4L80E LS7 STYLE!
01-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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Corvettes of Dallas Does it again!!!! 4L80E LS7 STYLE!
Corvettes of Dallas is proud to show our latest C5 custom Z06 build.
The vehicle is a 2001 Z06 owned by Fast Eddy in Dallas, TX. We started the first phase of his customization a little over a 12 months ago, and have continued to add add add! The project started by installing a fully built LS7 engine with a small 150 shot courtesy of NX. We mated KOOKS long tube headers to the fresh LS7 along with a custom 3" ss exhaust.
Now for the exciting part... Phase II ... The real work starts....
The owner wanted a street/track worthy car with no Boundaries. We contacted TJ @ RPM TRANSMISSION to tell him what we needed. TJ came up with a bullet proof option that's not for the weak hearted! We decided to do something that's not done very often, THE 4L80E automatic conversion!!! Please be aware there is no manual or instruction book how to do this. Thankfully Sean Freese, our Performance Tech, was not afraid to tackle this huge modification to the Z06. Now for the Pictures - so can see how big this undertaking was - we have provided a step by step in pictures! Also, please make sure to watch the youtube.com video located at the bottom of the post.
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Of course you want to see the Transmission in DYNO action!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWD7uyhDyZQ
Modifications
2001 zo6
LS7 FULLY BUILT
PFADT OIL COOLER
PFADT SHOCKS AND TRANNY MOUNTS
KOOKS LT HEADERS
RPM TRANS CUSTOM 4L80E
COAN 4K RPM CONVERTER
FAST LSXR 102MM MANIFOLD
NICK WILLIAMS 102MM THROTTLE BODY
STAND ALONE TCI TRANNY CONTROLLER
CUSTOM 3"SS EXHAUST DUAL TIP
NX 150WET SHOT
C6 Z06 DIFFERENTIAL
C6 Z06 REAR SUSPENSION
Plus all the odds and ends you guys already know about!
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The vehicle is a 2001 Z06 owned by Fast Eddy in Dallas, TX. We started the first phase of his customization a little over a 12 months ago, and have continued to add add add! The project started by installing a fully built LS7 engine with a small 150 shot courtesy of NX. We mated KOOKS long tube headers to the fresh LS7 along with a custom 3" ss exhaust.
Now for the exciting part... Phase II ... The real work starts....
The owner wanted a street/track worthy car with no Boundaries. We contacted TJ @ RPM TRANSMISSION to tell him what we needed. TJ came up with a bullet proof option that's not for the weak hearted! We decided to do something that's not done very often, THE 4L80E automatic conversion!!! Please be aware there is no manual or instruction book how to do this. Thankfully Sean Freese, our Performance Tech, was not afraid to tackle this huge modification to the Z06. Now for the Pictures - so can see how big this undertaking was - we have provided a step by step in pictures! Also, please make sure to watch the youtube.com video located at the bottom of the post.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/539/1021086.jpg
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4549/1021087.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5859/1021088.jpg
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http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2214/1021203.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8654/1021204.jpg
Of course you want to see the Transmission in DYNO action!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWD7uyhDyZQ
Modifications
2001 zo6
LS7 FULLY BUILT
PFADT OIL COOLER
PFADT SHOCKS AND TRANNY MOUNTS
KOOKS LT HEADERS
RPM TRANS CUSTOM 4L80E
COAN 4K RPM CONVERTER
FAST LSXR 102MM MANIFOLD
NICK WILLIAMS 102MM THROTTLE BODY
STAND ALONE TCI TRANNY CONTROLLER
CUSTOM 3"SS EXHAUST DUAL TIP
NX 150WET SHOT
C6 Z06 DIFFERENTIAL
C6 Z06 REAR SUSPENSION
Plus all the odds and ends you guys already know about!
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01-27-2010, 05:41 AM
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Stout combo! Shootin for low 9's?
01-27-2010, 11:46 AM
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We have re-sized and re-formatted all images
Please re-look at what we have posted. Should not cause any computer issues. Sorry for the previous formatting.
This is an amazing transformation of a Z06 6 speed to a Z06 automatic. There are no rule books or manuals on how to do this type of build. Our Performance Tech is the best. Remember, he had to execute the build to handle as a daily driver and trip down the track. We are excited about this project.
Todd
This is an amazing transformation of a Z06 6 speed to a Z06 automatic. There are no rule books or manuals on how to do this type of build. Our Performance Tech is the best. Remember, he had to execute the build to handle as a daily driver and trip down the track. We are excited about this project.
Todd
01-27-2010, 03:25 PM
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For us non gear heads.. whats the advantave of going to a 4L80E automatic Vs staying with teh manual..is this a Drag racing thiing... did you fit paddels or something?
I did read this.. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/d...iew/index.html
But it gives no justificatioon for switching in a vette
I did read this.. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/d...iew/index.html
But it gives no justificatioon for switching in a vette
01-27-2010, 03:39 PM
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For us non gear heads.. whats the advantave of going to a 4L80E automatic Vs staying with teh manual..is this a Drag racing thiing... did you fit paddels or something?
I did read this.. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/d...iew/index.html
But it gives no justificatioon for switching in a vette
I did read this.. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/d...iew/index.html
But it gives no justificatioon for switching in a vette
01-27-2010, 05:57 PM
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Jeff showed me that car last time i was in there.. Not only is it a beast... It looks likr it just rolled off of the showroom floor.. The car is immaculate... Nice job COD...
01-28-2010, 10:22 AM
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01-28-2010, 10:29 AM
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01-28-2010, 10:32 AM
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In reference to this question, switching to an automatic is much more consistent when launching. You can put a trans brake on too which helps out your launches quite a bit. You can load your suspension up much better with an auto vs a manual which means you don't shock the suspension and blow the tires completely off. Also, the shifts are much easier and quicker than a manual. No real worry of missing a gear with a 4L80E. It's the Ron Popeal transmission of the drag racing world. You just set it and forget it. haha.
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01-28-2010, 02:38 PM
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Corvettes of Dallas is proud to show our latest C5 custom Z06 build.
The vehicle is a 2001 Z06 owned by Fast Eddy in Dallas, TX. We started the first phase of his customization a little over a 12 months ago, and have continued to add add add! The project started by installing a fully built LS7 engine with a small 150 shot courtesy of NX. We mated KOOKS long tube headers to the fresh LS7 along with a custom 3" ss exhaust.
Now for the exciting part... Phase II ... The real work starts....
The owner wanted a street/track worthy car with no Boundaries. We contacted TJ @ RPM TRANSMISSION to tell him what we needed. TJ came up with a bullet proof option that's not for the weak hearted! We decided to do something that's not done very often, THE 4L80E automatic conversion!!! Please be aware there is no manual or instruction book how to do this. Thankfully Sean Freese, our Performance Tech, was not afraid to tackle this huge modification to the Z06. Now for the Pictures - so can see how big this undertaking was - we have provided a step by step in pictures! Also, please make sure to watch the youtube.com video located at the bottom of the post.
Of course you want to see the Transmission in DYNO action!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWD7uyhDyZQ
Modifications
2001 zo6
LS7 FULLY BUILT
PFADT OIL COOLER
PFADT SHOCKS AND TRANNY MOUNTS
KOOKS LT HEADERS
RPM TRANS CUSTOM 4L80E
COAN 4K RPM CONVERTER
FAST LSXR 102MM MANIFOLD
NICK WILLIAMS 102MM THROTTLE BODY
STAND ALONE TCI TRANNY CONTROLLER
CUSTOM 3"SS EXHAUST DUAL TIP
NX 150WET SHOT
C6 Z06 DIFFERENTIAL
C6 Z06 REAR SUSPENSION
Plus all the odds and ends you guys already know about!
[/CENTER]
The vehicle is a 2001 Z06 owned by Fast Eddy in Dallas, TX. We started the first phase of his customization a little over a 12 months ago, and have continued to add add add! The project started by installing a fully built LS7 engine with a small 150 shot courtesy of NX. We mated KOOKS long tube headers to the fresh LS7 along with a custom 3" ss exhaust.
Now for the exciting part... Phase II ... The real work starts....
The owner wanted a street/track worthy car with no Boundaries. We contacted TJ @ RPM TRANSMISSION to tell him what we needed. TJ came up with a bullet proof option that's not for the weak hearted! We decided to do something that's not done very often, THE 4L80E automatic conversion!!! Please be aware there is no manual or instruction book how to do this. Thankfully Sean Freese, our Performance Tech, was not afraid to tackle this huge modification to the Z06. Now for the Pictures - so can see how big this undertaking was - we have provided a step by step in pictures! Also, please make sure to watch the youtube.com video located at the bottom of the post.
Of course you want to see the Transmission in DYNO action!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWD7uyhDyZQ
Modifications
2001 zo6
LS7 FULLY BUILT
PFADT OIL COOLER
PFADT SHOCKS AND TRANNY MOUNTS
KOOKS LT HEADERS
RPM TRANS CUSTOM 4L80E
COAN 4K RPM CONVERTER
FAST LSXR 102MM MANIFOLD
NICK WILLIAMS 102MM THROTTLE BODY
STAND ALONE TCI TRANNY CONTROLLER
CUSTOM 3"SS EXHAUST DUAL TIP
NX 150WET SHOT
C6 Z06 DIFFERENTIAL
C6 Z06 REAR SUSPENSION
Plus all the odds and ends you guys already know about!
[/CENTER]
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01-29-2010, 03:15 AM
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yeah, hopefully it'll be nice next weekend as that's when Dallas raceway opens back up...I assume that's where you'll be going and look forward to seeing it run!
