[Z06] Big Build Thread - Pfadt, Katech & Wong Performance - Photos , dyno, the works!
In for further updates! 
03-04-2012, 09:26 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Me too! 
Unfortunately Tom's shop is 180 miles south of Seattle close to Portland so I can't just run in and snap a few pictures.
We've been in the mode of not much happening waiting for parts. However, sounds like most parts arrived last week so mock-up assembly happens this week. They want to check clearences of the rotating assembly with the ARE oil pan and the steel girdle, and the custom Arias forged pistons with the LPE ported heads.
I heard a rumor the the Pfadt Carbon Fiber drive shaft arrived:
And the Pfadt Featherlight double adjustable shocks will ship this week:
I believe some of the goodies from Katech are due in soon as well:
The hope is the Katech modified ZR1 clutch assembly with aluminum flywheel combined with the Pfadt CF drive shaft should lighen up the rotating assembly enough to make up for replacing the GM Titanium rods with the forged steel Callies rods.
Geesh, writing this up is getting me excited. Might just have to run down there this week...
Dean
Unfortunately Tom's shop is 180 miles south of Seattle close to Portland so I can't just run in and snap a few pictures.
We've been in the mode of not much happening waiting for parts. However, sounds like most parts arrived last week so mock-up assembly happens this week. They want to check clearences of the rotating assembly with the ARE oil pan and the steel girdle, and the custom Arias forged pistons with the LPE ported heads.
I heard a rumor the the Pfadt Carbon Fiber drive shaft arrived:
And the Pfadt Featherlight double adjustable shocks will ship this week:
I believe some of the goodies from Katech are due in soon as well:
The hope is the Katech modified ZR1 clutch assembly with aluminum flywheel combined with the Pfadt CF drive shaft should lighen up the rotating assembly enough to make up for replacing the GM Titanium rods with the forged steel Callies rods.
Geesh, writing this up is getting me excited. Might just have to run down there this week...
Dean
03-05-2012, 11:26 AM
#45
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The PCA event at the new track in Shelton, The Ridge, on April 7th will probably be it's first event. That gives us four plus weeks to get it together and throughly tested. New car on a new track seems appropriate. 
I have four other April events scheduled already.
Greg, I have responded to your PM.
Dean
I have four other April events scheduled already.Greg, I have responded to your PM.
Dean
03-06-2012, 03:21 PM
#48
Racer
03-07-2012, 04:47 PM
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Some updated pictures:
Propshaft guibos showing signs of distress
New Pfadt Racing CF propshaft assembled and ready to install into the torque tube
New GM Z06 shifter replacing worn out shifter
New ZR1 slave installed and a nice new input shaft as well.
Transaxle assembled and ready reinstall.
Propshaft guibos showing signs of distress
New Pfadt Racing CF propshaft assembled and ready to install into the torque tube
New GM Z06 shifter replacing worn out shifter
New ZR1 slave installed and a nice new input shaft as well.
Transaxle assembled and ready reinstall.
03-07-2012, 06:59 PM
#51
Melting Slicks
03-08-2012, 07:20 PM
#52
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I was satisfied with the Motons but have heard good things about the Pfadt DA remote reservoir units. Can't wait to try them out!
The Motons will be looking for a new home (for sale)...
Trying to decide what to do about a roll bar. Hope to get one in this spring.
Dean
03-15-2012, 02:26 PM
#53
Tech Contributor
Looks great Dean I remember looking for that damn noise at the track last year 
Tom:
Hope all is going well
I remember looking for that damn noise at the track last year Tom:
Hope all is going well
03-17-2012, 01:22 PM
#54
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Finally got down to Toms place last night for up dates and some photos. The project is really starting to come together:
Katech piston squirters and the cam fitted and installed:
Callies Dragonslayer made in USA crank knife edged and balanced:
Main caps and bridge:
The heads are ported and lookin good:
Custom Arias pistons and Callies Compstar H beam rods:
More to follow!
Dean
Katech piston squirters and the cam fitted and installed:
Callies Dragonslayer made in USA crank knife edged and balanced:
Main caps and bridge:
The heads are ported and lookin good:
Custom Arias pistons and Callies Compstar H beam rods:
More to follow!
Dean
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03-17-2012, 02:06 PM
#56
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I was concerned about the streetability of the Stage 3, so went with a custom grind that's basically a Stage 2 3/4. Part was ordered before we talked about your Stage 3. 
Time will tell once I get the car back and then have a chance to drive your and Sean's cars to compare.
Dean
Part was ordered before we talked about your Stage 3. Time will tell once I get the car back and then have a chance to drive your and Sean's cars to compare.
Dean
03-17-2012, 02:30 PM
#57
Melting Slicks
I was concerned about the streetability of the Stage 3, so went with a custom grind that's basically a Stage 2 3/4. Part was ordered before we talked about your Stage 3.
Time will tell once I get the car back and then have a chance to drive your and Sean's cars to compare.
Dean
Part was ordered before we talked about your Stage 3. Time will tell once I get the car back and then have a chance to drive your and Sean's cars to compare.
Dean
Now all you have to do is figure out how to get your car to TA012!
03-19-2012, 06:44 PM
#60
Drifting
Very nice build, Kent. Do you know or could you find out the difference in weight between the stock pistons and the Arias? Also, the difference in the weight between the stock crank and the Callies?
Thanks.
Gary
Thanks.
Gary