[Z06] Against the grain
10-21-2018, 11:14 AM
#441
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
I still have my Stand Alone tank and pump available if you are interested. I strictly used C16 in the tank and I was basically able to run any size shot that I wanted to. I ran up to a 250 shot, but I am sure that you could run much bigger since you are not depending on your injectors providing fuel.
10-21-2018, 02:28 PM
#442
Melting Slicks
So, if you haven't noticed lately, I am VERY indecisive. I think I am going to stay with the stock bottom end for a little longer and follow through with my original plans to tear it down mid next year.
That being said, I am currently looking for 2" ARH headers and an electric water pump. Will also be installing a plate kit on my hi ram and going to a wet shot instead of a dry shot.
I am waiting on a quote for the following, from my tuner:
8620 core camshaft DA Z06 custom specs
Johnson 2116 short travel lifters
LS9 oil pump and drive gear
Plus OEM head gaskets, water pump gasket, timing cover gasket, etc...
Going to have my heads milled for 62cc. Roughly 2.5cc more.
That being said, I am currently looking for 2" ARH headers and an electric water pump. Will also be installing a plate kit on my hi ram and going to a wet shot instead of a dry shot.
I am waiting on a quote for the following, from my tuner:
8620 core camshaft DA Z06 custom specs
Johnson 2116 short travel lifters
LS9 oil pump and drive gear
Plus OEM head gaskets, water pump gasket, timing cover gasket, etc...
Going to have my heads milled for 62cc. Roughly 2.5cc more.
The DA Z06 cam will be a great addition. Anyone who has chatted with Carlos about cam specs knows just how detailed he is with cam timing. Really looking forward to the results.
Maybe do a two piece timing cover this time? I forgot to do one on mine, I should have.
10-21-2018, 02:58 PM
#443
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
OEM head gaskets are awesome. I'd run them but I'm living that 4.185" life. You're going to love the Meziere EWP. Love mine, I forget it's even there most times, very silent, quieter than fuel pump from the driver seat, with ignition on.
The DA Z06 cam will be a great addition. Anyone who has chatted with Carlos about cam specs knows just how detailed he is with cam timing. Really looking forward to the results.
Maybe do a two piece timing cover this time? I forgot to do one on mine, I should have.
The DA Z06 cam will be a great addition. Anyone who has chatted with Carlos about cam specs knows just how detailed he is with cam timing. Really looking forward to the results.
Maybe do a two piece timing cover this time? I forgot to do one on mine, I should have.
I will try to do a 1-7/8" to 2" comparison before I put on the water pump. Won't be apples to apples since it will be different days/weather/etc... I found a deal on a set of 2" ARH. Should be here by the end of the week or next week for sure.
We did a cam swap while keeping the oil pump installed. It was not fun. We still had to pull the oil pump out a bit to get to the bottom countersunk bolt. Not sure how it works, though.
10-28-2018, 08:57 AM
#444
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Took the car to the track on Friday. DA was in the 130-1600 range all night, with humidity in the 70-80% range. Track prep was so-so. I got a total of 5 runs in, 4 of which were "clean". Going into it, I knew if I was able to grab 4th for any length of time, before the lights, it would trap in the 140s.
The first run, I lost traction at the top of second gear and I let off.
Second run, I bogged off the hit. Grabbed 4th before the lights. Got a text from my wife on the way back that I went 141mph and a 10.4X ET! I was so pumped.
Hot lapped it for the third run. Burnout sucked. I was sitting in a little rut and when I started the burnout, the car went sideways. Launch was better. Got into the throttle a little faster. Had to lift slightly/quickly in 3rd, felt the car floating a little bit. 10.2X @ 142.
4th run, burnout was the same. Tried to pull a little more forward, but didn't help. Tried to stab the throttle hard and it resulted in some wheel hop. Let out of it and got back on. Still managed a 10.6 @ 142.5. Which was my fastest mph of the night on motor.
5th run I decided to spray it. I was only going to spray from 2nd gear on but decided to send it! 60ft was horrible. It was spinning hard but still pulling. 10.2 @ 150mph
Overall, the night was awesome. The humidity sucked but the track was semi-dead so we were able to make a few more passes than usual. I need lots of work on my 60fts. I either release the clutch too fast and not enough throttle, or just too much throttle in general. Unfortunately, the track is 1:45min away and with traffic, it's over 2hrs. I don't like making that drive very often.
The car is definitely making power. Trap speeds show a 9 sec pass in it. I just need to be able to drive it there.
On another note: ARH 2" headers, Meziere water pump, and Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate are on the way! Going to try and install everything this week and get it retuned. The car was running a little fat at the track. AFR was in the .79-.80 range. Didn't want to bother my tuner, since he was trying to sort out his setup as well.
Will have my ceramic coated ARH 1-7/8" headers for sale soon. Will come with the x-pipe as well. If anyone is interested.
The first run, I lost traction at the top of second gear and I let off.
Second run, I bogged off the hit. Grabbed 4th before the lights. Got a text from my wife on the way back that I went 141mph and a 10.4X ET! I was so pumped.
Hot lapped it for the third run. Burnout sucked. I was sitting in a little rut and when I started the burnout, the car went sideways. Launch was better. Got into the throttle a little faster. Had to lift slightly/quickly in 3rd, felt the car floating a little bit. 10.2X @ 142.
4th run, burnout was the same. Tried to pull a little more forward, but didn't help. Tried to stab the throttle hard and it resulted in some wheel hop. Let out of it and got back on. Still managed a 10.6 @ 142.5. Which was my fastest mph of the night on motor.
5th run I decided to spray it. I was only going to spray from 2nd gear on but decided to send it! 60ft was horrible. It was spinning hard but still pulling. 10.2 @ 150mph
Overall, the night was awesome. The humidity sucked but the track was semi-dead so we were able to make a few more passes than usual. I need lots of work on my 60fts. I either release the clutch too fast and not enough throttle, or just too much throttle in general. Unfortunately, the track is 1:45min away and with traffic, it's over 2hrs. I don't like making that drive very often.
The car is definitely making power. Trap speeds show a 9 sec pass in it. I just need to be able to drive it there.
On another note: ARH 2" headers, Meziere water pump, and Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate are on the way! Going to try and install everything this week and get it retuned. The car was running a little fat at the track. AFR was in the .79-.80 range. Didn't want to bother my tuner, since he was trying to sort out his setup as well.
Will have my ceramic coated ARH 1-7/8" headers for sale soon. Will come with the x-pipe as well. If anyone is interested.
10-29-2018, 07:05 PM
#447
I am not convinced that you would get any higher trap speeds or better times with a bigger cam. Maybe, but I doubt it. Anyways, those are great trap speeds and times on just motor. Pretty impressive. There aren't many cars that you can drive 2 hours to the track and home that will trap in the 140's.
I really need to get my car to the drag strip. My setup if pretty close to yours at 622/542 with a very similar cam and I also have a set of brand new ET R's mounted on a set of freshly powder coated C5Z front wheels just waiting in my garage. I just need to make it to the track and drive this car some more.
Do you plan to road race your car?
I really need to get my car to the drag strip. My setup if pretty close to yours at 622/542 with a very similar cam and I also have a set of brand new ET R's mounted on a set of freshly powder coated C5Z front wheels just waiting in my garage. I just need to make it to the track and drive this car some more.
Do you plan to road race your car?
10-29-2018, 07:33 PM
#448
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
I am not convinced that you would get any higher trap speeds or better times with a bigger cam. Maybe, but I doubt it. Anyways, those are great trap speeds and times on just motor. Pretty impressive. There aren't many cars that you can drive 2 hours to the track and home that will trap in the 140's.
I really need to get my car to the drag strip. My setup if pretty close to yours at 622/542 with a very similar cam and I also have a set of brand new ET R's mounted on a set of freshly powder coated C5Z front wheels just waiting in my garage. I just need to make it to the track and drive this car some more.
Do you plan to road race your car?
I really need to get my car to the drag strip. My setup if pretty close to yours at 622/542 with a very similar cam and I also have a set of brand new ET R's mounted on a set of freshly powder coated C5Z front wheels just waiting in my garage. I just need to make it to the track and drive this car some more.
Do you plan to road race your car?
You car should do well with that power. I'm a little lighter than a normal HCI vette as well. Nothing drastic but just enough to make a difference.
I have zero plans to road race this car. I don't even like taking it to the drag strip but it's hard not to want to go back and get that 9sec time slip. I do want to hit up a half mile event. I feel my car will do very well in that environment.
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11-06-2018, 01:13 PM
#458
Team Owner
11-06-2018, 04:05 PM
#460
Team Owner
Sounds well set up to me.
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