STL Mike

Hi all, i sold my H/C/I C5Z and picked this up from Oklahoma. The car looks like it came from Florida, then to Texas where it was at 21st Century Muscle car. It's got WCCH stage 2 heads, Callaway Honker, Cup wheels with PFADT longtubes and Corsa catback. It also used to have nitrous on it. The for sale ad said it had a cam, but I'm not convinced of that. If you recognize the car I'd love to hear from you.

When i got it home, the slave cylinder failed and i started tearing into it. It's really become a nightmare since then. I ordered a new Monster clutch (and supporting parts), pulled out the PFADT longtubes and catted X (for sale section), ordered new 2in ARH longtubes with no cats on the X and ordered a factory replacement fuel pump with the Racetronix harness and plug n play intermediate harness for a BAP if the need arises in the future. I'm considering a Trans brace when everything is out, assuming i find nothing else wrong/ broken.

When it's back together, i plan to have the tune updated. I spoke to the tuner at 21st and i think its got a nitrous tune on it still. The car feels down on power and off idle throttle response was a little soft.

I performed a compression test and everything checked well (big relief). Other plans this winter include a tune up with new plugs and wires, fixing some odds and ends, completely new fluids and maybe some drag radials and a shifter.

Anyway, got the car on the kwiklift and started tearing it apart. I found a trash bag jammed under the sideskirt, a wrench up on the bleeder valve the rear tires were mounted backwards and now my passenger window won't roll up past halfway. Ask me about the first day i owned the car. ..

Here are some pics i took tonight, this is a fairly in depth job pulling this apart. Enjoy and ill update as i go.

Thx,
Mike

jdmvette

STL Mike

Update. Exhaust, fuel pump with harness and clutch have all arrived. Space is tight in the garage.

I got the drivetrain out. I'm not familiar with working on these cars (came from mustangs) and so every nut and movement took longer than normal. I should get the clutch out this week and get a chance to inspect that and the slave. I will also likely put in new torque tube couplers and bushings.

Where is the best place to get those parts?

i picked up a trans jack from harbor freight and used some cedar to get the cradle down. Also, see the pic of the cabin air filter i replaced... nasty. Also, picked up a $20 wood dolly from lowes that will allow me to move the drivetrain around and store it under the car.

Enjoy the pics!

Sleazy Rider

is that your star mechanic?
did she finish her apprenticeship?
nice write-up as i will probably be doing a clutch next year.

STL Mike

Yup, she's one of my 2 stars! Doesn't enjoy hanging out in the garage with me as much as I wished, unless she's riding her hoverboard!

I Fly Low

STL Mike

No Vne.....Bad *** plate. What do you fly?

I Fly Low

Retired Blackhawks, thinking about getting back into them. Not many people recognize the plate!

STL Mike

I'm a pilot test engineer for boeing on the P-8 simulators, still do the Navy Reserve thing (Maintenance Officer). I get it! One of the best plates I've ever seen.

DBS99MagRedCoupe

03Zcrit

Landru

Ambitious projects for sure, G/L.
In case it wasn't thought of, as long as rear's out think about installing a remote bleeder.
Might save some headaches, many here recommend 'em if/when rear's ouit.

STL Mike

Yup, got one with the Monster clutch kit.

MissileDoc

Good to see another Boeing guy on the forum. Looks like you have a fun project in the works.

STL Mike

yup, same to you!

Last night, I got the torque tube off and slave removed. My snap ring pliers were not big enough to remove the snap ring, so I need to grab a new tool on the drive home.

Landru

Excellent.

One last suggestion, post this where C6 Z06 owners are.
C6's Z06 forum: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums.../?prefixid=z06

Many owners there have done the same work you are., and more
Lots of good advice from solid longtime member-owners available, if needed.

STL Mike

Thanks for the suggestion landru, i im'd 2 mods to see if they'll accommodate the move.

Torque tube is disassembled and slave cylinder removed. I've not found a smoking gun as to why the clutch wouldn't disengage, but take a look.

Also, I'm very inclined to change the couplers and bearings while I'm this deep, but the couplers and bearings look good to me. I was at the dealer today and priced the oem bushings/ bearings at $715. Holy ****! Gonna call RPM tomorrow, any other thoughts?

STL Mike

More pics

TXGS507

Very nice.. Welcome... Love the way you just jump right in and start tearing **** apart. Wish I had that talent. Keep us posted on progress.... I too am Military... 31 yrs US Army..
Not a pilot, nor do I work on Blackhawks... BUT I have been on more than I can count... Also fast roped out of a few...

STL Mike

Right on! Thanks and happy to be here.

Will be calling RPM here in a bit to get pricing on the torque tube replacement parts.