Shakedown pass in my Z06
03-21-2010, 03:01 AM
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Shakedown pass in my Z06
I made one and only pass today at sac raceway, I had my FAST intake manifold split open due to loose bolts, apparently from reading on the forums its a common problem with the LS7Rs. So Mike, Rudy, check them bad boys every now and then!
I must have been losing quite a bit of boost due to the manifold opening up. Anyway I will be back out there in a few weeks hopefully with all my issues fixed, getting this thing in the 9s hopefully.
Oh yea I went 10.70@143 1.90 60' with the stupid manifold opening up.
I must have been losing quite a bit of boost due to the manifold opening up. Anyway I will be back out there in a few weeks hopefully with all my issues fixed, getting this thing in the 9s hopefully.
Oh yea I went 10.70@143 1.90 60' with the stupid manifold opening up.
03-21-2010, 03:44 AM
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I made one and only pass today at sac raceway, I had my FAST intake manifold split open due to loose bolts, apparently from reading on the forums its a common problem with the LS7Rs. So Mike, Rudy, check them bad boys every now and then!
I must have been losing quite a bit of boost due to the manifold opening up. Anyway I will be back out there in a few weeks hopefully with all my issues fixed, getting this thing in the 9s hopefully.
Oh yea I went 10.70@143 1.90 60' with the stupid manifold opening up.
I must have been losing quite a bit of boost due to the manifold opening up. Anyway I will be back out there in a few weeks hopefully with all my issues fixed, getting this thing in the 9s hopefully.
Oh yea I went 10.70@143 1.90 60' with the stupid manifold opening up.
03-21-2010, 03:58 AM
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03-21-2010, 10:09 AM
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Nick it must of been disappointing for you. No real damage I hope. Still not to shabby although I know you want better. Good luck next time, must be fun.
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03-22-2010, 11:24 AM
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For losing power and boost, the MPH is still sick. Can't wait to see a full pass. When will you be going back out again? I have some DR's I need to try as well.
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03-22-2010, 04:51 PM
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The 143 mph speed indicates that your ET's should be in the 9.60- to 9.70 ET range
Unless you have a NHRA certified chassis and a NHRA competiton drivers license in your possession, you are going to attract the attention of the tech people Paul Brandner and Launnie Porteous big time
Unless you have a NHRA certified chassis and a NHRA competiton drivers license in your possession, you are going to attract the attention of the tech people Paul Brandner and Launnie Porteous big time
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03-22-2010, 05:20 PM
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The 143 mph speed indicates that your ET's should be in the 9.60- to 9.70 ET range
Unless you have a NHRA certified chassis and a NHRA competiton drivers license in your possession, you are going to attract the attention of the tech people Paul Brandner and Launnie Porteous big time
Unless you have a NHRA certified chassis and a NHRA competiton drivers license in your possession, you are going to attract the attention of the tech people Paul Brandner and Launnie Porteous big time
03-22-2010, 09:53 PM
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HEY! I have a great idea, try to sneak it past NCCA when they run Vette Magic in June (submitted by the guy who helps run tech for NCCA
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Just so you Nor-Cal C6 boys are forewarned NO Drag tires on any LS3/LS7/LS9 C6 Vette without a NHRA roll cage for Vette magic.
Anyone with a 2010 with launch control ought to be able to get in trouble quick enough on their street tires alone.
I'll be LOOKING
11.49 and faster requires a roll cage!
)Just so you Nor-Cal C6 boys are forewarned NO Drag tires on any LS3/LS7/LS9 C6 Vette without a NHRA roll cage for Vette magic.
Anyone with a 2010 with launch control ought to be able to get in trouble quick enough on their street tires alone.
I'll be LOOKING
11.49 and faster requires a roll cage!
03-23-2010, 01:08 AM
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LOL, I guess I will get some funny looks when I trap 150+ on my chrome rims. Not a big deal for me, this isn't my fast car anyway. 
FYI I pulled my FAST intake off the car today, and I found 6 bolts with missing nuts, one bolt missing, the rest were loose and the bolts that hold the runners in place were all loose as well, I guess thats what you get for buying one of the first without rechecking everything from the factory! Anyway I will loctite all the bolts with some hi temp red, and I might even port match the manifold to my heads, I am noticing it could use some massasging. Next will be the flip drive and I will be back out there, to get kicked out
FYI I pulled my FAST intake off the car today, and I found 6 bolts with missing nuts, one bolt missing, the rest were loose and the bolts that hold the runners in place were all loose as well, I guess thats what you get for buying one of the first without rechecking everything from the factory! Anyway I will loctite all the bolts with some hi temp red, and I might even port match the manifold to my heads, I am noticing it could use some massasging. Next will be the flip drive and I will be back out there, to get kicked out
03-23-2010, 01:57 AM
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LOL, I guess I will get some funny looks when I trap 150+ on my chrome rims. Not a big deal for me, this isn't my fast car anyway.
FYI I pulled my FAST intake off the car today, and I found 6 bolts with missing nuts, one bolt missing, the rest were loose and the bolts that hold the runners in place were all loose as well, I guess thats what you get for buying one of the first without rechecking everything from the factory! Anyway I will loctite all the bolts with some hi temp red, and I might even port match the manifold to my heads, I am noticing it could use some massasging. Next will be the flip drive and I will be back out there, to get kicked out
FYI I pulled my FAST intake off the car today, and I found 6 bolts with missing nuts, one bolt missing, the rest were loose and the bolts that hold the runners in place were all loose as well, I guess thats what you get for buying one of the first without rechecking everything from the factory! Anyway I will loctite all the bolts with some hi temp red, and I might even port match the manifold to my heads, I am noticing it could use some massasging. Next will be the flip drive and I will be back out there, to get kicked out
03-23-2010, 01:07 PM
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HEY! I have a great idea, try to sneak it past NCCA when they run Vette Magic in June (submitted by the guy who helps run tech for NCCA)
Just so you Nor-Cal C6 boys are forewarned NO Drag tires on any LS3/LS7/LS9 C6 Vette without a NHRA roll cage for Vette magic.
Anyone with a 2010 with launch control ought to be able to get in trouble quick enough on their street tires alone.
I'll be LOOKING
11.49 and faster requires a roll cage!
)Just so you Nor-Cal C6 boys are forewarned NO Drag tires on any LS3/LS7/LS9 C6 Vette without a NHRA roll cage for Vette magic.
Anyone with a 2010 with launch control ought to be able to get in trouble quick enough on their street tires alone.
I'll be LOOKING
11.49 and faster requires a roll cage!
FYI, I WILL be running DR's, but I will also be lifting to sneak past the 11.50 rule. If you tell me that I can not run DR's then I will not show up and nor will the other 15-20 cars that planned on coming with me.
With the way last years event went down, I would not recommend you guys start throwing out threats this early. After all the talk about safety, tech BS and track prep, you should do yourselves a favor and let anybody race that is willing to give you a second chance. Last year was by far the worst Vette Magic event in decades. There is A LOT af talk this year hoping that it will be different, so don't start off on the wrong foot this soon
Are you seriously considering not letting any C6 cars on DR's into VM without a cage based on the premis that it is capable of running under the 11.50?
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03-23-2010, 06:35 PM
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Well, I think you just made your event about 20 cars less then it was planning to be.
FYI, I WILL be running DR's, but I will also be lifting to sneak past the 11.50 rule. If you tell me that I can not run DR's then I will not show up and nor will the other 15-20 cars that planned on coming with me.
With the way last years event went down, I would not recommend you guys start throwing out threats this early. After all the talk about safety, tech BS and track prep, you should do yourselves a favor and let anybody race that is willing to give you a second chance. Last year was by far the worst Vette Magic event in decades. There is A LOT af talk this year hoping that it will be different, so don't start off on the wrong foot this soon
Are you seriously considering not letting any C6 cars on DR's into VM without a cage based on the premis that it is capable of running under the 11.50?
FYI, I WILL be running DR's, but I will also be lifting to sneak past the 11.50 rule. If you tell me that I can not run DR's then I will not show up and nor will the other 15-20 cars that planned on coming with me.
With the way last years event went down, I would not recommend you guys start throwing out threats this early. After all the talk about safety, tech BS and track prep, you should do yourselves a favor and let anybody race that is willing to give you a second chance. Last year was by far the worst Vette Magic event in decades. There is A LOT af talk this year hoping that it will be different, so don't start off on the wrong foot this soon
Are you seriously considering not letting any C6 cars on DR's into VM without a cage based on the premis that it is capable of running under the 11.50?
There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding going on about cars running faster than 11.50 seconds:
1 - Drag radials will be allowed;
2 - Any cars running faster than 11.50 will require a roll cage.
3 - While I am not aware of a rule that states cars running 11.50 or faster are required to run drag radials I have only seen one do so.
Below I've posted the rules which should clear up any confusion.
http://www.nccacorvettes.org/html/vette_magic.htm
P.S.
New cam, headers and -10% under-drive pulley will be in before VM along with the proper NHRA cage and I will not be letting off at the 1/8 mile.
Chuck Gerughty
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03-23-2010, 07:48 PM
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There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding going on about cars running faster than 11.50 seconds:
1 - Drag radials will be allowed;
2 - Any cars running faster than 11.50 will require a roll cage.
3 - While I am not aware of a rule that states cars running 11.50 or faster are required to run drag radials I have only seen one do so.
Below I've posted the rules which should clear up any confusion.
http://www.nccacorvettes.org/html/vette_magic.htm
P.S.
New cam, headers and -10% under-drive pulley will be in before VM along with the proper NHRA cage and I will not be letting off at the 1/8 mile.
Chuck Gerughty
Vette Magic Chair
Director of Motor Sports
NCCA
1 - Drag radials will be allowed;
2 - Any cars running faster than 11.50 will require a roll cage.
3 - While I am not aware of a rule that states cars running 11.50 or faster are required to run drag radials I have only seen one do so.
Below I've posted the rules which should clear up any confusion.
http://www.nccacorvettes.org/html/vette_magic.htm
P.S.
New cam, headers and -10% under-drive pulley will be in before VM along with the proper NHRA cage and I will not be letting off at the 1/8 mile.
Chuck Gerughty
Vette Magic Chair
Director of Motor Sports
NCCA
Chuck, Thanks for clearing that up!
I would have been disappointed to be told I could not run my car with DR's. Not only would that be an assinine idea, but would greatly reduce the number of cars able to run there. It would also put a damper on the possibility of Abel sponsoring the event, which I am sure NCCA would not want to jeapordize due to one person running off at the mouth.
Looks like I'll be running ***** out until about 900 feet and then coasting through the traps. I'm thinking somewhere around an 11.51 @ 80 MPH will be my target.
03-23-2010, 09:01 PM
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P.S. If you have N02, please pull the bottle before you come to the track.
Chuck Gerughty
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NCCA
03-23-2010, 09:08 PM
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HEY! I have a great idea, try to sneak it past NCCA when they run Vette Magic in June (submitted by the guy who helps run tech for NCCA)
Just so you Nor-Cal C6 boys are forewarned NO Drag tires on any LS3/LS7/LS9 C6 Vette without a NHRA roll cage for Vette magic.
Anyone with a 2010 with launch control ought to be able to get in trouble quick enough on their street tires alone.
I'll be LOOKING
11.49 and faster requires a roll cage!
)Just so you Nor-Cal C6 boys are forewarned NO Drag tires on any LS3/LS7/LS9 C6 Vette without a NHRA roll cage for Vette magic.
Anyone with a 2010 with launch control ought to be able to get in trouble quick enough on their street tires alone.
I'll be LOOKING
11.49 and faster requires a roll cage!