Buy it. Build it. Beat it.
 

My small journey with my 08' C6Z I picked up January this year.
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Bought it from original owner with only mods being tinted windows and Borla catback.
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Not usually in a big hurry to cut up $45k cars, but i couldn't resist.
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Ordered a set of budget-friendly Forgestars in stock size 18/19" with Pilot Super Sports.
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Scored a deal on a full set of Stoptechs off this forum. They were second hand but new in boxes!! 15" fronts.
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I was anxious to spent some time driving my new car, but it was winter and my GM extended warranty was about to expire, so i tore into the motor.
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I sent the heads to Advaned Inductions for their 280cc CNC program and new guides. Ferrea hollow ex valves and PSI1515 beehive springs with factory retainers (would like a factory titanium retainer if they become available). Cam is .23x/.24x .657/.660 from Vengeance. Stock intake manifold because i dont feel the extra 20hp is worth $1k.
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Doing headers too? Might be a good time for a clutch as well. Slippery slope! :D

I used Hinson headers and customized my current Borla Hpipe to include two additional Magnaflow mufflers. Also reworked the back half of the exhaust.
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After having good success with one of Roshan's tunes in my old C5z, I made the 2.5hr drive back to Powerhaus to get the new car tuned. This is NOT the dyno to use if you want bragging numbers for the internet, it is a very conservative dyno. 493whp.
....(We figure 560-570 or so on a Dynojet)
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Car looks good, mine is almost identical having purchased it with a Corsa axle back, I just need to get the heads done and possibly do the cam also.

My car is an 08 so it had the smaller sized oil tank. I modified it to hold another 2+ quarts.
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Car is pretty much ready to rip at this point. Stock clutch needs to last me til winter. Ill keep changing the clutch fluid and keep it alive.
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The vent looks good but won't it let water in?
I need to black out my wheels to because they have seen better says.

Any shots from the back...I love that twin pipe exhaust.

I found & used this guide for clutch care from Jeremy F.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-tra...ur-clutch.html


gorgeous car!

nice build. I also have the 280cc AI heads. great pieces

Actually the most impressive post / pic in this thread are the beads on those welds for the oil tank. :thumbs: :cheers:

They are (Ti retainer for the 1515 spring): https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bout-done.html

Nice work by the way OP...you've been busy. :thumbs:

Yes it lets water in. Even if you dont drive in the rain, its hard not to spray with the hose when you wash it. Racecar problems i guess..