And the Z06 build begins !

[badassf4i]

Had fun sunday in Thomasville with everyone and got in a few fun runs on the way home. Pulled it in the shop and got to work... Soon to b west coast corvette stage 2 heads and cam package , vararam intake, JNA long tubes, comp cam trunion upgrade and tune to b done at south ga corvette. Il keep this updated as it all comes together.


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[thetaste]

WTF is in Thomasville besides the airport?

[Hermin]

What power are you shooting for?

[badassf4i]

Lol. We had a car meet with guys from tally and valdosta and albany. Prob 60-70 people.

[badassf4i]

Im guna add a 100 shot and shoot for 700 at the wheels.

[On_Her_Face]

That will be a nice NA LS7. 600+whp. I wouldn't put an aluminum frame up on a jack though. I know they say you can but still.

Edit: Just saw you were adding a bottle too.

[badassf4i]

I have the special jack pucks to lift it and then put jack stands under it where gm recomends to suport the weight.

[MOWE]

Good luck with the 700whp ....! Is the cam aggressive ?

Either way 650-700 it will be a beast !...

[SHHHH]

This should be fun :goodjob:

[badassf4i]

Im just wanting 550-600 on motor realistically. Its a middle of the road cam

[MOWE]

Your car vs SHHHH car....would be a good match !!!


Ill be the cam car tryin to keep 10 paces lol

[badassf4i]

Yea, a 2013 cobra is a beast ! Ford went full retard on that one lol

[SHHHH]

Your car vs SHHHH car....would be a good match !!!


Ill be the cam car tryin to keep 10 paces lol

Ya its got some more goodies headed its way in the next couple months.
That would be fun.
:goodjob:


Yea, a 2013 cobra is a beast ! Ford went full retard on that one lol

Thanks! :goodjob:
Keep this thread updated with pictures. As much as im not a fan of Corvettes they are amazing machines.

[Catnip]

When I say I hate you, it's pure jealousy.

Awesome plans. 600whp is definitely attainable with those parts and a good tune. It'll be an absolute monster off the bottle, and a whole nother ball game with a 100 shot.

[On_Her_Face]

BTW who did your valve covers? I can't tell if I like them yet but it looks quality. Better than flames on LS valve covers for sure.

[Nemesis]

mmmmmm sexy

[badassf4i]

I had the engine covers dipped locally. Alot of people dont care for them but i wanted something diff than stainless steel or fake carbon fiber.

[badassf4i]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/79A29D57-5243-4BEB-8432-BE720CE6CE5B-21858-0000089B5495BD78.jpg

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Got a lil more done last night. Im just taking my time and trying to b as meticulous as posible while i wait on my new parts to show up. Its really nice to not feel rushed for once.

[On_Her_Face]

So now you're taking the motor apart did you find out who built your motor in Bowling Green?

[badassf4i]

I saw the tag but cant remember the name off hand. Im not touching the bottom end. Just heads and cam.

[On_Her_Face]

I saw the tag but cant remember the name off hand. Im not touching the bottom end. Just heads and cam.

Isn't the tag just on the top end, under the valve cover passenger side?

[badassf4i]

Yes, its on a little plate that bolts around the fuel rail. Il grab a pic when i get home.

[SHHHH]

You are going to town on that thing! :goodjob:

[badassf4i]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/890C7086-8609-4075-B098-7ABF73581FBA-24889-000009F2CA26A4C6.jpg

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well its all tore down and now i get to start cleaning and wating on the new parts to show up.... realy hope it dosent take too long:ack:

big shout out to Ron Hein for building me one hell of a motor :cheers:

[On_Her_Face]

I heard he makes the highest HP motors LOL. Can't wait to see the numbers, wish I could be in a LS7!

[ssonsk]

is that tape all over the front?

[badassf4i]

Yep. Ultra low tac painters tape. Better than sheets or blankets cuz they slide around and that causes scratches .

[ssonsk]

Ahh I see

smart move

[badassf4i]

well i got the trunion upgrade finished today.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/6A0F347F-1C3B-4AB1-98E7-610499A2E432-4417-000001ED1D782676_zpsb5ee7f88.jpg

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[MeFryRice]

Nice upgrade.

[badassf4i]

well i finaly got in line for head production lol. the cam and all other goodies will b here next week so i can start reassembly. it is coming with a raging racing punisher cam.

and today my wife got me one more goodie to go with the build for v day.... love this woman !!!!

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/818E11ED-B720-4966-93CB-CC45CA7F6545-22015-00000A4FE55A100C_zps39a5fa73.jpg

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[00CelicaGT]

Make sure you change out the filter under the oil sending unit.

[badassf4i]

Make sure you change out the filter under the oil sending unit.

? what filter are you talking about?

[00CelicaGT]

^ there is a small filter inside the block under the oil sending unit. Unscrews the oil sending unit from the block and you will see the filter, you should replace the oil sending unit as well but you dnt have to cuz the filter is what's more important. If you dnt you could see oil pressure drop while the engine is at idle and possibly at high RPM, this is a small but critical part that is often overlooked. Just food for thought I'm Certified GM Tech and Corvette Certified, I rebuild and over haul Engines, Transmissions, and Rear ends all day everyday.

That's gonna be one badass motor when your done, I just built an engine in our owners corvette with the same parts minus that intake. That's one nasty cam your getting and will have a nice sound, good luck with the build.

[badassf4i]

thanks for the heads up, i had never heard of that before.... il def do it now while its easy to get to.

[00CelicaGT]

thanks for the heads up, i had never heard of that before.... il def do it now while its easy to get to.

No problem bro. It's a screen type filter, it only needs to be replace when working on internal components of the engine and if the oil sending unit ever goes bad or starts to leak.

[MeFryRice]

^^ Would an LS1 also have that filter? I'm not sure if mine has ever been replaced and may go ahead and do it I'd mine does have it. I'm assuming it does.

[00CelicaGT]

^^ Would an LS1 also have that filter? I'm not sure if mine has ever been replaced and may go ahead and do it I'd mine does have it. I'm assuming it does.

Depending on the yr, yes it should. I wouldn't worry about it unless you are having oil pressure fluctuation or you just feel the need to replace it, I always say you can't be peace of mind. Only time its recommended is during engine over haul/rebuild or if you replace the oil sending unit due to oil leaking through the sensor or if it just goes bad, it's not at all uncommon for them to go bad and leak through the sending unit.

[badassf4i]

well just a little update... i placed the order for my parts back on 1/16/13 expecting the pre told 2-3 week production time. im still waiting on them and i keep getting told there in production... i am realy missing my car and it saddens me to see it tore apart in the shop... they say good thing come to those who wait so we shall see lol.

[SHHHH]

well just a little update... i placed the order for my parts back on 1/16/13 expecting the pre told 2-3 week production time. im still waiting on them and i keep getting told there in production... i am realy missing my car and it saddens me to see it tore apart in the shop... they say good thing come to those who wait so we shall see lol.

Its going to be an absolute monster when its done :goodjob:
.....not even couting the bottle.

[badassf4i]

i realy hope so man... gota try and hang with those new shelbys ;)

[badassf4i]

o i forgot to post up my valentines day present from the old lady....
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/F43C090A-90B5-472F-BCAF-0FEEA1AF693F-22015-00000A4FDEFCFE69_zpsc8cef4e4.jpg
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[SHHHH]

i realy hope so man... gota try and hang with those new shelbys ;)

Stock for stock they are pretty close. Now you're just trying to embarrass them hahaha :goodjob:

[badassf4i]

true but how meany stock cobras do you see riding around lol. i think they come from the dealer with a pully in the glove box.

[Franco Tirador]

this is going to be nasty

[SHHHH]

true but how meany stock cobras do you see riding around lol. i think they come from the dealer with a pully in the glove box.

Hahaha so true. I drove mine for only ~110 miles stock before I slapped parts on it. New pulley and mid pipe should be at my house tomorrow :goodjob:

[badassf4i]

thats awesome. what kinda power are you shooting for when its done?

[SHHHH]

thats awesome. what kinda power are you shooting for when its done?

Not really aiming for anything. Just having fun with the car. Wouldnt be surprised to see 740rwhp and 740ftlbs.

[SHHHH]

Not really aiming for anything. Just having fun with the car. Wouldnt be surprised to see 740rwhp and 740ftlbs.

Which is like 600rwhp in C6Z terms hahaha. 03/04 Cobras need a good 100rwhp advantage to hang with a c6Z. The GT500's even more being they weigh in at around 3900lbs. Those C6Z's are nasty :goodjob:

[MOWE]

I concur with all of this...GT500 needs an extra 100 to run with a C6z or non z....

If the vette is making 500whp then the gt needs to make 600whp...



I always like that ratio !!!!! lol

[SHHHH]

I concur with all of this...GT500 needs an extra 100 to run with a C6z or non z....

If the vette is making 500whp then the gt needs to make 600whp...



I always like that ratio !!!!! lol

GM and there damn 2 seater sports cars picking on my boat of a 4 seater.....its not nice :cry:

[MOWE]

GM and there damn 2 seater sports cars picking on my boat of a 4 seater.....its not nice :cry:


They were never meant to directly compete...just happened to be that way sooo..


I love both cars..and I really came close to trading in the C6 for the new gt500....but ended up spending some more money and getting some more power...and for now I am content again...

When I start getting my butt whooped again it'll be time to upgrade !

[SHHHH]

They were never meant to directly compete...just happened to be that way sooo..


I love both cars..and I really came close to trading in the C6 for the new gt500....but ended up spending some more money and getting some more power...and for now I am content again...

When I start getting my butt whooped again it'll be time to upgrade !


Very true, but its fun to bet your chest every once in awhile.
My 4 seater muscle car can take your 2 seater, light weight, 20K more expensive sports car.
My 2 seater sports car can take your 662hp supercharged v8 while making 100hp less.
It goes both ways :taun:

[MOWE]

Yes..but your 662 hp 4 door car prolly cost 20k more then my BRAND NEW C6....

I got a good deal : - )

[SHHHH]

Yes..but your 662 hp 4 door car prolly cost 20k more then my BRAND NEW C6....

I got a good deal : - )

4 door?:thinking:
MSRP is around $55,000 for a no option GT500.
Ya but everyone knows base C6's are slow :crazy:

Ok, no more thread jacking from me. More pictures OP :camera:

[badassf4i]

lol, i dont mind at all. i love a little ford vs chevy rivalry. as soon as some parts show up il b posting updates but im getting a little fed up that a 2-3 week order has turned into 2 months. i realy expected to have her running by now.

[skwirtle]

subscribed..

[MOWE]

4 door?:thinking:
MSRP is around $55,000 for a no option GT500.
Ya but everyone knows base C6's are slow :crazy:

Ok, no more thread jacking from me. More pictures OP :camera:

DANG...meant 4 seater....lol

and its damn hard to find it for 55k...cheapest I was finding was 58 and up...but I believe you on the subject..

Bases are also the lightest...mine is lighter then a Z06...by a few lbs...I tipped the scales at 3208 but I have saved approx 40 lbs off of stock so I am about 3160....the Z is about 3200 lbs..

[Bacon]

My 2600lb car gets better gas mileage than either of you :taun:

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk.

[SHHHH]

lol, i dont mind at all. i love a little ford vs chevy rivalry. as soon as some parts show up il b posting updates but im getting a little fed up that a 2-3 week order has turned into 2 months. i realy expected to have her running by now.

That sucks.


DANG...meant 4 seater....lol

and its damn hard to find it for 55k...cheapest I was finding was 58 and up...but I believe you on the subject..

Bases are also the lightest...mine is lighter then a Z06...by a few lbs...I tipped the scales at 3208 but I have saved approx 40 lbs off of stock so I am about 3160....the Z is about 3200 lbs..

Holy hell your cars are light. Im going to take a hammer to mine and start knocking shit off :goodjob:



My 2600lb car gets better gas mileage than either of you :taun:


It just gives me a reason to stop at the gas station 4 times a week :taun:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s480x480/528850_466298716738475_1275875553_n.jpg

[MOWE]

My 2600lb car gets better gas mileage than either of you :taun:

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk.

But I would bet that you dont make as much HP as we do...or cant boogie through the quarter as quickly...am I correct ?

[Bacon]

But I would bet that you dont make as much HP as we do...or cant boogie through the quarter as quickly...am I correct ?

You sir are absolutely correct.

However, the mountains will be a different story come next summer.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk.

[MOWE]

You sir are absolutely correct.

However, the mountains will be a different story come next summer.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk.

are we talking about the car in your signature or another one ?

and dont underestimate a proper lightweight, coil over, front/rear strut C6...it can be quite the carver !

[MOWE]

are we talking about the car in your signature or another one ?

and dont underestimate a proper lightweight, coil over, front/rear SWAY...OOPS C6...it can be quite the carver !

Meant Sway.lol

[Bacon]

I will never underestimate a Corvette.

Im just fucking around about my car although it will be a mountain car.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk.

[badassf4i]

well i got a new update.... everything is ready to ship, except they don't have the spark plugs........ relay , i ordered the kit months ago and you don't have the plugs..... FML!

[keevo54]

Got to get the parts before you start taking it apart next time :crazy:

[MOWE]

Got to get the parts before you start taking it apart next time :crazy:



i agree...although I know how tempting it is to just start !!


Cant wait to see the finished product/numbers

[badassf4i]

well i got a tracking number for everything today and my parts should b here on friday.... im like a little kid at Christmas!!!

[Got Milk?]

I don't usually get on IA, but when I do, I look for threads like this one.

[badassf4i]

ok, parts showed up sat while i was at the beach so i cut my vacation short and ran home. sun morning i got started reasembaly of my engine. ran into a few snags along the way but nothing major. i had full intention of posting a startup video with this post but hopefully that will happen this afternoon. the last snag was the arp head studs were a lil taller than factory bolts and were in the way of the headers so i have to pull them and do a little grinding in a few spots. i wanted to take more pics but with the parts in my hand "AINT NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT"

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/EB5E699B-5A9C-4BAB-8F96-7BE34462CB33-15365-00000691C1A3091E_zpse97aceb8.jpg

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[On_Her_Face]

YAY!!!... IDK if I would cut my vacation short though.

[badassf4i]

As soon as it gets tuned im going back.... Sounds like a good break in run to me :)

[badassf4i]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9k2t-LLdX4

well there she is... sounds even better than i had hoped for but i know the tune will clear some of that up.

[thetaste]

Nice. You making me want another V8.

[SHHHH]

Hell ya :goodjob:

[MOWE]

sounds great...looking forward to final numbers !

[On_Her_Face]

Yeah... it sounds awesome!

[badassf4i]

2008 z06 headas and cam fun run while tuning - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0nthVsg9pk)

still on the rich side just a little but im happy with it so far... just a bit more to go

[Subleg4]

Awesome

[SHHHH]

Daaaaaammmmmmmnnn thats quick :goodjob:

[MOWE]

Very nice...what type of cam is that you have mounted... I want to do that !!....

must feel like a raped ape lol....

[1civic]

I'd hit it..:boobies:

[badassf4i]

Its just a gopro with a quic release mount on the steering column.

[MOWE]

I need that.. !

[Bacon]

I heart this car.

[SHHHH]

Anything new with you're build? Did you strap it down to get tuned yet?

[boosted347]

My fords better than your chevy :ninja: sick car and that thing rolls out!

[badassf4i]

I have a date set up for next tuesday. It has a pretty solid tune now but i wana get it dialed in. Il post videos and numbers when i get finished.

[badassf4i]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/RCrain_Final_042313_zps1562479e.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/badassf4i/media/RCrain_Final_042313_zps1562479e.jpg.html)

well there she is. we have the drivability just about stock and the power feels great. i will vave a video up as soon as i get a chance.

[MOWE]

Good power...what kind of dyno ?

Made a little more then i....now I am jealous

[badassf4i]

It was a mustang dyno. I know there rumored to run low but i dont know how much truth there is to that. Plus the tune is very conservative, i wanted it to b as safe as posible even if i lost a few ponies.

[MOWE]

It was a mustang dyno. I know there rumored to run low but i dont know how much truth there is to that. Plus the tune is very conservative, i wanted it to b as safe as posible even if i lost a few ponies.

That makes more sense...your prolly about 570 whp on a dyno jet...

[nx2000det]

Nice build, nice numbers!

[Uur Done]

Nice build man !! gotta love corvettes :) ya your prob closer to 570 and 500 on a dyno jet, my buddys 08 make 514tq head and cam

now put the gas to it and let it eat!!! ls7 pistons arnt that great for spry but she'll hold 150 all day :goodjob:

[badassf4i]

Yea, im just guna hold at a 100 shot. Next im guna start building a lsx boost motor to drop in it.

[MOWE]

Yea, im just guna hold at a 100 shot. Next im guna start building a lsx boost motor to drop in it.



I am thinking of doing a 100 shot as well....I need a little more pop !....maybe 125

[badassf4i]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/badassf4i/null_zpsc99d42b1.jpg
On street tires took second place in a 18 car bracket race....
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[MOWE]

7.6 at 97mph....thats moving..what would that equate to in a quarter approx ?

[1civic]

That's what I run in 1/8 on street tire..lol, even the 60ft close, mine 1.892 60ft.. I Picked up 23mph on top-end to go 11.83@120


Fun ride I'm sure..:cheers:

[badassf4i]

Yep, that sounds on par with what i was thinking. Now for a ported intake, throttle body, and nitrous

[MOWE]

That's what I run in 1/8 on street tire..lol, even the 60ft close, mine 1.892 60ft.. I Picked up 23mph on top-end to go 11.83@120


Fun ride I'm sure..:cheers:

I think he would be quicker then 120mph...on street tires I think he could see 125-127....mph

[1civic]

I think he would be quicker then 120mph...on street tires I think he could see 125-127....mph

I'd hope so with that amount of power/Tq.. ;)

[SHHHH]

Nice shit!!! Awesome #'s and times :goodjob: