And the Z06 build begins !
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.
WTF is in Thomasville besides the airport?
What power are you shooting for?
Lol. We had a car meet with guys from tally and valdosta and albany. Prob 60-70 people.
Im guna add a 100 shot and shoot for 700 at the wheels.
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.
I have the special jack pucks to lift it and then put jack stands under it where gm recomends to suport the weight.
Good luck with the 700whp ....! Is the cam aggressive ?
Either way 650-700 it will be a beast !...
This should be fun
2013 GT500
1989 Mustang 5.0
Im just wanting 550-600 on motor realistically. Its a middle of the road cam
Your car vs SHHHH car....would be a good match !!!
Ill be the cam car tryin to keep 10 paces lol
Yea, a 2013 cobra is a beast ! Ford went full retard on that one lol
Ya its got some more goodies headed its way in the next couple months.Originally Posted by MOWE
That would be fun.
Thanks!
Keep this thread updated with pictures. As much as im not a fan of Corvettes they are amazing machines.
2013 GT500
1989 Mustang 5.0
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.
'92 C2500 6.5 Turbo Diesel | '96 240sx
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.
mmmmmm sexy
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.
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.
So now you're taking the motor apart did you find out who built your motor in Bowling Green?
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?
Yes, its on a little plate that bolts around the fuel rail. Il grab a pic when i get home.
You are going to town on that thing!
2013 GT500
1989 Mustang 5.0
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
I heard he makes the highest HP motors LOL. Can't wait to see the numbers, wish I could be in a LS7!
is that tape all over the front?
Yep. Ultra low tac painters tape. Better than sheets or blankets cuz they slide around and that causes scratches .
Ahh I see
smart move
well i got the trunion upgrade finished today.
Nice upgrade.
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 !!!!
Make sure you change out the filter under the oil sending unit.
? what filter are you talking about?
^ 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.
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.
^^ 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.
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
.....not even couting the bottle.
2013 GT500
1989 Mustang 5.0
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