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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-28-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By JoeIVZ51

I made this thread out of curiosity because I...

I made this thread out of curiosity because I work for an exhaust system company that makes T-316 stainless steel exhaust systems for some of corvettes european and japanese foes. We are on the verge...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-27-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By JoeIVZ51

What do you look for in an exhaust system?

This is a broad question that ranges and varies from any corvette corvette generation but the C7's exhaust stock doesnt really bother me. Its not as bad as the C6/5 were. Since the C7 is so different...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-27-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,884
Posted By JoeIVZ51

do you by any chance have a part #?

do you by any chance have a part #?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-12-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,295
Posted By JoeIVZ51

well I got a pair of dart SHP's that are 1205...

well I got a pair of dart SHP's that are 1205 port. I cleaned up my SLP runners and ive already scribed the intake for port matching and I just bought a crapton of cartridge rolls.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-10-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,576
Posted By JoeIVZ51

I just bought the edelbrock base. I got a killer...

I just bought the edelbrock base. I got a killer deal on some SLP runners so thats what im throwing on mine. Now I need a TPI plenum to port and match it to that.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-10-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,295
Posted By JoeIVZ51

I need to replace my promaxx heads

I had new promaxx (formerly patriot) 185cc heads that im returning because the intake ports didnt line up to my edelbrock tpi intake correctly. Im going to be using the TPI setup on my 383 im trying...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-23-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,634
Posted By JoeIVZ51

auto trans or manual?

auto trans or manual?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-16-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 57,582
Posted By JoeIVZ51

The blue Z51 render did it for me. GM needs to...

The blue Z51 render did it for me. GM needs to take that into consideration. It looks more "corvette". And with a name like stingray thats the direction they need to go. GM screwed up with that last...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-02-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,066
Posted By JoeIVZ51

melrose headers has a pretty mean longtube/x pipe...

melrose headers has a pretty mean longtube/x pipe combo. Then you pick what cat back you want.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-01-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By JoeIVZ51

We have tons of chassis dynos. We have an engine...

We have tons of chassis dynos. We have an engine dyno room too. Im not taking the motorsports chassis fabrication class but im thinking about adding it on anyways after I graduate. The school is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-01-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By JoeIVZ51

85 L98 top end work. 300rwhp goal maybe?

Im enrolled in WyoTech in Blairsville, PA and im taking a high performance class where we can work on our own cars. I have an 85 that is completely stock with less than 3000mi since the last rebuild....
Forum: Great Lakes
10-31-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,443
Posted By JoeIVZ51

Lets find an airstrip around the midwest so we...

Lets find an airstrip around the midwest so we can have maybe a standing 1/2 mile or full mile event. Considering looking at some of the texas mile videos corvette owners make up a majority of the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,514
Posted By JoeIVZ51

please. for the fronts as well as the rears. Im...

please. for the fronts as well as the rears. Im prepared to pay for something like that now :yesnod:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,025
Posted By JoeIVZ51

This doesnt sounds like that bad of a job...I was...

This doesnt sounds like that bad of a job...I was really flirting with the idea of getting longtubes. I was either going to get OBXR or Hedman. The hedmans I was looking at dont support EGR however...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,514
Posted By JoeIVZ51

the harness bar and the brakes are a really good...

the harness bar and the brakes are a really good idea...the C4 makes one hell of a solo car and if parts are more availible I feel as if C4 was become more popular to those guys
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,663
Posted By JoeIVZ51

I have an 85 and I just want to run the bigger...

I have an 85 and I just want to run the bigger rotors up front. My calipers are fine for now. Does anyone make a caliper bracket that clears the 13in rotors?

And hands down I have always used the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By JoeIVZ51

Exhaust Options

Well I have some time and a little bit of spare cash. My exhaust is basically stock with a dynomax rear Y pipe and performance muffler. I want more performance and sound so im thinking of going with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-09-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,097
Posted By JoeIVZ51

I heard the airfoil doesnt do really anything. I...

I heard the airfoil doesnt do really anything. I had an open air lid + the K&N and I went to the SLP with a new K&N. My 85 Z51 pulls slightly harder despite the temp increase. Im probably going to go...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-25-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 33,422
Posted By JoeIVZ51

What's the best oil for an early C4?

The motor was rebuilt and refreshed last year at around 94,000 miles. Its basically a brand new motor. Ive been using Pennzoil Conventional since I bought the car as its the stuff the previous owner...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-09-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By JoeIVZ51

Thanks for the tip. I was going to go to my local...

Thanks for the tip. I was going to go to my local corvette parts guy anyways though. Im not desperate enough to go to autozone haha
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-09-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By JoeIVZ51

Well after school im going to pick up some fuses....

Well after school im going to pick up some fuses. Im going to take it to my shop class and if the fuses dont work, ill just do some sherlocking with a fluke DVOM. I miss driving my car to all the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-06-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By JoeIVZ51

Tailights are out, yet brakelights work. Anyone have any suggestions?

Well I have an 85 Z51 coupe. My flip up headlights work. My road lights do not. My dash lights do not brighten when the lights are on. My tailights are not lighting up but when I press the brakes the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,091
Posted By JoeIVZ51

:thumbs: D&M is a winner. They dont just do...

:thumbs: D&M is a winner. They dont just do vettes no either they do muscle cars and street rods. Tom Farah is a good guy. I also know Henry does good work too. D&M is a pricey shop, but they get the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-16-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,728
Posted By JoeIVZ51

just sent my request

just sent my request
Forum: Great Lakes
02-16-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By JoeIVZ51

I was toying with the idea of doing some track...

I was toying with the idea of doing some track events in my C4. Autobahn Country Club has a few events there as well. But school comes first. And I havent joined the SCCA yet. Although from what I...
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