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03-13-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,151
Posted By KCvetteowner

Do inspect those plastic trays that hold the...

Do inspect those plastic trays that hold the lifters. I think a new set is about $30. They can warp or crack leading to a lifter rotating which isn't a good thing....cheap insurance....
03-12-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By KCvetteowner

FYI....your C5 caliper bolts that attach the...

FYI....your C5 caliper bolts that attach the caliper to the bracket are rated at torque to yield (single use), the C6 caliper bolts are the same size but are reusable so pick up a set. The C6...
08-31-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By KCvetteowner

Let me know if you have any questions....

Let me know if you have any questions....
07-08-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,132
Posted By KCvetteowner

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I...

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

I believe the car is sold...I have two asking price offers on the table and waiting to hear from the member who made the first offer.

Guess I should have...
07-08-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,132
Posted By KCvetteowner

Photos added.... It drives great on long trips,...

Photos added....
It drives great on long trips, drove 6 hours to IL a few months back and averaged 22 mpg. With the sound deadening the car is a real joy to drive. I drove it a couple years ago to...
07-07-2012, 04:44 PM
Forum: C5 Tech
06-15-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,718
Posted By KCvetteowner

:iagree: Also, the C5 knuckle to caliper...

:iagree:

Also, the C5 knuckle to caliper bracket bolt is single use/torque to yield and should not be used to attach the C6 Z06 Caliper to the C5 knuckle. The C6 Z06 caliper to knuckle bolts are...
06-07-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By KCvetteowner

still available....

still available....
Forum: C5 General
06-02-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 21,566
Posted By KCvetteowner

I will just wait to see how this car pans out. I...

I will just wait to see how this car pans out. I have always enjoyed working on my Z06 and even more so after working on a lot of Mustangs. If you ever really worked on them you would just scratch...
05-15-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By KCvetteowner

FS - RSD line lock new (Kansas City)

For sale a new C5 RSD line lock kit never installed $230 shipped to 48 states.


Thanks
Paul.
05-01-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,483
Posted By KCvetteowner

Yes there is. Unfortunately, the City is trying...

Yes there is. Unfortunately, the City is trying to shut it down again via the OP Police Dept. because of too many exhibitions on the streets and people cheering it on....
Forum: C5 Tech
04-25-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,742
Posted By KCvetteowner

Don't take this personally because there are a...

Don't take this personally because there are a lot of people on forums who post only their max hp values and ask why didn't they gain more??

Here are some things you should consider when looking...
04-20-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By KCvetteowner

You can always ask a local shop for a few dyno...

You can always ask a local shop for a few dyno pulls with an Air/Fuel monitor. Should cost $75-$100 and it will tell you if your car is experiencing any rich or lean conditions. Then go from...
04-03-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,401
Posted By KCvetteowner

It's probably your tune unfortunately. This...

It's probably your tune unfortunately. This transmission is different and it reads several of the PCM tables to determine when to shift and many tuners don't realize this.

As the tuner changes...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-31-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,391
Posted By KCvetteowner

turn on the AC and see if the fans come on. If...

turn on the AC and see if the fans come on. If not check the fuses in the panel in the engine compartment. t-stat is short for thermostat. It's common to get air pockets in the coolant if you...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,645
Posted By KCvetteowner

You don't say, so I must believe you used the...

You don't say, so I must believe you used the same dyno and the same person to tune the car, otherwise, that would be your reason. You can pick up 5-10hp with a cool motor vs. hot, did the tuner let...
03-20-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By KCvetteowner

Thanks K! You have a strong motor. :thumbs: ...

Thanks K! You have a strong motor. :thumbs:





:yesnod:
02-27-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 997
Posted By KCvetteowner

Hey neighbor, come by my shop sometime... I live...

Hey neighbor, come by my shop sometime... I live near 147th between Antioch & Switzer. Shop is at 162nd and Metcalf.
02-27-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,483
Posted By KCvetteowner

If you make it out here contact me....always...

If you make it out here contact me....always looking for Vette guys to hang out with and talk cars...
Forum: C5 General
02-24-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By KCvetteowner

Ask if that includes wideband (air/fuel ratio). ...

Ask if that includes wideband (air/fuel ratio). A dyno without a wideband graph is a waste of time and money imho...

Dyno numbers can vary a lot depending on the make of the dyno and the...
Forum: C5 General
02-21-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,803
Posted By KCvetteowner

I would test the car to make sure it doesn't...

I would test the car to make sure it doesn't overheat. Your car may not be used to stop and go traffic for extended periods of time like a parade. You could have a fan out right now and not even know...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-18-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,408
Posted By KCvetteowner

Bring it by our shop!!! ...

Bring it by our shop!!!

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Forum: C5 General
02-08-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By KCvetteowner

------ C5 - C5Z - C6Z ZR1 Z51M6 1st:: ...

------ C5 - C5Z - C6Z ZR1 Z51M6
1st:: 2.66 2.97 2.66 2.29 2.97
2nd: 1.78 2.07 1.78 1.61 2.07
3rd:: 1.30 1.43 1.30 1.21 1.43
4th:: 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
5th:: ...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-07-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,429
Posted By KCvetteowner

I did a cam only on my 02 Z06 and pulled 404...

I did a cam only on my 02 Z06 and pulled 404 rwhp. Well it did also have a Vararam, ported tb and underdrive pulley...


I wouldn't try it with an 01 because the exhaust is more restrictive due...
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