Time for upgrades...

[Datawiz]

Found these in my oil pan:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Datawiz/IMAG0136_zps470f7ebc.jpg

Since I'm going to have to tear down and rebuild my motor, might as well make it better :D

Lingenfelter 660 Horsepower C6 ZO6 Corvette Engine Kit LS7-2006-2013 - Lingenfelter Performance (http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LPE&Product_Code=L280016007&Category_Code=C485#.UdhmWvlwrYw)

[RED-85-Z51]

Pistons failing?

[RonC5]

That will work. :seasix:

[Datawiz]

Pistons failing?

Marcus says it's likely the piston rings failing. Car still starts and runs fine, so I don't think too much damage has been done.

[vetteman9368]

Marcus says it's likely the piston rings failing. Car still starts and runs fine, so I don't think too much damage has been done.

The bores will be scratched to hell

[Datawiz]

The bores will be scratched to hell

Won't know the extent until it's out. The block will certainly have to be sent out to be refinished.

[RED-85-Z51]

The bores will be scratched to hell

A leakdown test is in order.

I dont see anyway that ring lands could come out and not tear alot of stuff up. That said i had an AMC 360 that lost about 40% of the piston crown on #4 and never used any oil...you could see 40% of the compression ring.

[Stangkiller]

That should be covered by warranty no?!

[DAB]

meh, you're fine. GM always puts some extra metal in there. :D

[Datawiz]

That should be covered by warranty no?!

This mule will be 6 years old on October 25th. Well past the 5 year, 100K warranty.

Has 14,500 miles on it.

No worries on this end. For as much abuse as this car has endured over the past 6 years, it should be expected. Christ, I bet about 3K of those miles are at 7,000 RPM. :lol: This is the first season the car is a single driver car.

Road racers have to rebuild every other year or so, so this seems to be inline in my opinion.

Also, after nearly 6 years, I'm a little bored. More power is a must. :hurray: Also going to get some race seats and start the weight reduction process.

[DAB]

pssst, a wise man once advised: 'don't break shit.' :yesnod::yesnod:

[Datawiz]

pssst, a wise man once advised: 'don't break shit.' :yesnod::yesnod:

:iagree:

This isn't broken, it's simply normal wear and tear. :yesnod:

[vetteman9368]

pssst, a wise man once advised: 'don't break shit.' :yesnod::yesnod:

And a wiser man said "but when you do, replace it with better shit"

[Fasglas]

meh, you're fine. GM always puts some extra metal in there. :D


:rofl::rofl:

[Stangkiller]

This mule will be 6 years old on October 25th. Well past the 5 year, 100K warranty.

Has 14,500 miles on it.

No worries on this end. For as much abuse as this car has endured over the past 6 years, it should be expected. Christ, I bet about 3K of those miles are at 7,000 RPM. :lol: This is the first season the car is a single driver car.

Road racers have to rebuild every other year or so, so this seems to be inline in my opinion.

Also, after nearly 6 years, I'm a little bored. More power is a must. :hurray: Also going to get some race seats and start the weight reduction process.
Trade it in, buy extended warranty next time?

[Datawiz]

Trade it in, buy extended warranty next time?

Hell no! I love my car!

Besides, my daughter desperately wants to learn how to build a motor, so the timing is perfect. :yesnod:

[GRN ENVY]

Time to get dirty

[Sneaks]

Also going to get some race seats and start the weight reduction process.

Low carb, Atkins, or starvation diet?
:lol:

[MrPeabody]

Don't start that engine anymore.

[DAB]

Low carb, Atkins, or starvation diet?
:lol:

i just cut out the junk food, ate better, and have gone from 291 to 235 today....:DAB:

[Datawiz]

Low carb, Atkins, or starvation diet?
:lol:

:slap:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[FasterTraffic]

i just cut out the junk food, ate better, and have gone from 291 to 235 today....:DAB:

Just how much junk food were you eating to go cold turkey and lose 56 pounds in a single day?

[Millenium Vette]

Hell no! I love my car!

Besides, my daughter desperately wants to learn how to build a motor, so the timing is perfect. :yesnod:

I like your attitude Craig: get what you want and use it as you see fit and when shit breaks, fix it. I have people ask me on occasion why I have a certain car or a boat because they hear they break and are expensive to fix. I usually just shrug and say that if something breaks, I'll fix it. I'm going to have fun and roll what I like. 100 years from now it won't make much difference anyways.

:cert:

[GRN ENVY]

That might be too much power. We have hard enough time keeping traction. I think weight reduction and a stock rebuild with a few bolt ons would be ideal. You don't want to go too far and hat the car.

[GRN ENVY]

So we broke this shit........ We broke rule number 1:leaving:

[Datawiz]

That might be too much power. We have hard enough time keeping traction. I think weight reduction and a stock rebuild with a few bolt ons would be ideal. You don't want to go too far and hat the car.

It'll be too much power for what we do. ;) I'm thinking more along the lines of breaking records at the crawl and having a shit ton of fun with my car. With G coming online in the driving department, we may explore a different AutoX car. Even still, for GCAC, 660 will be just fine. May not win PAX, but will likely be the fastest car there 8 of 10 events. :seasix:

[Datawiz]

I like your attitude Craig: get what you want and use it as you see fit and when shit breaks, fix it. I have people ask me on occasion why I have a certain car or a boat because they hear they break and are expensive to fix. I usually just shrug and say that if something breaks, I'll fix it. I'm going to have fun and roll what I like. 100 years from now it won't make much difference anyways.

:cert:

I bought it to be a race car. Shit breaks. Accept it or GTFO. Simply no need to feel sad. Just like my wreck in the Keys a few years ago, it's a great time to learn. I cannot wait to tear this bitch down and rebuild. You can't put a price on knowledge. :seasix:

[Datawiz]

So we broke this shit........ We broke rule number 1:leaving:

Rule #1 said YOU don't break shit.

Never said I can't break shit. :D

[GRN ENVY]

It'll be too much power for what we do. ;) I'm thinking more along the lines of breaking records at the crawl and having a shit ton of fun with my car. With G coming online in the driving department, we may explore a different AutoX car. Even still, for GCAC, 660 will be just fine. May not win PAX, but will likely be the fastest car there 8 of 10 events. :seasix:

Let make it happen!!!!!!

[MrPeabody]

I bought it to be a race car. Shit breaks. Accept it or GTFO. Simply no need to feel sad. Just like my wreck in the Keys a few years ago, it's a great time to learn. I cannot wait to tear this bitch down and rebuild. You can't put a price on knowledge. :seasix:

Yep, an NHRA pit crew would giggle at your metal fragments.:D

[GRN ENVY]

Rule #1 said YOU don't break shit.

Never said I can't break shit. :D

:rofl:

[Datawiz]

Yep, an NHRA pit crew would giggle at your metal fragments.:D

No kidding. They rebuild those monsters every pass. :99pewtercoupe:

[JRD77VET]

I bought it to be a race car. Shit breaks. Accept it or GTFO. Simply no need to feel sad. Just like my wreck in the Keys a few years ago, it's a great time to learn. I cannot wait to tear this bitch down and rebuild. You can't put a price on knowledge. :seasix:

Good luck on the rebuild. :cool1:

Attention to details is extremely important. I would suggest finding somebody who is well versed in that engine to show you what to do. :yesnod:

[Datawiz]

:rofl:

Considering how generous I've been of my ride, I'm sure every little bit of it contributed to the ultimate fail, but nobody drove it as wickedly as I did. Lotta 1st gear courses near the end, including the 2012 State Championship.

Totally worth it!! :dance:

[Datawiz]

Good luck on the rebuild. :cool1:

Attention to details is extremely important. I would suggest finding somebody who is well versed in that engine to show you what to do. :yesnod:

One of our club members has built TONS of LS motors. He lives across the street and is willing to help. I suspect Marcus will be part of the team too. ;)

[GRN ENVY]

Considering how generous I've been of my ride, I'm sure every little bit of it contributed to the ultimate fail, but nobody drove it as wickedly as I did. Lotta 1st gear courses near the end, including the 2012 State Championship.

Totally worth it!! :dance:

I know I never held back in your car. :D let me know when you want to start tearing down. I'd be more than happy to lend a hand and my knowledge

[GRN ENVY]

One of our club members has built TONS of LS motors. He lives across the street and is willing to help. I suspect Marcus will be part of the team too. ;)

Yep see above

[Millenium Vette]

I bought it to be a race car. Shit breaks. Accept it or GTFO. Simply no need to feel sad. Just like my wreck in the Keys a few years ago, it's a great time to learn. I cannot wait to tear this bitch down and rebuild. You can't put a price on knowledge. :seasix:

How true it is that you can't put a price on knowledge. The other great thing is nobody can take it away from you.

:cert:

Speaking of tearing that bitch apart, what a great thread that will be!
:seasix:

[Datawiz]

How true it is that you can't put a price on knowledge. The other great thing is nobody can take it away from you.

:cert:

Speaking of tearing that bitch apart, what a great thread that will be!
:seasix:

Yep, will certainly do a video/photo thread. :seasix:

[Sneaks]

i just cut out the junk food, ate better, and have gone from 291 to 235 today....:DAB:

Congrats! :cert:

[Sneaks]

That might be too much power. We have hard enough time keeping traction. I think weight reduction and a stock rebuild with a few bolt ons would be ideal. You don't want to go too far and hat the car.

Too much power? WTF? :slap:
Somebody rub some nitro methane under his nose until he comes to his senses!
:D

[carlton_fritz]

Just get a C7.

[Datawiz]

Too much power? WTF? :slap:
Somebody rub some nitro methane under his nose until he comes to his senses!
:D

I was blessed with the chance to race a 750 HP Twin Turbo Lingenfelter Z06 at our venue. With me driving, it was still slower than a stock C6 that I drove. ;)

It was fun as HELL, but not the fastest way around the track.

[Datawiz]

Just get a C7.

Who says I'm not??? ;)

Daughter is getting the '06 C6 next year. Current plan is to get a C7 Z06. As far as racing goes, I'm keeping the one I've got. :yesnod:

[carlton_fritz]

Who says I'm not??? ;)

Daughter is getting the '06 C6 next year. Current plan is to get a C7 Z06. As far as racing goes, I'm keeping the one I've got. :yesnod:
Did you see the Car & Driver story about the new Z/28? Be interesting to hear how it compares to your vette.

[Datawiz]

Did you see the Car & Driver story about the new Z/28? Be interesting to hear how it compares to your vette.

Way too flipping heavy of a car, but certainly an interesting prospect compared to other Camaros. ;)

[Doug28450]

It's time to assign blame.

Marcus broke it.

[GRN ENVY]

Too much power? WTF? :slap:
Somebody rub some nitro methane under his nose until he comes to his senses!
:D

For autox yea too much power. Any other style of racing not enough

It's time to assign blame.

Marcus broke it.

I'm not takin the blame on this one LOL I haven't race his car in the 6-7 months which is a bad thing

[Datawiz]

I'm not takin the blame on this one LOL I haven't race his car in the 6-7 months which is a bad thing

Incorrect:

Final Raw Time Results, #4 - 2013-05-05 Event 4 - Sun 05-05-2013 (http://gulfcoastautocrossers.com/2013results/2013-05-05%20event%204_raw.htm)

[Doug28450]

I'm not takin the blame on this one LOL I haven't race his car in the 6-7 months which is a bad thing

Incorrect:

Final Raw Time Results, #4 - 2013-05-05 Event 4 - Sun 05-05-2013 (http://gulfcoastautocrossers.com/2013results/2013-05-05%20event%204_raw.htm)

HA!

It is your fault.

[GRN ENVY]

Incorrect:

Final Raw Time Results, #4 - 2013-05-05 Event 4 - Sun 05-05-2013 (http://gulfcoastautocrossers.com/2013results/2013-05-05%20event%204_raw.htm)

I forgot I raced in may LOL

[carlton_fritz]

Way too flipping heavy of a car, but certainly an interesting prospect compared to other Camaros. ;)
I don't recall seeing the weight listed. Just that it's 300 pounds lighter than the ZL-1. I did read that it beat the ZL-1 on a track by I believe 3 seconds. Sounds pretty fast to me. But then my car is only 252HP.

[vetteman9368]

No kidding. They rebuild those monsters every pass. :99pewtercoupe:

Being able to reuse parts is strictly a bonus on a fuel car. It's considered successful if you can still identify said parts.