TheCMSH Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Good luck with your project brutha, I as well as others would like to observe the progress. By that I mean post pictures as you go, I'll only stop by if you require beverage, supervision, or general pointing and jocularity. Please promise to wear pants, I'm not getting tricked into another one of your Buffalo Bill re-enactments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I wish you the best of luck with the clutch. No drag racing or hard driving will be required to cook it at WOT. Strange, I didn't cut or grind anything for my ECS kit. Had to drill two holes for some rivet nuts, other than that, no cutting/grinding. A&A kits you do have to so a very small grind to the water pump but no one could ever be able to tell. Dropping the cradle is fairly simple way to drill the crank. I've done it both ways. Since the pulley doesn't have to come off (yet, until the rubber separates like it will eventually do) dropping the cradle is easier and less messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Very cool Chad! Can I go ahead and change your tag line back to "Chad the Clutch Destroyer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 My stock ls7 clutch gave out at 550rwhp just doing rolls. My ls9 clutch didn't like 900+ and would act up after 3-4 dyno pulls until it cooled down. No racing, no launches, just 4th gear pulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLs Mistress Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I am soooo jealous of you ....... asshole . did I say that out loud . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 . it's extremely common for the nut holding the pulley to spin off when doing a pd type blower. awesome suggestion. thank you!!! I have an extra clutch style pulley if you want it. Free too! Installation not included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 . it's extremely common for the nut holding the pulley to spin off when doing a pd type blower. awesome suggestion. thank you!!! I have an extra clutch style pulley if you want it. Free too! Installation not included. thank you. Il pass for the moment. im too gun shy to change pulley and have the chance of belt misalignment. I went through HELL the last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Very cool Chad! Can I go ahead and change your tag line back to "Chad the Clutch Destroyer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Good on ya Chad...Here's to a successful build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Can't wait to see the finished product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZYDMND Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 So jealous!! She will be a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Coil packs are off, headers disconnected... header gaskets are cehap Ill probably just replace them. Donna came over for company and to help. I tasked her with removing the Z06 oil cooler. it was frustrating but after some time she let out a mighty " AH HA! I got you! you son of a bitch!!" I know those words as I have spoken them many times my self. That will do Donna. That will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Wish I was there to help with the wrenchin... Woot brother, woot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 A man, a plan, and a roll of blue tape... thanks, Chad !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Are you just doing the heads for the SS valves/guides and running a stock eforce tune or are you going to get a custom tune done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Are you just doing the heads for the SS valves/guides and running a stock eforce tune or are you going to get a custom tune done?Yes phase 1 stock eforce tune. Yes I know im leaving 30+/- HP on the table. its a choice because the extra $450 for the programmer was better than the $100 tow + $500 tune. then another $500 for phase 2 if I want more then Phase 2long tube headers and a custom tune if i still want more Phase 3 smaller pulley and boost a pump If more then Phase 4cam shaft install all of this is subject to how ling the clutch lasts. :-D If/when I do the clutch Ill do headers and a tune at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice progress pics, and pointing scores extra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thorth Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I like the tape its pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I would look at doing a BAP now. Cheap easy insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I had never thought of using painters tape like that, I will have to use that trick in the future. Looks good Chad you have a very nice Z06 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z O SICK Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice! I would love to go for a spin when it's all done! I've been in one e-force but it was a 2012 GS. I bet that sumbitch is going to hit hard down low? Are you worried about heat soak? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Don't listen to all these sayers of nay. I'm at 673/584 and treating my clutch like a red headed step child. She's still holding, not sticking, or stinking. Must have a magic pixie dust enhanced LS7 clutch in mine, lol. I bought an RXT for when it goes out though. Keep up the good work. I would have went that route or Magnuson if I didn't get a deal from a buddy on his A&A kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 well the intake is off YEA!! im surprised there is not as much blow by oil as my LS1 car had. there is some but not as Goopey as the other. "AH hA! I got you, you son of a bitch!!" I look at this and ask myself " shit..what have I done..." well too late to complain. if Im going to mess this up I might as well go all in!! :-D I ask for advise/ conformation from the suth sayerson a scale of 1 - 10 how would you rate these piston heads? SAME SHOT NO FLASH the others are all the same the car has 35K miles.My gut tells me this is the result of typical GM oil blow by.The cylinder walls are MIRROR smooth. Zero scratching, or marks. should I leave them be and use GM fuel cleaner for the next 10 gas tanks?should I sandpaper/shop vac them to make them clean and smooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I would clean them up a bit. Definitely more carbon/etc than mine had at 20k miles. Here are pictures of mine at 20k miles I would clean them up a bit. Definitely more carbon/etc than mine had at 20k miles. Here are pictures of mine at 20k miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I like the tape its prettyI like you, you're pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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