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BIRDMAN · 03-29-2014, 07:47 PM

Sold the Lightning and bought a 2000 C5 Z51. Like maybe 5 mods, slow, and needs a lot of things fixed on it.

Yeah the muffler tips are derpin out of control...turns out the midpipe is all f'ed up.

Harry · 03-29-2014, 08:09 PM

Looks good. Boost gauge?

BIRDMAN · 03-29-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

Looks good. Boost gauge?

Positive vacuum gauge. No idea why it's in there though...

Harry · 03-29-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BIRDMAN

Positive vacuum gauge. No idea why it's in there though...

Cool. Have fun with your new project.

BIRDMAN · 03-29-2014, 08:40 PM

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Cool. Have fun with your new project.

Thanks man

Carlrx7 · 03-29-2014, 09:12 PM

clean! looks good! most vettes that alternators whine seem to have boost gauges, weird!

BIRDMAN · 03-29-2014, 09:32 PM

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clean! looks good! most vettes that alternators whine seem to have boost gauges, weird!

Thanks! This one actually has two alternators, which is weird because it doesn't have a sound system or anything. I'm thinking about selling the other alternator for like $3k and doing a heads/cam/full bolton package for it since it has a stock LS1 in it...whatcha think? Or keep that noisy alternator?

Pesce Nero · 03-29-2014, 10:45 PM

Where is the model?

jmd · 03-29-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BIRDMAN

Thanks! This one actually has two alternators, which is weird because it doesn't have a sound system or anything. I'm thinking about selling the other alternator for like $3k and doing a heads/cam/full bolton package for it since it has a stock LS1 in it...whatcha think? Or keep that noisy alternator?

always stay with the blower. nice ride.

BIRDMAN · 03-30-2014, 12:01 AM

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Where is the model?

lol workin on it.

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always stay with the blower. nice ride.

Thanks

Guess I'm used to the C5Z that had power almost evenly distributed or so it seemed..this one is towards the top end.

BIRDMAN · 03-30-2014, 02:56 PM

Engine pic:

Sorry for the rag in the pic, I forgot to pick it up after wiping down the fuel rail covers.

ForceFed4g63 · 03-30-2014, 03:03 PM

Most strategically placed rag ever.

CarsAndGames · 03-30-2014, 03:59 PM

Lmfao. That rag pic is killing me.

bambooi · 03-30-2014, 04:01 PM

why are you hiding it if everyone knows about it?

blkscls1z · 03-30-2014, 04:03 PM

That's a unique intake setup! Keep what you have and pick up a used set of 243s and have Ray port them. Bring a model over and you'll get a discount!

BIRDMAN · 03-30-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63

Most strategically placed rag ever.

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Lmfao. That rag pic is killing me.

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why are you hiding it if everyone knows about it?

Because it's entertaining to me, at least.

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Originally Posted by blkscls1z

That's a unique intake setup! Keep what you have and pick up a used set of 243s and have Ray port them. Bring a model over and you'll get a discount!

I noticed that these 843 heads had their number shaved off on the passenger side towards the second alternator. Why do you think that is? But if you look towards the back near the firewall, you can see 843 clearly.

And I'll definitely go that route...sounds like the most budget friendly option lol

blkscls1z · 03-30-2014, 04:18 PM

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I noticed that these 843 heads had their number shaved off on the passenger side towards the second alternator. Why do you think that is? But if you look towards the back near the firewall, you can see 843 clearly.

Only one end of the head gets stamped.

BIRDMAN · 03-30-2014, 04:21 PM

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Only one end of the head gets stamped.

Ohhhhh ok, thanks.

CarsAndGames · 03-30-2014, 04:14 PM

All i will say is.

After driving it.

I want one

CarsAndGames · 03-30-2014, 04:35 PM

Honestly I don't blame you for covering up the turbos. Glad those nitrous lines are hidden too.

Whew

03-29-2014, 07:47 PM	#1
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	Joined the Base Model Club Sold the Lightning and bought a 2000 C5 Z51. Like maybe 5 mods, slow, and needs a lot of things fixed on it. Yeah the muffler tips are derpin out of control...turns out the midpipe is all f'ed up. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."* Last edited by BIRDMAN; 03-29-2014 at 08:56 PM.

03-29-2014, 09:12 PM	#6
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	clean! looks good! most vettes that alternators whine seem to have boost gauges, weird! __________________ Dark Aladdin

03-29-2014, 10:45 PM	#8
Pesce Nero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,680	Where is the model? __________________

03-30-2014, 02:56 PM	#11
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	Engine pic: Sorry for the rag in the pic, I forgot to pick it up after wiping down the fuel rail covers. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

03-30-2014, 04:03 PM	#15
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	That's a unique intake setup! Keep what you have and pick up a used set of 243s and have Ray port them. Bring a model over and you'll get a discount! __________________

03-29-2014, 08:09 PM	#2
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	Looks good. Boost gauge?

03-30-2014, 03:03 PM	#12
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Most strategically placed rag ever.

03-30-2014, 03:59 PM	#13
CarsAndGames Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 125	Lmfao. That rag pic is killing me.

03-30-2014, 04:01 PM	#14
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	why are you hiding it if everyone knows about it?

03-30-2014, 04:14 PM	#19
CarsAndGames Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 125	All i will say is. After driving it. I want one

03-30-2014, 04:35 PM	#20
CarsAndGames Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 125	Honestly I don't blame you for covering up the turbos. Glad those nitrous lines are hidden too. Whew