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  1. kelp

    LS7 Rocker Arm Failures

    Reports continue to pour in about LS7 rocker arm needle bearings showing up on the magnetic oil plugs. I checked my rocker arms and they appear to be fine, right now. This is so frequent, that I was wondering if there had been a TSB generated about this?
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    Active handling issues

    If you are new to a track keep the A/H on. When you get familiar keep it off. Never pull the fuse on the antilock brakes. If affects steering and the brakes lock up all over the place.
  3. kelp

    To PTFE or to not?

    My personal experience with Teflon has been excellent. I did not experience the paint rubbing. Currently I use Xeno (sp?), glows in the dark, but is a bit of a pain. Teflon is effortless.
  4. kelp

    Front-end Design

    Like this I like my hood better, though. Who knows where I can get the front like the yellow above?
  5. kelp

    VaraRam Question

    Sorry for the late reply. The occlusion to the radiator will increase normal driving operating temps 5-10* with a 160* thermostat and 75* ambient air temp AAT. The license plate in the air pathway, will increase it 10*. For performance driving, I do not know, because I modified them both.
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    problems with active handling

    Turn off every active component and sign up for an HPDE. You are the active component of driving.
  7. kelp

    C6 Rear end alignment?

    Get a 4 wheel thrust alignment. Camber the rear at 1.25* no toe in. It's nice.
  8. kelp

    Magnetic Oil Drain Plug for '05 and '06

    Nice idea, but you do not need that as an engine oil analysis will not show wear to indicate that part. Pay more attention to your PPM silicone in your oil.
  9. kelp

    corvette vs. ford GT40

    I pass GT40s on the track as a routine. but I like their interior better http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2589358
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    Best place to get new front and side grill screens

    RE: Airflow I installed the type with the round holes and spray painted them black. Actually I think they were hexagonal. I got them from McMaster.com for about $20 a sheet. You can specify any ratio of hole size you want. Mine have 86% air passage. You can probably plug in the 20 ga...
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    Dear GM Protection Plan

    October 4, 2006 GM Protection Plan Processing Center P.O. Box 54250 Omaha, NE 68154-9902 RE GP6483035 Dear GM Protection Plan: Thank you for making this a limited time mail offer. “Limited” is the key word of this plan. If this a special offer, you only included the 48 month plan...
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    C6Z BLOWS ENGINE @ HIGH RPM VIDEO

    Dyno failure. Disengaged, nitrous pooled, then engaged, uneven pooling caused failure, parts of valves ejected. Motor was rebuilt by vendor at no cost to customer.
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