I have an 09. The front tires skip at low speed turns because Vettes have Ackermann steering geometry. Swap out the runflats for normal tires and you should be good. Worked for me.
A&A kit is better fitting from what I have seen. Go to race proven motorsports channel and watch. They have done so many c6 z06s it's not even funny. They mostly use the A&A kit. And have a killer heads cam package that's been proven over and over. Makes anywhere from 600-640whp depending on intake choices naturally aspirated.
I own an 05 /c6. And i am an older person over 60 and I really enjoy my corvette. Loud or not , it is a very comfortable machine. My wife enjoys it as well . love it for what it is, not for something else. Just F.Y.I.
-Get the heads fixed. -Pick a cam and valvetrain combo you can tolerate. -Upgrade the OEM lifters to some Johnson's, i suggest a link bar like the 2116's. -Keep the mufflers, upgrade the headers and xpipe, definitely go catless unless you like your feet melting and possibly your carpet too. -Stock intake manifold is going to most likely make it pull vacuum at high rpm after you do a decent cam and you'll lose power up top, so i'd suggest going with an MSD. Or if you really like to party, get a Hi-ram. Enjoy it.
@@wesleybeeson1818 I don't say to keep them because they have butterfly valves. But because louder doesn't necessarily mean faster. And the loud shit gets old after a while if you drive a lot. $1200 for 10hp isn't very reasonable but if you have UA-cam money then spend it.
Add the "mild to wild" kit. Saves pulling the exhaust fuse, and when your wife is with you, and want to chill, a simple push of the remote, and life is quite. I love it. Exhaust valves open or closed when ever you want :-)
RPI Designs, Amazon, and other vendors sell the kit. I think it was around $100 delivered in Canada (we pay dearly in Canucksville). It ties into your fuse box under floor matt on passenger side. Easy easy function to do. You have a remote that then functions the two center selaniod operated exhaust pipes. These normally function off of throttle position. 1/2 ish throttle 1/2 open exhaust port. With mild to wild you can idle around town with minimal throttle and have all four exhaust ports fully open. Then once wanting to converse or listen to tunes remote close the two center. Quite again :-) Love mine, just wish my Boss 302 was as easy. Enjoy. Note: two ways to set up. UA-cam or search web. You want to conduct install to have no parasitic draw. ( So not to kill battery when parked after a duration of time) Don't be afraid, so easy!
Just a heads up. I believe you need a Z06 or ZR1. Selaniod controlled center exhaust tips. Look up these tips around 10" and you'll see an actuator mounted on each, to control the butterfly valves. These came on stock exhaust mentioned on above :-)
My 2011 Grand Sport does the exact same thing at full lock, low speed turns. I have never seen a video address this issue and I just got my Vette one month ago and I thought something was wrong with the front end. Thank you so much for discussing this nonissue.
Congrats! I have an 05 m6 Vette all stock, only 400hp but I love it anyway... especially the price tag! 🤣. These cars are incredibly fun with a manual.
Pull the Fuse for the Dual Mode Exhaust. Sets the valves to a failsafe open position for a fairly good volume level all the time. I decided to just put Borla ATAK's on my '09 Z, and absolutely love them. So much so, that I put a set on my '03 Z as well!
I have one of the relay switches that allows me to either it off (always loud) or on (normal operation). It makes driving on the hioghway so much more palatable
Nice wheels, congrats on the buy and the baby. I highly recommend keeping it as a naturally aspirated engine, the balance of the mods you spoke of will round out the car perfectly. Your chirping tires disappear in warm weather. if you really want super charged, trade up to a ZR1, the suspension with magnetic ride control will keep you out of the bushes. I started with a '66 in '72, thirteen units later, each had it's own personality, my favorite were the '13 427 and the current '17 Z51/LT2 loaded, it's a passion!
Yup, that low speed "skipping" is normal. I had 265/35-18 Bridgestone RE71r non run flats on the front of a 06 C6 Z51 and it was way better but at low temps still happened. A compromise for steering that isn't too sensitive at high speeds. Good choice of cars Taylor, I bought one of the marked down C7 Grand Sports, fancy lookin interior, more electronics than I'll ever use, wish I'd held out for a special C6. Put a MGW flatstick shifter in it and have fun!
Tire noise can be the tires especially if they're older. Sound deadening the interior can make a difference for the road noise. I insulated the hatch area, behind the seats, the doors on my C6, and it reduced the road noise as well as increased the sound quality of the stereo. It's not hard to do and definitely worth the time especially over the winter if it's just sitting in the garage. As a test, if you have a large blanket or car cover, put it in the back and see if the road noise reduces.
It’s skipping around because of the SuperSport tires that are on the car - performance tires should only be driven in temperatures of 50 degrees or over - Idaho has cold winters like we do here in Chicago so I would put those winter tires back on if you plan on driving it during the colder months
It’s the compound in the tires. When it’s cold the compound gets tough and you get the skipping. Warmer Days over 50-60 degrees and it should go away. Happens on my 15 mustang gt with pilot sports.
Only thing done to mine is stainless steel exhaust, Corsa mufflers, reworked the heads, and added a decent cam. It really has a nice exhaust note now. Also added quite a bit of horsepower.
I would recommend ceramic coating the headers as it helps with heat and they look better. Maybe forge the bottom end and lower the compression ratio to complement the supercharger? Plus, look at the rest of the drivetrain as adding more power will break other parts?
could be the clutch packs in the rear are sticking and not letting go. common on vettes if oil is dirty or just wrong stuff. mine did same thing as a dealer put the wrong oil in the rear. i changed it to factory stuff and no problem since. good luck nice car
I have an 07 also, Ron Fellows edition. Agree with you on the exhaust. I have also added Kooks headers and aftermarket exhaust. Definitely sounds better
The noise you are referring to is from the rear end. You need to add GMs limited slip additive. I used to have an 06 Z06 used that stuff and rear end grinding noise gone!
I have a 2007 C6 ZO6 Atomic Orange it does exactly the same thing when it turns I think it's normal Tire width or something not sure but I love this car! Perfect all around in my opinion
I have a 2007 Atomic Orange ZO6 I love my car and you're going to love that one I think the notchy feeling when you turn is normal I believe it's the posi traction rear end I'm not sure but I will ask some of mechanic buddies of mine and I'll let you know.
I have the exact same car. I just got it three days ago. Mine does not have that choppiness when you do a sharp turn on pavement. Could the rear end be engaged solid?
When are you going to convert all of the lights to LED? They make the car look so much better during the day or night. You have a blown license plate light so you should just start right there!
For the slow thighs turning , if it seems like the tires are skipping, it’s maybe because they are, since that the 4 wheels are very wide, it reacts kinda in a way of a 4WD, but instead of been the 4 wheels drives that make the tires skipped, it’s because of the big contact patches of the 4 tires
I blew my motor on low boost heads cam with a v3 si trim so be carefull. I’d just got full bolt on NA unless you plan on dropping a lot of money for a new motor. Been there and I’d leave it na if I’d do it again!!
Thank you for the info! When you say low boost, what exact boost level are you referring to? Less than 10psi? If I do end up with a supercharger, I'd like to keep boost at or below 10psi, which many have said is safe with the right tune and timing at peak torque. I am second guessing the supercharger after reading through the comments on this video. A fully re-sleeved short block and forged rotating assembly would definitely be ideal. What are you running now?
Taylor Smith I was running about 7-8lbs of boost when I cracked a sleeve on cylinder 7. I now have a sleeved block from ERL fully forged by synergymotorsports stage two heads from WCCH fuel system and a YSI Blower 8 rib with secondary drive system from A&A making over 1kwhp on pump 93 and meth.
you need to put all season tires on it. Also the run flat tires if they are Goodyear they are terrible, I would opt for Michelin pilot sports either all seasons or non run flats and that will eliminate the tire skip. just remember when its cold the tires will do that, and also the power curve in that 427 is a beast and the LS7 is bigger then the LT 4 in the current ZO6. Merry Christmas
RPM B3 cam and their AI heads is really proven to be the best package on these cars. (My 08 made 642 at the wheels N/A with that combo). The B3 is designed for a blower but makes great power n/a. A&A seems to have the best designed bracket on the market from what I can tell. Really have to keep the boost down and seriously consider meth if you’re looking to make it last. I don’t think the factory bottom ends are happy much past 800 wheel. Doing a clutch too, right???
Thank you for the input! I have considered contacting RPM as well as they have a huge presence in the C6 aftermarket and have a UA-cam channel as well. They really seem to know their stuff. I would be fine with 700+ at the tires with a blower on it. I don't need to go crazy with it right now. Who knows what the future holds, but if I ended up wanting to make huge power I would just buy a re-sleeved and forged short block instead of sending out this block for upgrades. I'm not going to do the clutch simultaneously to all this work, but I'll get to it shortly afterwards i'm sure.
I Can't hear you that well when you changed the camera angle, also you said you lowered the car would that wheel sensation when turning have anything to do with that or the wheel change ? did it happen before you lowered it or did the wheel change?
Interesting. I like those wheels on the C7 Z06 but I don't think they work with the C6. I have a 2013 60th Vert and really love those wheels on the coupes. They look amazing.
Did you ever find out what that noise is? I can tell 100 percent what it is as I had it on my Z06. Apparently the dealer that I bought my Z06 from put the wrong transmission fluid and it caused the slipping and noise of wheel while turning. Essentially it is no good and there is a specific oil from GM that should be used and no other which is the issue at hand. Noise has never came back ever since..
si turbo it was actually the tires. The car has a very sticky set of Michelin Cup tires on it and they were hard as a rock in the cold temps. The car has not done it since the weather started heating up.
If you haven't already found out, the rear end shudder is caused by the LSD, but it shouldn't shake the car like that, there is a lot of slack in something, it needs a service ASAP.
A lot of the tire skipping at low speed is because the steering tire a wide, about 9 1/2 in. My 2010 grand sport does the same thing and I do not use run flat tires. Run flats should be a option not standard. They run to rough and are noisy, bad on a longer trip.
You could have gone with green cats and still passed emmisions tests with your rear o2s and a spacer. Also get hp tuners and I can remote tune your headers for you
Compression is to high on the Ls7 for forced induction unless you stroke it with pistons and lower compression. I can't imagine in a car that lite a heads/cam/ exhaust/ intake on pump gas wouldn't be enough power to keep you on your toes. There's a reason they didn't use the Ls7 in the zr1😉
Christian Metsch I have since decided to keep it NA with a stage 4 kit from race proven Motorsports. It should make over 600 to the tire, so that will be plenty for now.
Taylor Smith Ls7 is over bored it has very thin cylinder walls And with additional cylinder pressure by super charger you are asking for trouble (cracking and distorted sleeves ) You must first replace iron cylinder sleeve with proper one so you can run hi boosts with new and stronger sleeves. Just remember A heads and cam LS7 will perform better than a low boost LS7 with stock iron sleeves .
naturally aspirated I have decided to keep the car naturally aspirated and will be doing a complete top end package with a ported MSD intake, 102 throttle body and 60lb injectors
Nice car! I too love the 6 Z06. They are a terrific bargain, especially when you compare them to a new C8 at $80,000. I like to do some of my own mechanicing, and that is what keeps me from getting one of these. Anytime you want to work on the clutch, transmission, rear end, you have to drop the whole rear end, which requires four guys, and a lift. The lift will be tied up with the car on it until you put it all back together. It was so much easier years ago when one guy could pull transmissions and clutches himself and didn't need a lift.
Taylor nice video, good delivery nice camera movement which makes it easier for us subscribers to follow the process. Although in this video when you moved the camera behind you for a different angle view ( while driving the car) the sound level was compromised so it was difficult to hear you. But overall easy to follow along. I saw the first video when you picked up the Vette and when you changed the tires, I’m looking forward to watching future videos of the progression and all the modifications you plan to do. One suggestion; there are ton’s of DIY’ers out hear that would love to know how you did/do all the modifications yourself, maybe you should consider creating some quick “How to” e-guide.
temprosal1 thank you for the feedback! By the time I reviewed the footage I had realized the audio had become very poor on the drive, but couldn't go out and film again. The road noise really overpowered my speaking. I won't use that angle again! I will definitely do some how-to videos as well.
The c6zo6 in my opinion is far superior to any Hellcat overall when you take performance handling and everything into consideration it's way better car
I Enjoy your channel. If you haven’t checked out RaceProvenMotorsports channel you need to they build a ton of C6Z’s. They also use superchargers. Keep up the videos👍
Do you have a positrac rear end? If so maybe it does not like tight turns and that is the problem not the front end. I had headers, glass packs and short pipes on my 69 428cj Mach1 and it was loud. I had to baby it most of the time unless I was street racing it. Cops and little old ladies hate loud cars. Lol Oh ya, I forgot to say. I really like your vette.
Good luck with your car but just my two cents I got mine done just over a year ago I highly recommend you at least talk to Tony mamo I ended up with 620 at the rear wheel and after a year of driving it I might have even gone a little smaller on the cam attraction is very limited and there's only so much sticky tires can do I think anything more and the returns how greatly diminished unless your drag racing only with the car if you plan to daily drive it or salad in the future I would stay around 600 rear wheel also budge tzR1 clutch upgrade save your money on a supercharger I don't think it's really necessary it would also be really cool to see a video of a Tony Mamo built good luck whichever way you go
paul doyle thank you for the input! Do you happen to know the specs on the cam you used? I will double check on the Mamo porting and intake before I pull the trigger on anything.
Cam specs are very similar to a BTR stage 3 but the most important part is a heads talk to Tony he will explain it to you he's a great guy to work with and goes above and beyond with his customer service
You are right, I think it's a shame what your doing on the car. I honestly don't think you need more HP and tearing apart a 30k miles car will ruin it. In addition, the beauty of it is NA and once you put a SC on it, will ruin the track characteristics.
Jeff Wisener I may not do the supercharger as I have been talked out of it by several people thus far, however the LS7 valve issue needs to be addressed before I ever track the car, so it will have to come apart regardless. I will keep all the stock parts. It won't be ruined.
@@TaylorSmithAutomotiveChannel My suggestion is track it without until you really feel you need more power. As you might know, many feel the C7 GS is a better track car than the Z06, more linear, controllable power. HP is addicting, I get it. It depends on if you want a manageable scalpel on the track or an unruly beast, not able to be controlled.
Mint. I have confirmed that the wheels are not rubbing. You can actually feel the car skipping across the pavement during a sharp turn like that. Another commenter has confirmed that it is due to the steering geometry at low speeds.
Its the Ackerman steering geometry setup. Here’s a more detailed explanation. www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-general-discussion/1404127-ackerman-angle-if-you-grind-at-slow-full-steering-lock.html
Shoulda went Grand Sport if you wanted to go FI. The LS3 is a much more bulletproof platform for boost. The LS7 is fickle enough as an N/A platform... I see a 25K build in your future.
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I have an 09. The front tires skip at low speed turns because Vettes have Ackermann steering geometry. Swap out the runflats for normal tires and you should be good. Worked for me.
Thank you! I was hoping I wasn't the only one that had this going on. Still learning this car.
Taylor Smith For sure dude! Congrats and love your content brother!
Thank you brother couldn’t figure out why my 06 vette would skip while turning also, good to know
@@TaylorSmithAutomotiveChannel My C7 does the exact same thing, luckily i knew that is normal.
A&A kit is better fitting from what I have seen. Go to race proven motorsports channel and watch. They have done so many c6 z06s it's not even funny. They mostly use the A&A kit. And have a killer heads cam package that's been proven over and over. Makes anywhere from 600-640whp depending on intake choices naturally aspirated.
I own an 05 /c6. And i am an older person over 60 and I really enjoy my corvette. Loud or not , it is a very comfortable machine. My wife enjoys it as well . love it for what it is, not for something else. Just F.Y.I.
-Get the heads fixed.
-Pick a cam and valvetrain combo you can tolerate.
-Upgrade the OEM lifters to some Johnson's, i suggest a link bar like the 2116's.
-Keep the mufflers, upgrade the headers and xpipe, definitely go catless unless you like your feet melting and possibly your carpet too.
-Stock intake manifold is going to most likely make it pull vacuum at high rpm after you do a decent cam and you'll lose power up top, so i'd suggest going with an MSD. Or if you really like to party, get a Hi-ram.
Enjoy it.
Brandon Douglas all this. Hi-Ram checking in.
@@MacMorMotorsports #hirammafia checking in
I would ditch the butterfly valves personally. Corsa!! But that’s just me
@@wesleybeeson1818 I don't say to keep them because they have butterfly valves. But because louder doesn't necessarily mean faster. And the loud shit gets old after a while if you drive a lot.
$1200 for 10hp isn't very reasonable but if you have UA-cam money then spend it.
I agree with you. I just wonder if the butterfly valves ever fail.
Add the "mild to wild" kit. Saves pulling the exhaust fuse, and when your wife is with you, and want to chill, a simple push of the remote, and life is quite. I love it. Exhaust valves open or closed when ever you want :-)
agreed. i have it and love it
How do you add that?
RPI Designs, Amazon, and other vendors sell the kit. I think it was around $100 delivered in Canada (we pay dearly in Canucksville). It ties into your fuse box under floor matt on passenger side. Easy easy function to do. You have a remote that then functions the two center selaniod operated exhaust pipes. These normally function off of throttle position. 1/2 ish throttle 1/2 open exhaust port. With mild to wild you can idle around town with minimal throttle and have all four exhaust ports fully open. Then once wanting to converse or listen to tunes remote close the two center. Quite again :-) Love mine, just wish my Boss 302 was as easy. Enjoy. Note: two ways to set up. UA-cam or search web. You want to conduct install to have no parasitic draw. ( So not to kill battery when parked after a duration of time) Don't be afraid, so easy!
Just a heads up. I believe you need a Z06 or ZR1. Selaniod controlled center exhaust tips. Look up these tips around 10" and you'll see an actuator mounted on each, to control the butterfly valves. These came on stock exhaust mentioned on above :-)
My 2011 Grand Sport does the exact same thing at full lock, low speed turns. I have never seen a video address this issue and I just got my Vette one month ago and I thought something was wrong with the front end. Thank you so much for discussing this nonissue.
Congrats! I have an 05 m6 Vette all stock, only 400hp but I love it anyway... especially the price tag! 🤣. These cars are incredibly fun with a manual.
Pull the Fuse for the Dual Mode Exhaust. Sets the valves to a failsafe open position for a fairly good volume level all the time. I decided to just put Borla ATAK's on my '09 Z, and absolutely love them. So much so, that I put a set on my '03 Z as well!
I have one of the relay switches that allows me to either it off (always loud) or on (normal operation). It makes driving on the hioghway so much more palatable
Nice wheels, congrats on the buy and the baby. I highly recommend keeping it as a naturally aspirated engine, the balance of the mods you spoke of will round out the car perfectly. Your chirping tires disappear in warm weather. if you really want super charged, trade up to a ZR1, the suspension with magnetic ride control will keep you out of the bushes. I started with a '66 in '72, thirteen units later, each had it's own personality, my favorite were the '13 427 and the current '17 Z51/LT2 loaded, it's a passion!
Yup, that low speed "skipping" is normal. I had 265/35-18 Bridgestone RE71r non run flats on the front of a 06 C6 Z51 and it was way better but at low temps still happened. A compromise for steering that isn't too sensitive at high speeds. Good choice of cars Taylor, I bought one of the marked down C7 Grand Sports, fancy lookin interior, more electronics than I'll ever use, wish I'd held out for a special C6. Put a MGW flatstick shifter in it and have fun!
Tire noise can be the tires especially if they're older. Sound deadening the interior can make a difference for the road noise. I insulated the hatch area, behind the seats, the doors on my C6, and it reduced the road noise as well as increased the sound quality of the stereo. It's not hard to do and definitely worth the time especially over the winter if it's just sitting in the garage. As a test, if you have a large blanket or car cover, put it in the back and see if the road noise reduces.
It’s skipping around because of the SuperSport tires that are on the car - performance tires should only be driven in temperatures of 50 degrees or over - Idaho has cold winters like we do here in Chicago so I would put those winter tires back on if you plan on driving it during the colder months
Just bought a black 2010 with 21k miles on it today....what an incredible car
It’s the compound in the tires. When it’s cold the compound gets tough and you get the skipping. Warmer Days over 50-60 degrees and it should go away. Happens on my 15 mustang gt with pilot sports.
My favorite model and trim overall. Congratulations on the car.
I love my 2008 Z06 Red with 3LZ interior so clean 28k miles
Don’t forget to buy you some eagle eye taillights from Vette lights . They really make the car look a lot better and not as dated in the rear .
Only thing done to mine is stainless steel exhaust, Corsa mufflers, reworked the heads, and added a decent cam. It really has a nice exhaust note now. Also added quite a bit of horsepower.
I would recommend ceramic coating the headers as it helps with heat and they look better. Maybe forge the bottom end and lower the compression ratio to complement the supercharger? Plus, look at the rest of the drivetrain as adding more power will break other parts?
could be the clutch packs in the rear are sticking and not letting go. common on vettes if oil is dirty or just wrong stuff. mine did same thing as a dealer put the wrong oil in the rear. i changed it to factory stuff and no problem since. good luck nice car
Great car. Love the C7 wheels on it. Best engine ever. Love driving the LS7.
Pro-charger bro, reliability and it won't break down as much as a supercharger or turbocharger💪
I have an 07 also, Ron Fellows edition. Agree with you on the exhaust. I have also added Kooks headers and aftermarket exhaust. Definitely sounds better
This is one of my own dream builds! cant wait to see your progress on it
The noise you are referring to is from the rear end. You need to add GMs limited slip additive. I used to have an 06 Z06 used that stuff and rear end grinding noise gone!
I have a 2007 C6 ZO6 Atomic Orange it does exactly the same thing when it turns I think it's normal Tire width or something not sure but I love this car! Perfect all around in my opinion
I've never heard anyone disappointed with the stock idle. it's a tremendous sound
A Borla cutback with a cat less X pipe and long tubes is the best set up sound wise for the C6Z06.
Sweet Z! I just bought a 2009 Z06. How tall is your garage ceiling?
I have a 2007 Atomic Orange ZO6 I love my car and you're going to love that one I think the notchy feeling when you turn is normal I believe it's the posi traction rear end I'm not sure but I will ask some of mechanic buddies of mine and I'll let you know.
I have the exact same car. I just got it three days ago. Mine does not have that choppiness when you do a sharp turn on pavement. Could the rear end be engaged solid?
Thinking about buying a 2012 Z06 Blade Silver, 2LZ only 36004 miles. I hear the gas door spring is the first part to wear out... :)
During your u-turn is sounds to me like it is a positive traction rear end, not like the limited slip style
You Stupid Smh lol
When are you going to convert all of the lights to LED? They make the car look so much better during the day or night. You have a blown license plate light so you should just start right there!
With a car like that, you don’t need to be loud 🔥
For the slow thighs turning , if it seems like the tires are skipping, it’s maybe because they are, since that the 4 wheels are very wide, it reacts kinda in a way of a 4WD, but instead of been the 4 wheels drives that make the tires skipped, it’s because of the big contact patches of the 4 tires
I blew my motor on low boost heads cam with a v3 si trim so be carefull. I’d just got full bolt on NA unless you plan on dropping a lot of money for a new motor. Been there and I’d leave it na if I’d do it again!!
Thank you for the info! When you say low boost, what exact boost level are you referring to? Less than 10psi? If I do end up with a supercharger, I'd like to keep boost at or below 10psi, which many have said is safe with the right tune and timing at peak torque. I am second guessing the supercharger after reading through the comments on this video. A fully re-sleeved short block and forged rotating assembly would definitely be ideal. What are you running now?
Taylor Smith I was running about 7-8lbs of boost when I cracked a sleeve on cylinder 7. I now have a sleeved block from ERL fully forged by synergymotorsports stage two heads from WCCH fuel system and a YSI Blower 8 rib with secondary drive system from A&A making over 1kwhp on pump 93 and meth.
Taylor Smith check out my IG @R3drumz_427 on the build.
you need to put all season tires on it. Also the run flat tires if they are Goodyear they are terrible, I would opt for Michelin pilot sports either all seasons or non run flats and that will eliminate the tire skip. just remember when its cold the tires will do that, and also the power curve in that 427 is a beast and the LS7 is bigger then the LT 4 in the current ZO6. Merry Christmas
The tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I am not sure if they are run flat or not. I'll have to look it up. I love the 427! Merry Christmas!
I have a 2017 Z06 and the owners manual says the "skipping" is normal until the tires warm up, my car has the summer only tires.
Since your tearing down the top half of the motor you might entertain the idea of a new clutch with all the new power adders.
RPM B3 cam and their AI heads is really proven to be the best package on these cars. (My 08 made 642 at the wheels N/A with that combo). The B3 is designed for a blower but makes great power n/a.
A&A seems to have the best designed bracket on the market from what I can tell. Really have to keep the boost down and seriously consider meth if you’re looking to make it last. I don’t think the factory bottom ends are happy much past 800 wheel.
Doing a clutch too, right???
Thank you for the input! I have considered contacting RPM as well as they have a huge presence in the C6 aftermarket and have a UA-cam channel as well. They really seem to know their stuff. I would be fine with 700+ at the tires with a blower on it. I don't need to go crazy with it right now. Who knows what the future holds, but if I ended up wanting to make huge power I would just buy a re-sleeved and forged short block instead of sending out this block for upgrades. I'm not going to do the clutch simultaneously to all this work, but I'll get to it shortly afterwards i'm sure.
And a ported MSD intake with that package
Taylor Smith I’d strongly recommend a clutch while it’s laid up. I have an RXT in mine and once it breaks in, really it’s the way to go.
Mike Morris yah mine has a mamo/102 combo as well. Not sure it’s as effective on a boosted car tough?
I Can't hear you that well when you changed the camera angle, also you said you lowered the car would that wheel sensation when turning have anything to do with that or the wheel change ? did it happen before you lowered it or did the wheel change?
Interesting. I like those wheels on the C7 Z06 but I don't think they work with the C6. I have a 2013 60th Vert and really love those wheels on the coupes. They look amazing.
427 are a hard find!! Love ya ride brotha!!!
M B thank you!
Try changing the diff fluid. I use Mobil1 synthetic 75w90
Did you ever find out what that noise is? I can tell 100 percent what it is as I had it on my Z06. Apparently the dealer that I bought my Z06 from put the wrong transmission fluid and it caused the slipping and noise of wheel while turning. Essentially it is no good and there is a specific oil from GM that should be used and no other which is the issue at hand. Noise has never came back ever since..
si turbo it was actually the tires. The car has a very sticky set of Michelin Cup tires on it and they were hard as a rock in the cold temps. The car has not done it since the weather started heating up.
If you haven't already found out, the rear end shudder is caused by the LSD, but it shouldn't shake the car like that, there is a lot of slack in something, it needs a service ASAP.
A lot of the tire skipping at low speed is because the steering tire a wide, about 9 1/2 in. My 2010 grand sport does the same thing and I do not use run flat tires. Run flats should be a option not standard. They run to rough and are noisy, bad on a longer trip.
I am jealous! My dream car is a c6 z06 corvette! Nice car!
Jared Copeland thank you! I love it!
Def add a McLeod twin disc clutch with that supercharger.
Really nice car Brother, wish u luck on the build. First time seeing ur channel & I live the Z-o6
My 2010 LS3 have the Magnuson heartbeat supercharger. Love it!
Very awesome C6
How are the valve seals? Were they fixed before you got it, or are you going to take care of it? Damn I want one. 😥
I am going to take care of the valve guides when I do the heads/cam package. Looking forward to getting into it!
Where did you get those wheels? Look awesome. What size wheels tires you have..
You could have gone with green cats and still passed emmisions tests with your rear o2s and a spacer. Also get hp tuners and I can remote tune your headers for you
Beutiful car. Silver is my favorite
Just picked up my 07 2 weeks ago. I love those wheels also! They are truly wicked cars! Just uploaded a sound clip of my cammed setup!
It happens when the temps are cold with run flats .. you should get the the new Michelin All Season tires and you will see that skipping go away
Compression is to high on the Ls7 for forced induction unless you stroke it with pistons and lower compression. I can't imagine in a car that lite a heads/cam/ exhaust/ intake on pump gas wouldn't be enough power to keep you on your toes. There's a reason they didn't use the Ls7 in the zr1😉
Christian Metsch I have since decided to keep it NA with a stage 4 kit from race proven Motorsports. It should make over 600 to the tire, so that will be plenty for now.
Did you check the wheels for cracks? I know its a huge problem for C7 guys. Love the car, have a h/c C6Z myself.
don't change a thing ! The skipping sound is normal. C7 is the same !
Taylor Smith
Ls7 is over bored it has very thin cylinder walls
And with additional cylinder pressure by super charger you are asking for trouble (cracking and distorted sleeves )
You must first replace iron cylinder sleeve with proper one so you can run hi boosts with new and stronger sleeves.
Just remember
A heads and cam LS7 will perform better than a low boost LS7 with stock iron sleeves .
naturally aspirated I have decided to keep the car naturally aspirated and will be doing a complete top end package with a ported MSD intake, 102 throttle body and 60lb injectors
Sounds like rear end carrier chirp. Clutches in the rear diff engaging and disengaging.
Bro you've squeezed a lot of cool stuff in the garage 👍🏾
Nice car! I too love the 6 Z06. They are a terrific bargain, especially when you compare them to a new C8 at $80,000. I like to do some of my own mechanicing, and that is what keeps me from getting one of these. Anytime you want to work on the clutch, transmission, rear end, you have to drop the whole rear end, which requires four guys, and a lift. The lift will be tied up with the car on it until you put it all back together. It was so much easier years ago when one guy could pull transmissions and clutches himself and didn't need a lift.
Taylor nice video, good delivery nice camera movement which makes it easier for us subscribers to follow the process. Although in this video when you moved the camera behind you for a different angle view ( while driving the car) the sound level was compromised so it was difficult to hear you. But overall easy to follow along. I saw the first video when you picked up the Vette and when you changed the tires, I’m looking forward to watching future videos of the progression and all the modifications you plan to do. One suggestion; there are ton’s of DIY’ers out hear that would love to know how you did/do all the modifications yourself, maybe you should consider creating some quick “How to” e-guide.
temprosal1 thank you for the feedback! By the time I reviewed the footage I had realized the audio had become very poor on the drive, but couldn't go out and film again. The road noise really overpowered my speaking. I won't use that angle again! I will definitely do some how-to videos as well.
New to your vlog
Liked this one . I’m a vette guy and love old muscle. Keep up the great content.
Tom Faltash thank you! I really appreciate it.
You should start taking it to 7grand when u get on it that's where that car loves to party. Heads cam reunion kit I took mine to 7400
The last naturally-aspirated ZO6.
C7????
extendo clip Supercharged
Jimmy Felix III the c7 z06 is supercharged?
extendo clip Yup
@Anthony Smith chill pussy
It’s the tires it’s too cold they can’t grab
Nice car Taylor. I have the same one and same color. I have the supercharger by Edelbrock
The turning issue is probably because the turning radius is different for each wheel which will make it hop. Porsches do the same thing. No problem.
Im fixing to buy the same style z06 definitely following your videos, very interested
The c6zo6 in my opinion is far superior to any Hellcat overall when you take performance handling and everything into consideration it's way better car
I Enjoy your channel. If you haven’t checked out RaceProvenMotorsports channel you need to they build a ton of C6Z’s. They also use superchargers. Keep up the videos👍
Thank you! I am going to give them a call after the new year. They do some very high quality builds for sure.
Silver C6 Z06 gang checking in!
I love my 09 c6z silver bullet
Do you have a positrac rear end? If so maybe it does not like tight turns and that is the problem not the front end.
I had headers, glass packs and short pipes on my 69 428cj Mach1 and it was loud. I had to baby it most of the time unless I was street racing it. Cops and little old ladies hate loud cars. Lol
Oh ya, I forgot to say. I really like your vette.
Thank you! I really appreciate it. I haven't driven it much yet, but I've enjoyed every second.
Question what size of tire you have in the back a 20x12 or 19
The wheel is a 20x12 with a 335 Michelin
@@TaylorSmithAutomotiveChannel thx you so much and please make more videos on your c6
Beautiful Car
Put the c7 Z06 spoiler on it
What are those slick wheels?
Do not boost the LS7 go with a NA build.
Good luck with your car but just my two cents I got mine done just over a year ago I highly recommend you at least talk to Tony mamo I ended up with 620 at the rear wheel and after a year of driving it I might have even gone a little smaller on the cam attraction is very limited and there's only so much sticky tires can do I think anything more and the returns how greatly diminished unless your drag racing only with the car if you plan to daily drive it or salad in the future I would stay around 600 rear wheel also budge tzR1 clutch upgrade save your money on a supercharger I don't think it's really necessary it would also be really cool to see a video of a Tony Mamo built good luck whichever way you go
paul doyle thank you for the input! Do you happen to know the specs on the cam you used? I will double check on the Mamo porting and intake before I pull the trigger on anything.
Cam specs are very similar to a BTR stage 3 but the most important part is a heads talk to Tony he will explain it to you he's a great guy to work with and goes above and beyond with his customer service
Here it is not finnished with dyno found bad maf sensor after all the early ones need to be changed ua-cam.com/video/0OKEI1RWsUQ/v-deo.html
paul doyle thank you for the link! Nice car. After reviewing all of the comments on this video I am second guessing the supercharger.
THE SKIDDING IS NORMAL
i like the rims
Any other c6 for sale?
You are right, I think it's a shame what your doing on the car. I honestly don't think you need more HP and tearing apart a 30k miles car will ruin it. In addition, the beauty of it is NA and once you put a SC on it, will ruin the track characteristics.
Jeff Wisener I may not do the supercharger as I have been talked out of it by several people thus far, however the LS7 valve issue needs to be addressed before I ever track the car, so it will have to come apart regardless. I will keep all the stock parts. It won't be ruined.
@@TaylorSmithAutomotiveChannel My suggestion is track it without until you really feel you need more power. As you might know, many feel the C7 GS is a better track car than the Z06, more linear, controllable power.
HP is addicting, I get it. It depends on if you want a manageable scalpel on the track or an unruly beast, not able to be controlled.
Add sound deadening during the winter!👍
What do you mean?
@@harkarnbains3821 too hot inside a vehicle in the summer if you don't have a cool place(temp) to do it.
@@harkarnbains3821 also, if the car is not being driven during the winter, it can be apart longer
I only hear my thunderous LS7.
Tire skipping is normal with the C6 and C7
At 4:22 are you sure the wheels are not rubing? that is not the stock wheels right? i would check with, size and offcet on the new wheels
Mint. I have confirmed that the wheels are not rubbing. You can actually feel the car skipping across the pavement during a sharp turn like that. Another commenter has confirmed that it is due to the steering geometry at low speeds.
Trust me go watch Rick corvette Conti he talks about it a lot
would a c6 zo6 make a good daily?
I have a 09 c6z and the answer to your question is yes.
Slavik Riov thanks. i will definitely make it my daily the day i get one
Its the Ackerman steering geometry setup. Here’s a more detailed explanation.
www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-general-discussion/1404127-ackerman-angle-if-you-grind-at-slow-full-steering-lock.html
Shoulda went Grand Sport if you wanted to go FI. The LS3 is a much more bulletproof platform for boost. The LS7 is fickle enough as an N/A platform... I see a 25K build in your future.
Chris Prosser agreed! Best option for ls7 is HCI and 200 shot lol. Easily 800whp on the bottle.
Anyone else notice his parking brake is on during the drive??? Can’t tell completely but it looks like it’s up.
Jon Wurts that is just how they look in these cars. They sit high even when disengaged.
Wheels may be to big and could be scrubbing
Is the top removable on a c6 z06?
frank 1040 it is not removable on the Z06, however the Grand sport has removable roof.
Put a widebody kit on it
Cool.