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1) The Power Plant

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What's the dyno say?
[ Dyno Sheet 1 | Dyno Sheet 2 ]

[ View the car on a Dyno Run - Video ]

Horsepower is achieved through an alcohol injected, supercharged, forged GM LS6 (5.7 ltr. / 346 ci) motor, with forced induction provided by an intercooled, oil injected, Paxton Novi 2000 Supercharger running at 12 psi (with a TiAL 50mm BOV using a 9 psi spring), which is fed by an AlkyControl dual nozzle methanol injection system (running VP Racing M1 Methanol), controlled by a PAC progressive regulator and 2 Bar GM MAP sensor. Methanol system pressurizes at four psi and continues progressive injection through full boost.

The motor was built in 2007 with machine work done by M2 Race Systems, based on a CK21 Sunnen honed block with a balanced, polished & pinned crankshaft. It was assembled at East Coast Supercharging (ECS) using fully machined Manley pro series "I" beam 4340 steel forged rods (weight matched); Manley 2618 high strength aluminum forged pistons (pin-fitted using heavy duty tool steel wristpins) and Total Seal 1.5MM plasma moly high performance rings. The build included ECS head porting; Comp Cams ECS Blower Cam (proprietary grind: Duration ~ 220s / Lift ~ 580s); King high performance silicone coated main bearings, Rollmaster double roller timing chain; ARP 2000 head stud kit; GM MLS gaskets; ECS ported oil pump; Motron 60lb. fuel injectors with a MSD-2350 fuel pump booster; K&N custom oil cap breather, catch can, and NGK TR-6 spark plugs.

The gauge package includes an A-Pillar replacement bezel with Analog Autometer Z Series fuel pressure and vac/boost gauges using Autometer ATM-3286 blue LEDs along with an alcohol pressure status LED indicator. Onboard system status and diagnostics are provided through a Hypertech Hyperpac performance computer.

Pop the Hood and take a look the Engine: [ The Engine Compartment / [ Photo of BOV ]

Older Pix: [ Photo with Alcohol ] & [ The Methanol Pump ]
Older Yet: [ Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4 ]
Other Pix: [ Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 ]
Even Older [ Engine Photo 1 | Engine Photo 2 ]
Open the door and look inside at the [ Instrument Cluster ]
Here's the car sitting on the dyno in 2007 [ Photo 1 | Photo 2 ] & [ On the Lift ]

2) Exhaust System

American Racing 1.75 long tube headers with high flow cats & X-pipe into Corsa Power-Plus RSC™ Pace Car Edition exhaust with Tigershark tips

Photos: 1.75 Long Tube Headers, High Flow Cats, X-pipe, etc. [ Pic 1 | Pic 2 | Pic 3 | Pic 4 ]
Power-Plus RSC™ Pace Car Edition Exhaust with Tigershark Tips [ Photo ]

Counter-rotational drilled, slotted & plated rotors (DecelaRotors) using AC Delco DuraStop Ceramic Pads with stainless steel / braided brake lines. Rear brake cooling added with a GM C5 Z06 Rear Brake Cooling Scoops and Duct Kit. Chrome brake hub covers and stainless steel brake pad covers added for appearance. Braking controls include an ECS built Biondo Racing 3000 psi Linelock / Roll Control solenoid & switch.

Front: Forged 19x9.5 Savini SV3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims with 245/35ZR19 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 Blackwall tires & Rear: Forged 20x10.5 Savini SV3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims with 285/30ZR20 XL BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 Blackwall tires.

Photos: [ Savini V3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims | Tire on Rim | On Car 1 | On Car 2 | Rolling ]

CCW Drag Pack: Classic series modular / polished wheels with a 26" tall bias setup using M&H Racemaster 26x11.5-16 (10" tread) tires on the rear and M&H Racemaster 4.5/26.0-17 bias skinnies up front

Photos: [ The drag pack + on Front and on Rear ]

Pioneer DEH-P790BT Blue Tooth Head Unit (Hands free cell phone) with Pioneer GEX-P920XM XM Radio Receiver, CD-I200 iBus Interface Cable for Apple iPod, CD-UB100 USB Adapter (with 8Gb I/O Magic Gigabank USB 2.0 Drive) connected to a Soundgate GMCRV1 Interface out to a black JL Audio Slash series 300/4 amplifier. Front Channel = JL Audio Evolution XR650 Speakers (on custom made door mounts); Rear Channel = JL Audio Evolution VR650 Speakers (stock mounted, running off Bose amps); Subwoofer = Black JL Audio Corvette C5 sealed Stealthbox® enclosing a JL Audio 10W3v2-D2 sub. Also added an Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar Detector and a Garmin nüvi® 350 GPS / Navigation with Fodor's Travel Guide.

Photos: as Installed: [ In-Dash Head Unit | View while Driving ]
Open the rear hatch to see the: [ Amp and Sub Open & Amp and Sub Closed ]

Hand Laminated Fiberglass C5 Heat and Pressure Extractor Cold Air Hood (BPP Mold) Custom, hand painted purple flames, fading into black; plus a Hand Laminated Fiberglass Rear Wing, Hand painted Battery Den Cover; Hand painted (gloss black with purple ghost flames) fiberglass: (1) Methanol Tank Cover, (2) Coolant Reservoir Tank Cover, and; (3) Front Wheel Well Covers, Left & Right.

Photos: [ Paint work from start to end ]
& some rear wing Pix: [ Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 ]

Optima RedTop 75/35 six-pack SpiralCell battery, Chrome Hurst Ltd. "Tuff Stuff" 110 Amp Alternator, CCA Molded/Braided Upper Radiator and overflow hoses, Silver Metallic Fuel Rail Cover Decals (5.7L & Stripes), Chrome Alternator Bracket (ECS installed), Stainless steel Intake Plenum Cover, Stainless Steel Power Brake Booster Cover, Stainless Steel Cowl Vent Cover, Chrome Fluid Cap Covers and A/C Check Valve Cap Covers, Stainless steel Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cover, Stainless Steel Power Steering Reservoir Housing Cover, Chrome Headlight Motor Covers, Chrome Hood Strut Covers, Chrome Engine Oil Dipstick, Stainless Steel Fuse Box Cover, Stainless steel front Bumper Upper Attaching Lip Cover, ChromeCo chromed Hood Hinges & Latch Bars, plus some under-hood white LED accent lights ...

Protective Aluminum Radiator Screen, Open / Cold Air Fog Light surrounds, Frame saver front wheels, Aluminum Rocker Panel Skid Plates, 50th Anniv. Filler Plate, Rubber Door, hood and trunk Sill Seals, Rubber Tail Light Seals, Tail light louvers, Door Edge Guards, Altec Phantom License Plate Louvers, GM Front License plate surround filler and Laser Shield License Plate Cover with C5 screw snaps, Invisi-Lock Door Key Hole Cover, front running lights / turn signal and reverse lights acrylic smoke gray black out kit, ACA DOT compliant High Intensity Discharge (HID) projection headlamps, 6000K HID xenon Fog/Driving lights, Front side fender GM 2003 C5 50th Anniv. emblems. Interior includes Lloyd's DuPont Nylon 50th Anniversary C5 Floor Mats (Black) and a Dot Deco static cling matrix targa roof headliner

- What Mods have I removed?

Static cling front turn signal black out kit - They flew off while driving
Static cling reverse light black out kit - They did not adhere properly
6000K HID Low Beam Bulbs and Ballasts - They blinded oncoming traffic and turned pink
Bassini X-pipe - Was replaced by American Racing Long Tubes

This car was built in the USA by General Motors in Bowling Green, KY. On the assembly line, it was the 459th unit built that model year out of 35,469 of which 12,812 were coupes, 14,022 were convertibles and 8,635 were Z06 hardtops.

Stock, this vehicle included the 1SB Preferred Equipment Group, upgraded wheels, transparent removable roof, 3:15 performance ratio axle, body side moldings and a front license plate frame. At that time is was rated at 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. As Delivered is came equipped with a 5.7L LS1 V8 SFI (350 HP [261.0 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 360 lb.-ft. [486.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) motor; 4-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive and Traction control at all-speeds; 4-wheel independent suspension, including transverse fiberglass leaf springs; 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes; stainless-steel exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel at rear of catalytic converter, Exhaust outlets, chrome-plated tips; Tire: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS EMT / Front: 245/45ZR17 RunFlat / Rear: 275/40ZR18 RunFlat 1YY07 C5 Corvette Coupe, with AAB Memory Seats, AQ9 Sport Seats, B84 Exterior b/s moldings, CC3 Removable Roof Panel, Blue Tint (Coupe), CJ2 Air Cond. with auto temp Control, DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors - Inside / Outside, G92 Performance Rear Axle Ratio, LS1 Engine 8cyl 5.7 SFI-Aluminum, MX0 Merchandised Transmission with Automatic O/D Provisions - Rear wheel drive, NG1 Mass/NY Emission Requirement, SLM Stock Order Processing Code, T82 Headlamp Control, Automatic on/off (Twilight Sentinel), UN0 Stereo System w/ CD - UZ6 Bose Speaker System 6 Quad Front Door Mounted, Dual 1/4 Mounted, UV6 Display, Heads up, VL7 Bumper Impact Information Label (NY State), Engine access, rear opening hood, includes underhood lamp, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Interior, Memory Seat(s), Bucket Seats, Lumbar Support, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Driver Side Power Seat, Passenger Side Power Seat, Power Windows, Rear Window Defrost, Tilt Steering Wheel, Climate Control, Air Conditioning, Driver Side Air Bag, Passenger Side Air Bag, Alloy Wheels, Center Arm Rest/Console, Cruise Control, Dual Zone Climate Control, Fog Lights, parcel net and luggage shade.