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EZ SPEED
09-21-2013, 05:02 AM
Thought I would start an official "project" thread.

2009 Corvette Z06
22,062 miles
Cyber Gray (only 793 this color in 09)
427 cu / 6 speed manual


BONE STOCK when I bought it.


http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4265a_zpsf8cad97c.jpg

EZ SPEED
09-21-2013, 05:10 AM
So far I have added:

-Floor Mats and Cargo Mat
-Cargo Divider / Storage
-GM Leather Center Console Cover Color Black w/Z06 Logo
-Corvette C6 Aluminum Gas and Dead Pedal to match factory clutch and brake pedals
-All interior bulbs changed to LED
-LED reverse lights
-HID conversion for Fog Lights
-Kenwood DNX890HD stereo with front and rear cameras
- 2012 Corvete Centennial Edition Ebony Alcantera with red stitching - shifter boot, shifter knob, and Ebrake handle and boot
- Window tint

EZ SPEED
09-21-2013, 05:34 AM
Here are the latest pics. Tint was just finished up

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4363_zpsaa9ee8ed.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4363_zpsaa9ee8ed.jpg.html)


http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4354_zps46b2bee2.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4354_zps46b2bee2.jpg.html)


http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4364_zps4a0ba4ee.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4364_zps4a0ba4ee.jpg.html)

SvoBrown
09-21-2013, 07:41 AM
Great looking ride!

ncontt
09-21-2013, 12:39 PM
:drool:

asilver2001gt
09-21-2013, 02:28 PM
I'm slightly bias but I like it

EZ SPEED
09-21-2013, 07:12 PM
Thanks guys!!! I really love this damn car myself. 1100 miles on it in the first 2 weeks.. that's more than I drove my Camaro SS in 2 years..LOL

oh..I got a little ink today also.

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/IMG_1715A_zps13e198c1.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/IMG_1715A_zps13e198c1.jpg.html)

EZ SPEED
10-02-2013, 11:24 AM
Rode up to Cheaha Sunday.




http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4427a_zpsaff0b1d6.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4427a_zpsaff0b1d6.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4414a_zps35a254ff.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4414a_zps35a254ff.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4395a_zps473560d1.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4395a_zps473560d1.jpg.html)

ncontt
10-02-2013, 08:59 PM
sweet....And I'm going to "corvette country" this w/e for NMRA ...Bowling Green here we come!!

EZ SPEED
10-03-2013, 06:43 AM
sweet....And I'm going to "corvette country" this w/e for NMRA ...Bowling Green here we come!!

Awsome!! hope yall have a blast!!

EZ SPEED
10-03-2013, 06:43 AM
more pics from Cheaha







http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4393a_zpsfc2af799.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4393a_zpsfc2af799.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4390a_zpsd2391c7a.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4390a_zpsd2391c7a.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4410a_zpsb72771c7.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4410a_zpsb72771c7.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/DSC_4415a_zps793123e9.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/DSC_4415a_zps793123e9.jpg.html)

TheJeanyus
10-03-2013, 08:43 AM
Where are the burnout pics??? :jester:

Looks like it was a nice day for a cruise up the mountain. :nice:

EZ SPEED
10-03-2013, 12:04 PM
Where are the burnout pics??? :jester:

Looks like it was a nice day for a cruise up the mountain. :nice:

LOL...no burnouts that day...hehehe

It was perfect weather...overcast just enough... middle of the day on a Monday...NOBODY was around. could stop in the middle of the road anywhere past the lodge and take pics...lol

yellowSVT
10-03-2013, 07:57 PM
Nice Eric but its not a ford or MUSTANG.....LOL had too.....
Robbie

coupe
10-03-2013, 10:47 PM
I really need to drive up to Cheaha sometime...never been. Looks like nice roads and scenery.

Italian LX
10-04-2013, 06:40 AM
I really need to drive up to Cheaha sometime...never been. Looks like nice roads and scenery.
Be sure to let me know when you do. We live just a few miles from there, so you could at least stop by and hang out at the house for a few. I may even jump in the GT vert and cruise along with you... or just ride shotgun if you're riding solo.

Italian LX
10-04-2013, 06:41 AM
Nice pics and a super sweet ride, Eric. :nice:

EZ SPEED
10-04-2013, 10:43 AM
Nice Eric but its not a ford or MUSTANG.....LOL had too.....
Robbie

Yeah yeah I know...I still own one Ford...my daughters Focus that I have had for 3 years..lol

I really need to drive up to Cheaha sometime...never been. Looks like nice roads and scenery.

Cant believe you never been. Its not a huge place, but its nice.

Nice pics and a super sweet ride, Eric. :nice:

Thanks Brian!! Im going to the Dragon in a couple of weeks :banana:

EHardy1971
10-08-2013, 08:27 PM
Looking good man! :nice:

Be sure to let me know when you do. We live just a few miles from there, so you could at least stop by and hang out at the house for a few. I may even jump in the GT vert and cruise along with you... or just ride shotgun if you're riding solo.
:hmm: Maybe we need to get another group together to do a Cheaha run.

EZ SPEED
10-09-2013, 06:46 AM
Looking good man! :nice:


:hmm: Maybe we need to get another group together to do a Cheaha run.

yeah we do:chug:

TheJeanyus
10-09-2013, 07:32 AM
Sure, start getting together for cruises again after I move off to Huntsville... :jester:

I would like to go if I can. Tough to set aside the time right now, though, between getting the house ready to sell and driving back and forth between Odenville and Huntsville.

EZ SPEED
10-20-2013, 01:12 PM
Went on a little 950 mile road trip Thursday and Friday, hit the "Tail of the Dragon" Friday. I had a blast...the weather was perfect!! here is a pic:

I dropped the Vette on stock bolts a few days before so now it sits about 3/4 inch lower

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/1477629-129Slayer_zps2ff0e217.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/1477629-129Slayer_zps2ff0e217.jpg.html)

tacbear
10-20-2013, 01:32 PM
Went on a little 950 mile road trip Thursday and Friday, hit the "Tail of the Dragon" Friday. I had a blast...the weather was perfect!! here is a pic:

I dropped the Vette on stock bolts a few days before so now it sits about 3/4 inch lower

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/1477629-129Slayer_zps2ff0e217.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/1477629-129Slayer_zps2ff0e217.jpg.html)

Looks like the leaves are falling!!! I'll be up there in 2 weeks...but I don't think I will rock "the dragon' with the F250.


Some people have all the fun....Eric!!

EZ SPEED
10-21-2013, 02:02 PM
Looks like the leaves are falling!!! I'll be up there in 2 weeks...but I don't think I will rock "the dragon' with the F250.


Some people have all the fun....Eric!!

it was beautiful. I would rock the dragon in my 2500HD !! :jester:

This trip it was just me, the vette and the open road. it was awesome to get away from everything for a few days

EZ SPEED
10-23-2013, 06:47 AM
Another Pic..this one from Killboy.com



http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/killboypic_zps7114c337.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/killboypic_zps7114c337.jpg.html)

EZ SPEED
10-24-2013, 07:06 AM
and one more from US129Photos.com I like how you see the widing road in the background on this one.


http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/ezsz06/US129Photos_zpsef7d8bc4.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/ezsz06/media/US129Photos_zpsef7d8bc4.jpg.html)

EZ SPEED
12-15-2013, 04:28 AM
GM LS7 engines have a valve guide wear/broken exhaust valve issue in OEM form.

My Corvette started exhibiting some of the signs (ticking sounds from the heads, blue smoke on startup, etc) knowing that I cant afford to replace a $15,000 engine if I dropped a valve, so I decided to take my Vette up to Vengeance Racing in Cumming, GA this past Friday for Vengeance Racing LS7 Cylinder Head Upgrade. they typically can hand you the Vette back in 24 hours, but I wouldnt be able to get back up there that quick due to work and other stuff. I will be picking the Vette back up on Wednesday the 18th



Vengeance Racing LS7 Cylinder Head upgrade provides you with peace of mind and allows you to once again enjoy your Z06 without concern of pre mature engine failure.
Stage I LS7 Cylinder Head Upgrade Includes:

VR / WCCH Stage II CNC LS7 Cylinder Heads
*Stage II CNC Porting
*Competition Valve Job
*New Stainless Single Piece Exhaust Valves
*Factory Titanium Intake Valves are Cleaned / Inspected / Tumble Polished
*Bronze Valve Guides Installed
*Cylinder Heads Hot Tanked / Inspected / Assembled
*Upgrade to Dual Springs with Titanium retainers

GM MLS 7.0 Head Gaskets
ARP LS7 Head Bolt Kit
GM Valve Cover Gaskets
10.5 qts Royal Purple HPS 10W40 / AC Delco Filter / Dexcool Coolant

Custom Tuning by Vengeance Racing

asilver2001gt
12-15-2013, 07:14 AM
Throw a cam in there while you're at it

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/asilver2001gt/2008%20Z06/38333704-6F90-409C-AEB7-579365C6226F.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/asilver2001gt/media/2008%20Z06/38333704-6F90-409C-AEB7-579365C6226F.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/asilver2001gt/2008%20Z06/482E007A-4AD4-4989-B3F8-A53B9438556A.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/asilver2001gt/media/2008%20Z06/482E007A-4AD4-4989-B3F8-A53B9438556A.jpg.html)

EZ SPEED
12-15-2013, 09:06 AM
Throw a cam in there while you're at it

Nahhh, trying to keep this Vette as stock as possible.

Cant really afford to even be doing this right now, going through a divorce and Christmas...too much stuff right now.

Vengeance did cut me a hell of a deal, so much so that it really wasnt worth me doing this myself..LOL

If it wasnt for my step dad fronting me the $$ I couldnt even be doing this.

asilver2001gt
12-15-2013, 10:18 AM
Oh sorry to hear that.

EZ SPEED
12-16-2013, 06:48 AM
Oh sorry to hear that.

Thanks man:chug:

tacbear
12-16-2013, 05:59 PM
GM LS7 engines have a valve guide wear/broken exhaust valve issue in OEM form.

My Corvette started exhibiting some of the signs (ticking sounds from the heads, blue smoke on startup, etc) knowing that I cant afford to replace a $15,000 engine if I dropped a valve, so I decided to take my Vette up to Vengeance Racing in Cumming, GA this past Friday for Vengeance Racing LS7 Cylinder Head Upgrade. they typically can hand you the Vette back in 24 hours, but I wouldnt be able to get back up there that quick due to work and other stuff. I will be picking the Vette back up on Wednesday the 18th



Vengeance Racing LS7 Cylinder Head upgrade provides you with peace of mind and allows you to once again enjoy your Z06 without concern of pre mature engine failure.
Stage I LS7 Cylinder Head Upgrade Includes:

VR / WCCH Stage II CNC LS7 Cylinder Heads
*Stage II CNC Porting
*Competition Valve Job
*New Stainless Single Piece Exhaust Valves
*Factory Titanium Intake Valves are Cleaned / Inspected / Tumble Polished
*Bronze Valve Guides Installed
*Cylinder Heads Hot Tanked / Inspected / Assembled
*Upgrade to Dual Springs with Titanium retainers

GM MLS 7.0 Head Gaskets
ARP LS7 Head Bolt Kit
GM Valve Cover Gaskets
10.5 qts Royal Purple HPS 10W40 / AC Delco Filter / Dexcool Coolant

Custom Tuning by Vengeance Racing

Who here didn't see the MODS coming???????:jester: Please don't blow it like the Red Lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:chairs:

EZ SPEED
12-19-2013, 10:31 AM
Who here didn't see the MODS coming???????:jester: Please don't blow it like the Red Lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:chairs:

I think you forgot to read it ALL.....still stock heads :wave2:

tacbear
12-20-2013, 09:21 AM
I think you forgot to read it ALL.....still stock heads :wave2:

Yep! But I don't think the modding is over!!:zzwhip:

EZ SPEED
12-20-2013, 02:00 PM
Yep! But I don't think the modding is over!!:zzwhip:

Yes it is over, didnt want to do this but HAD to , cant afford to risk a $15k engine

Not to mention this divorce will be tightening up my money for a while.

EZ SPEED
12-20-2013, 02:01 PM
BTW..car runs FREAKING AWESOME. :banana:

Dynoed 502 rwhp / 474 rwtq :chug:

Gained 55 rwhp and 47 rwtq

New tires will be here monday ..LOL seriously new Nitto Invos on the way

Adam B
12-22-2013, 06:35 PM
What did they charge to do this? I wasn't too worried about my car because it has 8k miles but the more I read online it seems it can happen at as little as 5k miles.

EZ SPEED
12-23-2013, 06:58 AM
What did they charge to do this? I wasn't too worried about my car because it has 8k miles but the more I read online it seems it can happen at as little as 5k miles.

Sending you a PM

asilver2001gt
12-23-2013, 07:06 AM
Adam if you provide the heads we can do the labor for cheap. We've done several sets of heads cam swaps on the z06. Actually have a local guy we use for street tuning that's real reasonable. He's got a 900+ hp LS based nova.

rtusnake
12-23-2013, 10:41 PM
What did they charge to do this? I wasn't too worried about my car because it has 8k miles but the more I read online it seems it can happen at as little as 5k miles.

Sell that bish :slap:

EZ SPEED
01-14-2014, 07:00 AM
tires mounted finally :chug:


http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w578/z06vette9/DSC_4672a_zps081ca19f.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/z06vette9/media/DSC_4672a_zps081ca19f.jpg.html)

rtusnake
01-14-2014, 09:52 AM
Who mounted them and now much was it?

EZ SPEED
01-15-2014, 11:00 AM
Who mounted them and now much was it?

Not sure of the price, my GF paid for it.
But Cobb Automotive on hwy 21 across from Oxford Wal-Mart.

rtusnake
01-15-2014, 10:08 PM
Not sure of the price, my GF paid for it.
But Cobb Automotive on hwy 21 across from Oxford Wal-Mart.

Got it like that huh :pimp:

EZ SPEED
01-17-2014, 12:02 PM
Got it like that huh :pimp:

you know it :pimp: she knows how to take care of her man :jester:

EZ SPEED
03-22-2014, 06:34 AM
Pic Update:


http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w578/z06vette9/DSC_4857a_zps3bb1accd.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/z06vette9/media/DSC_4857a_zps3bb1accd.jpg.html)

EZ SPEED
12-18-2014, 04:51 AM
Updated Pics and Mod list:

Performance:
Vengeance Racing / WCCH Stage II CNC LS7 Cylinder Heads
- Stage II CNC Porting with Competition Valve Job and Bronze Valve Guides
- Stainless Single Piece Exhaust Valves with Factory Titanium Intake Valves
- Dual Valve Springs with Titanium retainers and ARP LS7 Head Bolt Kit
Vengeance Racing Custom Tune
502 rwhp / 474 rwtq

Interior:
GM Corvette Centennial Edition Suede Steering Wheel, shifter and e-brake boot
GM ZL1 Camaro Suede Shifter knob
GM Leather Console Lid with Z06 logo
Kenwood DVD with Nav, front and rear cameras
Escort Passport 8500 x50 radar detector with Blendmount and MirrorTap power Cord
Carbon Fiber hydro dipped Door button surrounds, steering wheel trim, e-brake button
Billet pedals and dead pedal - satin finish with grid pattern
Vette Tray / Partition with Z06 logo
Lloyd Mats and Cargo Mat with Z06 logo
All interior bulbs changed to LED

Exterior:
GM 427 hood emblems Plasti-dipped black
Carbon Fiber hydro dipped rear spoiler, door handles, front air inlet, front rear brake duct bezels
Carbon Fiber Corvette Flag overlays front and rear
All tag and parking lights converted to LED bulbs
Window tint 20% sides and rear, 50% tint entire front windsheild
Plasti-dipped black Z06 emblems, factory exhaust tips, and Factory Chrome wheels
Front and rear side marker lights tinted with Night Shades
PIAA 4150k Extreme white high beam headlight bulbs (to match color of factory low beam HID’s)
Xenon 5000k HID conversion for driving lights and reverse lights
Lowered on stock bolts

Maintenance and wear items:
Ceramic Brake pads front and rear
New GM swap bar endlinks
Nitto Invo tires – front 275/35-18 rear 345/30-19


http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w578/z06vette9/DSC_5242_zps3ef5b951.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/z06vette9/media/DSC_5242_zps3ef5b951.jpg.html)

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w578/z06vette9/DSC_5238_zpsc0f09bb5.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/z06vette9/media/DSC_5238_zpsc0f09bb5.jpg.html)

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w578/z06vette9/DSC_5236_zps4b6349da.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/z06vette9/media/DSC_5236_zps4b6349da.jpg.html)

EHardy1971
01-24-2015, 08:03 PM
:drool::nice:

EZ SPEED
01-27-2015, 06:52 AM
:drool::nice:

thanks ! I have driven it 17,000 miles in 16 months so far!:banana:

qkjuicedpony
01-27-2015, 10:38 AM
thanks ! I have driven it 17,000 miles in 16 months so far!:banana:

That's gotta be some kind of record for you!! :D

EZ SPEED
01-28-2015, 06:58 AM
That's gotta be some kind of record for you!! :D

it damn sure is!! LOL :jester:

EHardy1971
01-28-2015, 11:37 AM
thanks ! I have driven it 17,000 miles in 16 months so far!:banana:

:rofl: Damn! I've only put 15k on the Lightning in 4 years.

04350Z
02-09-2015, 10:30 AM
Canylt hide money Eric!

EZ SPEED
03-30-2015, 10:50 AM
I cant afford the "Corvette Tax" on exhaust systems for my car. Cheapest system is $750, the two that I really would like are crazy expensive, one is $1200 and the Akrapovic is $2500.

The ($750 - $1100) cheaper ones DRONE like crazy which is unacceptable to me and the other 2 dont drone...but are not even close to being in my budget !! ($1200 - $2500)

So I did some reseach and decided to build my own. I got the measurements for the mufflers from the companys online webpage and built a mockup muffler out of poster board and made sure I could make them fit before I ever ordered a single piece.

Then using $100 worth of gift certificates that I had been given...I ordered everything from summit and it only cost me $276 out of my pocket and about 10 hours to build it. (i didnt use one of the 180 bends and I didnt use the v-bands that are pictured)

I used Flowmaster 4" Dual chrome tips and Dynomax VT mufflers which brag about no drone at crusing speeds...and they are correct !! I am VERY happy with my choice in mufflers !!

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah242/oldblue67/DSC_6066_zpsf6fcbw3k.jpg (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/oldblue67/media/DSC_6066_zpsf6fcbw3k.jpg.html)

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah242/oldblue67/DSC_6073_zps7gn8gppq.jpg (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/oldblue67/media/DSC_6073_zps7gn8gppq.jpg.html)

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah242/oldblue67/DSC_6090_zps3p0maxzo.jpg (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/oldblue67/media/DSC_6090_zps3p0maxzo.jpg.html)

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah242/oldblue67/DSC_6099_zpsyj1dw7kx.jpg (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/oldblue67/media/DSC_6099_zpsyj1dw7kx.jpg.html)

rtusnake
03-30-2015, 07:58 PM
Looks great. But where is the video at? Why didn't you use those vbands?

QWKSNKE
03-30-2015, 08:44 PM
I have looked at Akrapovic exhaust for the AMG. Yeah $2500 is crazy for their exhaust but damn it sounds good!!

EZ SPEED
03-31-2015, 06:56 AM
Looks great. But where is the video at? Why didn't you use those vbands?

I wanted to make sure that I really like the exhaust and will keep it before I hack up and v-band my factory mid-pipe.
I also can remove / install each side in one piece, so the v-bands are not absolutely needed. but I imagine in a few weeks I will v-band the midpipe to my axle back since I am really enjoying these mufflers over the stock ones.
I made one small video, but it sucked...I will try to make another video with my go-pro this time.

I have looked at Akrapovic exhaust for the AMG. Yeah $2500 is crazy for their exhaust but damn it sounds good!!

yes...Akrapovic sounds AMAZING !!

coupe
03-31-2015, 08:11 AM
I have looked at Akrapovic exhaust for the AMG. Yeah $2500 is crazy for their exhaust but damn it sounds good!!
You guys...

http://www.acnefaceoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rich-70638044212_xlarge.jpeg

QWKSNKE
03-31-2015, 12:54 PM
You guys...

http://www.acnefaceoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rich-70638044212_xlarge.jpeg

says the man with a dodge viper sitting at his house.

At least we daily drive ours :D :poke:

rtusnake
03-31-2015, 08:18 PM
says the man with a dodge viper sitting at his house.

At least we daily drive ours :D :poke:

:ohsnap:

NightHawk756
04-02-2015, 03:06 PM
I was disappointed when I didn't see a video link! Would love to hear it Eric!

EZ SPEED
04-30-2015, 06:50 AM
My life is complete Chaos right now. I will get a video up when i can