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Chris Elwell
Добавлен 30 сен 2011
On this channel I feature my Formula Vee race car and my Corvette Z06 street car and the adventures I go on with them.
I race the Formula Vee with the Challenge Cup series (challengecupseries.com/) and occasionally with SCCA.
The Corvette Z06 is a new addition. The plan is to take it to track days, time trials, autocrosses, drag strip and just generally driving around back roads.
Once I get more track time in the Z06, I plan on comparing the Z06 and the Formula Vee to see how different (or similar) the lap times are and how the cost compares. So be sure to subscribe to follow along!
I race the Formula Vee with the Challenge Cup series (challengecupseries.com/) and occasionally with SCCA.
The Corvette Z06 is a new addition. The plan is to take it to track days, time trials, autocrosses, drag strip and just generally driving around back roads.
Once I get more track time in the Z06, I plan on comparing the Z06 and the Formula Vee to see how different (or similar) the lap times are and how the cost compares. So be sure to subscribe to follow along!
Видео
2004 Corvette Z06 Backroads POV
Просмотров 22011 месяцев назад
Quick rips on the backroads near my house in my 2004 Corvette Z06. I live in northeast Ohio, roads are not very exciting. The Z06 has stage 2 cam, ported heads, bigger injectors, full exhaust and dynoed at 440 whp.
C5 Corvette Z06 - Dyno Tuning the New Engine
Просмотров 4172 года назад
Recently finished installing the rebuilt LS6 into the C5 Corvette Z06 and had it tuned at Big 3 Racing in Hinckley, OH. It's now a cammed beast! Engine Specs: Mahle forged 4032 pistons Stock crank, connecting rods ARP rod bolts Higher temperature main and cam bearings BTR stage 2 camshaft Ported and polished 243 heads 42# injectors (from a Pontiac GXP sedan) Improved Racing crank scraper and oi...
C5 Corvette Z06 - Broken Piston
Просмотров 6342 года назад
Update on the C5 Corvette Z06. Back in September I broke the #7 piston! I ended up pulling the engine and sending it out for a full rebuild, plus I've been working on a bunch of other things while everything is "easy" to get to. This video summarizes what I've been working on and my theory as to why it failed. It turns out it is a somewhat common failure on LS engines. Other videos to check out...
Formula Vee Mid-Ohio Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 4/30/22
Просмотров 4702 года назад
Started 5th and finished 2nd in the Formula Vee Mid-Ohio Challenge Cup Saturday race. The engine still lacks the power to really challenge, so I'm doing what I can to hang on and take advantage of other's mistakes. Check out my 2021 FV season: ruclips.net/user/playlist?list... Like crashes? Check out a big one from Indy: ruclips.net/video/x9WKFCrqPVk/видео.html Watkins Glen crash: ruclips.net/v...
Building a Mini Corvette Le Mans Commemorative Edition!
Просмотров 3472 года назад
My wife found this power wheels Corvette for $10, so we got it running and painted it to match my 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition. We gave it to our son, C.T., for his 2nd birthday! Now we have matching Corvettes! Other videos to check out: Bringing the car home: ruclips.net/video/mQFdY-sfTq8/видео.html 125,000 Miles on my Commemorative Edition!: ruclips.net/video/yJYSo49q7rE/видео.html...
Drag Racing the C5 Corvette Z06 Ep. 2 - Problems Shifting
Просмотров 4522 года назад
Finally got the C5 Corvette Z06 out to the drag strip. I was hoping to be a good bit quicker after a long winter of tune-up work, but the night was plagued with several issues. My ultimate goal is to get in the 11's with the car, so be sure to follow along as I improve the car and improve my driving to get there. Drag Racing Ep. 1: ruclips.net/video/d4mkyeipmVY/видео.html Other videos to check ...
C5 Corvette / Z06 Loose Headlights - How to Fix
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
I noticed that one of the headlights on my C5 Corvette Z06 had come loose and was barely attached to the car! In this video I show you how to re-secure the headlight so it stays attached to the car. Some other videos you might be interested in: Picking up my C5 Z06 Comm. Edition: ruclips.net/video/mQFdY-sfTq8/видео.html First Time on Track (Pittsburgh Int Raceway): ruclips.net/video/NIYMkzsk9ZA...
Formula Vee Summit Point Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 8/21/21
Просмотров 3033 года назад
Formula Vee Summit Point Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 8/21/21
Formula Vee Summit Point Crash - Challenge Cup - Sunday Race 8/22/21
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
Formula Vee Summit Point Crash - Challenge Cup - Sunday Race 8/22/21
2004 C5 Corvette Z06 Comm Edition Dyno Tuning - Intake/Headers/Tune Only
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
2004 C5 Corvette Z06 Comm Edition Dyno Tuning - Intake/Headers/Tune Only
Autocrossing the Z06 in the Rain - ASCC Autocross 7/17/21
Просмотров 3333 года назад
Autocrossing the Z06 in the Rain - ASCC Autocross 7/17/21
C5 Corvette Z06 - Rear Main Cover and Rear Main Seal Install
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
C5 Corvette Z06 - Rear Main Cover and Rear Main Seal Install
C5 Z06 Commemorative Edition - Pittsburgh Track Day 7/6/21
Просмотров 6573 года назад
C5 Z06 Commemorative Edition - Pittsburgh Track Day 7/6/21
125,000 Miles - Everything Wrong (and Right) with my C5 Z06 Commemorative Edition
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
125,000 Miles - Everything Wrong (and Right) with my C5 Z06 Commemorative Edition
C5 Z06 Update - Back on the Road - Starting with Open Headers!
Просмотров 3773 года назад
C5 Z06 Update - Back on the Road - Starting with Open Headers!
Formula Vee Pittsburgh Challenge Cup - Sunday Race 6/20/21
Просмотров 5803 года назад
Formula Vee Pittsburgh Challenge Cup - Sunday Race 6/20/21
Formula Vee Mid-Ohio Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 5/1/21
Просмотров 2903 года назад
Formula Vee Mid-Ohio Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 5/1/21
Formula Vee Mid-Ohio Challenge Cup - Sunday Race 5/2/21
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Formula Vee Mid-Ohio Challenge Cup - Sunday Race 5/2/21
First Challenge Cup Win! Mid Ohio 2021 - Last lap 5th to 1st
Просмотров 3773 года назад
First Challenge Cup Win! Mid Ohio 2021 - Last lap 5th to 1st
C5 Corvette - AIR System Removal - Intake Manifold Removal
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
C5 Corvette - AIR System Removal - Intake Manifold Removal
Formula Vee Carolina Motorsports Park Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 4/3/21
Просмотров 6123 года назад
Formula Vee Carolina Motorsports Park Challenge Cup - Saturday Race 4/3/21
Formula Vee Carolina Motorsports Park Challenge Cup - Friday Race 4/2/21
Просмотров 5733 года назад
Formula Vee Carolina Motorsports Park Challenge Cup - Friday Race 4/2/21
C5 Z06 and Formula Vee Winter Update - March 2021
Просмотров 2203 года назад
C5 Z06 and Formula Vee Winter Update - March 2021
C5 Corvette - Detailed Torque Tube Rebuild
Просмотров 29 тыс.3 года назад
C5 Corvette - Detailed Torque Tube Rebuild
C5 Corvette - Detailed Torque Tube Removal
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
C5 Corvette - Detailed Torque Tube Removal
C5 Z06 and Formula Vee Winter Update - January 2021
Просмотров 1693 года назад
C5 Z06 and Formula Vee Winter Update - January 2021
How to Drain Fuel from C5 Corvette / Z06
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
How to Drain Fuel from C5 Corvette / Z06
Formula Vee Winter Rebuild Plans - Winter 2021
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.3 года назад
Formula Vee Winter Rebuild Plans - Winter 2021
You’re a brave man! Did you make a Vid putting it all together? I’d be interested, I find (from experience) things usually come apart a bit easier than putting it all back again! Still, great video.
😮 Yeah run your battery down and ware out ignition switch
@@rcragemoddingenjoyingrcveh417 3.5 years later, battery is fine. What does “ware” mean?
Thanks for this video. Saved a lot of time with my c5!
Nice racing on your part. He was squeezed left from that blue/red car and you tried your best to move right. Nothing you did wrong. In fact, I applaud you when you moved left to overtake I knew you would probably touch grass but your driving is so consistent I thought "he's gonna stick this one". Ugh. Sorry it ended the way it did.
Flex sockets would help on bolts like your coil bracket bolts on them big angles.
I wonder if I could leave the fuel system connected and simply move the intake forward a bit at a angle
Dude, Great job on this task!.. How long did this job take from start to finish? Do you think this job would have been easier by removing the engine, vs dropping the drivetrain. I have a 2000 automatic, with either a rear main sealing leak and/or upper oil pan leak and I'm contemplating pulling the engine.
I have a 2001 c5. I’m in the middle of replacing upper and lower oil pan gaskets, harmonic balancer and rear main - using an engine hoist to hold engine up and dropped subframe. It can be done without entirely removing subframe but my leaks are so bad I completely removed it so I can clean off all the oil - although I’ve never pulled an engine, this seems to me to be the easier way to do it.
Did you have to add any relays two blues and brown one in the back?
Screw the torque tube. Put a regular drive shaft. Just another extra cost piece causing a lot more work !!!
Huge credit to you!
YES!!! I didn’t spend an hour looking for them, only 5 minutes but I was going crazy.
I didn't see where you loosened the clamp at front of TT to crankshaft. Can you let me know?
Maybe it's because of my mechanical sympathy but that jack stand location makes me cringe..
a fellow local to Big3! Nice power!
No cam?!
Not in this video. The car has a BTR stage 2 cam now.
@@cqe5009 holy hell I might just do that
Do you have a catch can for crankcase ventilation? Has anyone brought that up about your smoke?
It ended up being worn rings that ultimately broke and cracked the #7 piston. A catch can is on my list for this winter for separate reasons.
Hello Chris PO452 code on my 2004 zo6. Is that sensor located on top fuel tank? Please help tks
Oof! Those concrete walls don't look like much fun to hit!
OUCH !
Three over the years isn't too bad, but two of them look pretty expensive.
Nice video!!!
What brand parts rear main seal you use?
Is there any chance of damagibg the fuel pump?
Can I ask how you hooked up the 7 pin connector? The factory 4 pin connector and a collision sensor (?) share the same 8 pin connector on my 2011. My pre-wired tow package has the brake controller plug where it should be, I just don’t have a way to connect the standard kit which is based off of the Frontier. Otherwise, thanks! This is the only video I’ve found that matches my Pathfinder 😂
I plugged it in by the left rear wheel. The standard 4 pin connector plugs in there (up along the frame, climb under the fender and follow the 4 pin wires back from the bumper) and I bought the 7 pin one from a Nissan discount parts place. The bracket for the 7 pin connector I think came from a different Nissan model. If you search around on the pathfinder forum there are some threads about it. I don’t have a collision sensor or anything like that, so maybe you have a higher trim model. Mine is one of the lowest trim levels, maybe even the base model. Hope that helps
What was the mileage on your C5 at the time of rebuilding the torque tube?
Around 124k. The car currently has 132k.
@@cqe5009 ok, cool thanks! This helps a little for me to determine what condition my 1999 C5 tongue tube might be. It’s scheduled for the shop on 9/12/2023 I’ll have it checked! 😎
Nitrous?
No haha. Just bolt on power adders.
Nice... Sounds good....
Thanks!
Great job and a big help. I had a 2011 and sold it in 2016. Finally got another one and now I'm setting it up for towing.
Glad I could help. They are great for towing, better than a 6.2L Yukon I had before it.
@@cqe5009 Agreed. I never added bags or a stiffer spring the first time, and mine handled 4,500 # with just a WD hitch. I think I'll add the airbags this time as it's a 12 yo truck.
I have my own shop press I would have enjoyed seeing the bearing press work
Very good mechanical skill, able to removed it w/o lift and air tool.
Do you need to drop the headers if you have stock headers?
Nvm
No stock headers should be fine to leave on. Long tubes like my car come back so far they are in the way. Stock ones are way shorter
Thank you
@@cqe5009 mine is a auto do I still have to do every thing inside the car?
@@automotivelane never worked on a auto. But I would imagine you’ll have to disconnect the shift linkage still and would have to take some of the center console out to get to the linkage.
condensation leaves water H20 so if your temperature while in storage changes you be in for exactly the problem your talking about if there isn’t enough fuel in the tank. I would take this advise with a grain of salt.
Can I buy the couplings from your talk to if you still have them
Thanks for an excellent tutorial on this process of removal.
Thanks!
I Appreciate your effort and hard work. Good Job!
Damn good video my friend, I don’t even own a corvette but very informative
Thank you!
remove the whole shifter and the trans will be easy
Thanks for the video! It's very helpful to prepare/refresh. On suggestion: If you had supported the engine at its rear with a jack rather than a stand, you could have tilted it a little bit and the shaft would have come out easier. Now you put a lot of strain on the shaft when the transmission is lowered but the engine can't tilt.
Nice choice on the Z16! I love mine.👍👍 They're getting rarer and rarer.
Did your make like a weird noise? I have a weird noise that I can't really describe coming from the middle of the car, it sounds kinda like a electrical spark? Idk how else to describe it. If this is the problem then I guess I need to learn how to take all this apart
Nice job, gave me a couple ideas, thanks.
What bolt would work?
2 questions, did iy feel like it pushed in pretty easy? And did you bottom it out or stay flush with the face of the cover?
Great job. That's a bitch, especially with one person laying on their back. Cheers!
Very nice race! Quite a close one!
Was the seal in the cover when you received and you removed it for the install? I just got the cover and seal is in already, think it has to be out in order to use centering tool.
7:33 Man, just getting the wheels off a tad is enough to totally break the car loose, but you guys just soldier on!
9:05 Love how you and the Vee just bounce off that car and keep going like it’s nothing…
That looks like a C6 torque tube not a C5
That’s what mine looked like on my c5