Good explanation of your intentions, I am particularly looking forward to your experience with the brake package. You are choosing from Kns, I talked to the owner on the phone for a while and he is a very knowledgeable guy.
High flow cats are pretty nice, there's no fuel smell after a couple minutes of warming up but the car still sounds great. Makes a pretty big difference if you're trying to use the car in the city
2008 Z06. I'm running a 223/245- .625/.598 -116 lsa. Milled heads .Ported fast 102 intake 102 tb ..On E85. Compression is 12-1 The car runs great and drives just like stock. If you're interested in seeing how the car runs, let me know. I am in Palm Beach County.
I was excited to see you post again today, I enjoy your content! Being in my mid 50's and have been meaning to do HCI on my 2008 C6Z for several years now, I'm glad you posted this. I've been slowly picking up parts to make it happen (I have the headers, MSD intake, and NW 102), but I still need to get the heads and cam, along with all the other odds and ends. Heads, I was considering going with aftermarket castings (TS maybe?), and the B3 cam as that cam seems to be proven and is known to make 600+ rwhp. With that said, I don't want to end up with a bucking bronco and not be able to cruise on the highway in 6th gear at 75 mph either. Trying to get anyone to be subjective about this cam when it comes to manors has been tough, everyone just raves about the power and never really wants to talk about around town street manors in much detail. I'd like to hit 600 rwhp, but I'm starting to think the B3 might be a little more than I want to deal with. Something like the BTR V2 stg 2 might be a better fit for me as well. I'm guessing 550-575 rwhp would be doable with that cam? Either way, I very much look forward to watching your build and results/thoughts afterwards! BTW, high flow cats are a must for me at this point, my days of walking around with my clothes stinking after driving the car and listening to the ladies b!tch about the smell while driving are over. Sounds like you'll get to that point too, if you haven't already...
Also, recently my car has intermittently been making a "tick tick" sound in the dash and displaying "no fob detected" when I go to start the car. It's intermittently doing it with both fobs. Is this the RCDRL starting to go? I haven't looked into this yet.
@ssoffshore5111 yes this is all 100% spot on. the amount of people I have heard say their big cam drive like "stock" because it's all in the tune is amazing. but again it's subjective and everyone's tolerance is different. the b3 is an amazing cam and the rpm heads/combo is every hard to beat. but that power comes at some level of sacrifice to drivability. I think these smaller cams with 550-575 is the proper balance. yes I agree also high flow cats are likely a must.
Long time sub and always great content!! Gentleman's Corvette, Love It!! Same here on the wife and trips, but elected to get rid of my Inferno Orange '11 Grand Sport (Nikki) and get the '22 Rapid Blue. She thoroughly enjoys the comfort of the C8 over the C6. Did a 9/11 Tunnels to Towers Run to Marathon Key a couple months ago and she enjoyed the ride. Looking forward to the new build content. Thanks for your time and efforts.
Fellow 09 Cyber Grey Z owner, been following since the beginning. Semi similar setup with the Katech K501 cam, 102 TB, and the Fast LSXR intake, headers and catless X pipe, Corsa sports. I’ve literally been thinking about a similar refresh for the same reasons you talked about. Looking at the same cams but also had the Katech touring cam in the list of options. Little on the milder side, but good stability and stated good street manners. I just don’t want to end up with power regrets coming from the bigger cam. Looking forward to following the build and getting some feedback
@jamesbassford2231 I actually talked to Katech today and they are recommending the "all day camshaft" instead of the torquer 116. I've got a few more things to go through before the final decision.
Cool build. I'm always learning from your videos. I believe this is the third spot you've set your lift up at. Do you check the depth of the concrete before set up? What's your take on this? I believe I have 3" concrete in my barn and wanted to know what you think. Thanks!
@bigdaddyweav71 thanks for the comment! this is the lifts 4th home actually haha. 4inch concrete depth is minimum requirement for this one. quality anchor bolts and the adhesive make for a pretty strong hold. you can check out this most recent garage build series I got through the lift install a bit. 3 in is likely a bit thin. I would drill a test hole and see what is actually there. might be 4in.
You'll enjoy the car so much more after those modifications. A buddy of mine has a velocity yellow with a mild cam, comp 11:1 and on E85. That thing is absolutely perfect for the street and at WOT it put a hurting on verified 750whp mustangs, camaros and poor fat 😺. I can get you in canst with him if you like. We're in WPB FL. Not a sales pitch, just info that might help you. Great content!
I have an 09 Z06 Jetstream blue. I have the Rpm B3 cam with thier heads. It chops hard, surges a bit under 2k and definitely shakes a bit even with it tuned by Jeremy Formato at Faster Proms. Just curious how you got the B3 cam specs because they seem so hush hush about it. Great vid
Hey, I have the same year and color car as yours, just hit 20K miles. It's mostly stock, except for the heads done with valve guides and porting at Texas Speed (did that at 13K), plus an MGW shifter. I'm considering a trunnion bearing upgrade and was wondering about roller rockers-have you done or thought about that? I agree with you on the "gentlemen's car" approach. People constantly push me to do cams, exhaust, etc., but I'm not interested. I’m a bit older, so I get where you're coming from. I've thought about tracking it but ....
I did a bronze trunnion kit on this car on the first build. forgot to mention that I guess. The CHE kit is really good and easy to install. I would highly consider it so you don't end up with broken needle bearings all in your engine. roller rockers might be a bit overkill.
To help you out I have a brand new btr v2 stage 2cam if you are interested. Also know the exhaust duration. Btr may not like that I provide that info on here. However, the overlap is 9.
hey really excited about your build. I have a 06 z06 and will probly do the exact same thing. as far as the dash goes. here is a link to chris sullivan channel and how he addressed his dash. actually looks like its pretty easy to fix th-cam.com/video/DHXMuLoG63c/w-d-xo.html
I had my dash pulled this year and had an upholstery shop redo the leather dash entirely. They found a grain that matched the interior. I couldn’t re-glue mine because it had shrunk and tore when we tried to stretch it back. This was the last thing I completed on the car after I did everything else I wanted to do.
Good explanation of your intentions, I am particularly looking forward to your experience with the brake package. You are choosing from Kns, I talked to the owner on the phone for a while and he is a very knowledgeable guy.
yeah they seem great over there.
High flow cats are pretty nice, there's no fuel smell after a couple minutes of warming up but the car still sounds great. Makes a pretty big difference if you're trying to use the car in the city
@zacharybaldassini808 Hi flow cats for the win and keep the ladies happy!
@@southfloridagearheads E85 doesn't smell nearly as bad catless as gasoline.
@@fasnufE was nowhere near me when I lived in Florida
@fasnuf that is true!
GESI cats all the way. I love them!
Chris Sullivan has a great video on fixing the leather dash issue. Worth checking out. I'll be following your build along. Looking forward to it.
@JP-yf1cf yes! Chris is one of my favorite automotive youtubers. that guy is a real jack of all trades. I'll check that one out for sure.
Excited to see this thing come together and get out on track man!
@SloJoeRacing thanks man! hope to join you guys in April if all comes together! keep me posted on your build too!
2008 Z06. I'm running a 223/245- .625/.598 -116 lsa. Milled heads .Ported fast 102 intake 102 tb ..On E85. Compression is 12-1 The car runs great and drives just like stock. If you're interested in seeing how the car runs, let me know. I am in Palm Beach County.
@@sflherc yes! please send me an email so we can connect. Southfloridagearheads@gmail.com
I was excited to see you post again today, I enjoy your content! Being in my mid 50's and have been meaning to do HCI on my 2008 C6Z for several years now, I'm glad you posted this. I've been slowly picking up parts to make it happen (I have the headers, MSD intake, and NW 102), but I still need to get the heads and cam, along with all the other odds and ends. Heads, I was considering going with aftermarket castings (TS maybe?), and the B3 cam as that cam seems to be proven and is known to make 600+ rwhp. With that said, I don't want to end up with a bucking bronco and not be able to cruise on the highway in 6th gear at 75 mph either. Trying to get anyone to be subjective about this cam when it comes to manors has been tough, everyone just raves about the power and never really wants to talk about around town street manors in much detail. I'd like to hit 600 rwhp, but I'm starting to think the B3 might be a little more than I want to deal with. Something like the BTR V2 stg 2 might be a better fit for me as well. I'm guessing 550-575 rwhp would be doable with that cam? Either way, I very much look forward to watching your build and results/thoughts afterwards!
BTW, high flow cats are a must for me at this point, my days of walking around with my clothes stinking after driving the car and listening to the ladies b!tch about the smell while driving are over. Sounds like you'll get to that point too, if you haven't already...
Also, recently my car has intermittently been making a "tick tick" sound in the dash and displaying "no fob detected" when I go to start the car. It's intermittently doing it with both fobs. Is this the RCDRL starting to go? I haven't looked into this yet.
@ssoffshore5111 yes this is all 100% spot on. the amount of people I have heard say their big cam drive like "stock" because it's all in the tune is amazing. but again it's subjective and everyone's tolerance is different. the b3 is an amazing cam and the rpm heads/combo is every hard to beat. but that power comes at some level of sacrifice to drivability. I think these smaller cams with 550-575 is the proper balance. yes I agree also high flow cats are likely a must.
@@southfloridagearheads Thanks for the input, sounds like we're on the same wavelength! BTW, does my fob issue sound like the RCDRL?
My HCI C6 dyno’d at 560 something and it’s a ton of fun!!!
@robyna8995 that's a perfect amount of power
Long time sub and always great content!! Gentleman's Corvette, Love It!! Same here on the wife and trips, but elected to get rid of my Inferno Orange '11 Grand Sport (Nikki) and get the '22 Rapid Blue. She thoroughly enjoys the comfort of the C8 over the C6. Did a 9/11 Tunnels to Towers Run to Marathon Key a couple months ago and she enjoyed the ride. Looking forward to the new build content. Thanks for your time and efforts.
@BuckeyeDave1 c8 I'm sure makes for a nice cruiser! especially with the wife. I hope this build makes for a more rounded enjoyable car.
Fellow 09 Cyber Grey Z owner, been following since the beginning. Semi similar setup with the Katech K501 cam, 102 TB, and the Fast LSXR intake, headers and catless X pipe, Corsa sports. I’ve literally been thinking about a similar refresh for the same reasons you talked about. Looking at the same cams but also had the Katech touring cam in the list of options. Little on the milder side, but good stability and stated good street manners. I just don’t want to end up with power regrets coming from the bigger cam.
Looking forward to following the build and getting some feedback
@jamesbassford2231 I actually talked to Katech today and they are recommending the "all day camshaft" instead of the torquer 116. I've got a few more things to go through before the final decision.
Your Z06 Is and sounds AMAZING! leave it and let passengers wear ear defenders
@georgegalyer8224 thanks! Hopefully don't regret it after haha
Cool build. I'm always learning from your videos. I believe this is the third spot you've set your lift up at. Do you check the depth of the concrete before set up? What's your take on this? I believe I have 3" concrete in my barn and wanted to know what you think. Thanks!
@bigdaddyweav71 thanks for the comment! this is the lifts 4th home actually haha. 4inch concrete depth is minimum requirement for this one. quality anchor bolts and the adhesive make for a pretty strong hold. you can check out this most recent garage build series I got through the lift install a bit. 3 in is likely a bit thin. I would drill a test hole and see what is actually there. might be 4in.
You'll enjoy the car so much more after those modifications. A buddy of mine has a velocity yellow with a mild cam, comp 11:1 and on E85. That thing is absolutely perfect for the street and at WOT it put a hurting on verified 750whp mustangs, camaros and poor fat 😺. I can get you in canst with him if you like. We're in WPB FL. Not a sales pitch, just info that might help you. Great content!
@nj033 thanks for the comment! I agree totally. I'm pretty close, work in WPB. shoot me a message on IG and connect.
@southfloridagearheads No problem, I'll have him reach out to you, i do not have social media other than youtube. His name is Laz.
@southfloridagearheads that's my buddy @sflherc.
@@nj033 awesome! thanks!
Have you tried a shifter kart? A blast to run without all the cost.
might need to consider that after this track day haha
I have an 09 Z06 Jetstream blue. I have the Rpm B3 cam with thier heads. It chops hard, surges a bit under 2k and definitely shakes a bit even with it tuned by Jeremy Formato at Faster Proms. Just curious how you got the B3 cam specs because they seem so hush hush about it. Great vid
@derricknelson3396 I built a car with the b3 cam before and we had Fran remote tune it. Hopefully Fran doesn't get mad.
Hey, I have the same year and color car as yours, just hit 20K miles. It's mostly stock, except for the heads done with valve guides and porting at Texas Speed (did that at 13K), plus an MGW shifter. I'm considering a trunnion bearing upgrade and was wondering about roller rockers-have you done or thought about that? I agree with you on the "gentlemen's car" approach. People constantly push me to do cams, exhaust, etc., but I'm not interested. I’m a bit older, so I get where you're coming from. I've thought about tracking it but ....
I did a bronze trunnion kit on this car on the first build. forgot to mention that I guess. The CHE kit is really good and easy to install. I would highly consider it so you don't end up with broken needle bearings all in your engine. roller rockers might be a bit overkill.
@@southfloridagearheads Thanks I will check that out.. Timing is perfect of this.. Should knock this out in a weekend
I like where your going with this build. I HATE the exhaust smell all over my clothing.
@@WATCHMEWRENCH one of the things I hate the most with this kind of build
To help you out I have a brand new btr v2 stage 2cam if you are interested. Also know the exhaust duration. Btr may not like that I provide that info on here. However, the overlap is 9.
thanks for the info. I can work the math and figure it out
Sent you an email
hey really excited about your build. I have a 06 z06 and will probly do the exact same thing. as far as the dash goes. here is a link to chris sullivan channel and how he addressed his dash. actually looks like its pretty easy to fix
th-cam.com/video/DHXMuLoG63c/w-d-xo.html
@@timewilltell473 Chris is the man! a true jack of all trades. I will likely check that out when the time comes for the dash.
I had my dash pulled this year and had an upholstery shop redo the leather dash entirely. They found a grain that matched the interior. I couldn’t re-glue mine because it had shrunk and tore when we tried to stretch it back. This was the last thing I completed on the car after I did everything else I wanted to do.