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Thank you!

Are you going to disable the AIR system? If so, you can remove the air pump, etc. Spec Corvette AIR System Removal czcams.com/video/zpP5dauYVOA/video.html

@@joshc1017 I didn’t plan on it. Do I have to with the zip tie conversion?

@@shawn1394if you want to keep the the air system functioning, you can either extend the hose over to the original port, drill a new hole in the opposite side of the air box to move the port, or install a small cone air filter directly on the hose.

@@joshc1017 thank you so much for the info. I appreciate you!

Right on! Glad to hear that it helped!

Thank you! I had the will power to go light on the WhistlePig this time. LOL

Thanks! Yes, they are well built. Tim is a pro driver and AP gets a ton of seat time, too.

Thanks! It was hard to back out of that first side-by-side with Marc but it was better to not let Tim and AP get away from us.

I think the announcers referred to them as ‘flies”, cracked me up. I didn’t have any issues with them though. They were all quick to point by and make room.

I am running the spec spoiler from G-Stream but no wings in Spec Corvette. That little spoiler produces quite a bit of extra downforce; so much that it took a while to figure out how to rebalance the car when we added it a couple years ago.

SCCA charged $702 for the double race weekend (Sat and Sun total).

@@joshc1017 Very reasonable; about what I paid last 2-day event there with Speed Ventures. Thanks for the quick reply.

Do it! It’s the most fun you can have legally!

@@joshc1017 what's always held me back is being a moron mechanically. I've never turned a wrench really. Well, that and space for a trailer of some kind. I could keep a car in garage, not sure what I'd do as far as a trailer. No space on my property for one, at all, unfortunately. For finding a car, where would you start? Look for a C5 on auto trader or similar, seek out someone who has already built one, something else?

I found mine on Craig’s List and built it in my garage at home. If you get one with low miles, it’s just a matter of getting it caged and bolting in some parts. If you want a turn-key car, you can find one in the Spec Corvette racers group or have a builder like Phoenix (they’re expensive but good) or One Mo Time Racing (James Davidson in FL) put one together for you.

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement! Good luck with your build!

@@joshc1017 thanks!!

Glad they were helpful. Hope to meet you at Willow Springs one of these days!

No issues at all. The rears were tuned out and the widebands I added are working great.

@@joshc1017 okay awesome thanks! I gotta get that done

Trackspec makes a “tall guy” version of their cage that might be worth checking out, although the AMT ultra low seat mount may be enough. The two in combination will definitely give you the clearance you’re looking for.

@@joshc1017 thanks for the info. I am definitely going to check that out 🙂

You’re welcome! Hope it was helpful and you were able to resolve the issue.

It’s a 2001

It’s information provided by Tick when buying their slave cylinder with remote bleeder.

Yes, I removed the parking brake when I converted to 2-piece rotors in the rear.

I don’t notice much of a difference but I was careful to buy a well balanced coupler and rotate them to find optimal runout. I’m also running solid motor and diff mounts, spherical bushings, coilovers, etc. I hear/feel every bump and vibration.

It’ll destroy your pilot bearing if you don’t keep the runout within spec. That said, if you keep the runout low the whole assembly will last much longer than rubber.

Yes, 380 at the wheels is max for our class.

I’ve swapped EBCMs between my 2001 race car and a 2004 donor car without having to reprogram anything. There’s no reprogramming required if you send it in for repair or swap for the same generation.

Not enough to offset the downside of that excess air exiting under the engine compartment. Air exiting under the car reduces downforce.

@@joshc1017 Had to be a reason why GM designed it that way though on the Z06, but I suppose people found it to be a flaw.

Nice! That should make a huge difference!

​@@joshc1017I have a question why don't you put racing fuel injector in the c5 corvette

The Spec Corvette rules require that we run stock components unless specifically called out, so we need to stick with the OEM units. I’ve spoken with my tuner about it and the stock injectors (clean ones) run at about 80% of max, so they’re not a limiting factor the way the cars are built.

@@joshc1017 oh ok thank you

@@joshc1017 what is your favorite racing game that got you into racing

Sorry, I didn’t measure them during installation.

It gets up to 265 in a 40 min race on on 100 degree days. I’d love to see oil temps about 30 degrees lower but I think you’d need a stand alone cooler pulling from a front opening to see anything close to that.

Yes, I started with HPDE, then went to licensing school after about a year and 20 track days. I like the HPDE path, personally, but you can go through licensing school with SCCA and others without HPDE.

@@joshc1017 I found your class is just for C5 Corvettes. Is there a class for other generations.

There’s no other Spec Corvette class for other generations (that I’m aware of) but you could run in SCCA T2 or NASA ST 2 or 3 (depending on power, etc.)

@@joshc1017 thanks, man.

If you’re running solid motor mounts the engine doesn’t tilt back as far (unless you loosen them), so it’s easier to get proper input shaft alignment when reinstalling without the rear tub in place. With stock mounts, it doesn’t matter. You can get by without removing the tub, though.

glad to see some thought applied to a modification based on nothing more than uninformed internet gossip, that ignores that air is constantly flowing when the car is moving. Or considering the very high possibility that the team who developed the LS 1engine was perfectly capable of designing a high function air intake system for street use. . the original design spreads the incoming air more evenly across the filter to better utilize available filtering .

@@richardelliott8352 My observation has nothing to do with the internet and everything to do with researching this possible mod for my C5. It simply appears that the air box does get cold air from outside the engine bay via the grill openings. It's simply what I can see. No need to get all worked up about it.

Based on AFR readings at WOT (dyno vs on track), I do believe the mod flows more air. That said, I would only do it on a dedicated track or race car. I have to clean the air filter at least every other race weekend. That would get irritating if it were a street car.

LOL - that’s pretty much what was going through my mind. The ABS failed early in this race, so every brake zone was a little sketchy. I don’t instruct much any more, but did for a couple years when I took a break from racing.

For this build, I bought the SKF hubs from TPS Motorsports. For the other build, I got them from Phoenix Performance. Both are good sources. I do recommend going with the longer studs. Makes changing wheels easier.

Yes, the turndowns make it a little louder and the sound isn’t quite as nice. Generally not a problem on most race days but it’s a good idea to have an axle-back ready for tracks with low sound limits.

I haven’t used the fenders for it, figuring there could be more variance there… but those jack points get fairly deformed with time so either should work just fine. You’re just looking to get it in the ballpark before fine tuning with corner balance anyway.