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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-30-2026, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 391
Posted By dreksnot
Y'all pretty lucky to have such choices. Closest...

Y'all pretty lucky to have such choices. Closest track for me is 1hr 45min drive:

High Plains Raceway 2.55 miles - 5,054ft above sea level
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-23-2026, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 338
Posted By dreksnot
The Improved Racing doesn't fit a ZL1 ?

The Improved Racing doesn't fit a ZL1 ?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-26-2025, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,909
Posted By dreksnot
Just to try it, I cut a 3" diameter hole with a...

Just to try it, I cut a 3" diameter hole with a circular saw in the bottom a spare intake housing I got for this very purpose. I did not notice any difference low end or top end on the street or...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-18-2025, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By dreksnot
Have really enjoyed the A10 for autocross and...

Have really enjoyed the A10 for autocross and road course letting the car do the shifting. For autocross, definitely do Track mode and turn off all the nannies (hold the button for >5-7seconds). ...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-21-2025, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2,549
Views: 531,397
Posted By dreksnot
High Plains Raceway 2:04.77 '21 ZL1 1LE A10 ...

High Plains Raceway
2:04.77
'21 ZL1 1LE A10
10/19/2025
Goodyear SC3R
Corsa NPP catback
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-31-2025, 12:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,144
Posted By dreksnot
Another thing, there may be autocross events put...

Another thing, there may be autocross events put on by clubs near you that you can go and have fun while figuring things out. Tomorrow, I'm taking my ZLE to a Corvette event. They keep inviting us...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-30-2025, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,144
Posted By dreksnot
My suggestion would be to try 'em before going...

My suggestion would be to try 'em before going all out on a setup. Those are two different sorts of events. You may like one, the other, or both. For immediate starters, a good set of wider 200tw...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-02-2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,112
Posted By dreksnot
Impressive! In the past (nine years), I've ran...

Impressive! In the past (nine years), I've ran several DSS CF driveshafts on my M6 TT car, each with different rear carriers (ZL1 and 9"). Only issue I had was spinning the driveshaft due to...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-25-2025, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,387
Posted By dreksnot
Handling: The Hoosier TAPs grip like the...

Handling: The Hoosier TAPs grip like the Goodyear SC3R's when hot. Warmup is much quicker though, requiring about 1/2 a lap versus 1-1/2 for the GY. They'll hold nice and tight until multiple...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-18-2025, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,505
Posted By dreksnot
I do drive the car a lot on the street, but I...

I do drive the car a lot on the street, but I usually put the Michelin 4S tires on, then swap to the TrackAttacks or SC3Rs when running events. I expect more inside wear on the street driving tires...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-18-2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,505
Posted By dreksnot
I got about 2 degrees more camber after rotating...

I got about 2 degrees more camber after rotating the ZLE plates (-3.7F), and a whack amount of toe change -- from 0.06 to 0.90 total toe. I wanted to see how much they'd change that, just to know.
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-15-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,505
Posted By dreksnot
About what I figured for my Hoosier TrackAttack...

About what I figured for my Hoosier TrackAttack Pros. When I first ran them, they heated up quick and gripped like the SC3Rs. Only question was how they were going to wear after my aggressive...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-14-2025, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,505
Posted By dreksnot
Excessive Outer Tire Shoulder Wear

I'd like to get opinions on what I need to do. Haven't run but, maybe, 50 road course laps and 3 autocrosses with them and I already corded one on the outside shoulder. I was originally thinking...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-20-2025, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,316
Posted By dreksnot
Is that will OEM or aftermarket valve covers?

Is that will OEM or aftermarket valve covers?
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-15-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By dreksnot
The right (efficiency) turbos will easily...

The right (efficiency) turbos will easily outpower the LT4 (and others); they don't have to be big turbos either, pound-for-pound boost. IAT's will likely be lower than the SC. Yes, there will be...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-14-2025, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By dreksnot
Can't help but to love them twins. winged1 did a...

Can't help but to love them twins. winged1 did a (low) mid-mount Huron twin setup on his LT1 with nice results (look several thread down). Try and keep the heat from under the hood area as much as...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-13-2025, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By dreksnot
If doing that then would recommend disconnecting...

If doing that then would recommend disconnecting the speaker. Google to do that.
Forum: Dragstrip and Launching Discussion 05-13-2025, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,666
Posted By dreksnot
I removed my bias slicks from my 17" Welds as I...

I removed my bias slicks from my 17" Welds as I didn't feel it a good idea to drive 2-1/2 hours each way to the drag strip.

So, on a ZLE will the 345 NT555Rii fit without rubbing the quarter panel...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-12-2025, 05:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,011
Posted By dreksnot
I ran them in my 28psi boost LS motor. Helped...

I ran them in my 28psi boost LS motor. Helped with misfires, ran smoother at idle and also didn't foul as easily. I think they're a go-to plug!
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-03-2025, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By dreksnot
Thanks, all. I was hopeful in thinking I could...

Thanks, all. I was hopeful in thinking I could get a teaser before going all-in just by installing the flex fuel sensor and tune. Might as well wait until doing the "package" in full. Do plan to...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-02-2025, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By dreksnot
Can I run full E85

If I add a flex fuel sensor on my stock LT4 and tune, can I run full E85 or will I be limited to something lower, like E60 or lower?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-29-2025, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,055
Posted By dreksnot
Yes, there are always "those guys" who use things...

Yes, there are always "those guys" who use things to the extreme. You mention good points, especially keeping fuel level up (to keep the pumps cool). Even running just one Hellcat (Hobbs kicking in...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-29-2025, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,055
Posted By dreksnot
That's a known - they're TI Automotive-Walbros...

That's a known - they're TI Automotive-Walbros pumps being used in their hardware systems. Focusing on what I said, seems a bit excessive to suggest replacing fuel pumps annually, IMO. When I was...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-29-2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,055
Posted By dreksnot
When I ran their triple pump setup and running E,...

When I ran their triple pump setup and running E, after about 3 years I started having lean issues with low fuel pressure on my WOT runs. After conferring with Fore, this is an exact cut-and-paste...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-25-2025, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,549
Views: 531,397
Posted By dreksnot
So far I've only ran them as a token "metal car"...

So far I've only ran them as a token "metal car" in one long autocross course with the 'vette guys (crushed them that day) and this road course half-day (first day out for the season so was a bit...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-24-2025, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Posted By dreksnot
Yep, pretty typical tracking these cars and the...

Yep, pretty typical tracking these cars and the camber used.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 04-24-2025, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,526
Posted By dreksnot
Your build is just getting started.... ...

Your build is just getting started.... addicting, indeed. Once you have more fuel, more boost is on tap. Then, when forged, bump boost more, then more, then even more. I'm already feeling bad for...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-16-2025, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2,549
Views: 531,397
Posted By dreksnot
Track = High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, CO ...

Track = High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, CO
Time = 2:06.00
Year/Model/Trim/Trans = 2021 ZL1 1LE A10
Date = 04/13/2025
Tires = Hoosier Track Attack Pro
Alignment = -1.9° camber, 0.03°...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-15-2025, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
Posted By dreksnot
Actually, this would work. Just put a SPST...

Actually, this would work. Just put a SPST switch in the cockpit with a 200ohm resistor inline. Bypass resistor and rear camera comes on. Flick the switch to put the resistor inline and the camera...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-15-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,682
Posted By dreksnot
Fuel system priming circuit? You have...

Fuel system priming circuit? You have aftermarket fuel pumps in the tank that maybe don't have a check valve in them so they bleed down if car sits there for awhile?
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