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Fusionofideas · 01-26-2017, 03:16 PM

After dusting the Z28 off from Christmas and Winter in California I took the Z28 out for a testing day at Fontana Auto Club Speedway. Day went well and we ran a 1:50 with a wet track which cut at least 5 seconds. Looking forward to the 2017 Season with NASA. I also instructed a great group of guys and got to drive a Mustang GT350 which is a great car.

frenchsquared · 01-26-2017, 03:18 PM

Damn thats a nice car... I use to be happy just owning a Z28.

Fusionofideas · 01-27-2017, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchsquared

Damn thats a nice car... I use to be happy just owning a Z28.

thank you sir..

Z/284TRK · 01-28-2017, 01:01 AM

How much weight reduction have you been able to get out of the car?

ndnashlenz · 01-28-2017, 01:17 AM

wow. amazing job!

Fusionofideas · 01-30-2017, 02:21 PM

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How much weight reduction have you been able to get out of the car?

It is about 3750 with me in the car. That is with the full cage

oakaro68 · 02-06-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusionofideas

In fact does anyone know or can confirm if I get headers and back exhaust replaced for weight savings (No cats, or mufflers) will I be able to run the full exhaust system without having to tune the car? Any recommendations for exhaust systems on the Z28?

Can anyone chime in on this? Very curious myself as I would not want to change the stock tune.

Nice ride man. Love reading your thread. It's amazing how everything is holding up. Best of luck to you!

Fusionofideas · 02-08-2017, 08:34 AM

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Can anyone chime in on this? Very curious myself as I would not want to change the stock tune.

Nice ride man. Love reading your thread. It's amazing how everything is holding up. Best of luck to you!

I got confirmation from Cunningham Motorsports and if you install headers and mid pipe you would need to tune the car, if you just do catback you could get away without having to tune. I actually picked up a second ECU to use for tuning the car when I start that and will keep the OEM ECU to put back in the car if it needs to go to the dealer for anything.

LS7 Apex · 02-08-2017, 10:21 AM

Some cool ideas and car happening here. Additional power will have to be a blast once tuned. Do you have a projected plan for the parts?

How are you feeling about your steering wheel over the stock?

Z Beast · 02-08-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fusionofideas

I got confirmation from Cunningham Motorsports and if you install headers and mid pipe you would need to tune the car, if you just do catback you could get away without having to tune. I actually picked up a second ECU to use for tuning the car when I start that and will keep the OEM ECU to put back in the car if it needs to go to the dealer for anything.

FYI...Roll bars void the warranty on your car...check out the 2nd question asked the Managing Project Engineer in this article.

http://www.autotrackdaymonthly.com/i...35-z-28archive

Fusionofideas · 02-13-2017, 11:44 PM

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FYI...Roll bars void the warranty on your car...check out the 2nd question asked the Managing Project Engineer in this article.

http://www.autotrackdaymonthly.com/i...35-z-28archive

I read the article, I am not sure how a roll cage would impact the drivetrain or engine warranty. Honestly to do a track day in the Z28 without a roll cage is insane. Speeds in excess of 160 mph on the rival at auto club speed way is suicide.

z28rox · 02-14-2017, 08:49 AM

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I read the article, I am not sure how a roll cage would impact the drivetrain or engine warranty. Honestly to do a track day in the Z28 without a roll cage is insane. Speeds in excess of 160 mph on the rival at auto club speed way is suicide.

With all the mods you did including cutting out rear trunk structure I would bet your entire warranty is void. For kicks you should just drive that bad boy to any dealer today for warranty work I bet they would laugh you right out of the parking lot. I amazed why you did not just purchase a Z 2/8.R and saved yourself a bunch of money. I really do like your car even follow you on Instagram but reality is you're hosed. Since you're hosed you really should have the heads redone with all the high stress and abuse your engine has already experienced I bet your guides are close to being shot. Have you checked for play yet?

flipstyledsm22 · 02-14-2017, 08:52 AM

Just read through the whole thread! Great read! Awesome car and keep on winning!!!

Fusionofideas · 03-13-2017, 02:26 PM

So I made the switch to the Racing Brake 2 Piece Forged Alloy Calipers and Sintered Mettallic pads for the Carbon Ceramic Rotors. I started a separate thread for those interested in seeing my notes on the overall performance as well as the claim that the Sintered Metallic pads actually increase life of the Carbon Ceramic Rotor. The Sintered pads have at least a 50% better feel of braking capability so I am very excited to see the added benefit of the forged calipers.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post9611223

01-26-2017, 03:16 PM	#113
Fusionofideas Drives: 2015 Z28, C7 Corvette, Evo X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 211	2017 Season Kick Off Fontana Auto Club Speedway After dusting the Z28 off from Christmas and Winter in California I took the Z28 out for a testing day at Fontana Auto Club Speedway. Day went well and we ran a 1:50 with a wet track which cut at least 5 seconds. Looking forward to the 2017 Season with NASA. I also instructed a great group of guys and got to drive a Mustang GT350 which is a great car. Attached Images

01-28-2017, 01:17 AM	#117
ndnashlenz Drives: 2019 1SS Crush, 2017 Corolla White Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mesquite, Texas Posts: 165	wow. amazing job! __________________ Through Christ

02-14-2017, 08:52 AM	#125
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	Just read through the whole thread! Great read! Awesome car and keep on winning!!! __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

03-13-2017, 02:26 PM	#126
Fusionofideas Drives: 2015 Z28, C7 Corvette, Evo X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 211	Racing Brake 2 Piece Forged Calipers and Sintered Metallic Pads So I made the switch to the Racing Brake 2 Piece Forged Alloy Calipers and Sintered Mettallic pads for the Carbon Ceramic Rotors. I started a separate thread for those interested in seeing my notes on the overall performance as well as the claim that the Sintered Metallic pads actually increase life of the Carbon Ceramic Rotor. The Sintered pads have at least a 50% better feel of braking capability so I am very excited to see the added benefit of the forged calipers. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post9611223 Attached Images Last edited by Fusionofideas; 03-13-2017 at 08:43 PM.

01-26-2017, 03:18 PM	#114
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	Damn thats a nice car... I use to be happy just owning a Z28.

01-28-2017, 01:01 AM	#116
Z/284TRK Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 22 View My Garage	How much weight reduction have you been able to get out of the car?

02-08-2017, 10:21 AM	#121
LS7 Apex Z/28 Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 76	Some cool ideas and car happening here. Additional power will have to be a blast once tuned. Do you have a projected plan for the parts? How are you feeling about your steering wheel over the stock?