'05 Vette build thread

[Che70velle]

I read your thread over on Tech, about your issues. I'm glad you got this straightened out. The 1/2 mile stuff sounds like fun!

[bonecrrusher]

Originally Posted by Che70velle

I read your thread over on Tech, about your issues. I'm glad you got this straightened out. The 1/2 mile stuff sounds like fun!

These new covers should help out - after losing that quart of oil in 60 miles or so - I had enough and went back to stock.

Sucks having to go through different parts to resolve your issues.

One plus side is that the LS9 covers have the newer PCV vents on them -and allows the E-Force PCV valves to snap and lock on to them.

The Holleys and LS2 covers didn't allow that fitting to work - so I had to remove them. This will make for a more clean setup.

[ZMAN1969]

Bonecrusher, I just read this whole thread should of listed it as 05 vette build, G8, SS and P/u good stuff and I can say I like it! your cheap like me which isn't bad. you made some good choices your door opener is same one I have in my shop I built in '12 - had to use that because of my ceiling design, you mentioned a quote of 900$ installed mine was $1400 but it included a 8'x16' door that was insulated as well - my installer said he had never installed one before and he said they were high guess if you call'em up and that's what you get charged for them-crazy. I LOL on the picture with you finger at the old opener. Ill keep my eyes peeled for you on HRPT I've been many times although I doubt your coming this year- keep up the good work man car is looking and running great!

[bonecrrusher]

Originally Posted by ZMAN1969

Bonecrusher, I just read this whole thread should of listed it as 05 vette build, G8, SS and P/u good stuff and I can say I like it! your cheap like me which isn't bad. you made some good choices your door opener is same one I have in my shop I built in '12 - had to use that because of my ceiling design, you mentioned a quote of 900$ installed mine was $1400 but it included a 8'x16' door that was insulated as well - my installer said he had never installed one before and he said they were high guess if you call'em up and that's what you get charged for them-crazy. I LOL on the picture with you finger at the old opener. Ill keep my eyes peeled for you on HRPT I've been many times although I doubt your coming this year- keep up the good work man car is looking and running great!

ZMAN - Thanks for reading! Yeah I'm pretty cheap in regards to fixing stuff around the house and the cars as I am a pretty big DIY'r.

That opener wasn't too bad of an install - and I got 2 more of the same style of opener on my new house/shop.

As for this years Power Tour - I'm passing on it since it is such a far drive in both directions for me. You being in Texas - at least its somewhat close for you.

[bonecrrusher]

I got the LS9 valve covers installed - as well as my Elite Engineering Catch Can.

I ended up having to order the oil fill tube for an LSA engine as the LS2 one will not clip in because the LS9 valve covers have an extra tab inside the cover - and they moved the tabs as well.

I am still waiting on some 90* fittings from Edelbrock - this will allow the PCV hoses to snap into the LS9 valve covers - as they are designed to clip in to them.

I am also waiting for a straight barb on the catch can - it currently has a 90* fitting on there making the PCV hose wrap around the can.

Once those come in - I will trim the hoses to the proper length and clean everything up.

Now for teh pics:

[bonecrrusher]

I finally got the PCV system finished up.

My 90* elbows came in from Edelbrock - I had to order them through Summit Racing and it ended up being a custom order.

These 90's snap right into the LS9 valve covers - and cleans up the PCV hose routing a lot.

Also - after adding the catch can I went on a 30 mile drive. I got home and filled up the can.

I added a PCV valve between the drivers rear port and the can. I went on the same drive - and there was barely anything inside the catch can.

So I think I got the oiling issue resolved.

As for the half mile event this weekend - I've done a bunch of work on the truck to get it ready to tow the Vette up to VA.

I added a trailer brake, discovered that the rear U joint was cracked - so had that replaced and the DS rebalanced, replaced the the transfer case fluid, and got an alignment and ended up having to replace one of the batteries. So after all this work - i should be good to go.

[bonecrrusher]

So the Wannagofast event didn't happen on Saturday.

I ended up having issues with my trailer that I had rented. I got home with the trailer and noticed one of the ramps was missing. I fought for a couple hours with all of my boards and race ramps at the house - and couldn't make up for that missing ramp. I couldn't get the Vette onto the trailer without screwing up the front bumper. I took the trailer back and got my money back - so I had thrown in the towel for the event on Saturday.

I slept in and started seeing all the Fog emails/FB pics up in the VA mountains.

They ended up not running at all that day - here is a pic that a friend of mine took.

I am glad I had the trailer issues - it saved me a 10 hour drive and I didn't have to get up at 4am.



I'm not sure whats next for the Vette - but I need to put some miles on this setup. I'll probably do a few local SCCA Autocrosses this summer - thats probably about it.