Winter Projects

[DaveK]

Just interested what people might have planned for over the winter. My personal one is finally getting my C5 brake conversion finished and installed.

So far I have the calipers - front set of C5 (got the rear set too if anyone needs them!) replacement C4 rears as I wanted to leave the originals untouched). Also have stainless hoses and the adapters from Jeffevette.

I need to find someone to PC the calipers (I also assume I need to completely strip them to do that) There's a company in town that does PC but I don't know if they have any experience with this kind of job.

So how about everyone else? Any interesting plans?

[GOLDCYLON]

Jeffvette Pced my Calipers and abutment brackets. Id give him a call. As usual great work.

[DaveK]

GC - that's certainly a possibility. I just want to check out local options first. Otherwise the postage will be more than I paid for the parts

I was wondering about the brackets actually. Would it help protect them more if they're PC'd too?

Originally Posted by DaveK

GC - that's certainly a possibility. I just want to check out local options first. Otherwise the postage will be more than I paid for the parts

I was wondering about the brackets actually. Would it help protect them more if they're PC'd too?

Dave, the big thing on the brackets is it frames the caliper better. If you are wanting a red/yellow or other bright color, the black bracket just helps the caliper stand out.

I've seen some that have done the caliper and bracket the same color and it looks blah.

[Paul Workman]

Well, with snow a blowin and drifin' around my back door, I officially ended my 08 season - called the insurance man and "put her in hibernation". So, let the games begin!

Phase-I: This winter: Goal - cozy up to 400 rwhp as possible and move power curve out to 6800 or there 'boutz.

1. P&P the top-end
2. SW header install, sans cats
3. Freshen up the clutch works
4. Beam plates
5. Resolve my lean condition - possibly a chip.
6. some type of exhaust system (haven't decided, but 3" will be the demark)
7. Possibly a 410 rear
8. Possibly new carpet

If I get all that done by spring, it will be an accomplishment, considering the working conditions!

Phase II: (Next winter) Add another 50ish rwhp -

1. Have the head work done
2. Probable re-grind of the cams
3. Possible 368 conversion...maybe.

I'll have questions along the way, I'm sure!!

P.

[LGAFF]

My project is to not get divorced with some of the stuff I am planning to do.


Paul have much room on the farm down there?

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

[bobbyhi]

Dave,

Good luck with the project. Keep us posted on the progress. I know that will be taking pics so include them before-during-after.

[bobbyhi]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Well, with snow a blowin and drifin' around my back door, I officially ended my 08 season - called the insurance man and "put her in hibernation". So, let the games begin!

Phase-I: This winter: Goal - cozy up to 400 rwhp as possible and move power curve out to 6800 or there 'boutz.

1. P&P the top-end
2. SW header install, sans cats
3. Freshen up the clutch works
4. Beam plates
5. Resolve my lean condition - possibly a chip.
6. some type of exhaust system (haven't decided, but 3" will be the demark)
7. Possibly a 410 rear
8. Possibly new carpet

If I get all that done by spring, it will be an accomplishment, considering the working conditions!

Phase II: (Next winter) Add another 50ish rwhp -

1. Have the head work done
2. Probable re-grind of the cams
3. Possible 368 conversion...maybe.

I'll have questions along the way, I'm sure!!

P.

Boy that is quite a list, Paul. Hope you have it done by springtime

[Zr1 Destroyer]

Finish beam plate install this weekend and DELETE THAT MOTHER PHUCKIN CLUTCH RELAY SO MY Z STARTS """ALLLLL THE TIME""".....okay...that's it for my zr1 this winter.

[DaveK]

Hi Bob

Certainly will be taking some pics as things move forward and keeping everyone up to date on progress.

Jeff - thanks for the input on the bracket colour there. I hadn't thought of it in that light before. I've been struggling with what colour to go with for the calipers. I know a lot of people go with red and wanted something a little different. More recently I thought of black like the grand sport calipers - my natural tendency is to keep things fairly subtle, but I understand your point. So maybe I need to think a little more. Anyone have any suggestions for something different, subtle and attractive? (Like me really )

Paul - You have a heck of a list there. Hope you get it all done. Much of it is on mine too, but next years priority is to get the garage done. So I need to keep things modest on the car just for now. I hope you share some insights into your projects as you move forward. I have the c-beam plates but they will have to wait a while till I can install them I think.