Rear Z06 Caliper Install

[XfireZ51]

Taking advantage of relatively "warm" temps (got up to 40 today), thought I would start tackling the rear Z06 caliper install. Contacted Ricky for his guidance as well. And in one of those "while I am here" kind of things, also installing LED side backup lamps and an NPP controller for the Z06 exhaust control valves.
Whenever I've done rear hub bearing replacement I usually just disassemble the whole carrier so getting to the 3 Torx bolts isn't a chore and I know I can get a good fit into the Torx head. They take 66lbft. And with cold weather and wear,
who knows.
As a side note, if you haven't gotten at least one spray can of KROIL, you're crazy if you do your own work.Makes PB Blaster look like PAM. KROIL breaks just about any bolt or nut I put it on. Fantastic stuff.

So here are some pics:






BTW, does anyone know how to get the lower sway bar link bushing out and where to get another one. Mine's pretty much done.




Here's a pic of the LED backup lamp installed. BRIGHT WHITE! But the bulbs you buy need a slight mod to them. They come with a collar that does not allow them to be inserted completely into the socket. The collar needs to be ground down a bit.




And then finally, I got a Mild2Wild NPP Controller from NPP in a Box. With this I'll be able to control the NPP exhaust valves to remain open or closed. So at low vacuum conditions during cruise, the valves will stay closed, eliminating any drone when going up hills as an example. The valves are controlled using a supplied key fob. Putting the controller by the Charcoal Cannister.
Thinking about where to tap off for Switched Power. The power wires reach into the engine bay so perhaps as Mike100 suggested, pull power from the fuel pump tap by the firewall near the ECM. Thinking about using a relay bringing power from the BATT block behind the left side gill panel and using the fuel pump tap to energize the relay.

[-=Jeff=-]

get the energy suspension kit for the rear.. I have one side done and need to finish the other and then put the body pieces on for the rear..

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

get the energy suspension kit for the rear.. I have one side done and need to finish the other and then put the body pieces on for the rear..

Right now I'm just looking to replace the bushing. I've done other bushings already. Got plenty of other projects going.

[-=Jeff=-]

Yeah I used the Energy kit.. you can just replace the ends.. finish the rest later, I don't think the Anit roll bar kit is too expensive

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Here's a pic of the LED backup lamp installed. BRIGHT WHITE! But the bulbs you buy need a slight mod to them. They come with a collar that does not allow them to be inserted completely into the socket. The collar needs to be ground down a bit.

Can't see the ground part there buddy!

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Can't see the ground part there buddy!

Its at the interface of the lighting element and the bulb base. You'll know it when you see it. Compare it to the incandescent bulb.

You can see the "collar" here. Needs to be ground down but not too much otherwise you'll separate the base from the lighting element.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/BAY15d-2357...157_sku_3e.htm

[XfireZ51]

Finally got the NPP in a Box installed. Thank you Marc Haibeck for your suggestion on using the secondary air pump switched power.

Here's a vid of the NPP working.

[USAZR1]

Pardon my ignorance but what is NPP in a Box?

[scottfab]

Here is "NPP in a Box" on a C6.
Post something like this when you can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGzRUmDJSg

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by scottfab

Here is "NPP in a Box" on a C6.
Post something like this when you can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGzRUmDJSg

Scott,

That's my car in the video I posted. NPP in a Box is used in conjunction w the Z06 exhaust control valves/tips. It controls the vacuum flow to the tips. Prior to installing NIAB, the valves will open and close based on engine vacuum. So you could introduce drone, even while holding the throttle steady, simply w the car going up a hill which increases MAP. NIAB forces the control valve to either stay open or closed and its controlled using a key fob as you see in the video.
For some reason, my unit stopped working and the manufacturer has agreed to R&R it. So I hope to have it back on in the next few weeks.