2021 C8 Corvette Track Build
Track-tested mods. Open-source knowledge.
Aerodynamics
Downforce & Cooling-
A.J. Hartman Aero C8 Front Splitter Professional grade front downforce solution
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A.J. Hartman Aero C8 Canards Front end aero balance and high speed stability
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A.J. Hartman Aero C8 Wing Kit Track-focused high downforce rear wing package
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Custom Rear Wing Endplate Custom Carbon Kevlar composite endplates 11" x 17" · Carbon/Kevlar composite
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Custom Front Splitter Endplates 3D Printed Carbon nylon 3D printed splitter endplates and mounting
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Front Brake Duct Blockers 3D Printed Nylon 3D printed duct blockers for reduced drag and increased front downforce
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Custom Diffuser Extensions 3D Printed Original design 3D printed diffuser extensions
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Verus Engineering C8 Side Skirts Underbody airflow management
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C8 Z06 Underbody Strakes OEM Z06 aerodynamic underbody components
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Control Arm Ventilation Strakes 3D Printed Verus Engineering design, self 3D printed
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Verus Engineering Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser Full carbon fiber rear diffuser (Installed)
Brake System
Stopping Power-
AP Racing CP9668 Front Calipers 6-piston racing calipers with superior heat management
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AP Racing CP9660 Rear Calipers 6-piston rear racing calipers for balanced braking
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Ferodo DS3.12 Brake Pads Front and rear endurance racing compound Operating range: 200-750°C
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Stainless Steel Brake Lines Full system replacement for consistent pedal feel
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Castrol SRF Brake Fluid Racing brake fluid with 310°C dry boiling point (590°F) 270°C wet boiling point
Suspension & Alignment
Grip & Balance-
Penske 2-Way Adjustable Coilovers Professional racing dampers with compression and rebound adjustment
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aFe Control Adjustable Sway Bars 3-position adjustable front and rear sway bars
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Eibach Adjustable End Links Precision adjustable sway bar end links
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Alignment Specifications Track-optimized alignment settings Front: -3.1° camber, 0 toe, 8° caster
Rear: -2.9° camber, 0 toe
Safety Equipment
Protection & Control-
Verus Engineering Roll Bar 4-point bolt-in roll bar for track safety
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OMP WRC Driver Seat FIA approved racing bucket seat
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AMT Seat Mounts (Driver) Custom seat mounting brackets for OMP seat
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Sparco Passenger Seat Performance bucket seat for passenger side
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Planted Seat Base (Passenger) Seat mounting base for Sparco passenger seat
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Sparco Aluminum Side Mounts Aluminum side mount brackets for passenger seat
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Fire Extinguisher System Custom 2.5 lb system with self-fabricated aluminum mount Mounted under driver seat for quick access
Data & Electronics
Telemetry & Monitoring-
AiM Solo 2 DL GPS Logger GPS lap timer and data logger with custom mount Mounted on infotainment screen
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TeamPlus Track Grade TPMS System High-frequency tire pressure monitoring (10Hz update rate) 0.1psi accuracy · AUTO FIND capability10% OFF Use code TRACKDAYDIARIES2025 at checkout (Valid through Dec 31, 2025)
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IR Tire Temperature Sensors Infrared tire surface temperature monitoring
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CAN Bus Integration Custom Self-developed CAN bus decoding and data extraction Bespoke telemetry solution
Wheels & Tires
Contact Patch-
Wheel Specifications Track-optimized square setup Front: 18x11" | Rear: 19x11.5"
Multiple wheel sets available -
Tire Setup Track day and time attack rubber Front: 275 | Rear: 285
Vitour P1 / Hoosier A7 / Goodyear Supercar 3R
Engine & Exhaust
Power & Sound-
Stock ECU Tune Factory Z51 Performance Calibration 495 HP @ 6,450 RPM · 470 lb-ft @ 5,150 RPM
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Cold Air Intake System High-flow intake for improved throttle response
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Performance Headers Long-tube headers for increased mid-range torque
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Sport Catalytic Converters High-flow cats for reduced back pressure
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Titanium Catback Exhaust Valvetronic titanium exhaust system Weight reduction & adjustable sound levels
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