Original small block “rams horn” exhaust manifolds (produced up to 1979) can be said to flow efficiently. Their flow may not be optimal, but they are better than many of the original equipment manifolds. The idea is to reduce back-pressure while tuning the flowing exhaust gases. The center exhaust ports on the OE cast iron […]
Category: C3 (1968-1982)
C1-C3 Corvette Brake Casting Numbers
For your convenience, below are caliper and master cylinder casting numbers for 1953-82 Corvettes. Information courtesy of Lonestar Caliper Co.
1965-1982 Corvette Wilwood Disc Brake Caliper Replacement
1965-1982 Corvette disc brake systems were a major technological advancement at their onset. The C2/C3 Corvette design utilized “fixed” disc brake calipers. This same “fixed” design disc brake caliper was used on GMs other than Corvette high performance vehicle line-up in limited quantities during 1965-1968. When disc brakes became commonplace in 1969, “floating disc brake […]
C2 & C3 Corvette ride height guide
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of all available ride heights for 1964-1982 Corvettes, taken from their respective Assembly Instruction Manuals. Notice that the measurements get simpler as the years progress. The early years are very thorough, including how various options will affect ride height. The later years? Not so much. Measurements are […]
1968-82 Corvette Door Glass Service
1968-1982 RESTORATION SERIES As iconic as they are, 1968-82 Corvettes tend to have issues with their windows, and if they are neglected, major trouble and leakage will probably occur. In short, C3 doors and window glass require periodic service. If it has been more than 10 years since any major work has been performed, […]
Corvette Central Announces Acquisition of ADI-Chromeco
Corvette Central is pleased to announce their acquisition of ADI-Chromeco, the world’s foremost supplier of high quality show chrome engine and accessory parts for 1963-current Corvettes.
Introducing Correct C2 & C3 Motor Mounts from Corvette Central
Corvette Central is pleased to introduce correct motor mounts for C2 and C3 Corvettes, available in both locking and non-locking versions. Until now, quality reproduction motor mounts were impossible to find for C2 and C3 Corvettes. The mounts that are available in parts stores and warehouses do not approach the original factory mounts in terms […]
New Antenna Assemblies for 1969-82 Corvettes
Corvette Central offers antenna assemblies for 1969-1982 Corvettes (not for power antenna applications). The new assemblies reflect some updates that we made to make them more correct in comparison to the OEM antennas.
Corvette C2 & C3 Steering Play Concerns
Does your 1963-1982 Corvette keep you on your toes when cruising on the highway? Are you constantly moving the steering wheel back and forth to maintain a straight line? Maybe you need to move the steering wheel a couple of inches in each direction before the steering linkage catches up. The culprit may be t […]
C3 Production Numbers
In this article, we’ll continue our look at Corvette production numbers through the generations with the 1968-1982 models. This 14-year time span was the longest for any Corvette generation to date. Corvette team designers did a commendable job freshening the car from it’s early “chrome bumper” stage from 1968-1972 periodically until the final, lower production […]