Watch an overview of the development for Corvette Central’s exclusive N11 off-road exhaust system, which was developed along with Waldron’s Antique Exhaust. This system replicates the N11 off-road option that was available for 1963-68 Corvettes, and is an officially licensed GM Restoration Part. Additional details and ordering info can be found here: Corvette Central Exhaust
Category: C3 (1968-1982)
Upgrading your 1976 Corvette’s Steering Wheel
We get many inquiries from owners of 1976 Corvettes on the options they have to upgrade their steering wheel. It seems that the OEM wheel bears an uncanny resemblance to the one that Chevrolet specified for the basic transportation device known as the Vega. Our product technical reps have come up with a remedy that […]
C2, C3 & C4 Air Conditioning A/C Retrofit
Basic System Operation The compressor pressurizes the refrigerant then it enters the A/C condenser as a gas. The high temperature, high pressure gas is cooled as it goes through the condenser. This changes the gas to a liquid. Then the liquid goes to the evaporator through an expansion valve or metered orifice. This quickly depressurizes […]
C2 & C3 Troubleshooting
By Chris Petris The most important tool to use when troubleshooting is a good memory or notes. If necessary, write down as much information as possible. This will help compile a troubleshooting notebook. A factory service manual is an invaluable tool when diagnosing problems. A road test is very important and notes should be taken […]
Corvette Glossary of Terms
For your convenience, the following is a glossary of terms commonly used in the Corvette community. ABS Anti-lock Braking System. Sensors monitor wheel rotation and prevent wheel lockup during braking by modulating hydraulic pressure. ASR Acceleration Slip Regulation A-Pillar The post section between the door glass and the windshield.
Corvette Cooling System
As summer approaches and temperatures soar to record highs, we would like to focus on your Corvette’s cooling system. Although it may seem more important to check the A/C system to keep you cool, you also need to make sure the cooling system is working properly for optimum A/C performance. As engine temperatures increase, A/C […]
C3 Door Hinge Spring Installation
To keep your doors in the open position, replace broken springs. And to make the job easier, use the handy installation tool for an easy 10 minute installation.
1968-82 Corvette Upper Windshield Frame and Windshield Replacement
I purchased a fathom green ‘69 big-block tri-power T-top coupe with only 42,000 original miles on it recently. I’m the third owner of the car, and I got it for a very good price because it needs some heavy doses of TLC. The car had been exposed to the weather during its 31 years of […]
Air Conditioning Maintenance – Under the Hood (Part 2)
Let’s look under the hood and see if there are any signs of impending failure. Any A/C hose with bulges or cracking can cause a major blowout and quite a mess. If you see oily areas on the A/C hoses, you’ve found a leak. For that matter, any A/C component with an oily film has […]
Air Conditioning Maintenance – Air Flow (Part 1)
Like they say, “Baby it’s Hot Outside.” Summer is here and it seems like each year it gets tougher and tougher to stay cool. Here are a few basic things to check to avoid major meltdowns on those summer cruises. We discussed the cooling system earlier this year and that’s the number one concern: hot […]