Unless you live in the South or Southwest, cooler weather signals the time of year to put your pride and joy into hibernation. Storing your Corvette for the winter, either in the garage or a storage unit, is the option that many people take to keep their car safe through harsh weather. Putting your Corvette […]
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Manufacturing A Corvette Cable Nut
Corvette Central manufactures many parts for Corvettes, including this cable nut for various control cables found on 58-62 Corvettes. Our three-step, in-house machining process is as follows:
RideTech Ride Along at Bloomington
At this year’s Bloomington Gold event, we decided to add to our library of RideTech videos as we got to ride along with RideTech in a C7 Z06 on the autocross course. What a rush!
1984-1996 Corvette Rear Suspension Bushing Installation and Component Installation
This is the third installment of a C4 suspension overview series. Click to view the first article, Click to view the second article. In this installment, we tackle the rear suspension bushing installation and component installation.
1984-1996 Corvette Front Suspension Bushing Installation
This is the second installment of a C4 suspension overview series. Click to view the first article, Click to view the third article. Once all the original bushings are pushed out and the parts cleaned up bushing installation can begin. There are a couple of things to be aware of before the first bushing is […]
1984-1996 Corvette Suspension Overview
This is the first installment of a C4 suspension overview series. Click to view the second article, Click to view the third article The fourth generation Corvette was a radical departure from General Motors early Corvette engineering. It eliminated a perimeter frame to support the suspension and driveline. Two front frame rails integrated into the first ever Corvette uni-body […]
1963-1982 Corvette Dent Removal Tool Instructions
Your 1963-1982 Corvette front crossmember is subjected to large rocks, unimaginable road debris and damage from repair work (poorly positioned floor jacks). As a result, many, if not all, the frames under C2 and C3 Corvettes have caved-in front crossmembers. The repair tool (Corvette Central part number 182100) will aid in straightening your crossmember if […]
Warning: Possible Gas Leakage with GF48 Fuel Filters
NOTICE: It has been brought to our attention that there is a possible fuel leakage problem with a small percentage of GF48 fuel filters. These filters are sold by Corvette Central under part # 351290. The problem is caused by very small pin holes (porosity) that go through the part (please refer to area in […]
Ready to Install C3 Corvette Side Pipes? Look No Further than Doug’s Headers
The third-generation Corvette is perhaps the most overlooked model of all ‘Vette styles. Despite being saddled with carrying the Corvette nameplate through the smog years, some of the earlier models were factory-equipped with decent small- and big-block engine options. In today’s article, we’ll focus on a 1969 Corvette stuffed with a Tri-Power 427 cubic-inch big-block […]
Corvette Evolution: From Status Icon to Competent Cruiser
Society often pokes fun at aging, but there are many positives to growing older that are often glossed over. Many types of wines and cheeses are encouraged to age. As a person grows older, they typically do so with increased wisdom and a better understanding of what is important in life. Fine art that was […]