The C6 Corvette is a true World Class performance car with excellent “daily driver” attributes. Everywhere you look on the C6, an electronic device is operating, something we had to either manually perform or think about previously. All of these electronic gadgets require stable voltage for long life. The days of removing the battery cable […]
Corvette Exhaust: From Headers to Mufflers
Corvette owners are fortunate to have plentiful options when it comes to choosing an exhaust system. From headers to mufflers, you can be confident that your goals of optimal performance or mesmerizing sound can be reached. Our product assistance reps field many questions on the exhaust systems we sell. Based on these questions, we’ve compiled […]
Why Cut Up a C4 Corvette?
When the fourth generation Corvette was introduced in 1984, many innovative build techniques were implemented. Early Corvette amenities were becoming standard equipment while new options filled every available inch of dash space. The 1984-1989 C4 dash had more modules and controllers to integrate behind an already tight dash area. 1990-1996 Corvettes added more modules along […]
1963-64 Disc Brake Upgrade Hood Clearance Solution
For a lot of our 1963-64 Corvette customers, upgrading to 4-wheel disc brakes (our kit for 1963 here, 1964-65 here) is a no-hassle solution for improved braking performance. However, we’ve received information from some customers who have installed our kit on their Corvettes stating that there may be interference between the 9″ power booster and […]
Technical Service Bulletin Issued for Convertible 2008-09 Corvettes
Enjoy super legal speeds but don’t like the wind in your hair? Read on. General Motors has issued a technical service bulletin for owners of 2008 and 2009 convertible Corvettes. The TSB was issued to Chevrolet dealers via AllDataPro.com. Technical Service Bulletin 08312A was issued on July 1, 2010. In it, GM states that the […]
Tire Age Limits
Recently our company founder took a tire off from one of his cars to have it checked for a slow leak. However, once he arrived at the tire store, he was informed that the tire was more than six years old, and that it could not be serviced. Huh?
1960 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Corvette Racing Retrospective
For fans of Corvette Racing, 2010 marked a special occasion: the 50th anniversary of a Corvette’s first class win during the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Three 1960 Corvettes were prepared and entered by privateer and racer Briggs Cunningham. Cunningham’s effort was not endorsed or funded at all by General Motors, as this was […]
2005-06 Corvette Steering Column Recall
GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Corvettes produced between March 2004 and January 2006 that were equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (RPO N37). According to the notice, in rare cases, repeated movement of the column may cause a signal malfunction. If this occurs, a “SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM” will […]
C5 Production Numbers
In this article, we’re reviewing production numbers for the C5 Corvette, produced between 1997-2004. The development of this car and the engineers and stylists behind it are discussed in the book All Corvettes Are Red, a must-read for any C5 fan.
C4 Production Numbers
By the time 1982 rolled around, the C3 Corvette was 14 years old and the chassis that it was based on dated back to 1963. Needless to say, a lifetime for a chassis and body style. The Corvette team at GM was well aware of this, and had been working feverishly on the next generation […]