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 […]
Category: Tech Tips
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 […]
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?
Spring Tune Up Guide
For Corvette owners that live in the northern climates, the season of Spring is a cause for much celebration. The days are not only longer but also warmer, the rain has washed the last remnants of salt off of the roads, and thousands of Corvettes awaken from their hibernation with a rumble. Why not make […]
HVAC Odor Technical Service Bulletin
While we know it’s not the most exciting topic to discuss, we are aware of this issue through several Q&A magazine sections and forum postings. The problem centers on a musty odor coming from the vents whenever the A/C is activated. The odor seems to diminish after a short time, but recurs after the car […]
LS Engine Swap for C4 Corvettes
The following is an engine swap workshop guide that was produced by Chris Petris (www.petrisenterprises.com) in cooperation with Corvette Central, with assistance from Jared Ochs of Current Performance (www.currentperformance.com), and Chris McDonald of www.mcspeed.com. Developed in conjunction with GM Performance, Corvette Enthusiast, TCI, Holley and Vette Brakes & Products. Photo credit: Chris McDonald. We will […]
Tech Tips: C4-C6 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Our technical assistance reps get a lot of questions regarding the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) that is standard on C4, C5, and C6 Corvettes. The TPMS became a requirement for all vehicles under 10,000 lbs. produced after September 2007. An interesting side note is that the band sensors which are so prevalent today were […]
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 […]
1958-62 Corvette Dash Insert Restoration overview
This 1958-62 Corvette dash insert restoration overview comes courtesy of Corvette Central Founder and Co-Owner Jerry Kohn. For those who do not have access to a welder, you may secure the chrome strips to the insert with J-B Weld or epoxy, provided you clamp the assembly for several hours as shown with Irwin Quick-Grip or […]
C1 1955-1962 Corvette Parts: Distributor Information & Parts Application
We’ve compiled a cross-reference chart of 1955-1962 Corvette parts so you can easily locate Corvette Central part numbers for distributors, caps, rotors and condensers. Click on the part numbers to view specific product information and place your order.