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Forum: C5 Tech
11-20-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By The Wrench

Try a big bottle of Techron. It cleans off the...

Try a big bottle of Techron. It cleans off the deposit film on the sensor. Works every timew for me.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-11-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 694
Posted By The Wrench

How about rocker arm needle bearings? Very common...

How about rocker arm needle bearings? Very common failure mode, but more so with an aftermarket cam.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-11-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
FS: 3.90 diff
Views: 823
Posted By The Wrench

BUMP AND PRICE DROP $850. Free...

BUMP AND PRICE DROP
$850. Free shipping. No core.

- 15k miles since total rebuild & Motive 3.90 gear installed by a very reputable Dallas shop.
- Owned by retired Doctor friend as a...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-06-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
FS: 3.90 diff
Views: 823
Posted By The Wrench

Oops, I forgot to add the following...

Oops, I forgot to add the following Forum-required facts regarding the sale of the 3.90 diff:
The actual owner/friend is not a forum member, I personally have the diff in my position, and will...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-05-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
FS: 3.90 diff
Views: 823
Posted By The Wrench

3.90 diff

SOLD
- 15k miles since total rebuild & Motive 3.90 gear installed by a very reputable Dallas shop.
- Owned by retired Doctor friend as a weekend toy, never raced or even launched hard.
- We...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-24-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By The Wrench

Thanks Guys. Great photos Goose. I studied the...

Thanks Guys. Great photos Goose.
I studied the photos and the build procedure, and concluded that: indeed the shaft can move freely in and out, between the seat/flange on the "lower" end of the gear...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-22-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By The Wrench

Slight Diff output shaft play, in & out

Noticed on a diff with the upgraded left output shaft that the shaft can be moved in/out quite easily about 10-12 thousands. Click in/click out. This is with the CV axle removed, and just...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-18-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By The Wrench

No! The '97-'99 Manifolds were slightly longer...

No!
The '97-'99 Manifolds were slightly longer than the later models,
and conversely the '97-'99 midpipes were slightly shorter than the later models..
And that's not all:
The right AIR pipe...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-11-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By The Wrench

Yep, identical. There is one fitment caveat,...

Yep, identical.
There is one fitment caveat, that should not affect what your are doing at all:
the 97-99 midpipe is a bit shorter at the front, so it won't bolt on any 2000-later car,
Forum: C5 Tech
11-09-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By The Wrench

I has two issues that contributed to wheel hop: ...

I has two issues that contributed to wheel hop:
- a rear shock failed and I didn't discover it for awhile, as it didn't leak, and worked Okay when pushing down on the fender.
- limited-slip...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-04-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,090
Posted By The Wrench

Actually it's 1835 ft lbs to each wheel in first...

Actually it's 1835 ft lbs to each wheel in first gear !!!!!!
Forum: C5 Tech
10-01-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By The Wrench

Well, finally got to it. It was a worn gear. ...

Well, finally got to it.
It was a worn gear.
Move it by hand just a turn or two and it worked great, But when trying to come off full down position, the buggered gear jammed.
And indeed it looked...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-27-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 669
Posted By The Wrench

If you're familiar with the basic process, and...

If you're familiar with the basic process, and have the tools necessary to do a Honda, then just buy an LS-specific spring compressor for about $30, read up a little about it, and do it yourself....
Forum: C5 Tech
09-23-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By The Wrench

LINGENFELTER: just saying his name still gives me...

LINGENFELTER: just saying his name still gives me goosebumps. The alltime King of Corvette performance.
We were born on the same day, so I followed his career pretty closely.
Rest well John.

DG
Forum: C5 Tech
09-23-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By The Wrench

"My message to check the connectors is not the...

"My message to check the connectors is not the motor itself, but the wiring connector between the motor and headlight control module. Sorry if I was not clear."

Tks. Yeah, that's the first thing I...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-22-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By The Wrench

Thanks, Guys. Some good places to look. - Don't...

Thanks, Guys. Some good places to look.
- Don't think it's the contact on the turn-signal switch, since the left light works perfectly every time, and certainly they are run by the same contact on...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-21-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By The Wrench

Intermittant headlight door

Well, got one headlight that won't always open on the first try, after not being actuated for a couple of weeks or so.
Don't think it's the gears or mechanicals, as I've redone those in the last few...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-29-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By The Wrench

Just to add a bit of Info: not to dfiscourage you...

Just to add a bit of Info: not to dfiscourage you guys, but to help avoid some frustration:
The pre-2000 exhaust manifolds were longer than the later models by a little bit. So the midpipe would...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-03-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,989
Posted By The Wrench

If the vibration is down at 1800 RPM I wouldn't...

If the vibration is down at 1800 RPM I wouldn't think it's the dreaded flywheel balance weight issue. that usually appears above 3200 RPM, peaking at 4000.
In my experience, 1800 is an exhaust...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-29-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By The Wrench

OH, to clarify: the early mafs didn't have the...

OH, to clarify: the early mafs didn't have the intregrated IAT sensor, but that had nothing to do with size or airflow compared to the later units.
So, save your money for an '01 or later intake...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-29-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By The Wrench

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only difference...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only difference with the C5 Z06 MAF was that the screen was removed. Otherwise they are all absolutely identical.
Early C5's were tuned a bit rich, so removing the...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-01-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By The Wrench

If it's a manual you have the 3.42; the only...

If it's a manual you have the 3.42; the only thing offered on the manual.
From personal experience, the most rewarding mod I ever made was a 3.90 diff. It just transforms the street driving...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-26-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,445
Posted By The Wrench

Certainly can be done, by unbolting the rack,...

Certainly can be done, by unbolting the rack, disconnecting the fluid lines, and pushing it out of the way. Done it several times (all on manual trans cars though).
We didn't use an impact gun on...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By The Wrench

Here's an actual for you. We did an '04 with...

Here's an actual for you.
We did an '04 with your exact setup, LG headers with hi-flow cats, CAI, BB mufflers. Just like yours.
Used a Comp 216/220 with .530 lift. 214 LSA (std Comp item)
Dyno'd...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-24-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,838
Posted By The Wrench

Not to give you a scare, but the externally...

Not to give you a scare, but the externally balanced flywheel is not an urban myth. It's very real on a small percentage of the cars, and will totally ruin your year if you are one of the unlucky...
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