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Forum: C5 General
07-12-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,818
Posted By hip

T handle

I cut 2" off my shifter , rethreaded T handle. I have had it on for over 4 yrs. works great for me , more positive shifts. I started shifting with a T handle in '70. My prefrence
Forum: C5 Tech
07-11-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,508
Posted By hip

I like the PowerMaster From Summit or Jegs has...

I like the PowerMaster From Summit or Jegs has metal planatary gears not plastic, been using in 13.5 1 compression motor several yrs no problems
Forum: C5 Tech
07-11-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,231
Posted By hip

American Corvette in Powder Springs , W. Cobb...

American Corvette in Powder Springs , W. Cobb family owned keeps a long list of Vettes to be repaired Hi $$$$ you get what you pay for, great work
Forum: C5 General
05-27-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,927
Posted By hip

shorter shifter

I shortened my stock C5 shifter 1" & us a Hurst T handle
Forum: C5 General
04-10-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,005
Posted By hip

pedals

I like them but an item the factory forgot matching Aulm. Go & Dead pedals add a bit
Forum: C5 Tech
02-22-2014, 01:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,597
Posted By hip

The only problem with GM factory gear reduction...

The only problem with GM factory gear reduction starter is they have plastic planatery gears. I would suggest a Powermaster or equivelent in the $250 range wt. around 8 lbs. I have had no problems...
Forum: C5 General
02-03-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,546
Posted By hip

My tire of choice on my C4 & C5 has been Kuhmo...

My tire of choice on my C4 & C5 has been Kuhmo Ulta Hi Pro Summer compound tires, they tend to be a bit loud in cold weather, but in Ga. we have very little cold
Forum: C5 General
11-29-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 12,204
Posted By hip

got a C3 when I was 22, hauled new ones for 33...

got a C3 when I was 22, hauled new ones for 33 yrs . on # 17 now, just turned 60 , when does midlife crisis start
Forum: C5 Tech
08-04-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By hip

10 second car

Sir I have an 04 C5 6 speed 373 rear, slight street & a good tune, a DD
12.0s-1250s consistantly, with slicks 1190s. First learn how to drive your car. with some left seat time 950s would be norm.at...
Forum: C5 General
07-02-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,216
Posted By hip

Sir, I would like the 6 pack wiring harness, this...

Sir, I would like the 6 pack wiring harness, this will be for show only Thank you Hip 770-562-0798 hembreerm @yahoo.com thanks, Robert Hembree
Forum: C5 General
09-01-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Posted By hip

headlight switch problem

Is there any fix for when I turn headlight switch to 1st position all lights come on & doors open same as full on position
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By hip

GM now only uses cows fed a special hi protein...

GM now only uses cows fed a special hi protein diet. The cows are from New Zeland
Forum: C5 General
06-11-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,189
Posted By hip

Seat position

I "m 6'1" 295 , I am very compfortable seat bottom front raised a couple inches back of bottom , all the way down, about 2" from all the way back very compfortable. I have owned Vettes for 35 +...
Forum: C5 General
06-05-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,958
Posted By hip

Back Glass

Teamster Decal back bottom, NRA decal rfcorner

101 calvery left front corner allso ARMY AVAITOR RF CORNER
Forum: C5 Tech
06-04-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By hip

Springs

Summits new catalog came out last week. Comp. has some new ones that are sweet
Forum: C5 General
06-04-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,144
Posted By hip

Snake

YOU better watch out That Is a COPPERHEADERWATER RATTLER
Forum: C5 General
05-27-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By hip

Hoods

Has anyone grafted an L-88 scoop on a C5 hood. The tiger shark hood, to me looks like a later version. I am seriously considering this mod

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Forum: C5 Tech
04-03-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,448
Posted By hip

LS Parts

With the LS motor being over 10 yrs old now, there is a bunch of 6.0 blocks around, careful that you don"t find a 5.3. I would look on RACING JUNK lots of around now
Forum: C5 General
03-25-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,074
Posted By hip

console cushion

I just got mine last week from MA. I did mine a bit differently. I have 1 on my C3 & C4. I turned mine over zip tied the holes together. I then put 2 small pieces of Velcro on origional lid &...
Forum: C5 General
03-18-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,976
Posted By hip

Burn outs

On burn outs, wash car & spray PAM behind tires QPanels before burnout.
Rubber wipes or hoses right off
Forum: C5 General
03-18-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,976
Posted By hip

Road Tar Ect

Just plain diesel fuel, wipes right off with rag no effort. I have seen people wipe a car down a bit with fuel, let it dry & wipe it off for a shine. I prefer to wax after wiping off the tar with...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-07-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By hip

Lifting for starter

If you have the pucks great, If not look behind each front wheel & in front of each rear wheel. You will see the slots for pucks. If rubber is on lift arms go there if not use a small wood block at...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-06-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By hip

Replacing Bearings & bolts

You are that far into teardown. I would definately replace rod & mains. I would allso replace with ARP bolts. Very cheap insurance & absolutely no question of condition on rebuild . Unless you are...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-04-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By hip

New Starter

I would order new starter from Summit, Powermaster or equivelent. That has metal planitary gears instead of plastic $300 range, Order LO Profile jack from Harbor Freight $60. It can all be to you in...
Forum: C5 General
02-25-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By hip

steering wheel decal

The flat steering wheel decals are great, when you heat them with a hair blower they mold into the shape of the wheel. Makes it look like GM missed something
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