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Forum: C5 Tech
02-20-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By m-nelson

I've done it with nothing but PVC tape. Compress...

I've done it with nothing but PVC tape. Compress the shock & hold it that way. Run a few long strips of tape the length of the shock to hold the 2 halfs together. Then wrap around the the shock at...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-13-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,893
Posted By m-nelson

The guys on this forum are not the first &...

The guys on this forum are not the first & certainly not the last to try to straighten out the confusion & myths about "Torque vs. HP". Many of you are struggling in trying to explain & put all in...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-05-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,808
Posted By m-nelson

It was on a Ford but..... That car had a noisy...

It was on a Ford but..... That car had a noisy Power Steering Pump that you swore would need replacement. I flushed out & replaced the fluid & it went quiet & is still in service.

Definitely,...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-24-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,065
Posted By m-nelson

It is well known with those that put track time...

It is well known with those that put track time on a C5.... They have a weakness & tend to crack rotors. Drilling the rotors makes the tendency to crack MUCH WORSE.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-18-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,265
Posted By m-nelson

Some plug manufacturers (including Autolite & AC)...

Some plug manufacturers (including Autolite & AC) advise not using anti-seize, but not for the reasons stated. Those that advise against is because:

1.) It is electically conductive & if the tech...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-08-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,180
Posted By m-nelson

I come here to read interesting bit from fellow...

I come here to read interesting bit from fellow hobbiest, but this interchange is rather distasteful. Please give it a rest.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-22-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By m-nelson

It way too simple to assume that because a vendor...

It way too simple to assume that because a vendor sells on eBay, that the item is inferior.

Go do a Google search. I have not found one on Vette install, but you will find plenty of conversation...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-29-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 251
Posted By m-nelson

WTB: Front brake cooling ducts

Looking for the front brake cooling ducts form a C6-Z06. I'm trying to find them through the dealer, but they are back-ordered.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-29-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,306
Posted By m-nelson

Any chance you have the front brake cooling ducts?

Any chance you have the front brake cooling ducts?
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-29-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,639
Posted By m-nelson

Any chance you have the front brake cooling ducts?

Any chance you have the front brake cooling ducts?
Forum: C5 Tech
08-26-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 944
Posted By m-nelson

Source for C6 Front Brake Cooling Ducts?

Does anyone know of a source for these ducts? I've got them on order with my local dealer, but they show none available & back-ordered.

Mike
Forum: C5 Tech
08-02-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,072
Posted By m-nelson

The side bolsters don't need any ties, they stya...

The side bolsters don't need any ties, they stya put just fine.

The 2 in the middle of the seat do need to be held. I cut the end off the original bladder for these & slipped the rolled-up...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-02-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,852
Posted By m-nelson

There is a great write-up on an inexpensive fix. ...

There is a great write-up on an inexpensive fix. I just did it on mine & it is cheap, easy & works better than new. See... ...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2009, 11:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,253
Posted By m-nelson

That easy location by the alternator is on the...

That easy location by the alternator is on the wrong side of the oil filter. Putting the sensor there is a real bad idea!!!!
Forum: C5 Tech
06-23-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,845
Posted By m-nelson

I would advise that you avoid the TPE Relocation...

I would advise that you avoid the TPE Relocation kit. His alternate port is not equivilent to the spot where your sensor is now. It's on the wrong side of the oil filter!

Mike
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By m-nelson

You are seeing the same thing I get with the same...

You are seeing the same thing I get with the same tire. You ought to see what they do on a race track! They go up about 8 PSI.

Fro what it's worth... I think the OEM Goodyear's did about the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By m-nelson

Gents, There is actually quite a bit of info...

Gents,

There is actually quite a bit of info to be found on the web, but it takes some digging & sorting. Here is a final set of links I find worth reading :

This guy did a home-made filter...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By m-nelson

Really? I found them via D&B as... Testand...

Really? I found them via D&B as...

Testand Corporation
99 Beverage Hill Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860-6203
Contact Phone: (401) 724-0306
8 employees, $700K in sales
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By m-nelson

K&N does a great marketing job & when the...

K&N does a great marketing job & when the trade-off is squeezing a few extra HP out of a race engine that runs minimal hours.... These low restriction filters are the right call.

For your street...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-20-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By m-nelson

Problems with aftermarket airfilters

Anyone thinking of putting an aftermarket high-performance air-filter onto their street car ought to take a look at testing done on lab-grade equipment. Have a look at.......
Forum: C5 Tech
08-03-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By m-nelson

I don't think the drop across the filter is the...

I don't think the drop across the filter is the issue. The real risk is if something goes wrong or a filter is defecitve & has excessive pressure drop. In that case, the pressure in the oil galleys...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-24-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 830
Posted By m-nelson

This is in fact a common problem & the issue is...

This is in fact a common problem & the issue is with the OEM welding itself. The OEM part is just stick welded. Mine broke on both sides completely pulling the weld out of the flange. The weld...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-24-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By m-nelson

Be careful! That spot on the front of the block...

Be careful! That spot on the front of the block is not equivilent to the stock location! The stock pressure sensor location is on the OUTLETside of the oil filter. The plug on the front of the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-24-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,560
Posted By m-nelson

Help me with one thing... I thought the...

Help me with one thing... I thought the condenser was set tight against the radiator. How am I to get in there to blow the stone & debris out?
Forum: C5 Tech
07-23-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,560
Posted By m-nelson

OK. Regarding a Plugged Condenser... I'm...

OK. Regarding a Plugged Condenser... I'm convinced that I need to do something better than my quick look at my condenser.

The "wand" was something which is run by an air compressor I presume. ...
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