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Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 10,029
Posted By Bluefire

The engineer in me wonders if you could encase...

The engineer in me wonders if you could encase the antenna in electrostatic bag? Maybe make a grounded metal screen around it (i.e. Faraday cage)?
Just a thought.
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
03-26-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,133
Posted By Bluefire

As a hardware Engineer myself, I realized two...

As a hardware Engineer myself, I realized two things:
H/W comes with a warranty. S/W comes with a disclaimer. :yesnod:
Forum: C5 General
03-21-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 577
Posted By Bluefire

I did the swap from A4 to MN12 (Z06 gearing) on...

I did the swap from A4 to MN12 (Z06 gearing) on my C5.
When I bought it it had 2:73 gears in it. It could barely get out of it's own stink. I changed it to the 3:42 gears and it was a lot more...
Forum: C5 General
03-20-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 469
Posted By Bluefire

One more vote for RPM Transmissions. I converted...

One more vote for RPM Transmissions. I converted my C5 auto to a manual. I installed an RPM Stage II (MN12). I ran it hard on the track for 7 years and never had a hiccup. Good people, good products.
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
03-16-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,133
Posted By Bluefire

Some people are really good at "cut & paste" from...

Some people are really good at "cut & paste" from the notes they took at school. ;)
Forum: C5 Tech
02-28-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By Bluefire

My highly modified engine would do that...

My highly modified engine would do that occasionally on the racetrack. This would happen getting off of the gas (from WOT) at the end of a straightaway. I think it sounds cool. Engine builder says...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By Bluefire

Don't drill the blade. Assuming that you have a...

Don't drill the blade.
Assuming that you have a manual transmission. When you push in the clutch, fueling comes from the Rolling Idle table. Idle dropping too fast (dying) is adjusted with the...
Forum: C5 General
12-08-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,261
Posted By Bluefire

I have a full H/C build that I track. I have old...

I have a full H/C build that I track. I have old school Corsa Touring with AR long tube headers. I have heard it pop out of the exhaust decelerating on the track a few times. I think the popping it...
Forum: C5 General
12-08-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 566
Posted By Bluefire

The analogy that I heard was "Stock lights were...

The analogy that I heard was "Stock lights were like shining a flashlight through a Ball jar full of piss." :lol:
Forum: C5 Tech
12-08-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By Bluefire

You missed about 6 DIC button pressing steps. I...

You missed about 6 DIC button pressing steps.
I don't recall them off hand but, there is a procedure.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-01-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 392
Posted By Bluefire

There is a fill hole (bolt) on the top left side...

There is a fill hole (bolt) on the top left side of the transaxle. There is a drain hole (bolt) on the bottom right side of the transaxle.
Fill the top hole until it pukes.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 392
Posted By Bluefire

Per the Service Manual... You can only properly...

Per the Service Manual...
You can only properly check the level of the fluid when the fluid temp is between 85 deg. F - 122 deg. F
Forum: C5 General
08-13-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,578
Posted By Bluefire

When I bought my C5 it was an A4, 2:73 gears. I...

When I bought my C5 it was an A4, 2:73 gears. I swapped the gears with 3:42's. The A4 trans is highly tune-able. You can set the up/downshift points (Speed and RPM) for each gear. Shift time, Shift...
Forum: C5 General
08-13-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By Bluefire

It depends on what you want to due with the car....

It depends on what you want to due with the car. City only driving? Taking it to the track? I drive on the track so I went with this....
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
07-27-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By Bluefire

Yes. You can program the upshift (speed and RPM)...

Yes. You can program the upshift (speed and RPM) and downshift speed and RPM) for each gear. Ideally, your set your max upshift points ~500 RPM below the rev limiter.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-27-2023, 03:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By Bluefire

The tune is the problem. The Throttle Cracker and...

The tune is the problem. The Throttle Cracker and Throttle Follower need to be adjusted. The cracker addresses the throttle hanging (high idle). The follower controls the rate of how fast idle speed...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-27-2023, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,188
Posted By Bluefire

My take on the issue is the solder joints were...

My take on the issue is the solder joints were bad (cold). Cold solder joints are porous and have low mechanical integrity. Vibration over time fractures these joints. Arching (spikes) traverse the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-01-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By Bluefire

I agree. Tom's the man in the PNW. He's built two...

I agree. Tom's the man in the PNW. He's built two great race motors for me. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
09-12-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,694
Posted By Bluefire

My $0.02. I installed a RPM Stage V M12...

My $0.02.
I installed a RPM Stage V M12 transmission in my car six years ago. I've tracked my car 4 - 5 times a year since then. The trans was, and still is rock solid. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
08-13-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By Bluefire

When a woman owns it. :shrug:

When a woman owns it. :shrug:
Forum: C5 General
07-10-2022, 02:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By Bluefire

+1 for RPM Transmissions. I converted my C5 A4 to...

+1 for RPM Transmissions. I converted my C5 A4 to an RPM M12. It's been a beast on the track for 5+ years. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
07-10-2022, 02:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,234
Posted By Bluefire

I've driven mine in the rain, on a racetrack....

I've driven mine in the rain, on a racetrack. That's got to add some $$$ to my current value. :yesnod::thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
07-10-2022, 01:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,461
Posted By Bluefire

:iagree: I bet that it's the SWPS. OP: Do you...

:iagree: I bet that it's the SWPS.
OP: Do you have any warnings or codes (P1287)?
Forum: C5 Tech
06-16-2022, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By Bluefire

The only time I miss a shift is when I had my...

The only time I miss a shift is when I had my fingers wrapped around the shifter trying to guide it. Shift with the palm of your hand. Let the shifter springs do their job. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
03-16-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By Bluefire

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https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/c5_tow_hook_b0e4a43b4b63a8aee91201df07cda0d4f980035e.jpg
The front hook is bolted to the frame with 6 - 3/8" bolts. :thumbs:...
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