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Forum: C5 Tech
06-08-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,822
Posted By reactor2

Living in minnesota, my car normally sits about a...

Living in minnesota, my car normally sits about a year every year. No problems ever. This time the gas in my car is about 3.5 years old. I put in some Techron and added 5 gallons of gas. Fired right...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-06-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,822
Posted By reactor2

I just put in 5 gallons of new gas with a splash...

I just put in 5 gallons of new gas with a splash of Techron. Fired right up like I last started it yesterday.
Forum: C5 Tech
05-27-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,822
Posted By reactor2

Old gas, what to do?

I haven't driven my C5 in almost 4 years. I have a little less than 1/8 tank of gas, probably closer to 1/16 tank ( I pulled the fuel pump fuse when I checked the level as to not pressurize the...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-20-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,923
Posted By reactor2

I wouldn't put more cam than that in. The awful...

I wouldn't put more cam than that in. The awful valve train noise will drive you insane on a more aggressive cam.
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
11-20-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By reactor2

You don't have to drop the cradle to remove the...

You don't have to drop the cradle to remove the rack.
Forum: C5 General
09-23-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,523
Posted By reactor2

I'd wait for the mid-engine version coming in...

I'd wait for the mid-engine version coming in 2019.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-16-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,814
Posted By reactor2

Probably the pump seal on the transmission. Take...

Probably the pump seal on the transmission. Take the opportunity to install a performance torque converter and 3.42 rearend. :thumbs:

Feed the leak for a while and when you get around to it fix...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-15-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,936
Posted By reactor2

The calipers aren't that heavy. I seem to...

The calipers aren't that heavy. I seem to remember my c6z calipers seemed lighter than the c5 calipers. What is heavy are those huge brake rotors. The C6z rotors must weigh twice that of the c5...
Forum: C5 General
09-15-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,307
Posted By reactor2

Behind the license plate is the frame and then...

Behind the license plate is the frame and then there's the plastic air dam that routes air from the bottom of the car over the radiator. Typically when you see those screens its because theres an...
Forum: C5 General
09-15-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,737
Posted By reactor2

I'm running a 275/30/18 on front. Y2K wheel w/...

I'm running a 275/30/18 on front. Y2K wheel w/ .5" spacer. Not sure if the spacer is necessary for wheel clearance but I needed it because I'm running c6z calipers. For sure a wider tire than 275...
Forum: C5 General
09-14-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

The shell doesn't whistle/whine when you drive...

The shell doesn't whistle/whine when you drive it. :thumbs:

I'm a Fast and Furious fan. I wanted the NOS kit. :rofl: For all unsuspecting gawkers, those NOS cheater solenoids would push 250hp...
Forum: C5 General
09-14-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

For those of you interested thus far the general...

For those of you interested thus far the general consensus is that my car is worth somewhere between $15k-$25k.

From all the feedback I think it would fetch a price between $17k-22k but possibly...
Forum: C5 General
09-14-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

You are correct. A stock bottom end LS1 (even a...

You are correct. A stock bottom end LS1 (even a lot of forged examples) can not handle a 250hp shot of NOS with 12-14psi of boost (on top of the heads/cam/intake/exhaust). :rofl: Neither can the...
Forum: C5 General
09-14-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C5 General
09-13-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

:iagree::thumbs:

:iagree::thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
09-13-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

You'll be happy to know that a professional...

You'll be happy to know that a professional engineer with OCD who's been building cars since he was 16 did 100% of the installation and tuning of this car. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
09-13-2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

That literally makes no sense. You'd be...

That literally makes no sense. You'd be concerned that I did not push 250hp NOS through it while simultaneously running 12-14psi on a stock bottom end LS1? For sure a stock bottom end LS1 can...
Forum: C5 General
09-13-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

Decent condition = beat every day of its life. ...

Decent condition = beat every day of its life. An $8000 corvette will be a basket case that needs more love than its worth. Its probably has near 200k hard driven miles or...you got an excellent...
Forum: C5 General
09-13-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

1) Nitrous has never been used on the vehicle (as...

1) Nitrous has never been used on the vehicle (as original post states).
2) Vehicle has been tuned. Tune is conservative. 10.8 AFR, conservative spark advance, low octane table utilized.

Also...
Forum: C5 General
09-11-2017, 12:45 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

You are truly quite ignorant. I've spent a lot...

You are truly quite ignorant. I've spent a lot of time and money on my car. Its quite ignorant to assume that I have spent all of this time and money for the sole purpose of beating the $h1t out of...
Forum: C5 General
09-10-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

Car has never had NOS used on it (as stated...

Car has never had NOS used on it (as stated above) and its only running 5psi with a conservative tune.

Please don't assume I'm dishonest. Also, I hope you assumed that when you bought your used...
Forum: C5 General
09-10-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

I don't think my car is worth anywhere near $30k....

I don't think my car is worth anywhere near $30k. Agreed, its worth more in parts than as a whole. Might go that route.
Forum: C5 General
09-09-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

Very good idea! Tuning won't be a problem as...

Very good idea!

Tuning won't be a problem as I have HP Tuners...which will come with the car.
Forum: C5 General
09-09-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

That was the purpose of this thread. To...

That was the purpose of this thread. To determine what I should ask for it. Check the post above yours (titled "OFFICIAL SALE")
Forum: C5 General
09-09-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,241
Posted By reactor2

OFFICIAL SALE $40,000 worth of high...

OFFICIAL SALE

$40,000 worth of high performance parts/labor on sale for only $22,000!! If you act today, I will throw in a great condition low mileage 1998 Corvette for FREE! This is a value of...
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