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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-08-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By ElanMike

I've had requests to add pictures of the headers...

I've had requests to add pictures of the headers to the listing. This is now done. Comes with all mounting hardware.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-08-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By ElanMike

BBK claim 10-13 RWHP gain for these. I had them...

BBK claim 10-13 RWHP gain for these. I had them installed at the same time as a Stage II head and cam, so I can't comment on how much seta-of-the-pants feel you get from these alone.
These will bolt...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-05-2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By ElanMike

Bugz, I had someone do the work but they...

Bugz,

I had someone do the work but they said they bolted right on. The quality was good. The JBA headers I put on afterwards (they are CARB certified) look the same and they passed Arizona visual...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-04-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By ElanMike

I am selling on eBay, not on the forum. Item # is...

I am selling on eBay, not on the forum. Item # is 190180731563

The BBK headers are bolt on repalcements for the stock headers. They come with all the mounting hardware. Mid pipe (X-pipe) is not...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-04-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By ElanMike

C5 '97 - '99 BBK Shorty Headers ($100 on ebay)

I'm selling my old BBK shorty headers on Ebay. They were only on the car for 3 months when the CA SMOG guys wouldn't pass - no CARB certificate. I changed to JBA but the BBK's definitely sounded...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-15-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By ElanMike

Z51 or F55 + after market roll bars

I'm about to sell my C5 and buy a new C6 convertible. I'm trying to decide between the adjustable suspension with some upgraded sway bars, or to go for the Z51 package.
Does the Z51 transmission...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-23-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,998
Posted By ElanMike

I have this issue too. Did a tire balance last...

I have this issue too. Did a tire balance last weekend - did not fix the issue. I had a lot of work done to the car a few years back but this just started. Someone suggested torque tube, or rear half...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-23-2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,629
Posted By ElanMike

I was thinking about this again last night. If it...

I was thinking about this again last night. If it is the torque tube, and the gear box is in the rear, then the tube will rotate with engine speed. Therefore, when i disengauge the clutch, I would...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-22-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,629
Posted By ElanMike

I have hardened half shafts put in with the new...

I have hardened half shafts put in with the new 4:10 rear end.
Do the main drive shafts really warp? I'm probably somwhere in the range of 500HP at the crank - I still need to get a final tune and...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-22-2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,629
Posted By ElanMike

Cyclic Vibration - what is it?

When I get between 70 & 80MPH, my whole car starts to vibrate. The vibration starts and stops with a constant frequency. If I disengage the clutch it still vibrates, so I was thinking balance,...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By ElanMike

c5 Kinesis wheels on C6

I have Kinesis 19x11 on rear and 18x9.5 on from of my C5. If I by a C6, will these fit?
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
03-20-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By ElanMike

Modified Vette - what value?

I have a '99 White Coupe with the following mods. There are 40k miles on it. What is the value of this car? I've yet to get the Dyno done, but the Cartek heads are good for 425RWHP.

'99 C5 Coupe -...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-20-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By ElanMike

Clutch Pedal Stuck - what is it?

After a long drive yesterday, I aprked thecar in the drive for an hour. When I went to put it in the garage, the clutch pedal would not move. I pushed harder and it gave way and went stright to the...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By ElanMike

So I should assume the 'Charge System Fault' I...

So I should assume the 'Charge System Fault' I was getting last year was due to my original alternator being faulty? I did on occasion get 'Low System Voltage - 10.xV' once I cleared the system fault...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By ElanMike

Do you know if I can do this through LS1-Edit?

Do you know if I can do this through LS1-Edit?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By ElanMike

Evil-Twin, thanks for a very informative answer. ...

Evil-Twin, thanks for a very informative answer.
Should this reflash affect my custom tuning I had done for the heads and cam, or is this in a different module?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By ElanMike

'Charge System Fault'! Anyone else? Diagnosis?

Starting about June last year I had intermittent 'Charge System Fault' messages on the DIC. Some were accompanied by 'Low Voltage' warnings but the voltage stayed steady and soon recovered. In Dec,...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-16-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By ElanMike

This is a C5. The castor seems quite high....

This is a C5.

The castor seems quite high. 8.5 is correct?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-13-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By ElanMike

Need Custom Tracking Specs?

When I put on the larger wheels and had the Vette lowered, I had them dial in some customer allignment. I believe the Vette was originally positive camber, but I went with negative camber for better...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-13-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By ElanMike

Oil cooler?

Someone recommended an oil cooler for tracking. Is this a worth while mod? If so, any suggestions?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-13-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By ElanMike

Big brakes - worth it? Wilwood?

I'm planning on doing some tarck days this year, so have been thinking about adding some big brakes. Wilwood do a 6-piston fron, 4-piston rear 14" kit for not a bad price. The question is, is this a...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-13-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Posted By ElanMike

Tie rod boot availability

The dealer has my car and states the tie rod end boost are torn. They state they can only get the boots along with new tie rod ends. That's $320. Does anyone know where I can get the boots seperate?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-13-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,448
Posted By ElanMike

It turns out the issue is the balancer seal and...

It turns out the issue is the balancer seal and the balancer is shot. They are going to repalce it next week.
They also stated the tie rod end boosts are torn. They are stating they can only get...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-12-2006, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,448
Posted By ElanMike

Aren't the oil cooler and upgraded pump external...

Aren't the oil cooler and upgraded pump external bolt on's? There is no need to remove the pan to access these, right?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-12-2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,448
Posted By ElanMike

Went to the dealer today - there's a lot of oil....

Went to the dealer today - there's a lot of oil. Decided to have them fix it.

So just 1 question - should I think about any mods while this is going on?
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