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Today, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By road pilot

I always check the transmission fluid. You want...

I always check the transmission fluid. You want it full.
I would check shift linkage ,as well.
Good luck
04-15-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By road pilot

I have a BB and run a De Witt rad with a pusher...

I have a BB and run a De Witt rad with a pusher and puller fan I live in Fla and dont have over heating problems.
You do have enough room with the condenser.
Good luck.
04-12-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,169
Posted By road pilot

Will Corvette price them selves out of the...

Will Corvette price them selves out of the market? A loaded C8 is hitting 100k. ZR1 probably
close to 200k. GM builds mass produced cars not low volume high priced cars. Inflation yes
but a hot and...
04-12-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,270
Posted By road pilot

Yes down force. But it does not hurt to be a...

Yes down force. But it does not hurt to be a professional driver in the top tier of the sport. Most of us are amateurs
to rookies ,trying to make journeyman status.
04-11-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 424
Posted By road pilot

Looks great. What no engine pics?

Looks great. What no engine pics?
04-10-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 379
Posted By road pilot

I am the last one to give advice but concerning...

I am the last one to give advice but concerning your guage.....
1. did you check the sending unit?
2. did you check your grounds?
Good luck
04-10-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,893
Posted By road pilot

If only I had $5500.

If only I had $5500.
Forum: C5 General
04-09-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,102
Posted By road pilot

I would like to have one but Aero wise it is...

I would like to have one but Aero wise it is slower than a Hatch. So, I
bought the hatch back.
Forum: C5 General
04-09-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By road pilot

Keep your boost low and your engine will stay...

Keep your boost low and your engine will stay together.
04-08-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By road pilot

Texas does it big. Your ride looks good too.

Texas does it big.
Your ride looks good too.
04-05-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By road pilot

I am in the minority on this Forum. I would...

I am in the minority on this Forum.
I would have no problem pulling the small block and putting a big block in. Get rid of the 2 speed and put a more
modern tranny in. Side pipes, you bet, probably...
04-05-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By road pilot

I have a IdidIt column . It was one of the best...

I have a IdidIt column . It was one of the best things I did for the car. I can get in and out without a problem.
I do run a 15 in steering wheel. Not hard to install. I am a big man and before I...
04-02-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By road pilot

Dont win it build it. Buy a vette that has seen...

Dont win it build it. Buy a vette that has seen better days and make it your own.
04-02-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By road pilot

Biggest issue for me is the front window frame.

Biggest issue for me is the front window frame.
04-02-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,165
Posted By road pilot

I put more rake in the car to keep the nose down....

I put more rake in the car to keep the nose down. Car is stable at speed.
04-01-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By road pilot

So, whats your Pantara worth? What is your car;s...

So, whats your Pantara worth? What is your car;s value?
03-30-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,028
Posted By road pilot

All my life I have been car crazy. All my life I...

All my life I have been car crazy. All my life I thought rare was a lazy guys excuse for not
modifying his car. Keeping it stock and not having the will,money,or skill to update or
even maintain...
03-28-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By road pilot

I was on a track with my C5 . I had come around a...

I was on a track with my C5 . I had come around a corner and was stareing at a 1/2 mile straight section.
I put my foot in it with the wheels not straight and I jumped sideways a whole car width. I...
03-28-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By road pilot

Your not putting much Clorox down .all you need...

Your not putting much Clorox down .all you need is a splash not a gal.
Just to keep things straight . I think burn outs are stupid . The only time I heat the
tires is at the track and I dont go hog...
Forum: Southeast
03-28-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 184
Posted By road pilot

2 years ago we had a lot of flooding in the...

2 years ago we had a lot of flooding in the Orlando region. Many cars got caught up in the storm. Be careful and check out
for flood issues.
Good luck
03-28-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 928
Posted By road pilot

Unrestored can mean a lot of things. If it is a...

Unrestored can mean a lot of things. If it is a old car that has not been taken care of but has papers..........
I will take the old car with no papers and has been taken care of.
My 2 cents.
03-26-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By road pilot

I live in FLA and it gets hot down here in the...

I live in FLA and it gets hot down here in the summer. I have AC and I lined the
whole cabin with Dynomat and even the doors. When the AC is on it registers 36 degrees.
I like it.
03-26-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 303
Posted By road pilot

Are you sure it is a engine rattle?

Are you sure it is a engine rattle?
03-26-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By road pilot

Throw some Clorox in front of your rear...

Throw some Clorox in front of your rear tires...ON the pavement and spin them.
The i/4 mile tracks use a water box. You can go on Gruge Night for twenty bucks.
Good luck and dont break anything...
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 473
Posted By road pilot

I run a Yank TC and a built tranny from Finish...

I run a Yank TC and a built tranny from Finish Line. It has stayed together on the street and at the track.
I blew the the stock tranny on a dyno. I have a similar build like yours.
Good luck
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