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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-27-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,929
Posted By fnsblum

Putting a battery tender/maintainer on a dead...

Putting a battery tender/maintainer on a dead battery is sending a boy to do a man's job. When you discharge a battery that low it sulfates. If you imediately recharge it it de-sulfates. The longer...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-27-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By fnsblum

Winter Fun

It has been snowing here for a couple days. Thought I would take the Vette out for a little exercise. It performed better than I expected. Later! Frank :D
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-27-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By fnsblum

Winter Fun

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-06-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,218
Posted By fnsblum

Let me see if I got this right. You are going to...

Let me see if I got this right. You are going to run a $12,000 engine to make something less that 1500 watts. Now I have spent a dozen years dry camping with generators and a 1000W inverter. The last...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-03-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,575
Posted By fnsblum

Drive the Vette. Later! Frank

Drive the Vette. Later! Frank
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-02-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,949
Posted By fnsblum

55 might be normal but 80 is a serious problem at...

55 might be normal but 80 is a serious problem at any engine temp. Even NASCAR engines typically run with no more than 50 psi of oil pressure at 9,000 rpm. Sounds like there are some pressure relief...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By fnsblum

A lot better Powerglide than my 57 Belaire had....

A lot better Powerglide than my 57 Belaire had. Later! Frank
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,283
Posted By fnsblum

Why not one of the 5-40 diesel oils? I think they...

Why not one of the 5-40 diesel oils? I think they are still high in phosphorus and zinc. Later! Frank
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,437
Posted By fnsblum

Dam! Do I have to sell my ZR1 repro wheels?...

Dam! Do I have to sell my ZR1 repro wheels? Later! Frank :cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-12-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,702
Posted By fnsblum

Since it isn't leaking it is nothing more that a...

Since it isn't leaking it is nothing more that a cosmetic problem. Now if something was rubbing on the inside that would be a different problem. Absolutely nothing wrong with a little dab of JB if it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,242
Posted By fnsblum

One sample does not mean there is a problem. Iron...

One sample does not mean there is a problem. Iron tracks with miles and is the only metal that does. (source: Blackstone) My engine oil iron number has been up and down. The sample could have been...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-09-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By fnsblum

Tire manufacturers will only warranty for six...

Tire manufacturers will only warranty for six years. Ford Motor Company recommends replacing at six years also. There is a build date on the tires also. The ones you are considering could be older...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-27-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,101
Posted By fnsblum

Several years ago I bought a very nice C4 from a...

Several years ago I bought a very nice C4 from a senior. He said he had not put 3K on it in the last three years. That is how long the oil had been in it when I sent the first sample to Blackstone....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-26-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 779
Posted By fnsblum

NASCAR Performance had a segment on this very...

NASCAR Performance had a segment on this very topic yesterday. There is a lot of engineering involved in picking the right one. You might not gain anything and possible make the handling worst....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-25-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,446
Posted By fnsblum

Would you explain this quote? I was always big on...

Would you explain this quote? I was always big on cleaning out my water heater every year before I installed a softener. I even installed a full 3/4" drain so I could reach in with a little tool and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-24-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,446
Posted By fnsblum

There are very few minerals left after running...

There are very few minerals left after running your water through a home softener. Later! Frank :cheers:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-23-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,998
Posted By fnsblum

Because the rolling resistance is different....

Because the rolling resistance is different. Later! Frank
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-21-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,349
Posted By fnsblum

This is Mobil's recommendation: Mobil 1 15W-50 is...

This is Mobil's recommendation: Mobil 1 15W-50 is recommended for all types of vehicles, suitable for use in high-performance turbo-charged, supercharged gasoline and diesel multi-valve fuel injected...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-20-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 62,027
Posted By fnsblum

Silicon #

I sure would like to see the silicon number on a oil report from Blackstone. Later! Frank :cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-19-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,211
Posted By fnsblum

What is your source for your casual observation?...

What is your source for your casual observation? Did I miss another pole? Later! Frank :cheers:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-01-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By fnsblum

GM has been using this design since 1955. I...

GM has been using this design since 1955. I almost pulled one in two on my 62 SS before I saw I was pulling on the wrong part. After I got the damper off I pressed it back together and ran it for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-21-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,661
Posted By fnsblum

There are a lot of 5" stainless tips made for...

There are a lot of 5" stainless tips made for diesel 4" systems. Later! Frank
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-17-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,647
Posted By fnsblum

Would you buy ZL1 over Grand Sport? No!!!!!!!!!!

Would you buy ZL1 over Grand Sport? No!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-13-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,355
Posted By fnsblum

Blew at 7500 RPM. Wonder what the oil pressure...

Blew at 7500 RPM. Wonder what the oil pressure was. Not near enough info. Later! Frank
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-08-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By fnsblum

I believe the -.45 above is the center of the GM...

I believe the -.45 above is the center of the GM spec and any alignment tech , that knows what he is doing, will set it at that. Mine was -.43-.42 when I put new tires on. 27K later the tires are...
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