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Forum: C5 Tech
Yesterday, 05:20 PM
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Posted By ipuig

No.

No.
Forum: C5 Tech
Yesterday, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 417
Posted By ipuig

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: C5 Tech
Yesterday, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 167
Posted By ipuig

Why use the service manual when you can watch...

Why use the service manual when you can watch thumb sucking morons on you tube pretending to be mechanics.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-25-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 257
Posted By ipuig

What type of "better fitment." are you trying to...

What type of "better fitment." are you trying to achieve? For $1000.00 coil over shocks, you will most likely end up with a set of useless poor fitting set of shocks. The stock suspension is more...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-25-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 721
Posted By ipuig

With that low mileage and your intended use I...

With that low mileage and your intended use I believe you are wasting your time and money by replacing the springs and and rocker arm trunnions. Enjoy the car and leave it alone. I replaced the valve...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By ipuig

I think restoring the front to rear rake by...

I think restoring the front to rear rake by lifting the rear is your best course of action. Read this, there is a section in this report that addresses how ride height affects lift and drag.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 631
Posted By ipuig

It's your car and you can do as you please with...

It's your car and you can do as you please with it. If you are not able to check the fluid level yourself, I recommend you have someone other that the location that did the fluid change check the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 631
Posted By ipuig

Was the transmission shifting correctly before...

Was the transmission shifting correctly before the so called fluid change?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 355
Posted By ipuig

I'm confused (and apparently so are you), what...

I'm confused (and apparently so are you), what does the ricer-gap comment have to do with the OEM's rated redline for the LS1/LS6 engines?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 355
Posted By ipuig

Not really if there are no loud metallic noises...

Not really if there are no loud metallic noises emanating from the driveline as described by the OP. The LS6 in my Z06 redlines at 6500 RPM. I believe the redline for the LS1 is around 6000 RPM.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 631
Posted By ipuig

LOL, or the transmission divining rod.

LOL, or the transmission divining rod.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 355
Posted By ipuig

This may sound like a radical recommendation, but...

This may sound like a radical recommendation, but it may not be a good idea to drive the car at 5000+ RPM with a loud metallic noise emanating from the driveline. Perhaps raising the car, starting...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 631
Posted By ipuig

You determined the need for a transmission...

You determined the need for a transmission overhaul or replacement from your keyboard, interesting.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By ipuig

The regulator and brush assembly can be replaced....

The regulator and brush assembly can be replaced. I just replaced mine with this one: https://store.alternatorparts.com/m530---voltage-regulator-for-chevy-corvette.aspx
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 631
Posted By ipuig

You can start by checking that the transmission...

You can start by checking that the transmission has the proper fluid level. The car has to be raised on a level surface with the engine running and the transmission at the proper temperature in order...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-22-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 305
Posted By ipuig

The factory service manual provides clearance...

The factory service manual provides clearance dimensions in both standard and metric values.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 289
Posted By ipuig

What does this have to do with installing the...

What does this have to do with installing the clutch and flywheel assembly correctly?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-21-2024, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 289
Posted By ipuig

Read this.

Read this.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-19-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 345
Posted By ipuig

Yes it is a common problem and you do have to...

Yes it is a common problem and you do have to remove the seats to perform the repair. There are numerous kits available to correct the issue. The degradation is directly proportional to the girth of...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-19-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 317
Posted By ipuig

You are paying top dollar for a relatively high...

You are paying top dollar for a relatively high mileage marginally modified Z06 that your are going to perform corrective maintenance on as soon as you get it? I recommend you walk away or offer...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-18-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By ipuig

I have no clue what could be causing your...

I have no clue what could be causing your "roaring noise." You may want to check the fluid level in your transmission. BTW, the transmission is in the rear of the car bolted to the axle housing. The...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-18-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 305
Posted By ipuig

If the crankshaft is not standard as you say, any...

If the crankshaft is not standard as you say, any measurements and specifications we provide you from the service manual may not be of use. The service manual indicates that the thrust wall width on...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-17-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By ipuig

Get yourself a set of factory service manuals for...

Get yourself a set of factory service manuals for the car that you will end up driving.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-17-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By ipuig

The skip-shift function forces a 1-4 upshift (not...

The skip-shift function forces a 1-4 upshift (not downshifting) under light load conditions. What does "1 and 2nd gear is locked" mean? Have you tried adjusting the "Gold mgw short throw" shifter?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-17-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By ipuig

Not likely.

Not likely.
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