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Forum: C5 Tech
02-06-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By chevylad

I have the older style TT (99) and the tube...

I have the older style TT (99) and the tube itself had to enlarged a little to fit RPM's TT couplers. This is not a big deal at all since there is a lot of material there to grind, but there is...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-19-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,370
Posted By chevylad

Brake Caliper Clearance

Anybody know how close a brake caliper to wheel clearance should be? I've only got a milimeter to the inside of wheel. It make me a little nervous running such a small distance. The clearance to...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-22-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By chevylad

It's on the rear and I noticed it before I...

It's on the rear and I noticed it before I installed it, so currently it out of the car without the extender.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-22-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By chevylad

LG GT2 Adjustment Knob for Shock

I'm installing a new set of LG coilovers and one side does not stop when turning the shock damping adjustment all the way clockwise. Is there a trick to this thing or is it defective.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-09-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By chevylad

I need to upgrade the pump anyway, so the new one...

I need to upgrade the pump anyway, so the new one is going to be installed along with a regulator and return line and I'll recheck the flow after.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-08-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By chevylad

I never saw a problem with the pressure, not that...

I never saw a problem with the pressure, not that I was always watching the guage either. The engine wasn't running right (dying) so I though I would drain the gas. I replumbed the fuel line in the...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-08-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By chevylad

Fuel Pump Going Bad?

Do fuel pumps fail catastrophiclly or do they kind of surge. Mine is surging and was wondering if that was the pump or a clogged fuel filter.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-11-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By chevylad

My stock engine never had any problems with the...

My stock engine never had any problems with the stock radiator. The car is setup to run hot. I think it's for emissions. This in 115 degree heat. You can get the fans to turn on sooner, but it...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-08-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By chevylad

Hmm....that make me curious what the offsets are....

Hmm....that make me curious what the offsets are. I have set of OZ Allegerita rims that were advertised as standard c6 fitment (not ZO6) and I had to add a 12mm spacer in the rear to fit a set of...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-04-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 686
Posted By chevylad

If you have access to a lift you can pull the...

If you have access to a lift you can pull the whole assembly out in one piece from underneath. The front and rear cradles are meant to come out, so those come with engine/driveline while the body...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-04-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,963
Posted By chevylad

It is much easier if you drain the coolant and...

It is much easier if you drain the coolant and pull the water pump and throttle body. Also remove the alternator. From there you can get to all the bolts to pull the whole power steering pump assy...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-28-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,915
Posted By chevylad

I couldn't find the vendor that I used. They...

I couldn't find the vendor that I used. They made good quality hubcentric spacers. In any case, anything past a quarter inch I would use a hubcentric spacer. I'm running an C6 (18 x10) wheel in...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-26-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By chevylad

That's what I did. I drilled a small hole in...

That's what I did. I drilled a small hole in the top and my slide hammer has a wood screw that goes in the small hole. My slide hammer is only about a 18 inches, so there was a lot room.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-26-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,218
Posted By chevylad

Electric windows are usually lighter than a...

Electric windows are usually lighter than a mechanical setup. The mechanical windows have a big elaborate scissoring type lift in the door along with the tracks. You have to put the handle...
Forum: C5 General
07-21-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 99,102
Posted By chevylad

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/picture.php?albumi...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/picture.php?albumid=27381&pictureid=115430

C6 fitment OZ Allegerita, nice light wheels
Forum: Testing
07-21-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By chevylad

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/picture.php?albumi...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/picture.php?albumid=27381&pictureid=115430

ok, it works now.
Forum: Testing
07-21-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By chevylad

picture host test

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Forum: C5 Tech
07-19-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Posted By chevylad

I'm not sure how much stronger a bolt you can...

I'm not sure how much stronger a bolt you can get. If I remember right the stock bolts are a metric 12.9 rating. That's better than SAE equivalent of grade 8. If you are running a stock...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-19-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,583
Posted By chevylad

Rock Auto:...

Rock Auto: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

They have both send and return lines.
Forum: C5 General
07-15-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 18,470
Posted By chevylad

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Forum: C5 Tech
07-15-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By chevylad

I would go to a reputable race shop and ask. The...

I would go to a reputable race shop and ask. The people I worked with showed me how it should fit and be worn. It was the first time I'd ever bought a helmet and they were very helpful and...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-28-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,473
Posted By chevylad

I wouldn't knock glides. It's still used by...

I wouldn't knock glides. It's still used by quite a few hardcore drag racers into the 8's. They can be made to handle over 2000 hp.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-26-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By chevylad

Replacing the Stock Power Steering Cooler

My power steering cooler is getting kind of beat up after working on the car so much and it's leaking somewhere. I wanted to replace it with a setrab stacked fin design instead and run AN lines and...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-04-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,975
Posted By chevylad

Google turned up a lot of companies who will port...

Google turned up a lot of companies who will port the LS2. It still 300 to 400 bucks to port plus you need a core.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-04-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,975
Posted By chevylad

Wow, this got angry pretty quick! If I can...

Wow, this got angry pretty quick!

If I can find the guys who did the porting on the LS2, I'll post it. If I remember correctly (and that's not a given) they claimed the LS2 had problems leaking...
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