Corvette Action Center

Super Tough Hand Scrub

Hib Halverson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:18:47 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: I've used hand cleaners as long as I've been working on cars. If I tell you how many years that is, I'll have to kill ya. Suffice to say it's been a long time. Yeah, there are those rubber gloves but there are aspects of the way I do things which are decidedly oldskool. Unless I'm working with toxic or hazardous materials or objects which are hot, I don't use gloves. Back in my days in the automotive service trade, most places I worked bought heavy-duty hand cleaners in 2.5 gallon pails from service station supply houses. This stuff was sometimes detergent-based and usually had fine pumice mixed in it. Those products always got my hands clean with only modest discomfort to my skin. When I quit the service trade and went to work as a magazine technical writer, I was still working on cars but access to that good hand cleaner became difficult and out of frustration, I started using the various hand cleaners available to hobbyists and DIYs, such as "GoJo", "Fast Orange", "Goop Multi-Purpose" and others. Many of the ones I used had solvents in them and could be used with or without water. The most recent of these was Sunshine Makers' "Simple Green Hand Cleaner Gel" which, I'm sorry to say, is the only Simple Green branded product I've ever used which performed short of my expectations. I decided I had to get away from mass-marketed, consumer products because they either didn't do a good job cleaning or the solvents in them didn't do my skin any good. So...one morning, while nursing my first cup of coffee, on a whim, I put "best hand cleaner" in Google. The first hit which was www.handscrub.com, a web site run by Southwest Commercial Products which markets only one product–"Super Tough Hand Scrub". The homepage was a bit dramatic, having audio with a deep, intense voice asking, "Have you tried other hand cleaners that [i]just didn't get the job done?[/i] Or they left your hands cracked, dry and damaged? Are you [i]embarrassed[/i] to show your hands? Join the thousands who use Super Tough...blah, blah, blah." Initially, the hype had me a skeptic but, after reading the rest of the content, watching a video and noting Southwest Commercial Products has a 100% money-back guarantee, I decided Super Tough, with it's distinctive yellow color, detergent-based formula and soft, polymer "scrubber" particles (instead of the more abusive pumice of cheaper hand cleaners) was worth a try. I emailed Southwest Commercial Products and asked them to ship me some samples. I tested Super Tough for two months. I used it to clean my hands after all kinds of automotive work, including the most dirty, nasty job I've done in the last few years, repacking a set of C5 CV joints. Super Tough Hand Scrub is, by far, [i]the best hand cleaner I've ever used.[/i] It cleans better and it's easier on my hands. While Super Tough is a little more costly, it's a great value when used as directed because, compared to all other hand cleaners, I need less of it to do the same amount of hand cleaning. So–I've found the perfect hand cleaner. I'll never use anything other than Super Tough Hand Scrub, again. My hands are clean and their skin is healthy. Life is good. For more information visit www.handscrub.com or contact Southwest Commercial Products, Inc., 2436 Ludelle St., Fort Worth TX 76105 tel. 800-227-6994.

Transmission Brace

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:23:44 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: if you race a C5, especially drag racing, you probably have experienced the C5's problem with powertrain shake during hard launches at the drag strip or when accelerating hard out of turns in lower gears in autocrosses. Many people misidentify this as "wheel hop" or "axle tramp" and take traditional measures in solving a problem like that such as: tire changes or suspension modifcations. Sometimes, such changes work by mitigating or masking the problem, but the potential for powertrain shake still exists. Having experienced powertrain shake once in a while from my 2004 Z06 and hating it with a passion, I searched the web and Zip Product's catalog and found a possible solution, the Pfadt Race Engineering C5 Transmission Brace, so I ordered one from Zip. The installation is reasonably easy. I was even able to do it without loosening and lowering the rear suspension cradle as its instructions suggest, however, there were a couple of problems during the work. First, the center-to-center distance of the studs on Pfadt's lower mounting bracket are off by about .020-Inch. You either have to elongate the holes in the rear cradle with a rat-tail file or pull the studs through the holes with the bolts. GM's quality control in drilling of these holes is quite precise, so I think Pfadt needs to more accurately locate the centerlines of the studs it installs in that bracket. Second, the urethane pads which go on either end of the mount are slipped over rather than bonded to bolts which serve as their mounting studs. When you try to tighten the self-locking nuts, the bolt turns inside the pads. To tighten the nuts properly, you need to hold the pads very tightly with a pair of large slip-joint ("water pump" or "Channel-Loc) pliers. Pfadt needs to bond those bolts to the urethane to prevent this problem and make the installation easier. Once the mount was in place and all the fasteners torqued properly, we took the car out for an aggressive test drive. Wow! What a difference! Not only did the car launch harder with no powertrain shake, the car seemed more responsive at quick shifts and the powertrain "rubber banding" one sometimes feels after downshifts or on-off throttle transitions was eliminated. Executive summary: the Pfadt trans mount from Zip, works very well at addressing the C5 powertrain shake problem. With any modification which stiffens powertrain mounting, you run the risk of increased noise and vibration. The Pfadt trans mount greatly reduces powertrain shake by replacing the stock rear trans mount–designed to allow the powertrain to rotate around its axis in reaction to drive torque with only modest damping–with a different type of mount which greatly limits that rotation. The Pfadt mount consists of an aluminum brace which bolts to the back of the rear axle housing. The brace is tipped with urethane pads which are lightly compressed against the rear suspension cradle. In the center of the brace is a urethane bushing. A bracket bolted to the rear suspension cradle holds the brace with a big bolt going through that bushing. This mount can pivot like the stock unit, but the urethane pads at the ends of the brace greatly limit and aggressively damp that pivoting. This part makes a significant reduction in powertrain movement which is responsible for an increase in launch performance and quicker gear shifts, however, with the powertrain now "tied" to the rear cradle with urethane pads; noise and vibration gets transmitted to the car's structure. The noise increase is significant between 2200 rpm and 3800 rpm with noticeable vibration peaks at 2700 and 3700 rpm. if your C5 is a race car, either drag racing or road racing, and you don't already have one of these Pfadt trans mounts; get on Zip's web site and buy one. You will be amazed at the improvement. If your C5 is both a street car and a track car, but your racing duty is the more important and you don't drive it on the street for long trips, again, the Pfadt Transmission Brace will eliminate powertrain shake problems and, the racer that you are; you'll learn to live with the noise and vibes. If you don't often race your C5, it's mostly a street car and you drive it on long road trips; I'd consider this modification very carefully. If you install it, you may find the noise and vibration will be quite annoying. Bottom line: this product works well at its advertised purpose–solving the powertrain shake problem, but it comes with a noise and vibes compromise. For more information, visit www.zip-corvette.com

Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems

Hib Halverson — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:51:01 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Authoir: Greg Banish Publisher: CarTech Books, 2009 Softcover 128 pages ISBN: 978-1-932494-90-7 Say you own a '69 Big-Block which you've converted to electronic fuel injection. Depending on which aftermarket fuel injection system you buy, the instructions on how to set-up the system will vary from not very good to above average. Additionally, depending on what system you bought, the actual calibration process varies from being painfully difficult to reasonably easy. This book, "Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems", fills a dire need in the enthusiast community for a text on how to calibrate an aftermarket or "stand alone" EFI system from scratch. Author, Banish, is a car company Calibration Engineer by day and runs a well-respected, Michigan-based performance tuning business in his off hours. His expertise is a large part of why this book succeeds in its goal. Not only does this book cover the calibration procedure, but it also covers subjects like the basics of combustion science, volumetric efficiency and airflow, fuel injector characteristics along with spark timing and its effect on cylinder pressure. All of these, when better-understood by the calibrator, make the process of tuning an aftermarket EFI system more seamless. This book is not for beginning Corvette DIYs. Some basic understanding of electronic engine controls is necessary for the book to be useful. Additionally there is math and chemistry involved when the Author writes of subjects like combustion, volumetric efficiency and cylinder pressure. Thankfully, Banish's discussions involving of math and algebra are limited and, in general, not required to get substantial benefit from the content in the book. The final chapter of the book is a case study of a '69 Coupe the owner of which was installing aftermarket fuel injection to the car's 427 consisting of an Edelbrock dual-plane intake, 30 lb/hr injectors and a "Megasquirt" ECM. The case study was fascinating reading and one of the best parts of this book. If you want to explore from-scratch calibration of aftermarket electronic fuel injection and engine controls systems, "Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems" should be at the top of your list of information sources.

CP9575 AutoScanner

Hib Halverson — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:35:23 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Up until now, I haven't been real hot on consumer scan testers sold in the low-end of the market, but the new, Actron CP9575 AutoScanner has changed my opinion–quite a bit. This cute little tester (ok...the Actron people probably won't like my calling it that)retails for 120 bucks and does a lot for the price. It supports most cars sold in North America from 1996 to 2008 including all GM vehicles and, obviously, supports the CAN protocol used by the diagnostics in most 05-up cars including C6. It reads powertrain diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), both generic OBD II and manufacturer specific. It also can clear ECM codes. It reads the live data stream of generic OBD II parameters. and it can read freeze-frame data. In addition to those functions, the CP9575 also reads the I/M Monitor states, it can view freeze-fame data, it has an OBD II "Drive Cycle Monitor and it can run an OBD II system summary test. These last couple of features can be quite useful if you want to check your cars diagnostics prior to to taking it to a "smog station" for a State exhaust emissions test. The 9575 is very easy to use, in fact, I was scanning the ECM in our 04 Z06 within seconds after unboxing the unit. I didn't even read the instructions. I just plugged it into the DLC, fired the engine and was reading the global OBD II data stream in seconds. The operation of this tester is very intuitive. Another thing I liked about it is its small size. This is the first true scan tester I can stick in my pocket. Well...ok, it's gotta be a big pocket to get the cable in there but I wear cargo pants a lot and it fits in either the hip or leg pockets just fine. Now, this cute little tester is not going to replace the Bosch Mastertech, pro-grade tester I use for most shop work and it's not going to replace EASE PC Scan Tool that I use a lot for chassis dyno testing, but for quick/easy scanning of OBD II systems out in the field–say I'm on a Corvette Club trip and somone's MIL comes on and I want to scan their ECM for them or I quickly want to read something basic in one of my OBD II cars' data streams, I use the Actron CP 9575. This new tester packs a lot of value into a small, easy-to-use package. For more information: SPX/Actron, 15825 Industrial Pkwy, Cleveland OH 44135 (800) 228.7667 or visit www.actron.com.

1997 - 2004 LED Tail Light Kit

Hib Halverson — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:04:54 -0500

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The Tail lights from Zip Products come complete with all necessary hardware and instructions for a complete installation on your 1997 - 2004 Corvette.

How to Swap GM LS-Series Engines into Almost Anything

Hib Halverson — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:07:31 -0500

by: Hib Halverson

Description: How to Swap GM LS-Series Engines into Almost Anything is your complete guide for swapping the legendary GM LS Gen III and IV engines into any vehicle and creating a truly unique ride.

Dyno-Proven GM LS1 Thru LS7 Performance Parts

Hib Halverson — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:08:46 -0500

by: Hib Halverson

Description: This book contains more than 135 dyno charts, including 75 before-and-after tests to help readers choose the best high-performance parts.

How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines

Rob — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:26:19 -0500

by: Rob

Description: The LSX engine, first introduced in the 1997 Corvette, is one of the most popular for high-performance applications. And for those who want to build or modify their LS engine, this book provides the most detailed and extensive instructions ever offered. Whatever your performance goals might be, How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines shows you what modifications are needed and how to make them. Its topics include crankshafts and piston assemblies, cylinder heads, camshafts, valvetrain, block modifications, intake manifolds, fuel system, header selection, and setting up ring and bearing clearances for particular uses.

How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines

Hib Halverson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:00:22 -0500

by: Hib Halverson

Description: With the increasing popularity of GM's LS-series engine family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines is the first book of its kind to help you rebuild your GM LS-series engine. It explains variations between the various LS-series engines and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such an excellent design.

Impact Wrench (Model #199050)

Rob — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:05:57 -0500

by: Rob

Description: Impact wrench from Craftsman Tools made by Ingersoll Rand for Craftsman.

Wypall X80 Towels

Hib Halverson — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:27:43 -0500

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Seldom do we think about shop rags but, if one does pause to consider all those little mundane, taken-for-granted things which make our Corvette DIY service work easier, the unsung hero of dirty parts, greasy work benches and oil spills on the floor really should get more respect. Several months ago, during my Saturday afternoon B&B (that's "Beer and Barcalounger) session with "NASCAR Scene" magazine, I came across an advertisement from Kimbrely-Clarke (the "Kleenex" people) for a new product called "Wypalls", a paper-based, disposable shop towel. Kimberly-Clark Professional was advertising this as the "Crew Chief's Choice" and, in the ad, there was Tony Eury Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr's famed Crew Chief staring down at me while he hand-modeled a "Wypall X80 Towel". In a stunning example of how an association with NASCAR can successfully market products to unsuspecting race fans, I began to think more seriously about shop rags...uh, shop towels. "Gosh darnit" I thought, "my shop rags are boring and low-tech. I've got technology everywhere else in the shop. It's time to go high-tech with towels." Ok. Enough of the tongue-and-cheek approach. Until I contacted the Kimberly-Clark Professional folks, I'd never considered using disposable paper towels for shop work. Oh sure, I'd sometimes used kitchen paper towels for cleaning windshields and a few other, light-duty wiping tasks but, generally, for any serious automotive work, for which ordinary paper towels were woefully inadequate, my wipes of choice were old t-shirts or cloth shop rags I bought by the bag at Costco or Home Depot. When the rags were too dirty or sopping wet with oil or gear lube, I'd toss them in a sealed can for later disposal at one of Los Angeles County's household hazardous waste disposal points. Shop rags are problematic in a couple of ways. First, they're "old-tech" in that they're not all that absorbent. Secondly, if they're made of recycled material or are previously used then laundered for reuse, they may contain metallic residue lodged in their fibers. If you're using them to wipe down engine parts prior to assembly or to clean surfaces which will show scratches, the metallic residue can be problematic. I decided to try Wypalls in place of any rags for four months, so I ordered a box--for some unknown reason K-C calls it a "Brag Box"--of 160 X80 Towels (PN 41041) which K-C says can replace 25-lbs of shop rags. When it arrived and I pulled one out and could see, right away, that they really weren't "paper" in the way most of us think of that substance. X80 Towels are made of a material Kimberly-Clark calls "Hydroknit" which is a composite of paper pulp and polypropylene. In a process called "hydro entanglement", water jets force paper fibers into a polypropylene base material. Since no glues or binders are used, Wypalls are safe and effective when used with solvents. The polypropylene base has an added benefit in that it has an affinity for oil and grease which further enhances a an X80 towel's ability to pick-up oily messes. All this makes one of these wipes highly absorbent, quite versatile and very strong. They're tough enough for the nasty, dirty jobs but actually soft enough for wiping your face and hands. Do they work? Heck, yeah. I was actually surprised at how much better they are than rags. In fact, they are so absorbent that I'm using only a half to to a third the amount X80 Wypalls as I did shop rags. I don't generally use Wypalls for drying my face or hands but I did try them for that and they are, indeed soft enough to use on your skin. This Hydroknit stuff is just what K-C claims it is are as far as strength goes, too. The X80 Towels are just as strong as a common, cloth shop rag, perhaps even stronger if the shop rags low quality or have been laundered and reused too many times. Bottom line: not only are these Wypalls the "Crew Chiefs Choice" they're my choice for any of my automotive cleaning and wiping jobs. There's more information at www.kcprofessional.com or at www.wypall.com including streaming video explaining the product's strength, absorption and how its made. There is also information on where to purchase Wypall products. So...now that I'm using these racing shop towels, I can mop up the beer I just spilled with the same wipes NASCAR crew chief Tony Eury Jr. uses. Is this a great country, or what?

Blizzak Winter Tire and Bridgestone Winter Driving School

Hib Halverson — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:44:30 -0500

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Late last winter, I was part of a group of media which visited the Bridgestone Winter Driving School. This trip was more of a presser to acquaint some of we writers with Bridgestone's Blizzak winter tire line than it was to sell us on the school but, nevertheless, one couldn't help but be impressed with the school itself. The school runs each Winter in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, one of the few places in the country which has consistently cold weather for a long stretch of winter but also has plenty of hotels and airline service. We didn't take the full winter driving class. What we got is condensed version which both fit it into a half-a-day and to gave us enough coaching on snow and ice driving so we could properly evaluate the tires that afternoon. In spite of the condensed circulium, the teaching we received showed me enough of how the Bridgestone Winter School works to tell you that the instruction there is top notch. While the school offers a wide-range of course levels--from very simple winter driving basics all the way to advanced skills used by rally and ice racing drivers--its core customer are those who are required to drive public roads in the worst winter weather and get there in a safe, efficient manner. Examples are: delivery drivers--FedEx, UPS and so forth--taxi companies which operate in snow and ice, long-haul truckers, bus operators, the military, public utilities along with everyday folks who must drive, regardless of weather conditions, such as route salespeople or long-distance commuters. Now, having lived in the northeast for a few years and having spent a lot of time in the mountains of the western U.S., I've got some winter driving under my belt. I've even driven my 1995 C4 across a snowy, icy Interstate in Colorado. In recent years, most of the winter driving I've done has been in west-central Wyoming in a '99 Chevy Blazer with 4WD, limited-slip in the rear axle and Goodyear Wrangler MT/R (an aggressive off-road tire) at all four corners. In that truck, I've yet to encounter a winter driving challenge I couldn't meet. That includes the steep, winding gravel road leading to our family's winter retreat in Etna, Wyoming in the dead of winter at -20� with a foot of new-fallen snow on top of hard-packed snow and ice. After a couple of hours of instruction at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School, I was driving the school's instruction track in a Toyota Camry (front wheel drive and no limited slip) fitted with four of Bridgestone's, new, Blizzak WS-60 severe-snow-rated street radials in a slightly faster, certainly more controlled and obviously safer manner then I'd ever been in the Blazer. At this point in time, late November '07, winter has arrived in parts of the country which see freezing temperatures. It's time to think about winter driving safety. If you want to learn to drive an ordinary passenger car (even a Vette), SUV or light truck efficiently and in the worst of weather, yet remain safe and in control; I heartily recommend the Bridgestone Winter Driving School http://www.winterdrive.com/. If you're looking for the best in street tires for driving on show- and ice-covered roads, consider Bridgestone's Blizzak line. http://www.bridgestonetire.com/

C-Magic Wax and Cyclo Polisher

Hib Halverson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:05:57 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: This is a product review consisting of two products: the C-Magic 's World Class Wax and the Cyclo Polisher by Cyclo Toolmakers.

C-Magic and Cyclo Buffer

Hib Halverson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:04:39 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: This is a product review consisting of two products: the C-Magic 's World Class Wax and the Cyclo Polisher by Cyclo Toolmakers.

Eagle F1 All Season

Hib Halverson — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:40:48 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: An ultra-high performance, all-season tire with carbon fiber reinforced sidewalls.

Bench Grinder/Buffer

Rob — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:55:41 -0400

by: Rob

Description: Eastwood Co., Bench Grinder/Buffer combination. 1/2-hp, 3450 rpm, 110V motor. 5/8-in spindle. Requires 8-in. grinding and buffing wheel.

P-80 Rubber Lubricant

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:19:21 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: P-80� Rubber Lubricant Emulsion P-80 Temporary Rubber Lubricant Emulsion has a milky consistency, and typical viscosity of about 110 cps at 20� C. P-80 Emulsion can be applied manually or automatically, by dip, brush, or spray techniques. Use P-80 Emulsion when a thin film of lubricant is desired. P-80� THIX Rubber Lubricant Gel P-80 THIX has a typical viscosity of about 11,000 cps at 20� C. P-80 THIX is a thixotropic formula that liquefies when pressure is applied, and returns to a gel-like state when pressure is released. P-80 THIX is especially useful in overhead and vertical assemblies because it is designed to remain where it is applied without dripping. Like the emulsion, P-80 THIX can be applied by manual or automatic means. Use P-80 THIX when a thicker coating of lubricant is needed, when it is important that the lubricant stay where it is applied, and/or when a longer drying time is desired.

Corvette C6

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:14:10 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: 2004 marks the introduction of the 6th-generation Corvette as a 2005 model. As with any new-generation Corvette, anticipation is rampant. C6 represents an important departure from C5 both in terms of exterior and interior styling and chassis dynamics. It features a revamped platform (to be shared with the new Cadillac XLR roadster), fixed headlights (for the first time since 1962) and an edgier, more compact body. This GM-licensed book takes the enthusiast on an illustrated tour of how C6 developed from the drawing board to the production line. - Officially Licensed by GM - Full development details and technical specifications - First-person stories from key Corvette engineers and designers Format: Hardbound Pages: 160 Length: 9.37w x 12.37h ISBN: 0760318654 Catalog ID: 137470AP

Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:06:19 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Mr. Clean AutoDry Carwash cuts dirt and grime for a spot-free clean and shine with no need to hand dry. So throw those chamois, shammies, or chammies (however you like to spell it) away�stat. Mr. Clean AutoDry Carwash is safe for all car finishes, does not strip wax, and helps protect your car's clearcoat by cleaning dirt and water spots�leaving a shine on the surface.

How to Build High-Performance Chevy Ls1/Ls6 Engines

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:03:06 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Will Handzel. In 1997 Chevrolet did the unthinkable: they re-designed the most popular and most modified engine in American history. The Chevrolet small-block V-8 made its debut in 1955, and with its arrival, Chevrolet instantly leaped to the forefront in the minds of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts alike. While the engine grew in displacement and technology over the next 30 years, its basic design remained unchanged . . . until 1997, when the Generation III LS1/LS6 engine design was introduced. The LS1 engine first appeared in the 1997 Corvette, and soon followed in the Camaro Firebird and thousands of full-size Chevy trucks and SUVs. It also powers the hot new Pontiac GTO! This book is essential for the enthusiast who wants to get the most performance out of this new engine design but is only familiar with the older Chevy small-blocks. Covered is everything you need to know about these engines, including the difficult engine removal and installation, simple engine bolt-ons, electronic controls for the Generation III engine, and detailed engine builds at four different power levels. Paperback - 8-1/2"x 11" - 144 pp - 600 b/w Format: Softbound Pages: 128 Length: 8.5w x 11h ISBN: 1884089844 Catalog ID: 139051AE

C5 Corvette

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:58:36 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Motorbooks (February 29, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760311773 ISBN-13: 978-0760311776 Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches Learn the full story of the best Corvette yet created in this history of Chevrolet's groundbreaking C5. Introduced in 1997, the C5 set new benchmarks for performance and provided an American player on the world's sports car scene.In this book, veteran automotive writer Patrick C. Paternie covers the car's stormy development period, successful launch, it's development over its years of production (including the awesome Z06 model), its racing accomplishments, and a special chapter devoted to the greatest C5-based tuner cars from around the world.

Corvette Performance Projects 1968-1982

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:47:09 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Motorbooks (May 3, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760317542 ISBN-13: 978-0760317549 Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches This book is an introduction to maintaining the 1968-1982 Corvette for the home mechanic. Offering a wide range of projects, from oil changes, to brake and suspension work, to interior and body repairs and upgrades, and much more, this book provides the most direct, Corvette-specific how-to instruction offered anywhere. Each project includes helpful color photography and estimates of the time commitment, necessary skill level, and cost of each project�so you know what you're getting into before you start. With its extensive listing of Corvette resources and a comprehensive tool guide, Corvette Performance Projects 1968-1982 is a necessary addition to the library of any serious Shark enthusiast!

PIAA Silicone Wipers

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:35:33 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The wiping action of PIAA's Super Silicone Wiper makes windshield water repellent so rain water beads and repels easily by wind pressure (in high speed) or by ordinary wiping (in low speed). It has a super-smooth glide and squeaking is eliminated. Annoying and inefficient chattering has also been eliminated.

Corvette Fuel Injection & Electronic Engine Control: 1982 through 2001

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:52:24 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Paperback: 398 pages Publisher: Bentley Publishers; 1 edition (April 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 0837608619 ISBN-13: 978-0837608617 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1 inches The engine is the heart of the Corvette and the heart of the Corvette engine is its electronic management system. Corvette Fuel Injection Electronic Engine Control is the book that explains that system. Chuck Probst, author of the authoritative Bentley books on Bosch and Ford fuel injection systems, has worked with GM and aftermarket engineers, trainers, and technicians to bring the same sort of inside information to an authoritative understanding of Corvette engine controls. The comprehensive troubleshooting tips and service procedures presented here are a great aid in mastering Corvette engine control systems. The book begins with a survey of the different fuel injection systems used in these cars: Throttle Body Injection (TBI), Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI), and Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI). Probst covers the reasons behind J1930 terminology (electrical/electronic systems diagnostic terms, definitions, abbreviations and acronyms) and the engine management concept of Open Loop and Closed Loop Operation. In addition, oxygen sensor and heated oxygen sensor operation, traction control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Air Injection (AIR), catalytic converters, evaporative controls, octane and fuel volatility are among the many thoroughly covered topics. Probst's treatment of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD and OBD II) involves topics such as misfire detection, crankshaft position sensor operation, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor design, Electronic Spark Control (ESC), and Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Battery Extender

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:44:56 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: You can use the Auto Meter Battery Extender on your ATV, Tractor, Boat, RV, Motorcycle, Racecar, Hot Rod, Jet Ski and more! Auto Meter Battery Extender is designed to maximize the life of a serviceable 12 volt lead acid and gelled electrolyte battery. The Battery Extender provides year round, "hands off" battery maintenance. Simply hook up the Battery Extender and your worries are over. An Amber light will appear meaning a 1 amp charge is taking the battery up to full charge. Once at full charge, a variable current of up to 250 milliamps is automatically added as needed to maintain (green light) the battery at a precise level. A dead battery warning light warns of bad cells or sulfated battery by flashing the amber charge light. The Extender is equipped with two different plug in lead sets. A set with ring terminals that installs permanently in your vehicle makes it easy to quickly plug the Extender in at any time. Also included is a lead set with battery clips. These are ideal for use on batteries not currently in use or that are in storage. The Battery Extender has been designed and manufactured in America to provide superior performance from the High Tech housing to the last internal detail. Quality is built in and assured with circuit burn-in, computerized testing and inspection. Care in handling and occasional cleaning of the leads and housing will help keep it looking like new, and give you many years of satisfaction. So maximize your battery life today by preventing premature sulfation. The number one battery killer.

Hoses and Fittings

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:38:04 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Aeroquip Automotive designs and produces a wide array of hose, hose assemblies, tube assemblies and other connector components for automotive manufacturers worldwide.

50-Series Mufflers

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:16:50 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: This is the latest design of the 50 series� muffler that utilizes Flowmasters patented "Delta Flow" technology along with an Helmholtz Chamber to eliminate most all interior resonance and still have that famous Flowmaster sound outside the vehicle. Constructed of 16 gauge aluminized steel and fully mig-welded for maximum durability.

Hub Cleaning Kit (PN J-42450-A)

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:59:47 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Tool to handle rust and scale on hub and axle flanges.

Igntion Replacement Cap

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:50:08 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Product Features: * Use with MSD and GM distributors with window cap * Designed for high rpm * Stainless steel/brass rotor tip designed for extreme rpms and high heat conditions * Deep molded vanes to stir up air inside cap to prevent spark ionization * Rotor scores set deep in housing to prevent spark scatter

DM-45 Digital Multimeter

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:42:11 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Dm-45 digital multimeter

Ignition Tester

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:30:46 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Every racer's toolbox should have an MSD Ignition Tester. This handy tool allows you to check the entire ignition system while it is in the car! Once the ignition tests good, you can continue troubleshooting and find the culprit. MSD has offered an Ignition Tester for several years and for 2000 has upgraded it with a microprocessor and several other new features. The Tester produces a simulated trigger signal that fires the ignition just as if the engine were running. A special, load producing clip-on spark plug is included to connect to the coil wire. If the spark is unable to jump the gap of the tester, there is an ignition problem and you can trace it down. For racers with our new Programmable 7 Ignition Control that are using the Individual Cylinder Management system, the Digital Tester has a circuit to check the operation of the Cam Sync signal too. The Tester has an LCD display that clearly shows the simulated rpm. This also allows you to test the accuracy of any rpm limits, rpm activated switches, shift light operation and your tachometer. The Tester operates on 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines and will simulate up to 10,000 rpm.

Duo-Check Coolant and Battery Tester

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:23:42 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: A duo-check coolant and batter tester tool by Kent-Moore.

Green Filter

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:12:00 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The number one European air filter. Cotton allows creater filtration and performance than standard paper filters.

Eagle F1 GS-D3 Tire

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:56:08 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The Eagle F1 GS-D3 is Goodyear's Max Performance Summer radial developed for driving enthusiasts who want more performance from their factory stock or aftermarket-tuned sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 excels in wet conditions by delivering class-leading hydroplaning resistance and traction, as well as offers competitive dry performance. Like all summer tires, it is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.The Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires feature Goodyear's AAtrax tread compound molded into a distinctive wet weather racing-derived OneTRED directional tread design and earns the highest "AA" Uniform Tire Quality Grade wet traction rating. The Eagle F1 GS-D3's OneTRED design combines three distinct patterns to enhance dry and wet performance. A solid and continuous center zone maintains constant road contact to enhance straight-line tracking and initial steering response. Next, sweeping intermediate power transfer bridges use "virtual rib" technology that emulates racing slicks by delivering shoulder-to-shoulder tread contact to further enhance steering response and dry road cornering traction. Then, sweeping aquachannel grooves, which are three times longer than the tire's contact patch, angle forward and out to the edges of the tread to avoid trapping water between the tire and the road enhancing wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. And finally, the virtual ribs flow into the shoulder area to form long, stable shoulder blocks that grip the road during cornering and help resist the wear associated with aggressive driving.The tire's structure includes twin, high-tensile steel belts reinforced with spirally wound nylon that distribute the vehicle's load across the tire's footprint to provide high-speed durability and uniform ride qualities. Slightly angled body ply construction with high-ply turn ups enhance steering precision and high speed stability while exterior sidewall rim flange protectors help guard wheels from curb damage.

Scotchgard Paint Protection Film

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:50:33 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Scotchgard Paint Protection Film maintains the beauty and integrity of automotive finishes on vulnerable exterior painted surfaces such as leading hood edges, fender end caps and rocker panels. This rugged urethane film helps protect against stone chips, bug damage, abrasion and weathering. Scotchgard� Paint Protection Film is transparent and nearly invisible, and it does not alter vehicle appearance.

Billet/Plus Competition Shifter

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:42:13 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Designed for a shorter and quicker shift, Hurst Billet/Plus shifters incorporate a high ratio pivot mechanism to reduce the throw by approximately 30% and provide a positive and secure feel when shifting. Dedicated applications ensure a custom fit, eliminating any vehicle modifications for ease of installation. The Billet/Plus features a CNC-machined 6061 T-6 BILLET ALUMINUM mounting base and collar, a heat-treated BILLET STEEL gear selector for ultimate strength, and adjustable positive gear stops (most models) to help prevent internal transmission damage. This shifter also features self-centering alignment for improved 2nd to 3rd up-shift gear changes and an exclusive oil control seal which eliminates transmission fluid loss and leakage. This shifter comes with detailed �easy to read� instructions. Installation time is less than 30 minuets with very basic hand tools.

C4 Beam Plates

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:32:41 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: These multi-purpose driveline support reinforcement plates can be used on all 1984 through 1996 model year (C4 or 4th Generation) Corvettes. We have found that most C4 Corvettes inherently experience a slight amount of twisting at the fastening points of the support beam to the transmission and differential housing connection surfaces. Although fastened with high grade bolts, self-locking nuts and adhered with factory sealant, the driveline components of the C4 Corvette still experience some level of counterforce load-induced lateral deflection between the members while under heavy loading. This allowance of flex in the driveline beam fastening joints creates a condition where the chassis structure must additionally contend with. One common side effect of this phenomenon is where the rear of the vehicle tends to kick out to the right during aggressive high RPM gear shifting. Notice that the C5 or 1997 and newer Corvette was redesigned so that lateral deflection of the driveline is practically non existent. The C5 Corvette driveline consists of a drive shaft within a tube that has a bell housing fused to each end.

Peeler

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:27:29 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The Peeler� is amazingly efffective at removing silicone gasket material. It also works well when removing paper or fiber gasket residue. It is much easier and faster than common knives or scrapers. The Peeler's unique, self-leveling conical blade does not dig or gouge into surfaces. Free rotation of the blade maintains a good, sharp cutting edge without nicks or flat spots. The Peeler can be used in any of the following motions: forward, backward, sideways, circular and upside-down. The hand-held Peeler features a short, easy-to-hold handle for close, powerful control of the blade. If necessary, the hardened steel blade can be re-ground and is easily replaced. The Powered Peeeler is available for air-ratchet and powered screw drivers (max. 500 rpm). It fits 9/16" sockets.

High-Performance Car Stereo, How To Design and Install

Hib Halverson — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:21:54 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: If you want to take your car stereo to the next level, this book will show you how. How To Design and Install High-Performance Car Stereo explains what it takes to put together a quality system and how to avoid wasting your time and money on the wrong gear. It also guides you through installing and tuning everything correctly, so you can finally enjoy the high-performance sound you crave. Author Joe Pettitt gives you the how, where, and why for all the head units, amps, crossovers, speakers, subwoofers, and enclosures that work together to form a high-fidelity mobile audio system. He also gives in-depth explanations on how to install and tune each of those components to maximize its performance with your particular system. And if you've ever wanted to try custom fabbing your own kick panels, door panels, amp racks, or sub boxes, this book shows you how to do that too. Publisher: CarTech Books Author: Joe Pettitt Binding: Paperback Pages: 128 � 330 b&w photos & illustrations. ISBN: 1884089852

MiniTemp MT4 Infrared Thermometer

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:29:39 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The MiniTemp MT6 is the ideal introduction to noncontact thermometers for technicians new to infrared. The MiniTemp MT6 unit features the popular single dot laser sighting system and the large temperature display provides current and maximum readings together while scanning, all in a conveniently sized handheld tool with a protective boot for added durability. MiniTemp MT2 and MiniTemp MT4 provide great ways to solve common temperature measurement problems, and are small enough to fit in your pocket! The popular MiniTemp MT4 also includes single dot laser sighting to assist with aiming.

Original California Water Blade

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:02:29 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: The Original California Water Blade!� removes water quickly, cleanly, and efficiently. It will mold itself to almost any contour, and dries the surface in one pass. The Original California Water Blade has many unique properties such as the 2-3/8" x 12" long blade that is made of medical grade silicone, one of the most gentle and smooth substances available. The combination of the flexible silicone and the patented T-Bar edge makes the Water Blade the most versatile and efficient drying device available. Virtually eliminates messy chamois and towels.

Cor-Vette Specs � 1984-1996 Corvette C4 Models

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:52:35 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Motorbooks International (April 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 0933534515 ISBN-13: 978-0933534513 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches

Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:46:29 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance contains tips, tricks, parts combos and many other modifications to extract the maximum power and performance from your LS1 or LS6. Inside you'll find sections on: Bolt-on performance parts. Intake manifolds. Cylinder head theory, swaps and modifications. High performance camshafts and valvetrain components. Short block modifications. Headers and exhaust options. Fuel and ignition systems. Supercharging, turbocharging and nitrous oxide. Publisher: HP Books � Copyright 2003 Author: Christopher P. Endres Binding: Paperback � 8� x 10� inches Pages: 154 � Over 200 b&w photos ISBN: 1557884072

How To Build Max Performance Chevy Rat Motors

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:40:23 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: One of the all-time favorite engines of the hot rodder, drag racer, and car enthusiast, the big-block Chevrolet engine has been in existence for over 30 years. During this period, literally millions of these engines have been modified, resulting in an extensive body of knowledge�both good and bad�regarding the best ways of building a high performance version of the power plant. Author Ed Staffel is a full-time race engine builder specializing in preparation of high performance Chevy big-block engines. He provides the reader with the very latest theories, techniques, and supplier information, ensuring the preparation of an up-to-date high performance engine. Publisher: SA Design Author: Ed Staffel Binding: Paperback � 8� x 10� inches Pages: 144 � Over 300 b&w photos ISBN: 1884089208

How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget

Rob — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:15:25 -0400

by: Rob

Description: Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: S-A Design (August 13, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 1884089348 ISBN-13: 978-1884089343 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches Highly regarded engine builder and technical writer David Vizard turns his attention to the ins and outs of building serious horsepower small block Chevy engines on a budget. Included are details of factory part numbers, easy-to-do cylinder head modifications, and inexpensive aftermarket parts.

John Lingenfelter on Modifying SB Chevy Engines

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:10:54 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: HP Trade; 1 edition (February 1, 1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 155788238X ISBN-13: 978-1557882387 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches

Original 1973-1977 Corvette Fact Manual

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:02:00 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: An encyclopedia on 1973-77 Corvettes that is fully illustrated with over 175 detailed photographs. Extensive coverage of VIN's, date coding, engines, transmissions, frames, alternators, starters, carburetors, window glass, rear axles, distributors, colors, trims, options, tires, labels, factory markings, and more. This 8 1/2 x 11 inch book, with an exclusive lay-flat binding, is loaded with easy-to-understand text and charts. An essential reference for owners and restorers.

How to Tune and Win with Demon Carburetion

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 13:56:56 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: S-A Design (July 1, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 1884089569 ISBN-13: 978-1884089565 Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 1.6 inches Demon Carburetion provides you with a detailed look at carburetor theory and operation as well as guidance for choosing the correct high performance unit. Detailed, exploded views of the Road Demon, Speed Demon, Race Demon and King Demon help give a better understanding of each model. Straightforward advice on tuning for the street and strip along with modifications for oval, drag and road racing are included.

Corvette From the Inside

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 13:50:49 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Bentley Publishers; 1 edition (June 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 0837608597 ISBN-13: 978-0837608594 Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 x 0.8 inch In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened. McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 33 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.

Corvette Rear Hatch Window Ventmaster

Hib Halverson — Wed, 16 May 2007 13:44:40 -0400

by: Hib Halverson

Description: This simple rear hatch vent raises the rear hatch window 1-� inches for exceptional flow-through ventilation for reduced cockpit air turbulence while driving. Compatible with stock alarm system and interior lights.