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Description:An in-depth look at how Corvette performance numbers are generated by the Corvette Development team. This article was written by Jim Ingle who used to be a Corvette Powertrain Engineer.Excerpt:"This is another discussions best illustrated... Read More

Description:An excellent look at the differences between horsepower and torque and how each rating is achieved during engine development by Corvette Powertrain Engineer, Jim Ingle.Excerpt:"Two views of the same measurement are involved: power and... Read More

Problems I have Seen with Commercially Rebuilt Q-Jetsby Lars Grimsrud©2010 Lars Grimsrud. This article may not be published or distributed without the written permission of the author Rev. D 10-2-10As the Q-Jet carbs keep getting older, fewer... Read More

Description:This is an in-depth article that takes a look at the design, engineering and benefits of the C5 Corvette's frame and crossmembers. It was first published in the SAE Automotive Engineering Magazine - August 1997.Excerpt:"The new C5... Read More

Putting polyurethane bushings on your late-model Corvette pays off with better ride and handlingby David Fulcher aka David-F   So, you have a late-model Corvette and you want to go racing. Or maybe you just want it to feel better on those... Read More

Rebuilding the Chevrolet LT1 Engine, Doug Anderson, Automotive Rebuilder, September 1999 Thirty-seven years after the birth of the small block Chevy V8, the Generation II engine was introduced in the 1992 Corvette as the LT1. Although it shared... Read More

LT5 Secondary Port Operation & Vacuum Diagnosis by Robert Loszewski Copyright 2001 Before getting into diagnosing the LT5 engine's secondary port vacuum system, I thought it would be a good idea to take this opportunity to clear up a few... Read More

Description:Hib Halverson reviews the C5 Corvette's Active Handling system. Excerpt:"When ordered on a C5, Active Handling combines with the car's traction control system (TCS) to enhance control in maneuvers having high yaw rates. TCS (or "ASR,"; as... Read More

The Millennium Motor: Inside C5's, LS1 Engine Your first, in-depth look at what will power Corvettes into the next century. by Hib Halverson©1996,1997 Shark CommunicationsAdapted from material published on the Vettenet and ZR1 net mail lists in... Read More

Description:Not quite sure how to prepare your Corvette for long term or cold weather winter storage?  This four page article with printable check list is just for you.Excerpt:" One of the most popular questions among Corvette owners is "how... Read More