Infotainment Why Mod? Many C6 owners wound up installing aftermarket infotainment/NAV systems. The simple reason is that the Corvette’s stock system, debuted in 2005, was already behind the curve when the C6 was first released. Today, it’s simply archaic– in order to update the maps you need to purchase CDs from Chevy. Furthermore, for older […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | November 14, 2013
Intake Why Mod? Modifying your intake, or cold air intake, is a relatively inexpensive, easy way to gain some horsepower. Make no mistake, this will not result in 50% more horsepower, at best around 5%. But it doesn’t cost too much (most complete intake systems cost less than $500) and can be a fun, quick […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | October 3, 2013
Brakes Why Mod? The answer to this should be obvious. By upgrading your brakes you can stop more quickly, in a shorter distance and decrease fade in racing or heavy, continued use applications (ie canyon runs). The brake system is composed of the master cylinder, brake fluid, brake lines, discs, calipers, pads and occasionally cooling […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | October 1, 2013
Exhaust Why Mod? Modifying your exhaust can be inexpensive but costs can mount quickly the more changes you make. The entire exhaust system includes two exhaust manifolds (headers), two catalytic converters, two pipes, two mufflers and finally the exhaust tips. Any and all of these parts can be replaced or removed with varying degrees of […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | September 17, 2013
Intake Why Mod? Modifying your intake, or cold air intake, is a relatively inexpensive, easy way to gain some horsepower. Make no mistake, this will not result in 50% more horsepower, at best around 5%. But it doesn’t cost too much (most complete intake systems cost less than $500) and can be a fun, quick […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | September 12, 2013
Because Your Vette May Enjoy A Little Laughing Gas by Jason Giacchino Contrary to what movies like The Fast and the Furious will have you believe, nitrous oxide (?NOS? if you want additional street cred) isn’t quite the mysterious, highly explosive, limitless power-source they portray it to be. In fact, nitrous oxide isn’t even flammable […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 22, 2011
Photo provided by CorvetteForum member WhiteSneaky The oxygen sensor in your Corvette is an important, if not vitally necessary, component of your vehicle’s exhaust system. The oxygen sensor detects the quantity of oxygen present in the exhaust and communicates with the exhaust system so that the engine can regulate the fuel/air mixture in order to […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 7, 2011
