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Tech Tuesday: C6 Intake

Tech Tuesday: C6 Intake

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: | December 31, 2013


Tech Thursday: C6 Infotainment

Tech Thursday: C6 Infotainment

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: | November 14, 2013



Tech Thursday: C5 Intake

Tech Thursday: C5 Intake

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: | October 3, 2013


Tech Tuesday: C6 Brakes

Tech Tuesday: C6 Brakes

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: | October 1, 2013


Tech Tuesday: C5 Exhaust

Tech Tuesday: C5 Exhaust

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: | September 17, 2013


Tech Thursday: C6 Intake K&N install

Tech Thursday: C6 Intake K&N install

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: | September 12, 2013



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