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Mythbusters...CF style
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Former Vendor
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Mythbusters...CF style
I have only been a member of the CF for a short time and already have learned several myths about various performance parts including the most recent myth about D/S brake rotors.
In this thread I invite you to post the truth about commonly held performance based myths. Also if there is a myth that happens to be true please inform us of it…. Sort of a “Mythbusters” CF style.
In this thread I invite you to post the truth about commonly held performance based myths. Also if there is a myth that happens to be true please inform us of it…. Sort of a “Mythbusters” CF style.
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
- The Performance hood seal adds 15 rwhp
- Ceramic Brake Pads Dont Dust
- Pay Extra on a ticket and you will not receive points
- Corvettes will not get a ticket for no front license plate
- 4.10s are the perfect gear for a road race car
- Street Racing is not only fun, but encouraged
Last edited by Wicked Weasel; Sep 26, 2006 at 11:55 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
-The Throttle Body bypass kit will add 5-8 HP.
-Run Flats are great performance tires.
-Vette electrical systems are bullet-proof.
- Headlight gears never wearout.
-Run Flats are great performance tires.
-Vette electrical systems are bullet-proof.
- Headlight gears never wearout.
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by LS1 Monsta
the rearend is supposed to leak to lighten your car...
the column is supposed to lock to go straight when drag racing...
the column is supposed to lock to go straight when drag racing...
there is a 99.9% chance that your MN6 will not be affected by column Lock.
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
- Corvettes will not get a ticket for no front license plate
Been driving without one for a few years, even got thru the inspection without it
Oh, and to answer the original question:
160 T-stat
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From: Hot Springs AR
1. Aftermarket mufflers net more than 5 rwhp than stock
2. Brand X cold air intake makes more hp than Brand Y (they're all about the same)
3. Change your oil every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first
4. A 160 degree thermostat will solve an overheating problem
5. You can't run tires wider than manufacturer recommendations on stock wheels
Others, to be sure.
Have a good one,
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2. Brand X cold air intake makes more hp than Brand Y (they're all about the same)
3. Change your oil every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first
4. A 160 degree thermostat will solve an overheating problem
5. You can't run tires wider than manufacturer recommendations on stock wheels
Others, to be sure.
Have a good one,
Mike
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From: CenTex Texas
* 12" wide rims will not stick out on a non-tubbed C5.
* PCV catch-cans aren't needed.
* The E-Brake always works.
* By paying a premium (vette tax) you will always get a quality product and/or service.
* PCV catch-cans aren't needed.
* The E-Brake always works.
* By paying a premium (vette tax) you will always get a quality product and/or service.
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Former Vendor
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
i'm going to have to argue with 16again: for those of use who live in spring, Texas, "Frank's corvettes is a well known and reputable corvette specialist who does excellent work at a down to earth price.
i have a myth of my own if you dont' mind me asking: does having an aftermarket x-pipe affect your power? the guys at corvettes of houston say the crossover in the vettes is smaller than a nickel
i have a myth of my own if you dont' mind me asking: does having an aftermarket x-pipe affect your power? the guys at corvettes of houston say the crossover in the vettes is smaller than a nickel
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From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
i have a myth of my own if you dont' mind me asking: does having an aftermarket x-pipe affect your power? the guys at corvettes of houston say the crossover in the vettes is smaller than a nickel
Melting Slicks
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From: CenTex Texas
Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
i have a myth of my own if you dont' mind me asking: does having an aftermarket x-pipe affect your power? the guys at corvettes of houston say the crossover in the vettes is smaller than a nickel
As for an x-pipe adding power...i'd have to say no.
