Book on C5 Mods?
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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Hib,
Go for it! It would be great to have the opportunity to purchase a good guide for C5 mod's. Anyone that is bitchin, is just jealous that they are not bright enough to put together a book on the C5. Just let me know how much and I will send you a check.
Go for it! It would be great to have the opportunity to purchase a good guide for C5 mod's. Anyone that is bitchin, is just jealous that they are not bright enough to put together a book on the C5. Just let me know how much and I will send you a check.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by knowledgefreak
so what your saying is you are going to reword all of the things that are said and shared on this forum for free and then turn around and try to make a buck off everyone?
Nice
get lost is my opinion
Nice
get lost is my opinion
You do it and if it's any good I'll buy it.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 49
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From: AZ
A book on the C5...What about addressing myth vs facts. Also trying to bust all of the electrical ghosts on the C5. I.E. after getting some tire work done, the passenger window does not want to go up or down for a while. Or as you start on a long trip, with 3/4 of a tank of gas and all of the sudden, the gage needle goes all the way to empty and the low fuel light comes on. What about checking on a gear oil leak, coming from the differential housing, to find out that you were driving with 1 quart of gear oil and all because the filler plug had come loose during regular every day driving. I think these vehicles are like little kids, they need a lot of attention and care, and I mean A LOT OF....Good luck with your book, I hope is better than the LS1 Book I had bought before. It was informative but in my opinion quite general and vague…
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 960
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From: Camarillo California
I think you should devote an entire chapter to the buildup of a 427, using a C5R block and possibly a Darton sleeved block, along with other modifications to the car that are necessary in order to maintain drivetrain durability at this power level. You could include "mild" street and "radical" street versions, and how to "push the limits" of power while still maintaining the ability to pass smog. It'd be interesting to document the mods done on a half dozen or so 427 cars, and their dyno results. Best of luck on your project!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 802
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From: Bueche Louisiana
lord help you
so what your saying is you are going to reword all of the things that are said and shared on this forum for free and then turn around and try to make a buck off everyone?
Nice
get lost is my opinion
all the good that could come out of this book and you find the negative in it sounds like your the type that thinks everyone is out to get you
way to go
i guess youll be complaining next cause all the extra hp you made with mods caused your tires to spin out of control wildly and have to buy new ones let him publish the book and sue him for negligence so you can get that lawsuit it seems your looking for
i hate people like you not you in general just the fact that someone is trying to help others out and you say its about someone out to make a buck
take one of these
and chase it with a glass of shut the hell up
the book would be great
trial and error on hp gains in a corvette will mkae you go broke especially with the corvette tax added
Nice
get lost is my opinion
all the good that could come out of this book and you find the negative in it sounds like your the type that thinks everyone is out to get you
way to go
i guess youll be complaining next cause all the extra hp you made with mods caused your tires to spin out of control wildly and have to buy new ones let him publish the book and sue him for negligence so you can get that lawsuit it seems your looking for
i hate people like you not you in general just the fact that someone is trying to help others out and you say its about someone out to make a buck
take one of these
and chase it with a glass of shut the hell up the book would be great
trial and error on hp gains in a corvette will mkae you go broke especially with the corvette tax added
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 424
Likes: 77
From: Oshawa
C5 LS1/6 Mods
I would like to see the following on the internal engine modifications:
1) Rocker ratio and the effect of increasing it
2) Port volumes and combustion chamber volumes
3) Compression ratio increases
4) Cam shaft valve events and timing
5) Any information on improving the LS6 intake
6) Valve spring life and benefits of dual springs or single beehive
Thanks,
Glen
1) Rocker ratio and the effect of increasing it
2) Port volumes and combustion chamber volumes
3) Compression ratio increases
4) Cam shaft valve events and timing
5) Any information on improving the LS6 intake
6) Valve spring life and benefits of dual springs or single beehive
Thanks,
Glen
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: NE OH
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
In general, I'd buy it to see real-world comparisons of the various 'common' mods like headers, intakes, cat-backs and even more involved stuff like what is usually changed during PCM/dyno-tuning and how it affects drivability. I think it'd be really useful. Of course some vendors my not like seeing proof that some of their 'Adds up to 10hp gain' claims are not common/real-world results. 
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 239
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From: Colorado Springs CO
I'd like to see a "PCM Tuning for Dummies" to include the following:
a. Interrelationships of tables
1. If you make a change in this table, look at what changed in the other(s) tables and make another fix.
b. Explaination of each table and its affects.
c. Eplaination of how to "LOCK" the PCM to prevent dealers from playing with your custom programming.
d. Good explaination of differences in cams, i.e. forced induction cams vs normally aspirated cams; mild street to wild street; no lope to seat belts required lope.
e. Good explaination of how to use tunning tools (EFILive as an example) to "street tune" without a dyno.
f. Good explainaton of why dyno tuning is required, even if it is just a starting point.
Lonnie
a. Interrelationships of tables
1. If you make a change in this table, look at what changed in the other(s) tables and make another fix.
b. Explaination of each table and its affects.
c. Eplaination of how to "LOCK" the PCM to prevent dealers from playing with your custom programming.
d. Good explaination of differences in cams, i.e. forced induction cams vs normally aspirated cams; mild street to wild street; no lope to seat belts required lope.
e. Good explaination of how to use tunning tools (EFILive as an example) to "street tune" without a dyno.
f. Good explainaton of why dyno tuning is required, even if it is just a starting point.
Lonnie
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 1,206
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From: USA USA
Cruise-In II Veteran
Great idea
If he wants to write a book on this ,LET him!! It would do all current and future owners a favor and probably save them a ton of money!! Lingenfelter did it and no one complained. I have seen his books mentioned time and time again. I'm done!!
I'D BUY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Matt
I'D BUY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Matt
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,710
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From: Langhorne PA
Hib,
Like the idea. Especially like what gmosley had to say about those who choose to rain on everyone's parade. Hey Pal...Don't buy it. As for everyone else...
As for whay I'd like to see, been said already:
PCM for Dummies
Real life Header comparison
List of C5 "secrets" that are printed in one place
Wheels/Tires that fit
(after I hit "Submit Reply", I'll think of a bunch more...just my luck,
)
Like the idea. Especially like what gmosley had to say about those who choose to rain on everyone's parade. Hey Pal...Don't buy it. As for everyone else...
As for whay I'd like to see, been said already:
PCM for Dummies
Real life Header comparison
List of C5 "secrets" that are printed in one place
Wheels/Tires that fit
(after I hit "Submit Reply", I'll think of a bunch more...just my luck,
)
Thread Starter
Pro Mechanic
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 3,918
Likes: 1,461
From: South-Central Coast California
I have threads running here on the CF and on a couple of other forum sites and the requiest for DIY PCM tuning is one I read often.
You can bet, if this book ends up being published that those who publish it will give that idea some consideration.
You can bet, if this book ends up being published that those who publish it will give that idea some consideration.
