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C6 Z06 Brake Kit Install on C5: Worth the Weight?

There is no question that the C6 Corvette Z06 brakes look impressive and provide increased clamping force, but are they worth the weight? If you have been thinking about upgrading your C5 Corvette brakes with the C6 Z06 Corvette brakes you may want to consider the increased unsprung weight.

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The best all around LSx engine

Now that it looks to like we will be stuck with what we have a period of time, I was giving some thought to which motor I would use if I was starting a new late model project car today. The LSx series of engines that power the current C6 and the previous C5 generation [...]

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Alternative Tire Pressure Sensor Re-Programming Tool

Sometimes the most useful and effective tools end up being designed for some other purpose.  One day while working in the Self-Service garage a member discovered out of desperation that a 6″ inch magnetic parts tray is a good replacement for the GM Tire Pressure Monitor Tool (TPM). If you have changed wheels on your [...]

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