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    Has anyone tried Nitto 555 tires on a C5?

    I have them on my 03 coupe, and went with the larger 255/40-17 fronts and 285/35-18 rear sizes. No problems after 5,000 miles.
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    Accessory Belt Condition

    Here is a GM Service Bulletin, which explains why your belt looked so good. Information on Serpentine Belt Wear #04-06-01-013 - (Apr 29, 2004) Information on Serpentine Belt Wear 2004 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks 2003-2004 and Prior HUMMER H2 All current GM vehicles designed and...
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    Accusump system or has GM fixed problem?

    Thanks Ken and Motorman. I have been adding the extra quart it disappears rather quickly after a hard day. At the last track event I went to, everyone is always worried about there Oil Temp. 280+. I am more concerned with no oil pressure, I don't even look at the oil temp, just look out the...
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    Accusump system or has GM fixed problem?

    Have been looking around for installation How To's etc. but haven't found much. Does anyone have a Accusump setup for a sometime track C5? Or has GM fixed oil starvation problem under high G loads on a 03 C5 with improved oil pan baffling?
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    Soundproofing Mod

    Here is a link to a good article about Koolmat installation and DB measurements. http://vetteweb.com/tech/vet_0504_sound/
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    A C5 techie book...maybe?

    How about "easy" replacement High Lift Roller rockers vs. more labor intensive cam swap.
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    Millennium Yellow vs Quicksilver

    Quicksilver for me. It matched my hair. 30+ years ago it was blond and Yellow would have matched better.
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    What gas brand is favored for Vettes?

    How about Top Tier Gas. http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/environment/fuel_economy_emissions/emissions/detergent_092704.html
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    Put in R to prevent Battery Drain?

    While at a Chevy Dealership I noticed tag hanging on a 2005 6 speed. It said put in R to prevent battery drain. Does this apply to our C5's?
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    High Oil Temperatures

    Well I don't want to get into a big war over Castrol. But the Canadian Castrol Website says 0W-30 has a 2.9 HTHS. So where are you getting your figures from? http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_canada/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/t.pdf
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    WTB Z06 Fuel Rail covers

    GMpartsdirect has new ones for $37.63 each. The part #'s are 12564257 for the LH and 12564258 for the RH. I've seen them on EBAY but everyone pays $70 + for used ones.
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    Corvette Z05?

    I'm trying to post pictures of my Z05
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    Corvette Z05?

    I'll try to take some pictures this weekend. And if anyone has 55 extra HP for sale off there Z06 I'll take that too.
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    Corvette Z05?

    I have a Z05. Its a C5 coupe that has all the cast aside parts from the Z06. Z06 Ti exhaust, Z06 airbox inlet, Z06 anti-sway bars, Z06 wheels and F1 supercar tires and 04 Z06 shocks. Waiting for a good deal on Z06 springs, and my Z05 will be complete.
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    C5 Oil Changing

    My dealership will do it for free. But I still do it myself and spend $30. Now how stupid is that?
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    jingle noise comming from exhaust when de-accelerating C45 please help

    Wow this is the most response I have seen to a topic on this forum.
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    jingle noise comming from exhaust when de-accelerating C45 please help

    I have an 03 that had a jingle. It was the O2 sensors that are in the H pipe. There is a metal ring on the metal wire sheilding that jingles. I put a dab of High Temp RTV on it and so far no more jingle.
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    OK.....Whats up with a Blackwing by donaldson

    I just liked the way it looks compared to K&N cones.
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    Foglight Air Intakes

    I have a temp probe installed near the air fillter lid slot, and it dropped the temperatures during the summer months about 10 deg. As far as performance I am not going to venture a seat of the pants rating, but cooler air can't hurt.
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    BLACKWING by Donaldson

    Where can you get the panel filter ?
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