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Tuesday, Nov 17
C3 Transmission Swap - Grabbin' New Gears, Part 2
We test drive a Keisler T45-RS-equipped C3 CorvetteLast month I spoke about Keisler Engineering's new 5-speed transmission that had just been released for the C3 Corvette, the T45-RS, which is based on the Borg-Warner T-45 that was used from 1996-2001 in high performance passenger ca...
Monday, Nov 2
1967 Chevrolet Corvette - Reconsidering Your Line In The Sand, Wrapup
Jeff Bernhardt has some final thoughts on how you can really enjoy your classic CorvetteAs you look at this shot of a beautiful red on red '67 Corvette convertible sitting atop a rollback, you have to wonder what its story is. The wheels and tires are probably the first thing to get your atten...
Tuesday, Oct 27
Corvette Insurance - A Classic Solution
How to save money with collector car insurance for your CorvetteSure, we think all Corvettes are collectable but it came as a surprise to me that new Corvettes, and relatively new Corvettes, can qualify for the much lower collector car rates. How much lower? Collector car rates are genera...
Thursday, Oct 1
C3 Transmission Swap - Grabbin' New Gears
We install a Keisler T45-RS manual transmission into a 1969 CorvetteBack a couple of months ago, I got a phone call from Shafi Keisler, owner of Keisler Engineering, about a new 5-speed transmission that had just been released for the C3 Corvette at just $2,195-a thousand dollars less th...
Wednesday, Sep 23
C1 Corvette Clutch Install - Hooked Up!
Replacing a clutch in your C1, C2, or C3 Corvette is surprisingly straightforward and we give you a look at what it takes in successfully swapping out your clutch.OK, you've graduated from oil and filter changes to tune-ups and even brake jobs. You've got a tool box fairly well-stocked with...
C2 Transmission Install - LS1 Tranny Time
Photo Gallery: C2 Transmission Install - How To Swap A 4L60E Into A '67 Corvette Roadster - Corvette Fever Magazine Photo Gallery: C2 Transmission Install - How To Swap A 4L60E Into A '67 Corvette Roadster - Corvette Fever Magazine
Wednesday, Sep 9
C1 Steering Box Restoration - Restoring The C-1 Steering Gear
Photo Gallery: C1 Steering Box Restoration - How To Restore '53-'62 Corvette Worm-And-Roller Gear - Corvette Fever Magazine Photo Gallery: C1 Steering Box Restoration - How To Restore '53-'62 Corvette Worm-And-Roller Gear - Corvette Fever Magazine
Tuesday, Sep 1
C6 Corvette Catch Can - Catch Me If You Can
Follow along as we install an Elite Engineering PCV system catch can for C6 Corvettes.The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system is designed to regulate and remove fumes from the engine crankcase, and to alleviate crankcase pressure which could cause oil leaks or seal damage. The P...
Saturday, Aug 29
1955-1957 Chevrolet Corvettes - Remember When...
Thoughts from the automotive past by Chevrolet expert Doug MarionThis official '56 Corvette ad says it all. A lot was said in six lines. Photo Gallery: 1955-1957 Chevrolet Corvettes - Doug Marion Looks Back At Historic C1s - Corvette Fever Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us
Thursday, Aug 27
C3 Corvette Console Repair - Please Console Me
Photo Gallery: C3 Corvette Console Repair - '68-'71 Fiber Optic Console Trim Refurbishment - Corvette Fever Magazine Photo Gallery: C3 Corvette Console Repair - '68-'71 Fiber Optic Console Trim Refurbishment - Corvette Fever Magazine
Monday, Aug 17
Chevy Big Block Cylinder Heads PCV valves - Proper Breathing Techniques
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Big-Block Chevy HeadsCylinder heads are understandably a vital ingredient in any recipe for "porcupine" horsepower pie, so whether the big-block in your Corvette is being built for street performance, drag racing, road racing, autocrossing, or simp...
Wednesday, Aug 5
Corvette Book Guide - The Top Shelf, Volume Four
Corvette owners who've autocrossed their Vettes over the years might think that's a better title for this work, but How To Autocross is the title of Andrew Howe's new book that covers just about every aspect of this very popular motor sport.
Tuesday, Aug 4
C1 Corvette Interior - Overhauling A Friend's '59 Vette, The Finale
We perform a detailed interior restoration on our 1959 Chevrolet Corvette project carIf you've been following the story about Rob Sutter's '59, you'll know that his friend and business partner Bob Yeoman "stole" Rob's car out from under him to repay a large favor and replace the way-too...
Monday, Jul 20
Corvette Fuel Systems - Fueling The Fire
How to plan and set up a fuel system for your Chevrolet CorvetteFlash back over three and a half decades. It was a gorgeous late spring day. Temperatures were in the mid to high eighties. The t-tops were off. The big block was running at full song. Seemingly in an instant, the gas pedal went spongy. T...
Monday, Jul 13
Corvette Book Guide - The Top Shelf: Volume Three
We review the latest and greatest books in the Corvette hobbyFrom descriptive how-to books that spell out how components work and/or can be restored or modified, to lavishly illustrated histories, we've got another selection of Corvette-themed and Corvette-related books for you. We...
Sunday, Jul 12
LS1 Head-And-Cam Upgrade - Getting Pumped Up
The next level of upgrades for our C5 project car features a head-and-cam upgradeAs most of you know, over the last two years or so we have been on a journey to upgrade our Project C5X. That journey so far has included a Mid America Motorworks interior upgrade, basic engine add-ons including...
Friday, Jul 10
C1 Rear Disc Brakes - Overhauling A Friend's '59 Vette, Part 4
Installing rear disc brakes and trick suspension parts in a C1 CorvetteIf you've been following our '59 surprise package, you'll know that Rob Sutter's long-dormant C1 was spirited out of storage by friend and business partner Bob Yeoman who repaid a long-standing debt of gratitude by...
Monday, Jul 6
C4 Corvette Tuning - Late Flash For L98s
Weswood Performance's Digispark system brings the ease of flash programming to L98 enginesPart of a Digispark installation involves programming the PCM for proper engine control. All systems come with a custom pre-programmed PCM to get the car running. The kit can be further expanded t...
Sunday, Jun 28
Corvette Starters - Crank And Hope
Solutions to common Corvette starting system problemsWhen it comes to turning over, it always seems that Corvette starters tend to dislike two things: Compression and heat. Increase the compression ratio and the starter isn't happy. Increase the temperature and it gets grumpy. Mix high...
Wednesday, Jun 24
C5 Corvette Shifter Install - Shifting Into Higher Gears, Part 1
We install an MTI Six-Shooter shifter in our 2000 Chevrolet Corvette project carMany of us own and drive C5 Corvettes. The C5 Corvette is probably one of the most modified sport cars out on the road today. In fact, most C5 owners confess it is downright difficult once you buy one to leave the ca...
Sunday, Jun 21
C1 Corvette Suspension - Overhauling A Friend's '59 Vette, Part 3
Our homegrown '59 Vette-rod returns and receives a new IFS, coilovers, rack-and-pinion, and tilt column Photo Gallery: C1 Corvette Suspension - '59 Vette-Rod Front End Makeover - Corvette Fever Magazine Photo Gallery: C1 Corvette Suspension - '59 Vette-Rod Front End Makeover - Corv...
Tuesday, Jun 16
Corvette Buyers Guide - Preparing To Buy A Corvette At Auction
Such companies as Kruse International, Barrett-Jackson, Mecum High Performance Auctions, Silver Collector Car Auctions, and Carlisle Auctions at Corvettes at Carlisle, among others, hold on-site auctions. These are well-known and well-respected auction ...
1969 Chevrolet Corvettes - Clash Of The Titans
Plenty of Corvettes participated in the unique drag race and ran competitively, but not L88s, and not at the top of the food chain. Then in 2003, Wayne Nelson, a newcomer from Minnesota, showed up with an L88-spec Corvette and ran the first ...
2005 Chevrolet Corvette - A Blatant Offense
HP Performance Corvettes in Mundelein, Illinois, has answered the call from many a Corvette enthusiast who wanted their "dream car," but usually those dreams are limited by cost, materials, or a narrow vision of the final product. ...
