If you think about it, your C5 or C6 Corvette door hinges take quite a beating. When open, they’re required to support the entire weight of the door, then take the shock of sudden closure when the door is shut. They do this time after time, year after year, without complaining—for the most part. All […] The post Replacing C5 and C6 Corvette Door Hinges for 1997-2013 Models appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

The radiator on my ’63 Split Window Coupe wasn’t doing its job well at all, rendering the car unusable due to overheating after 15 minutes of driving – even less if the ambient temperature was over 80 degrees.  While this is a numbers-matching car, the previous owner had made some cosmetic “eye-candy” mods such as […] The post How to replace a 1963-1972 Chevrolet Corvette (327 or 350) Radiator appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

If you have a C5 Corvette with electric seats and some miles on it, by now you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the driver seat (and the passenger seat too, if you usually have someone riding shotgun with you) rocks a bit. In actuality, the seat slides forward during braking and slides rearward during acceleration. This is […] The post Sure-Cure Remedy For 1997-2004 Corvette Seat Rocking appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

Replacing the ball joints in a C4 isn’t as hard as most people think, although it is a bit time consuming and a complete front-end alignment is required after the installation is complete. The hardest part of this project is the removal of the upper control arms, but once they’re out of the car, the […] The post C4 Corvette Upper Ball Joint Replacement appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

Wheel backspacing is a CRUCIAL measurement, if you’re planning to install new tires and wheels on your 1953-1982 Corvette. This measurement determines proper fitment of your tires and wheels and measuring wheel backspacing is very quick and easy. Our beloved C1 and C2 Corvettes feature classic lines and unmatched appeal, but even these timeless creations are […] The post How to Measure Your 1953-1982 Corvette for Proper Tire and Wheel Fitment appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

Scott Harrison of Texas told us the story of his 1966 427 Corvette, Rumblee Thunder, for this month’s Customer Spotlight. “I’ve wanted a 427 C2 Corvette since I was eight. In 2017, an intense internet search turned up just what I was looking for in western Iowa. A weekend driver was all I was looking […] The post Customer Spotlight: Scott Harrison appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

Article and photos by Tom Benford The rubber weather stripping on C4, C5, and C6 Corvette Targa tops eventually becomes dry and fails to seal out rain and moisture the way it was designed to do. When this occurs, the only cure is to replace the weather stripping. In this article, we’ll show you how. […] The post C4-C6 Corvette Weather Stripping Replacement (With Examples & Photos) appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

Article and photos by Tom Benford Like all things mechanical, the serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley on your C5 or C6 Corvette engine will eventually wear, develop play, and require replacement. Here’s how to identify when that time comes and how to handle the replacement.  When Does a Corvette Serpentine Belt Need to Be […] The post C5/C6 Corvette Serpentine Belt Replacement (With Examples & Photos) appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Corvette Central’s Marketing Have you ever wondered, “Who’s behind all that content at Corvette Central?” That would be our extremely talented Marketing team! Even though each team member has different talents, everyone comes together to present a finished product for you. In the marketing world, there’s a saying that goes, “Content […] The post Meet the Team: Marketing appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more

We all have those times when we’re working on our Corvette, and it’s too early, too late, or just an inconvenient time to call someone for help. Don’t fret! Corvette Central has all the answers with our helpful assortment of reference, repair, and assembly materials, covering just about any job you have in front of […] The post What Should I Do Before I Call Product Assistance? appeared first on Corvette Central Tech Blog ..read more